Real Sociedad could only manage a 1-1 draw against local rivals Eibar this afternoon in a disappointing match that Real Sociedad will feel they should have won. Real took the lead on 8 minutes when a cross from Xabi Prieto was headed on from Abreu and Aranburu arrived late in the box to fire home as he has done on many occassions already this season. After the early strike Real struggled to control the match as play swung from end to end. The most lively player for Real Sociedad was winger Marcos but too often the wrong passes were played.
Early in the second half Real started to dominate more and Aranburu went close with a drive from outside the box. Markel and Rivas were dominating the midfield but you could sense Eibar were dangerous on the counter attack and a one goal cushion wasn't enough. On 82 minutes disaster struck as Eibar were awarded a penalty. Markel who had came on for the hosts on 70 minutes was fouled by Mikel González and Alan made no mistake from the spot. González was red carded for the fould after picking up 2 yellow cards. With the game nearing an end Real pushed for a winner and Abreu had two fantastic chances to win the game but failed to take them. Necati Ates almost got his first goal for the club deep into injury time but was denied.
A home match against high flying Tenerife is next for Real Sociedad and its now a must win game if they are to keep the promotion dream alive.
SD Eibar: Zigor, Aitor, Añibarro, Biel Medina, Raúl, Txiki Lombraña, Alan, Carlos Rubén (Codina, 72 mins), Arruabarrena (Beltrán, 63 mins), Sutil and Ballesteros (Markel, 70 mins).
Real Sociedad: Bravo, Labaka, Ansotegi, Mikel González, Rivas, Markel, Aranburu, Xabi Prieto, Moha (Estrada, 69 mins), and Marco Abreu (Necati, 86 mins).
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