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1-1: Highest equality

Willian José ties an amazing Piatti’s goal

Quique Sánchez Flores arrived to Anoeta with the mentality to get the first victory for RCD Espanyol. In front of the parakeets, waited Real Sociedad. The Basque team is known for its elegant football style. 

The first half started with both shy teams. A lot of respect showed on the field. Ball possession had not a clear dominator. Espanyol could make some chances to the Rulli’s goal thanks to the speed of Piatti, Baptistao and Gerard. The locals tried to intimidate Diego López, who made his debut with the white and blues, arriving with some danger for the wings. But the scoreboard did not budge.

The second half was a little bit busier. Quique’s squad was comfortable with the pace of the match. And Piatti took benefit to score an amazing goal from 20 metres. The Basque team grew up with the entrance of Carlos Vela and improved the attacks. An then, ten minutes before ending the match, Willian José headed a centre from Zaldua to put the 1-1 in the scoreboard. Highest equality.