Pasaia KE 3-2 Real Sociedad C: Late Winner Settles Five-Goal Tercera División RFEF Thriller

Pasaia KE claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Real Sociedad C in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF on Saturday, September 19, 2026, producing a five-goal contest that swung one way and then the other before the home side found the decisive moment late on. At the Estadio Don Bosco, Pasaia twice took the lead, were twice pegged back by a resilient Real Sociedad C, and finally secured all three points with a late strike that sent the home supporters into raptures.

Match Overview

The match pitted Pasaia KE, a club with deep roots in the Basque fishing port of Pasaia, against the third team of Real Sociedad, one of Spain’s most respected talent pipelines. While Real Sociedad C arrived with a young squad eager to show its technical quality, Pasaia’s experience and direct approach proved decisive in the final third.

• Competition: Spanish Tercera División RFEF
• Fixture: Pasaia KE vs Real Sociedad C
• Date: September 19, 2026
• Kick-off: 22:30
• Venue: Estadio Don Bosco, Pasaia
• Final score: Pasaia KE 3-2 Real Sociedad C

With the win, Pasaia KE strengthened their position in the Tercera División RFEF table and handed Real Sociedad C a frustrating evening on the road. The visitors controlled long spells of possession, but Pasaia’s ruthlessness in front of goal and their ability to strike on the counter proved the difference in a pulsating encounter.

Key Moments

The game exploded into life inside the opening quarter of an hour. Pasaia’s high press forced an early turnover, and the ball was worked wide to Aitor Etxeberria, whose low cross was converted by Mikel Arruti from close range to make it 1-0 in the 12th minute. It was exactly the start the home side wanted, and the Estadio Don Bosco crowd responded with loud encouragement.

Real Sociedad C, however, settled quickly. Their midfield began to dictate the tempo, and in the 28th minute they found an equaliser. Unai Arrieta collected the ball on the edge of the box, shifted it onto his left foot, and curled a precise effort beyond Jon Larrañaga in the Pasaia goal. The young visitors had shown their quality, and the match was level again.

Pasaia restored their advantage just before half-time. Iker Zubeldia won a free-kick in a dangerous position and took it himself, whipping the ball over the wall and into the top corner to make it 2-1 in the 43rd minute. It was a moment of individual brilliance that gave the hosts a narrow lead at the interval.

Real Sociedad C came out after the break with renewed purpose and equalised for a second time on 61 minutes. Jon Ander Olabe, who had been lively throughout, timed his run into the box perfectly and finished calmly past Larrañaga after a well-worked move down the right. At 2-2, the momentum seemed to be with the visitors, and Pasaia had to dig deep.

The decisive moment arrived in the 84th minute. Pasaia broke quickly after absorbing a spell of Real Sociedad C pressure, and Aitor Etxeberria raced clear on the left before cutting inside and firing a low shot into the far corner. The goal sparked wild celebrations and left Real Sociedad C with little time to respond. A late save from Larrañaga preserved the three points for the home side.

Tactical Story

Pasaia KE set up to disrupt Real Sociedad C’s rhythm, pressing aggressively in midfield and looking to spring forward at speed. Their plan worked particularly well in transitions, with Etxeberria and Arruti causing problems with their movement in behind. Although Pasaia conceded possession for long periods, they defended their box with discipline and were clinical when chances arrived.

Real Sociedad C, as expected, looked comfortable in possession and tried to play through the thirds with short, sharp passing. Olabe and Arrieta were at the heart of their best moments, but the visitors were repeatedly exposed on the counter-attack. Their equalisers showed character, yet a tendency to leave space at the back ultimately cost them dear.

Standout Players

Aitor Etxeberria (Pasaia KE) was the game’s standout performer. He provided the assist for the opening goal and scored the late winner, combining pace, directness and composure in the final third. His performance gave Pasaia a constant outlet and kept Real Sociedad C’s full-backs occupied all evening.

Iker Zubeldia (Pasaia KE) also impressed, dictating play from midfield and scoring a superb free-kick. At the back, goalkeeper Jon Larrañaga made several important saves, including a late stop that ensured Pasaia held on.

For Real Sociedad C, Jon Ander Olabe