Queen’s Cup | Atlético – Real Sociedad
He Atlético Madrid, reigning Copa del Reina champions. and the favorite of the match, dominated the first leg of the semi-final against Real Sociedad, but was able to achieve a draw and thanks (1-1) only after repeatedly colliding with the crossbar and goalkeeper Elena Lete.
Atlético were in clear control of the match from the start in this environment at the Wanda Sports Center in Alcalá de Henares, possessing the ball and applying a lot of pressure that pushed their opponents ever closer.
However, the red-whites did not create any particularly clear chances until the 35th minute. Ajibade entered the zone and Ana Tejada knocked her down.. He fine Sheila Guijarro threw it close to the stick, but halfway up, and Elena Lete stopped with great stretch.
And just before the break again in the corner Sheila was about to overtake Atlético Madrid, but his header crashed into the crossbar.
In the second half, Elena Leta again had to work hard against the onslaught of the local team, led in attack by Eva Navarro.
Amayur comes out and scores
However, the goal came against the opponent’s goal when Amayur Sarriegui, who had recently come on as a substitute, very nervously completed a counterattack. The San Sebastian forward broke into the penalty area and scored in the 64th minute. about the team’s first clear chance Thuri Urdin.
Atlético came back into action and hit the woodwork again, this time with Ludmila da Silva’s shot from outside the area.
And just at the 90th minute Carmen Menaio made an excellent center to the area and Gabi won big in defense and scored with a header to make the score 1-1.
In stoppage time Estefania Banini hit the crossbar again; Fourth time that this happened to Manolo Cano’s team in the game.
This leaves the tie open for the second leg next Wednesday. Saint Sebastian.
Athletic will face almighty Barcelona in the other semi-final. (The first match will take place this Thursday at 19:00 and can also be followed live on Teledeporte and RTVE Play; or on demand on the RTVE à la carte platform or mobile application).