Real Sociedad 0-0 Elche

Real Sociedad could only manage a goalless draw this evening at home to Elche as the the Elche goalkeeper pulled off some fantastic saves, especially in the second half. Agirretxe missed a glorious chance to score when he missed a first half penalty.

The first half was dominated by Real Sociedad and Elche only threatened on the counter attack with Bravo rarely threatened. The best chance came when Imanol Agirretxe was brough down in the box and a penalty was awarded. He dusted himself down to take it himself but blazed the shot over the bar. Marcos also had a chance to score but Willy saved his effort in style.

The second half continued in the same vain and on 56 mins Coach Lillo threw on Necati for Rivas and shortly after Real nearly scored from two corners. Firstly a powerful header from Labanka was saved by Willy then Martinez went close when he probably should have scored. On 68 minutes the home fans were on their feet to welcome the debut of Sebastian Abreu as he replaced Agirretxe and Abreu came close to finding the winner when he powered a header on goal only to see Willy save it fantastically. In the end a frustrating draw but Elche proved they are no pushovers and have been on a good run of form themselves so a point isn't the worst result in the world.

Real Sociedad: Bravo, Carlos Martínez, Labaka, Mikel González Castillo, Rivas (Necati, 56 mins), Markel, Aranburu, Xabi Prieto, Agirretxe (Abreu, 68 mins) and Marcos (Moha, 82 mins).

Elche: Willy, Zubiaurre, Samuel Fernando Child Acciari, Saul (Rubén Pérez, 73 mins), David Fuster, Miguel (Bolado, 63 mins), Usero Santos (Cobo, 83 mins) and Rubio.