LaLiga: Elche's Home Streak Ended by Late Sociedad Equalizer

Oyarzabal penalty rescues Real Sociedad draw at Elche

Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal scores a late penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw at Elche, ending the hosts' unbeaten home run.

Elche thought they had equalized through Jon Aramburu's towering header...

Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw against Elche, ending their six-match winning streak against the hosts. Elche's winless run extended to five matches, despite their strong start at home.

Elche had looked threatening in the early stages, with Rafa Mir causing Alex Remiro trouble with his shots, forcing the Real Sociedad goalkeeper into reaction saves. However, the visitors held firm and earned a point in the end.

La Real's attack gained momentum past the half's midpoint, with Takefusa Kubo's sweet half-volley from the edge of the area forcing Matias Dituro into a save. The hosts quickly countered, with Rodri Mendoza firing narrowly wide. Mir had a chance, applying a deft touch to Josan Ferrandez's square pass, but the ball squirmed past the post.

The match remained end-to-end, with Goncalo Guedes setting up Jon Gorrotxategi for a shot from the edge of the area, but his effort also went wide. The intensity was high, with both teams creating scoring opportunities, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

As half-time approached, Mikel Oyarzabal's audacious attempt from the halfway line was just off target, with Dituro watching the ball curl away from goal. Oyarzabal continued to trouble the Elche defense, with Dituro making a crucial save from a closer-range effort.

Real Sociedad had been on a three-match winning streak, but struggled to create clear chances early in the second half, with Brais Mendez's effort going straight at Dituro. However, Elche threatened to take the lead 12 minutes after the restart, showcasing their clinical finishing.

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Elche thought they had equalized through Jon Aramburu's towering header, but Dituro made a crucial save to tip the ball over. Real Sociedad continued to push for an equalizer, and their persistence paid off when David Affengruber's clumsy challenge on Umar Sadiq earned them a penalty with two minutes to go. Mikel Oyarzabal stepped up to score the spot-kick, securing a late draw for the visitors.

Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the dying minutes, beating Dituro to secure a 1-1 draw for Real Sociedad against Elche. Eder Sarabia's team can take comfort from remaining unbeaten in their last six home matches, while Real Sociedad have avoided defeat in four of the eight matches where they've conceded first.