Real Sociedad beat Villarreal 3-0 on Friday, 25 August 2017 in LaLiga. The match was refereed by Javier Estrada Fernandez. It was played at Reale Arena.
First half: Jaume Costa received a yellow card for Villarreal at 3'. Elustondo received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 16'. Real Sociedad took the lead at 25' when Willian José scored, making the score 1-0. Real Sociedad extended the lead at 34' when Xabier Prieto Argarate scored, with the assist credited to Raúl Navas, making the score 2-0. Willian José received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 39'. Real Sociedad extended the lead at 45' when Juanmi scored, with the assist credited to Elustondo, making the score 3-0.
Second half: No goals were scored in the second half. Villarreal made their 1st substitution at 46', with Andrés Fernández replacing M. Barbosa. Real Sociedad made their 1st substitution at 66', with Juanmi replacing C. Vela. Manu Trigueros received a yellow card for Villarreal at 68'. Villarreal made their 2nd substitution at 70', with C. Bacca replacing E. Ünal. Real Sociedad made their 2nd substitution at 74', with Willian José replacing Sergio Canales. Villarreal made their 3rd substitution at 80', with Manu Trigueros replacing N. Sansone. Real Sociedad made their 3rd substitution at 82', with Raúl Navas replacing Imanol Agirretxe Arruti.
Real Sociedad used 3 substitutions while Villarreal used 3 substitutions. Real Sociedad got 2 yellow cards, while Villarreal got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Real Sociedad outshot their opponent (15-6).
- Real Sociedad controlled possession (60%).
- Real Sociedad had the sharper finishing (9-1 shots on target).
