Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando IbanezF. Ibanez74
G
1
G
57Eugenio VergesE. Verges
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera75
D
2
D
65Leonardo GarridoL. Garrido
Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi68
D
3
D
59Nigel PriestleyN. Priestley
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher64
D
4
D
50Jose Fortes SanchezJ. Sanchez
Roberto MedinaR. Medina62
D
5
D
48Daniel FernandezD. Fernandez
Jason GordonJ. Gordon71
M
6
M
62Albert MoralesA. Morales
Linus AhrensL. Ahrens63
M
7
M
60David VelosoD. Veloso
Aimo MonzaA. Monza59
M
captain8
M
59Juan GainzaJ. Gainza
Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli72
A
9
M
57Wouter BrunswijkW. Brunswijk
Patricio HerreroP. Herrero71
A
10
A
66Martin PastorM. Pastor
Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio69
A
11captain
A
54Abel RamosA. Ramos
 
Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer67
A
12
M
56Tobias VogelT. Vogel
Spencer ImpeyS. Impey67
A
13
M
55Fredrik GilchristF. Gilchrist
Jose NavarroJ. Navarro67
A
14
M
48Djimi HenrotD. Henrot

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 8,940 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Serrano.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the first half underway!
2.23
Jose Fortes Sanchez plays the ball forward to Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
9.12
David Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Albert Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Morales makes a simple pass to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Cabrera.
18.45
Jason Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero edges inside the box! Patricio Herrero rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.02
Stuart Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Aimo Monza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aimo Monza knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Patricio Herrero is offside!
27.12
Wouter Brunswijk kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Ramos. Abel Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.09
Juan Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Ramos. Abel Ramos shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Fernando Ibanez.
31.55
Corner kick to Rayo Vallecano. Juan Gainza chips it out wide. Nigel Priestley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rayo Vallecano are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.24
Aimo Monza makes a simple pass to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Eugenio Verges. Excellent save.
33.08
Roberto Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon hits a low pass to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli passes the ball forward to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.35
Roberto Medina flicks a high pass forward. Jason Gordon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Gordon brings the ball forward. Jason Gordon shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.55
Without breaking stride, Nigel Priestley plays the ball forward to David Veloso. David Veloso advances with the ball. David Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Stuart Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Herrero who brings the ball under control. Patricio Herrero shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
48.18
Roberto Medina flicks a high ball forward to Aimo Monza who takes it down. Aimo Monza knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon powers a header at goal. Eugenio Verges easily picks it out of the air!
49.26
Leonardo Garrido barges into Marco Del Vecchio. The referee calls over Leonardo Garrido and warns him to calm down! Marco Del Vecchio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.41
Aimo Monza flicks a high pass forward. Marco Del Vecchio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Del Vecchio knocks the ball forward to Giorgio Locatelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.00
Stuart Gallacher threads the ball through to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli makes a probing pass to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
59.49
Linus Ahrens flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Real Sociedad are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.57
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Guillermo Ferrer replacing Patricio Herrero .
67.16
Daniel Fernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Fernandez passes the ball forward to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
77.18
Jason Gordon makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Gordon plays a scrappy one-two with Marco Del Vecchio and advances towards the goal... Jason Gordon takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.35
Nicol˜ Bucchi flicks a high pass forward. Linus Ahrens collects the pass. Linus Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Locatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giorgio Locatelli shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Rayo Vallecano
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
29.6%
40.8%
29.6%

Scorers
Patricio Herrero 18
Marco Del Vecchio 33
Jason Gordon 77
Martin Pastor 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Gordon of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings