[Oviedo = Takahashi Tomoyuki Correspondent]Real Sociedad midfielder Kubo Takefusa (24) has started off in the away game against Oviedo for the third consecutive game since the start of the season. There were two chances to score, but they were unable to score a goal and were substituted in the 20th minute of the second half. They lost the match 0-1.
At a press conference after the match, R-Sociedad manager Sergio Francisco recalled, “It was a completely different turn of events in the first half. With the exception of the startup that was a little equal in the first half, we were far better. After that, we took the ball in the opposing territory for 25 minutes, creating many goal chances. Perhaps the shot that Mikel (Oyalzabal) shot was the most decisive, and if that were to come in, we could have advanced the game.”
They were countered in the 40th minute of the first half and conceded a goal. “We lost the ball in transition and despite the players behind the ball, we were able to score a goal on the first chance of the opponent. Of course, that was heavy on us. We continued to control the ball in the second half, trying to move forward and create opportunities, but today I feel Oviedo was more calm.”
The team has not won three games in the opening season. “We played to get some sort of achievement on the pitch. We're going to look at the details once more to see why this has continued in the few games since the start of the season. I think the opponents had two or three shots on target. I think it's unfair for the players to finish without a goal here, especially considering that we were able to create opportunities from the middle to the front in the first half, I think it's unfair for the players. They've played a game worthy of victory in the last three games, but unfortunately that didn't come true.”
Oscarson was substituted in the 11th minute of the second half, but he explained, “I think he was ready to replace him just as he raised his hand. He was injured in a post play near the penalty area. We need to get tested and see how well the injury is, but I hope it's a minor injury.”
