Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Lleida. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lleida appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan  Carmona.


0.00
The whistle blows and Lleida get the match underway!
2.19
Carlos Garcia knocks the ball forward to Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
3.47
Elena Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou edges inside the box! Andres Marin catches Pedro Kossingou on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
6.42
Andres Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Ortega. With vision, Guillermo Ortega plays the ball forward to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto shoots from 20 yards but Richard Gough reads it well. Well saved!
8.31
Adam Shearer sees Pedro Kossingou in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Kossingou knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tieme Dreef.
10.34
Andres Marin hits a low pass to Guillermo Ortega. Guillermo Ortega sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.48
Guillermo Ortega sees Tomas Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
15.34
Andres Marin receives the ball from a throw-in from Adolfo Garrido. Andres Marin threads a neat ball through to Paolo Mazzoleni. Paolo Mazzoleni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Gough who gathers it comfortably.
16.37
Paolo Mazzoleni passes the ball forward to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
20.42
Guillermo Ortega takes it forward alone. Guillermo Ortega shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
36.40
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Sousa controls it well on his chest. Tomas Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. With a superhuman jump, Patricio Prieto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Richard Gough didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.48
Roberto Marin comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Mazzoleni. The referee calls over Roberto Marin and warns him to calm down! Paolo Mazzoleni stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.42
Tieme Dreef flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Ortega collects the pass. Guillermo Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Prieto who brings the ball under control. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Castro.
45.00
Angelo Giannichedda makes a simple pass to Elena Roman. Elena Roman flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Lleida appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Sociedad start the second half!
47.36
Roberto Marin comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Mazzoleni. Roberto Marin is shown the yellow card! Paolo Mazzoleni carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.01
Alberto Castro flicks a high ball forward to Adam Shearer who takes it down. Adam Shearer passes the ball forward to Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou shoots from distance but John Hansen reads it well. Well saved!
51.26
Adam Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Garrido.
53.26
Darren Etherington threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno edges inside the box! Edmundo Butragueno tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.06
Carlos Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes edges inside the box! Miguel Fuentes rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.15
Roberto Marin flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Kossingou who takes it down. Pedro Kossingou lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow John Hansen manages to keep it out.
60.21
Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Pablo Saez replacing Guillermo Ortega .
61.27
Elena Roman flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Butragueno collects the pass. Edmundo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tieme Dreef.
63.43
With great vision, Ronnie Mike plays the ball forward to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.35
Adam Shearer threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Lleida are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.15
Ronnie Mike sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Ronnie Mike stretches the opposition's defence. Ronnie Mike shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.20
Pedro Kossingou barges into Tieme Dreef. Pedro Kossingou is given a warning by the referee! Tieme Dreef runs off the knock.
73.31
Darren Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.33
Adolfo Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Edgar Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Gough who gathers it comfortably.
77.40
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Fernando Fernandez replacing Miguel Fuentes .Lleida have made a substitution with Nicolas Santos replacing Elena Ortiz .
85.51
With a delightful solo run, Elena Roman stretches the opposition's defence. Elena Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.50
Darren Etherington threads the ball through to Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Edgar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
31.5%
47.8%
20.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Ortega of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings
1.John Hansen (GK)
7
2.Tieme Dreef (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Mike (DEF)
8
4.Andres Marin (DEF)
8
5.Adolfo Garrido (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Ortega (MID)
9
7.Paolo Mazzoleni (MID)
6
8.Carlos Garcia (MID)
7
9.Patricio Prieto (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Fuentes (ATT)
6
11.Tomas Sousa (ATT)
7
 
12.Edgar Fernandes (MID)
7
13.Pablo Saez (MID)
6
14.Fernando Fernandez (MID)
6