Cordoba vs Real Sociedad II Result

Cordoba
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Real Sociedad II
📍 Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, Córdoba
🗓️ Sunday, 15 Mar 2026 at 13:00
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2 - 2
Actual
0 - 2
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Clinical Real Sociedad II Stun Wasteful Cordoba in Shock Away Win
Cordoba suffered a frustrating afternoon at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel as Real Sociedad II produced a smash-and-grab 2-0 victory, despite the hosts dominating possession and peppering the visitors' goal. The Basque side struck twice inside the opening 20 minutes, with goals in the 11th and 19th minutes, and then resolutely defended their lead, even after being reduced to ten men in the second half. Cordoba controlled the ball with a staggering 75% possession and fired 26 shots, but only managed to test Aitor Fraga with six on target. Real Sociedad II, meanwhile, made the most of their limited opportunities, converting two of their five shots on target to build an early cushion and then relied on disciplined defending and some last-ditch interventions to frustrate the home side. The visitors' defensive grit was further tested after a red card, but Cordoba's lack of cutting edge proved costly.
Cordoba
Cordoba will rue their missed chances after bossing the game in every metric except the one that mattered. Their 75% possession and 26 shots (six on target) reflected their territorial dominance, but a lack of composure in the final third and some inspired goalkeeping from the visitors left them empty-handed. Despite winning 16 corners and forcing Real Sociedad II into 20 fouls and five yellow cards, Cordoba could not break through. The hosts' 4-2-3-1 setup allowed for fluid attacking play, with wide men Cristian Carracedo and Jacobo González seeing plenty of the ball. However, the early two-goal deficit forced them to chase the game, and as frustration mounted, their attacks became increasingly frantic.
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Real Sociedad II
Real Sociedad II executed a textbook away performance, absorbing wave after wave of Cordoba pressure and striking clinically on the break. Their 25% possession and nine shots (five on target) tell the story of a side content to sit deep and wait for their moments. The early goals gave them a platform, and their defensive unit—despite accruing five yellow cards and a red—stood firm under intense scrutiny. The visitors' 4-2-3-1 quickly morphed into a compact, defensive shape after going ahead, with midfielders dropping deep to protect the back four. Even after being reduced to ten men, Real Sociedad II's discipline and organization ensured they saw out a famous victory.
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Key Moments
11' — Goal
Real Sociedad II open the scoring with a swift counter-attack.
19' — Goal
Visitors double their lead after another incisive move.
Second half' — Red card
Real Sociedad II reduced to ten men, forced to defend deeper.
Throughout' — Cordoba pressure
Cordoba rack up 16 corners and 26 shots but fail to score.
Tactical Analysis
Both teams started in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but the game quickly became attack versus defence after Real Sociedad II's early goals. Cordoba pushed their full-backs high and overloaded the flanks, with Carracedo and González seeing plenty of the ball. Their midfield duo tried to dictate tempo, but the lack of penetration and composure in the box was telling. Real Sociedad II, meanwhile, sat deep in two compact banks after going ahead, relying on quick transitions and disciplined defending. Their midfielders dropped alongside the back four, especially after the red card, effectively forming a 4-4-1. The visitors were aggressive in the tackle, as reflected by 20 fouls and five yellow cards, but their tactical discipline ultimately saw them through.
Turning Point
The second goal in the 19th minute gave Real Sociedad II a crucial cushion and allowed them to retreat into a defensive shell, fundamentally shaping the rest of the match.
Man of the Match
Aitor Fraga
Produced a string of vital saves to keep Cordoba at bay and secure a clean sheet despite relentless pressure.