Real Sociedad Stuns Barça with Edna Imade’s Penalty Goal Victory
Real Sociedad achieved a stunning 1-0 victory over FC Barcelona, thanks to a penalty converted by Edna Imade. This win reinforces Real Sociedad’s strong performance in the league, placing them in third position with 20 points, equal to Real Madrid. Although Barcelona remains the league leader, their defeat marks the first loss of the season.
Match Overview
The match started with Barcelona controlling the ball early on. However, Real Sociedad proved to be effective, challenging their defense. Edna, who was named the match’s MVP, became a significant threat in attack.
Key Moments
- 21st Minute: Real Sociedad’s Brugts had a clear opportunity after a right-side cross from Cámara, but Maria Molina saved the shot.
- 37th Minute: Real Sociedad’s coach Arturo Ruiz successfully appealed for a penalty due to a handball by Laia Alexandri. Edna converted the penalty, putting her team ahead 1-0.
- Last Minutes: Fenger scored what appeared to be a goal from a corner, but it was disallowed for offside, maintaining the score at 1-0.
Barcelona’s Struggles
Despite its dominance in possession, Barcelona struggled to break through Real Sociedad’s strong defense. Injuries to key players like Pajor, Paralluelo, and Guijarro hampered their efforts. Coach Pere Romeu made substitutions, but their chances remained limited.
Real Sociedad’s Resilience
In the second half, Real Sociedad focused on defense while looking for counter-attacking opportunities. Edna attempted a long-range shot that went off-target, while goalkeeper Julia Arrula made several crucial saves, especially in the 85th minute against a corner kick by Irene Paredes.
This crucial victory signals Real Sociedad’s significant progress this season, as they continue to contend for a Champions League spot while Barcelona tries to regain its momentum in the league.
