Caroline Graham racks up the numbers to end injustice

BarcelonaThe years pass, but matches at the Johan Cruyff stadium continue to end with Blaugrana joy. Barça enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad with a brace from Caroline Graham and a penalty goal from Alexia Putellas and became the provisional leader of Liga F, taking away the honor from Real Madrid. who finished the first day in this position, due to the difference in goals.

With the presence of Aitana and Alexia from the start, Barça showed a more dynamic image than the one seen in the first half at Riazor in the premiere in Liga F. The two Ballon d’Or of the Catalan team, with the wonderful help of Pajor and Graham, dominated Sánchez Vera’s Real Societat (after the departure of the Catalan Natàlia Arroyo this summer). The Norwegian, who may be facing her first big chance at individual honours, virtually sealed the match in the first half hour and once again raised her voice to put an end to the injustice of the foul once and for all. of recognition that he suffers.

First she headed home a Keira Walsh cross at the far post after Alexia’s clever and accurate inside pass and then beat Elena Lete again with a free-kick which she executed with a low, tight shot. They were the first two goals of Caroline Graham this season, who last year finished as the competition’s top scorer and this year, if there are no surprises, her teammates will be her biggest rivals in this regard.

A special mention also goes to Alexia’s performance, who was seen enjoying herself on the pitch at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, which drew 3,363 spectators on a Friday night. The footballer from Mollet del Vallès was the focal point of Barça’s game and didn’t stop moving around the attack zone, making the Real Sociedad defense desperate. His serious knee injury and relapse are far from over. Alexia herself provoked a penalty after an hour of the match and transformed it into a goal by fooling Elena Lete. Lucía Pardo scored the Basque honor goal with a vaseline on Cata Coll, who again made a serious mistake when the ball came out.