Óskarsson's scoring run continues but Real Sociedad held by Lyon

What happened

Orri Óskarsson's fourth goal in five recent matches was not enough for Real Sociedad to take all three points, according to MARCA's report on the 1-1 draw with Olympique Lyonnais at Anoeta. The Icelandic striker opened the scoring, but the Spanish side could not hold on for a win, as had happened in each of his previous four goalscoring appearances this season.

Report details

The report notes that Óskarsson had rediscovered the scoring touch he showed at the end of last season, when he found the net in four of the last five games, after a slow start to the current campaign in which he scored once in eight matches. His goal against Lyon came from a measured, curling cross by Barrenetxea, which the striker met with his head from close range in the heart of the area. MARCA observed that Óskarsson, as is sometimes the case, was barely involved during an even first half hour before appearing where a number nine is expected to be.

Before and after Lyon's equaliser, the Reikiavik forward tried to create another clear chance in pursuit of a second goal, at times dropping deeper to get on the ball, but could not manage it. In the 79th minute, with the score still 1-1, coach Pellegrino Matarazzo decided his night was over and replaced him with Luka Sucic.

MARCA traced the run in detail: Óskarsson scored in the third match of the season, then went five games without a goal before finding the net against Málaga, repeating the feat away to Lillestrøm, scoring in a 2-1 win over Levante, drawing a blank at San Mamés where he played only the final half hour, and then scoring against Lyon. The first four goals had all come in victories, but the report notes that this talismanic effect did not hold against the French side.

Óskarsson and Real Sociedad must now look ahead to Sunday's home match against Rayo Vallecano at Anoeta, with the collective aim of returning to winning ways after failing to beat Athletic and Lyon, and the individual hope of extending his scoring streak.