Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Trap TrapiTrap Trapi Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando IbanezF. Ibanez74
G
1captain
G
66Sebastian ButraguenoS. Butragueno
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera75
D
2
D
60Roberto SolerR. Soler
Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi68
D
3
D
57Guillermo GentoG. Gento
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher64
D
4
D
51Tommy GriffinT. Griffin
Roberto MedinaR. Medina63
D
5
D
46Edmundo CalvoE. Calvo
Jason GordonJ. Gordon72
M
6
M
67Leonardo SolerL. Soler
Linus AhrensL. Ahrens64
M
7
M
61Enrique VazquezE. Vazquez
Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli72
A
8
M
60Matt LawM. Law
Patricio HerreroP. Herrero72
A
captain9
M
59Julian NunezJ. Nunez
Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio69
A
10
A
59Gregorio GainzaG. Gainza
Jose NavarroJ. Navarro68
A
11
A
56Pedro TeixeiraP. Teixeira
 
Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer67
A
12
M
56Hugo HidalgoH. Hidalgo
Spencer ImpeyS. Impey67
A
13
M
53Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
Aimo MonzaA. Monza59
M
14
A
53Arturo RuizA. Ruiz
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 8,238 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Iglesias.


0.00
The first half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
3.26
Jason Gordon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jason Gordon makes a simple pass, allowing Patricio Herrero to run into the box. Patricio Herrero comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.28
Tommy Griffin pushes up the pitch. Tommy Griffin threads the ball through to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.35
Guillermo Gento threads the ball through to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
15.55
Linus Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Julian Nunez. The referee calls over Linus Ahrens and warns him to calm down! Julian Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.48
Pedro Teixeira clumsily knocks into Jason Gordon. The referee brings Pedro Teixeira to one side and gives him a warning! Jason Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.05
Tommy Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Soler. Leonardo Soler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leonardo Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Teixeira. Roberto Medina comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
22.56
Stuart Gallacher threads the ball through to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero rushes past Tommy Griffin! Patricio Herrero shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.14
Enrique Vazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.55
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Racing Ferrol kick off!
49.02
Guillermo Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez makes a simple pass to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira sees Leonardo Soler just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Soler shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
51.24
Marco Del Vecchio catches Guillermo Gento on the ankles. The referee warns Marco Del Vecchio to calm down! Guillermo Gento grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Linus Ahrens plays the ball forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon makes a pass forward but Jose Navarro makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
55.38
Jason Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro makes a pass forward but Giorgio Locatelli makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
59.21
Roberto Medina threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Marco Del Vecchio collects the pass. Marco Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.50
Linus Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Gainza. The referee calls over Linus Ahrens again and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Gainza runs off the knock.
71.09
Edmundo Calvo runs forward with the ball. Edmundo Calvo threads the ball through to Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.06
Nicol˜ Bucchi surges forward with the ball. Nicol˜ Bucchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro rushes past Tommy Griffin! Jose Navarro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Gordon laces a through ball forward to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero makes a simple pass, allowing Marco Del Vecchio to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marco Del Vecchio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Roberto Soler happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.31
Nicol˜ Bucchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens passes the ball forward to Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro plays a scrappy one-two with Giorgio Locatelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jose Navarro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
87.02
Nicol˜ Bucchi surges forward with the ball. Nicol˜ Bucchi makes a great pass forward. Marco Del Vecchio runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Linus Ahrens flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero plays a quick one-two with Giorgio Locatelli and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Patricio Herrero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Racing Ferrol
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%

Scorers
Patricio Herrero 23, 59
Jose Navarro 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Herrero of Real Sociedad

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

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