Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Trap TrapiTrap Trapi Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando IbanezF. Ibanez74
G
1
G
68Richard RitchieR. Ritchie
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera75
D
2
D
72Torsten BrücknerT. Brückner
Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi68
D
3
D
69Eduardo DiezE. Diez
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher64
D
4
D
66Martin GonzalezM. Gonzalez
Roberto MedinaR. Medina63
D
5captain
D
50Pablo SolerP. Soler
Jason GordonJ. Gordon72
M
6
M
75Joos Van HelmondJ. Van Helmond
Linus AhrensL. Ahrens64
M
7
M
58Jose GimenezJ. Gimenez
Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli72
A
8
M
55Callum YoungC. Young
Patricio HerreroP. Herrero72
A
captain9
A
73Alberto ShieldsA. Shields
Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio69
A
10
A
69Mark KoncheskyM. Konchesky
Jose NavarroJ. Navarro68
A
11
A
47Antonio RubioA. Rubio
 
Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer67
A
12
M
49Hugo CruzH. Cruz
Spencer ImpeyS. Impey67
A
13
G
47Alfredo NunezA. Nunez
Aimo MonzaA. Monza59
M
14
M
47Egbert SteijnE. Steijn
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 9,483 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Mora.


0.00
Real Sociedad start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.43
Jason Gordon sees Linus Ahrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Ahrens kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Navarro but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.12
Jose Gimenez threads the ball through to Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond threads a neat ball through to Mark Konchesky. Some silky footwork from Mark Konchesky provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fernando Ibanez!
10.01
With great vision, Jose Gimenez plays the ball forward to Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mark Konchesky is offside!
15.41
Linus Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro connects with a diving header. Richard Ritchie easily punches it away to safety.
21.40
Callum Young barges into Linus Ahrens. Callum Young is warned by the referee! Linus Ahrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.54
Roberto Medina threads a neat ball through to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro plays a one-two with Marco Del Vecchio and rushes in on goal... Jose Navarro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Richard Ritchie reads it well. Excellent keeping!
28.27
Antonio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Mark Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Konchesky shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
34.33
Marco Del Vecchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
36.30
Pablo Soler makes a strong solo run forward. Pablo Soler knocks the ball forward to Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Fernando Ibanez.
37.34
Corner kick to RCD Mallorca. Joos Van Helmond chips it to the near post. Patricio Cabrera reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
39.12
Jose Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Joos Van Helmond controls it well on his chest. Joos Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.48
Alberto Shields hits a low pass to Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.35
Stuart Gallacher pushes up the pitch. Stuart Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli sees Marco Del Vecchio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marco Del Vecchio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Linus Ahrens makes a probing pass to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon makes a probing pass to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli skips past Eduardo Diez! Giorgio Locatelli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Richard Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with RCD Mallorca kicking off!
49.17
Alberto Shields comes in with a late challenge on Nicol˜ Bucchi. Alberto Shields is shown the yellow card! Nicol˜ Bucchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.20
Antonio Rubio clumsily knocks into Nicol˜ Bucchi. The referee calls over Antonio Rubio and warns him to calm down! Nicol˜ Bucchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.57
Martin Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Callum Young controls it well on his chest. Callum Young threads the ball through to Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
57.39
Linus Ahrens kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero shoots from 20 yards but Richard Ritchie reads it well. Excellent save!
61.56
Joos Van Helmond clumsily knocks into Stuart Gallacher. Joos Van Helmond is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Gallacher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.32
Jose Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort but Fernando Ibanez reads it well. Nice keeping!
67.30
Linus Ahrens plays the ball forward to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.39
RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Hugo Cruz replacing Antonio Rubio .
81.01
Stuart Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Navarro but the linesman indicates offside!
87.31
Pablo Soler hacks Patricio Herrero from behind! Pablo Soler is warned by the referee! Patricio Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.05
Joos Van Helmond clumsily knocks into Roberto Medina. The referee calls over Joos Van Helmond again and warns him to calm down! Roberto Medina runs off the knock.
90.00
Linus Ahrens takes it forward alone. Linus Ahrens shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

RCD Mallorca
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
6
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
37.3%
42.7%
20%

Scorers
Giorgio Locatelli 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giorgio Locatelli of Real Sociedad

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

1.Richard Ritchie (GK)
7
2.Torsten Brückner (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Diez (DEF)
6
4.Martin Gonzalez (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Soler (DEF)
6
6.Joos Van Helmond (MID)
6
7.Jose Gimenez (MID)
7
8.Callum Young (MID)
6
9.Alberto Shields (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Mark Konchesky (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Rubio (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Cruz (MID)
6
13.Alfredo Nunez (GK)
0
14.Egbert Steijn (MID)
0