Fringe players stake their claim before Terzic at Anoeta | OneFootball

Edin Terzic handed minutes to his lesser‑used players in a low‑key derby against Real Sociedad during the EH Txapela final at Anoeta on Friday, sealing a 1-0 win that felt scant reward for their display.

The German coach stressed the run‑out mattered to restore rhythm and to give opportunities to those short of game time. He accepted there were spells they liked less, but said everyone finished well and the staff were happy with them.

There was a welcome return for Vivian after four months, while Canales, bound for the Under‑21s, and Guruzeta featured alongside Johaneko on the left, all delivering assured shifts. Third‑choice goalkeeper Mikel Santos was barely troubled.

Sannadi settled it with a superb diving header past Marrero, a release of pent‑up emotion. Prados, coming back from a ligament injury, and Rego, who ended up slotting in at centre‑back, handled the middle with craft and industry.

Rincón attacked with intent down the right, and Nico Serrano was lively after his recent return against Alavés, hovering around a goal. Five squad players from the fringes now push for involvement when action resumes at Rayo Vallecano under Beñat San José in Vallecas on Saturday 10. Terzic has the final word.

Source: AS

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