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Sociedad at the top after defeating Celta Vigo

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Real Sociedad managed to overthrow host Celta Vigo 2-0 in the 11th jornada of the Spanish League this season. These results make David Silva et al firmly at the top of the standings.

Playing at Abanca Balaidos, Friday (10/29/2021) early morning WIB, Celta created at least 4 good chances in the first half, but three of them were blocked by Sociedad goalkeeper Matthew Ryan.

Meanwhile, one chance through Nolito at the beginning of the first half actually widened, even though the former Manchester City was already free and unguarded. Meanwhile, Sociedad had a good chance in the 13th minute through Alexander Isak’s strike, but it was denied by Matias Dituro.

There were no goals in the first half, the deadlock was finally broken by Sociedad in the 54th minute. Adnan Januzaj’s shot was blocked by Dituro, but Isak managed to throw a wild ball into the Celta goal. Although it was checked by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), the goal was still declared valid.

Behind 1-0, Celta tried to equalize the score. Iago Aspas fired low into the left corner of the net in the 56th minute, but was parried by Ryan. The vomit ball was headed by Santi Mina, but the Australian goalkeeper blocked it again.

Failing to equalize, Celta conceded again in the 79th minute. Aritz Elustondo’s header that took advantage of a corner kick from Mikel Merino could not be blocked by Dituro. The score of 2-0 lasted until the end.

This result makes Sociedad temporarily reign at the top of the LaLiga standings with 24 points. Meanwhile, Celta are in 14th position with just 10 points. Sociedad is trailed by Real Madrid and Sevilla, who have 21 points, but have only played 10 times.

Lineup

Celta Vigo: Dituro, Mallo (Galhardo 78′), Aidoo (Nestor Araujo 88′), Murillo, Galan, Beltran (Cervi 68′), Mendez, Denis Suarez (Solari 78′), Nolito (Tapia 68′), Santi Mina , Iago Quotations

Real Sociedad: Ryan, Munoz (Rico 84 ‘), Le Normand, Elustondo, Zaldua, Merino, Zubimendi, Portu (Soerloth 65’), David Silva (Turrientes 65 ‘), Januzaj (Zubeldia 65’), Isak (Lobete 78 ‘ ).

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