Real Sociedad B earned a point after drawing 0-0 with CD Tenerife this Saturday, September 5th, at Zubieta in a match corresponding to the fourth round of LaLiga Hypermotion. The game, covered live by Mundo Deportivo and Marca, was characterized by parity and a lack of clear-cut chances.
The txuri-urdin reserve team had the first dangerous opportunity with a shot from outside the box by Jon Garro that went wide, assisted by Ibai Aguirre. Later, Kazunari Kita also missed a header from the center of the area after a cross from Dani Díaz from a corner. For Tenerife, striker Enric Gallego came close with a header that went wide of the right post defended by Gorka Carrera. The match was interrupted due to an injury to visiting player Jesús Álvarez, who was replaced by Fabricio.
How did the match unfold?
The first half saw a high tempo but few clear chances. Midfielder Jon Balda was the most active player for Real Sociedad B, drawing several fouls and testing the goalkeeper with a left-footed shot from distance that grazed the right post. Tenerife, on the other hand, showed more threat from set-pieces and crosses into the box. The referee showed a yellow card to Juanjo Sánchez for dangerous play. According to our stats data, the Donostiarra team finished the match with 52% possession and took 10 shots, though only 2 were on target.
Which players stood out in the clash?
Jon Balda was the engine in the center of the park for Real Sociedad B, generating play and being the most fouled player of the match. In defense, the partnership of Arkaitz Mariezkurrena and Lander Astiazarán maintained solidity. For Tenerife, the experience of Enric Gallego in attack and the work of Jorge Moreno in creation were notable. Goalkeeper Gorka Carrera, starting for the reserve team, kept a clean sheet for the second time this season, a stat that can be checked in the squad section.
What is the reserve team's situation in the standings?
With this draw, Real Sociedad B adds its second point of the season and sits in the lower part of the LaLiga Hypermotion table. Xabi Alonso's team faces a tough start to the league, searching for its first win. The next opportunity will be next weekend, in an away fixture. The full season schedule is available on our fixtures page.
The next commitment for the txuri-urdin reserves is on Sunday, September 13th at 18:00, visiting Racing de Ferrol at the A Malata stadium.
