Real Sociedad 2-0 Girona

A crowd of 19,177, the highest attendance of the season so far, witnessed Real Sociedad's third straight victory by two goals to nil and move them within five points of third place.

Girona set their stall out to defend straight away as they looked to make themselves very difficult to break down. The home side had to be very patient as chances in the first half were few and far between. Ansotegi was unlucky with a header from a Marcos corner as the first half passed without many efforts on goal.

Marcos had a volleyed effort that went well over the bar as Bravo continued to be a spectator and fans started to wonder if it was going to be their day. The first goal came after a cross from the left by Prieto was cleared by José but only as far as Mikel Aranburu who hit it first time past Ponza in goal - spark wild celebrations. The second goal came shortly after when Segio placed a free-kick past the helpless Ponza and the home fans could start dreaming of promotion again. Girona mounted a late rally but the defence stood firm. Necati and Marcos could have added a third late on but the final whistle sparked wild celebrations as the players were clapped from the field.

This was an excellent victory for Real Sociedad make no bones about it. A few weeks ago the team looked devoid of attacking ideas whilst also looking vulnerable at the back. The team now look like they are playing with great confidence and hunger and you always felt after the first went in that another would follow - not something thats happened too often this season. Its Castellon away next weekend and with a bit of momentum going now it can't come soon enough.

Real Sociedad: Bravo, Labaka, Ansotegi, Mikel González, Markel, Gerardo, Sergio (Moha, 82 mins), Aranburu, Xabi Prieto (Estrada, 87 mins), Abreu (Necati, 76 mins) and Marcos.

Girona: Ponza; Jose Serra, Igor, Amantegi (Arnal, 86 mins); Matamala, Manga (Xumi.65 mins), Dorca; Raúl (Gabri, 65 mins), Igor Felipe.