Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Edgar FormosaEdgar Formosa Trap Trapi Trap Trapi
Rodolfo HerreroR. Herrero71
G
1
G
74Fernando IbanezF. Ibanez
Jan GelbJ. Gelb67
D
2
D
64Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher
Felipe RomeroF. Romero69
D
3
D
62Roberto MedinaR. Medina
Jose Fortes HelgueraJ. Helguera72
D
4
D
68Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi
Julian VicenteJ. Vicente69
D
5
D
75Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera
Vincenzo KöllerV. Köller66
M
6
M
71Jason GordonJ. Gordon
Adolfo AndresA. Andres64
M
7
M
63Linus AhrensL. Ahrens
Edmundo VilaE. Vila73
M
8
A
67Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer
Albert FerrerA. Ferrer62
M
9captain
A
72Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli
Fernando SantosF. Santos67
A
10
A
67Spencer ImpeyS. Impey
Enrique PascualE. Pascual82
A
captain11
A
71Patricio HerreroP. Herrero
 
Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro68
G
12
G
62Paul InglisP. Inglis
Angelo SciaccalugaA. Sciaccaluga66
D
13
A
67Jose NavarroJ. Navarro
Vincenzo HelmerV. Helmer60
D
14
A
69Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the match underway!
2.59
Fernando Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fernando Santos!
8.23
Felipe Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Gallacher.
9.28
With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Ferrer stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.24
Vincenzo Köller hacks Nicol˜ Bucchi from behind! Vincenzo Köller is shown the yellow card! Nicol˜ Bucchi runs off the knock.
15.10
Guillermo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Herrero who brings the ball under control. Patricio Herrero plays a one-two with Guillermo Ferrer and advances towards the goal... Patricio Herrero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.42
Julian Vicente threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila threads a neat ball through to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
20.31
Edmundo Vila sees Enrique Pascual in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Pascual shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.06
Vincenzo Köller decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Köller makes a probing pass to Enrique Pascual but he's offside!
27.40
Felipe Romero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Felipe Romero plays a one-two with Enrique Pascual and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Felipe Romero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Fernando Ibanez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.37
Showing composure, Felipe Romero plays the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Without breaking stride, Albert Ferrer plays the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Ahrens.
34.41
Stuart Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens makes a simple pass to Spencer Impey. Spencer Impey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
36.50
Enrique Pascual barges into Jason Gordon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Zaragoza kicking off!
51.44
Linus Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Impey. Spencer Impey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.08
Vincenzo Köller threads a neat ball through to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.11
Stuart Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Linus Ahrens controls it well on his chest. Linus Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Impey. Spencer Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Some silky footwork from Patricio Herrero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.43
Albert Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.49
Roberto Medina takes it forward alone. Roberto Medina threads the ball through to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens skips past Jose Fortes Helguera! Some silky footwork from Linus Ahrens provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.14
Jason Gordon hits a low pass to Guillermo Ferrer. Guillermo Ferrer plays a scrappy one-two with Spencer Impey and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guillermo Ferrer takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.40
Linus Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero advances inside the box! Patricio Herrero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.56
Guillermo Ferrer passes the ball forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon knocks the ball forward to Patricio Herrero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.07
Felipe Romero threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Köller. Vincenzo Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Real Sociedad
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
23.5%
39.7%
36.8%

Scorers
Fernando Santos 3
Felipe Romero 27
Enrique Pascual 53
Giorgio Locatelli 9
Patricio Herrero 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Romero of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings