Alexander Isak has converted a penalty kick six minutes into stoppage time as Real Sociedad secured a 1-0 win over Espanyol in the Spanish league.
Sociedad sits in sixth place with 51 points from 30 matches. Sociedad had a goal by Alexander Sorloth disallowed for a foul early in the second half. The hosts earned the penalty when Mikel Merino was fouled inside the area in stoppage time.
The second half followed the same pattern, only in more extreme fashion. As the home side pressured higher and did their best to raise the intensity, Espanyol ...
As the home side pressured higher and did their best to raise the intensity, Espanyol found fewer and fewer escape routes into the opposition half. The Reale Arena bounced and the players piled up. The first half followed a clear pattern as both sides showed little disguise in their intentions.
Striker Isak was linked with Arsenal during the January transfer window, with 101 covering reports on deadline day that suggested the Gunners saw a €70m bid ...
“You can never be sure of anything. My work is on the pitch, and as I told you before, there are other people who work outside.” As I always say, you never know what can happen in football but in the end I’m here, happy, and nothing more.”https://t.co/GQ94GzGQ7q
The Swede was in great form last season, registering 17 goals and two assists in 44 matches. He also gained European experience as Sociedad reached the Europa ...
A dramatic late penalty from Swedish striker Alexander Isak has helped Real Sociedad to a 1-0 win over Espanyol in Spain's La Liga.
The hosts earned their late penalty when sub Mikel Merino was fouled inside the area. Swedish striker Isak stepped up and slotted home his fourth goal of the season to inflict a first loss in four matches on Espanyol, who remain in 12th place and 10 points above the relegation zone. Sociedad sit in sixth place with 51 points from 30 matches - two points behind fifth-place Real Betis and six points adrift of Sevilla, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, who are all tied with 57 points.
Real Sociedad defender Diego Rico disputes a ball with Adrián EmbarbaJuan Herrero / EFE. Vertical. Espanyol midfielder Adrián Embarba controls the ball ...
Real Madrid has a 12-point lead at the top of the standings. Advertisement. Alexander Isak converted a penalty six minutes into stoppage time ...
Sociedad sits in sixth place with 51 points from 30 matches. Alexander Isak converted a penalty six minutes into stoppage time as Real Sociedad secured a 1-0 win over Espanyol in the Spanish league on Monday. Alexander Isak converted a penalty six minutes into stoppage time as Real Sociedad secured a 1-0 win over Espanyol in the Spanish league on Monday.