Match report

Real Sociedad Defeats Vardar Skopje 6-0 in Europa League

Vardar Skopje
Vardar Skopje
0–6
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Oct 19, 2017

In a dominant display, Real Sociedad defeated Vardar Skopje 6-0 in the UEFA Europa League. Goals from M. Oyarzabal, Willian Jose (3), J. Bautista, and De La Bella secured a comprehensive win for the Spanish side, leaving Vardar Skopje struggling to contain the relentless attack.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad secured a 6-0 victory over Vardar Skopje in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • M. Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 12th minute.
  • • Willian Jose netted three goals, including one in the 34th, 42nd, and 55th minute.
  • • J. Bautista and De La Bella added the final goals in the 59th and 90th minute, respectively.
  • • Vardar Skopje saw H. Hambardzumyan receive a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Lineups

Vardar Skopje

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 90 F. Gachevski (G)
  • 6 B. Grncharov (D)
  • 21 E. Novak (D)
  • 19 H. Hambardzumyan (D)
  • 32 D. Glishikj (D)
  • 11 T. Barseghyan (F)
  • 16 N. Gligorov (M)
  • 7 J. Jighauri (M)
  • 48 Ytalo (F)
  • 70 Alves (M)
  • 10 B. Nikolov (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 D. Blazhevski
  • 8 V. Marković
  • 23 B. Demiri
  • 1 I. Aleksovski
  • 22 F. Stojchevski
  • 33 B. Iseni
  • 97 P. Petkovski

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 24 De La Bella (D)
  • 3 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 15 Aritz Elustondo (D)
  • 27 Andoni Gorosabel (D)
  • 10 Xabi Prieto (M)
  • 16 Canales (M)
  • 4 Illarramendi (M)
  • 5 Igor Zubeldía (M)
  • 12 Willian José (F)
  • 18 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Januzaj
  • 21 Jon Bautista
  • 14 Rubén Pardo
  • 11 C. Vela
  • 13 Toño
  • 20 Kévin Rodrigues
  • 22 Raúl Navas

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    12' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Oyarzabal · Assist: Xabi Prieto
  2. Real Sociedad
    34' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose · Assist: Sergio Canales
  3. Real Sociedad
    42' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose · Assist: M. Oyarzabal
  4. Vardar Skopje
    46' Vardar Skopje subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Nikolov · On: D. Blazhevski
  5. Real Sociedad
    55' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose · Assist: Andoni Gorosabel
  6. Real Sociedad
    57' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: A. Januzaj
  7. Real Sociedad
    59' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose
  8. Real Sociedad
    60' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Willian Jose · On: J. Bautista
  9. Vardar Skopje
    61' Vardar Skopje Card · Yellow Card
    H. Hambardzumyan
  10. Vardar Skopje
    64' Vardar Skopje subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ytalo · On: V. Marković
  11. Real Sociedad
    64' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Illarramendi · On: Rubén Pardo
  12. Vardar Skopje
    73' Vardar Skopje subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Glishić · On: Besir Demiri
  13. Real Sociedad
    90' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    De La Bella

Match Stats

Stat Vardar Skopje Real Sociedad
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 92%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 32
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 318 809
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 4 13
Shots off Target 3 11
Possession 28% 72%
Accurate Passes 249 748
Shots Inside Box 6 24
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Sociedad's early goal by M. Oyarzabal in the 12th minute set the tone for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ Willian Jose's hat-trick, including two goals within four minutes in the 34th and 42nd minute, further cemented Real Sociedad's dominance over Vardar Skopje.