Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     Racing SantanderRacing Santander
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John HansenJ. Hansen63
G
1
G
67Eduardo RamosE. Ramos
Tieme DreefT. Dreef68
D
captain2
D
78Albert RomanA. Roman
Ronnie MikeR. Mike68
D
3
D
73Francisco SerranoF. Serrano
Andres MarinA. Marin63
D
4
D
67Francisco VelascoF. Velasco
Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido50
D
5
M
67Juan-Carlos ZamoraJ. Zamora
Guillermo OrtegaG. Ortega71
M
6
M
61Andres HelgueraA. Helguera
Paolo MazzoleniP. Mazzoleni70
M
7captain
M
61Marcos AndresM. Andres
Carlos GarciaC. Garcia69
M
8
M
56Romero P. GuardiolaR. Guardiola
Patricio PrietoP. Prieto70
A
9
A
73Eduardo HernandezE. Hernandez
Miguel FuentesM. Fuentes57
A
10
A
69Hugo OrtegaH. Ortega
Tomas SousaT. Sousa54
A
11
A
57Alberto SuarezA. Suarez
 
Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes67
M
12
G
64Edmundo CruzE. Cruz
Pablo SaezP. Saez63
M
13
D
61Eugenio HidalgoE. Hidalgo
Fernando FernandezF. Fernandez58
M
14
D
60Samuele GhirardelloS. Ghirardello

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,914 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian  Roman.


0.00
The first half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
3.02
Guillermo Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Sousa collects the pass. Tomas Sousa shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
6.18
Francisco Velasco knocks the ball forward to Andres Helguera. Seeing a gap ahead, Andres Helguera plays the ball forward to Alberto Suarez. Alberto Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but John Hansen reads it well. Excellent save!
10.28
Paolo Mazzoleni passes the ball forward to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.18
Adolfo Garrido brings the ball forward. Adolfo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
15.40
Carlos Garcia plays the ball forward to Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
21.33
Andres Marin hits a low pass to Guillermo Ortega. Guillermo Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.10
Romero P. Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Hernandez who takes it down. Eduardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Suarez. Alberto Suarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
32.28
Andres Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.15
Albert Roman hits a low pass to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres hits a low pass to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.08
Francisco Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres sees a break and surges forward. Marcos Andres whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Racing Santander!
40.33
Guillermo Ortega sees space and advances. Guillermo Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Francisco Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Andres Helguera who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Andres Helguera plays the ball forward to Alberto Suarez. Alberto Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Mike.
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Santander players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Racing Santander kick off the second half!
47.52
Eduardo Hernandez barges into Andres Marin. Eduardo Hernandez is shown the yellow card! Andres Marin stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.02
Carlos Garcia sees Tomas Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Eduardo Ramos.
59.56
Andres Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Suarez. Alberto Suarez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
60.30
Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Pablo Saez replacing Guillermo Ortega .Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Serrano and Samuele Ghirardello replacing Alberto Suarez .
61.34
Edmundo Cruz sees space and advances. Edmundo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Hernandez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
63.06
Pablo Saez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Prieto controls it well on his chest. Patricio Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. With a superhuman jump, Tomas Sousa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Eduardo Ramos had no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
66.41
Paolo Mazzoleni kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.06
Pablo Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Eduardo Ramos.
69.32
Albert Roman sees space and advances. Albert Roman threads the ball through to Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
71.06
Ronnie Mike flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Mazzoleni collects the pass. Paolo Mazzoleni flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
72.21
Showing composure, Andres Helguera plays the ball forward to Samuele Ghirardello. Samuele Ghirardello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Mike.
75.35
Pablo Saez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Saez whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.35
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Fernando Fernandez replacing Miguel Fuentes .
87.57
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortega collects the pass. Hugo Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Garrido.
90.00
Andres Helguera threads the ball through to Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Racing Santander
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.2%
41.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Tomas Sousa 63, 75
Eduardo Hernandez 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Sousa of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings