Real Sociedad women secured their place in the EH Kopa final after beating Eibar on penalties at the Txerloia stadium in Azkoitia. The Gipuzkoan derby finished 1-1 after ninety minutes of regular time, forcing the semi-final to be decided from the penalty spot, where the San Sebastián side won 4-1.
Eibar opened the scoring with a goal from Carmen in the eighth minute, taking advantage of an error in Real Sociedad's goalkeeper distribution. The team managed by Arturo Ruiz reacted quickly and equalised in the fourteenth minute through Ainhoa Marín, who finished with a cross shot after a combination down the wing initiated by Soroa. According to reports, Marín posed the greatest offensive threat for the remainder of the first half.
In the second half, Real Sociedad controlled possession and attempted to break through Eibar's organised defence. Marín had two clear chances to take the lead: a cross shot that went just wide and a solo run in which she evaded three defenders, although her final pass did not find a finish.
With no further goals in ninety minutes, the match was decided from the penalty spot, where Real Sociedad's composure prevailed. Real Sociedad will face Athletic Club on 19 August at Stadium Gal in pursuit of the regional title.
