Match report

Real Sociedad Secures Europa League Victory Over Omonia Nicosia, 2–1

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
2–1
FT
Omonia Nicosia
Omonia Nicosia
Sep 15, 2022

In an intense encounter, Real Sociedad managed to hold on for a 2–1 victory over Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Europa League. A. Guevara and A. Sorloth scored for Real Sociedad, while Bruno found the back of the net for Omonia Nicosia. Despite early setbacks and numerous substitutions, Real Sociedad showcased their resilience to claim all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad's A. Guevara scored in the 30th minute.
  • • Omonia Nicosia equalized through Bruno at the 72nd minute mark.
  • • A. Sorloth secured the win for Real Sociedad with a goal in the 80th minute.
  • • M. Diskerud received an early yellow card for Omonia Nicosia.
  • • Igor Zubeldia was cautioned for Real Sociedad.

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 2 Álex Sola (D)
  • 6 Elustondo (D)
  • 5 Zubeldia (D)
  • 15 Diego Rico (D)
  • 8 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 16 Guevara (M)
  • 4 Illarramendi (M)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (F)
  • 33 Jon Karrikaburu (F)
  • 11 M. Cho (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. Sørloth
  • 17 Robert Navarro
  • 14 T. Kubo
  • 22 Beñat Turrientes
  • 18 Gorosabel
  • 20 Jon Pacheco
  • 12 Aihen Muñoz
  • 3 Martín Zubimendi
  • 30 Urko González
  • 21 David Silva
  • 32 Unai Marrero
  • 13 Andoni Zubiaurre

Omonia Nicosia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 40 Fabiano (G)
  • 73 N. Miletić (D)
  • 6 Héctor Yuste (D)
  • 30 N. Panagiotou (D)
  • 2 P. Psaltis (M)
  • 8 Moreto Cassamá (M)
  • 19 F. Bachirou (M)
  • 42 M. Diskerud (M)
  • 14 F. Kitsos (M)
  • 10 L. Loizou (F)
  • 18 K. Ansarifard (F)

Substitutes

  • 76 C. Charalampous
  • 22 Á. Lang
  • 7 Bruno Souza
  • 3 A. Matthews
  • 13 F. Papoulis
  • 80 A. Kakoullis
  • 20 P. Zachariou
  • 17 J. Lecjaks
  • 11 B. Barker
  • 1 C. Panayi
  • 23 F. Uzoho

Timeline

  1. Omonia Nicosia
    2' Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Diskerud

    Foul

  2. Omonia Nicosia
    13' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Moreto Cassamá · On: C. Charalampous
  3. Real Sociedad
    30' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Guevara
  4. Omonia Nicosia
    51' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Héctor Yuste · On: A. Lang
  5. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Karrikaburu · On: A. Sorloth
  6. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Merino · On: R. Navarro
  7. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cho · On: T. Kubo
  8. Omonia Nicosia
    65' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Karim Ansarifard · On: Bruno
  9. Omonia Nicosia
    65' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Psaltis · On: Adam Matthews
  10. Omonia Nicosia
    65' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Diskerud · On: F. Papoulis
  11. Omonia Nicosia
    72' Omonia Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno
  12. Real Sociedad
    75' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Illarramendi · On: Beñat Turrientes
  13. Real Sociedad
    75' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Álex Sola · On: Andoni Gorosabel
  14. Real Sociedad
    80' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sorloth · Assist: T. Kubo
  15. Omonia Nicosia
    83' Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    Fouad Bachirou

    Foul

  16. Real Sociedad
    86' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Igor Zubeldia

    Foul

  17. Omonia Nicosia
    90'+2 Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lang

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Omonia Nicosia
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 62%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 2
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 655 273
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 0 0
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 560 168
Shots Inside Box 5 1
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Guevara in the 30th minute gave Real Sociedad a much-needed boost and set the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Omonia Nicosia's equalizer at 72 minutes created a tense atmosphere, but Real Sociedad’s quick response with another goal just eight minutes later cemented their lead.