Jonathas took advantage of a defensive blunder to give Elche a 1-0 win against Real Sociedad in La Liga on Monday night. The striker took advantage of some poor control and hesitation by Sociedad midfielder Markel Bergara  to steal the ball before racing away unchallenged to score his 10th goal of the season. Xabi Prieto had the opportunity to equalise for the away side but shot over the bar on the half-hour mark. Elche celebrate after striker Jonathas scored to clinch a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Monday . Real Sociedad manager David Moyes lets out a sigh as his side lost at the Martinez Valero Stadium . Goalscorer Jonathas (left) is challenged for the ball by Real Sociedad defender Alberto de la Bella . Elche midfielder Mario Pasalic, on loan from Chelsea, grapples with David Zurutuza in a bid for possession . Mario Pasalic, on loan from Chelsea, went close to doubling Elche's advantage in the second half but the 20-year-old Croatian fired wide from the edge of the area. The defeat leaves David Moyes' side in 12th place while Elche moved six points clear of the relegation zone and into 14th. Barcelona are top of the league on 78 points, two ahead of rivals Real Madrid in second-place.
Elche striker Jonathas scored only goal of the game to beat Real Sociedad . David Moyes' side remain in 12th place in the La Liga table . Barcelona are top of the league, two points ahead of Real Madrid .