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Bournemouth Beat Sociedad on European Debut
Justin Kluivert and Rayan scored as Bournemouth opened their European campaign with a 2-1 win, despite a late Sociedad rally.
- On Thursday, Bournemouth secured a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in their first-ever European fixture, marking their Europa League debut in the Basque Country.
- The Cherries' European appearance marks a historic rise from League Two in 2010, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League last season under former manager Andoni Iraola.
- Kluivert opened the scoring after 11 minutes, and winger Rayan doubled the lead within 20 minutes with a header, while Evanilson hit the post as Bournemouth dominated the first half.
- Sergio Gomez reduced the deficit with a cross for Real Sociedad, but goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made two fine late saves to secure Bournemouth's victory.
- Real Sociedad has endured an inconsistent start to their LaLiga campaign, winning two of six matches, while Bris said of Bournemouth, "We deserve to be where we are.
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