Match Report


Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastian ButraguenoS. Butragueno66
G
1
G
74Fernando IbanezF. Ibanez
Roberto SolerR. Soler59
D
2
D
75Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera
Guillermo GentoG. Gento57
D
3
D
68Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi
Tommy GriffinT. Griffin51
D
4
D
64Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher
Edmundo CalvoE. Calvo46
D
5
D
62Roberto MedinaR. Medina
Leonardo SolerL. Soler66
M
6
M
71Jason GordonJ. Gordon
Enrique VazquezE. Vazquez61
M
7
M
63Linus AhrensL. Ahrens
Matt LawM. Law60
M
captain8captain
M
59Aimo MonzaA. Monza
Julian NunezJ. Nunez58
M
9
A
72Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli
Gregorio GainzaG. Gainza59
A
10
A
71Patricio HerreroP. Herrero
Pedro TeixeiraP. Teixeira54
A
11
A
69Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio
 
Hugo HidalgoH. Hidalgo56
M
12
A
67Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer
Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell53
M
13
A
67Spencer ImpeyS. Impey
Arturo RuizA. Ruiz53
A
14
A
67Jose NavarroJ. Navarro

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 8,117 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Romero.


0.00
Racing Ferrol kick off and get the first half underway!
2.45
Nicol˜ Bucchi surges forward with the ball. Nicol˜ Bucchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Law.
4.38
With imagination, Linus Ahrens picks a pass forward to Aimo Monza. Aimo Monza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
Pedro Teixeira surges forward with the ball. Pedro Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.51
Stuart Gallacher threads the ball through to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens flicks a high ball forward to Aimo Monza who takes it down. Aimo Monza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.41
Showing composure, Guillermo Gento plays the ball forward to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
32.48
Stuart Gallacher takes it forward alone. Stuart Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Marco Del Vecchio who brings the ball under control. Marco Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.44
Leonardo Soler flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Teixeira collects the pass. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Cabrera.
40.56
Roberto Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Monza. Aimo Monza hits a low pass to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero shoots from 25 yards. Sebastian Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.54
Stuart Gallacher sees Linus Ahrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Ahrens sees Patricio Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Del Vecchio. With a superhuman jump, Marco Del Vecchio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
47.41
Leonardo Soler threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gregorio Gainza!
53.23
Nicol˜ Bucchi flicks a high ball forward to Jason Gordon who takes it down. Jason Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Monza. Aimo Monza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.22
Aimo Monza threads a neat ball through to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio knocks the ball forward to Aimo Monza but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.09
Marco Del Vecchio comes in with a late challenge on Julian Nunez. The referee warns Marco Del Vecchio to calm down! Julian Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.27
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Guillermo Ferrer replacing Patricio Herrero .
61.35
Stuart Gallacher laces a weighted ball forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.53
Guillermo Gento sees space and advances. Guillermo Gento knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.21
Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Locatelli collects the pass. Giorgio Locatelli plays a one-two with Guillermo Ferrer and rushes in on goal... Giorgio Locatelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.05
Nicol˜ Bucchi takes a quick throw-in, which Patricio Cabrera takes on the chest. Patricio Cabrera passes the ball forward to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens passes the ball forward to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon heads the ball goalwards. Sebastian Butragueno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.31
Tommy Griffin passes the ball forward to Guillermo Gento. Guillermo Gento flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Gainza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
73.38
Linus Ahrens makes a probing pass to Aimo Monza. Aimo Monza plays a quick one-two with Jason Gordon and rushes in on goal... Aimo Monza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Sebastian Butragueno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.03
Roberto Medina hacks Gregorio Gainza from behind! Roberto Medina is given a warning by the referee! Gregorio Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Leonardo Soler clumsily knocks into Roberto Medina. The referee calls over Leonardo Soler and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Ferrol

Real Sociedad
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
33%
43.2%
23.9%

Scorers
Gregorio Gainza 47
Marco Del Vecchio 45
Aimo Monza 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aimo Monza of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings
1.Sebastian Butragueno (GK)
6
2.Roberto Soler (DEF)
6
3.Guillermo Gento (DEF)
7
4.Tommy Griffin (DEF)
6
5.Edmundo Calvo (DEF)
6
6.Leonardo Soler (MID)yellow card
7
7.Enrique Vazquez (MID)
6
8.Matt Law (MID)
6
9.Julian Nunez (MID)
6
10.Gregorio Gainza (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pedro Teixeira (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Hidalgo (MID)
0
13.Colin Caldwell (MID)
0
14.Arturo Ruiz (ATT)
0

1.Fernando Ibanez (GK)
6
2.Patricio Cabrera (DEF)
6
3.Nicol˜ Bucchi (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
7
5.Roberto Medina (DEF)
6
6.Jason Gordon (MID)
7
7.Linus Ahrens (MID)
7
8.Aimo Monza (MID)goal scored
9
9.Giorgio Locatelli (ATT)
6
10.Patricio Herrero (ATT)
7
11.Marco Del Vecchio (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Guillermo Ferrer (ATT)
6
13.Spencer Impey (ATT)
0
14.Jose Navarro (ATT)
0