Real Sociedad player-by-player after Chelsea defeat in London | OneFootball

Real Sociedad lost in London to Chelsea, though there were bright flashes. Cecilia Marcos stood out and debutant Marín scored superbly.

According to Diario Vasco, Arrula could hardly be blamed for the goals and often swept up. Camino battled with Thompson at right wing-back, yet Chelsea found space down her flank.

Florentino held firm until Chelsea turned the screw, helped Camino with Thompson and went long with mixed success. Apari tired against Malard after earlier limiting Beever-Jones. Moraza’s timely interventions later gave way to Carpenter’s dominance.

Paula Fernández worked tirelessly, making smart fouls and steals. Debutant Ainoa Campo covered ground and sought to disrupt Walsh. Cahynová began assured under pressure and in cover, then faded.

Marcos was the pick, wide left as full back without the ball and winger with it, her pace a menace. She bent a fine finish into the top corner after a feint and forced the corner for the 0-1.

Arola fought for the ball that led to Marcos’s 2-2. Marín’s first outing impressed, a first-time strike flew into the top corner and her movement and hold-up play unsettled Chelsea.

From the bench, Intza tried to add thrust after replacing a tiring Marcos. Laborde was combative on debut and booked. Nerea could not impose her quality, and for Isasisasmendi, 19 and from Oñati, an unforgettable debut.

Source: Diario Vasco

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