Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     CD BadajozCD Badajoz
Trap TrapiTrap Trapi Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando IbanezF. Ibanez74
G
1
G
72Felipe FerrerF. Ferrer
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera75
D
2
D
58Fabio AubanelF. Aubanel
Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi68
D
3captain
D
55Fernando BlancoF. Blanco
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher64
D
4
D
55George McleodG. Mcleod
Roberto MedinaR. Medina63
D
5
D
50Juan-Carlos CanoJ. Cano
Jason GordonJ. Gordon72
M
6
M
59Andres IbanezA. Ibanez
Linus AhrensL. Ahrens64
M
7
M
54Edmundo CaballeroE. Caballero
Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli72
A
8
A
72Hugo MunozH. Munoz
Patricio HerreroP. Herrero72
A
captain9
A
67Juan-Carlos HerreraJ. Herrera
Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio69
A
10
A
59Jose DominguezJ. Dominguez
Jose NavarroJ. Navarro68
A
11
A
50Julian CastroJ. Castro
 
Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer67
A
12
M
53Paulo RegoP. Rego
Spencer ImpeyS. Impey67
A
13
M
51Joe KanuJ. Kanu
Aimo MonzaA. Monza59
M
14
M
50Francisco AguilarF. Aguilar
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to CD Badajoz. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz kick off!
2.49
Nicol˜ Bucchi makes a probing pass to Roberto Medina. Roberto Medina chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.09
Andres Ibanez passes the ball forward to Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Herrera. Juan-Carlos Herrera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Fernando Ibanez.
4.27
Linus Ahrens hits a low pass to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Felipe Ferrer.
6.16
Fabio Aubanel takes it forward alone. Fabio Aubanel knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Herrera. Juan-Carlos Herrera plays a scrappy one-two with Andres Ibanez and advances towards the goal... Juan-Carlos Herrera takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.55
Stuart Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.19
Juan-Carlos Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Dominguez. Jose Dominguez makes a pass forward but Julian Castro is yards offside!
18.58
Linus Ahrens makes a probing pass to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.29
George Mcleod hits a low pass to Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Herrera. Juan-Carlos Herrera plays a quick one-two with Hugo Munoz and rushes in on goal... Juan-Carlos Herrera makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Roberto Medina steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
24.47
With a delightful solo run, Andres Ibanez stretches the opposition's defence. Andres Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.25
Stuart Gallacher barges into Juan-Carlos Herrera. The referee brings Stuart Gallacher to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Herrera runs off the knock.
27.30
Linus Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Ibanez.
28.57
Linus Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero plays the ball forward to Jose Navarro who has made a great run into the box. Jose Navarro takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Felipe Ferrer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.52
Jason Gordon surges forward with the ball. Jason Gordon cuts inside the box! Jason Gordon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Felipe Ferrer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
38.17
It's a corner kick. Jason Gordon loops the ball in to towards the near post. Nicol˜ Bucchi shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.33
Edmundo Caballero plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Herrera. Juan-Carlos Herrera plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Dominguez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan-Carlos Herrera side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.54
Linus Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Stuart Gallacher hacks Jose Dominguez from behind! Stuart Gallacher is warned by the referee again! Jose Dominguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
48.38
Edmundo Caballero knocks the ball forward to Jose Dominguez. Jose Dominguez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.13
Linus Ahrens sees Jason Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Linus Ahrens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Ahrens passes the ball forward to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.19
Giorgio Locatelli barges into Andres Ibanez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.39
George Mcleod hacks Patricio Cabrera from behind! George Mcleod is shown the yellow card! Patricio Cabrera runs off the knock.
61.32
Fernando Blanco sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Herrera. Juan-Carlos Herrera finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
66.22
Linus Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio plays a scrappy one-two with Patricio Herrero and advances towards the goal... Marco Del Vecchio comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
69.43
Linus Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro plays a scrappy one-two with Giorgio Locatelli and advances towards the goal... Jose Navarro takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.57
Patricio Cabrera sees Jason Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Locatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giorgio Locatelli plays a quick one-two with Patricio Herrero and rushes in on goal... Giorgio Locatelli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Fernando Blanco's outstretched leg.
77.33
Edmundo Caballero hacks Giorgio Locatelli from behind! The referee calls over Edmundo Caballero and warns him to calm down! Giorgio Locatelli runs off the knock.
78.49
Edmundo Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Andres Ibanez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.14
Edmundo Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Munoz collects the pass. Hugo Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.15
Nicol˜ Bucchi chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero edges inside the box! Patricio Herrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Edmundo Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Linus Ahrens. Edmundo Caballero is given another warning by the referee! Linus Ahrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

CD Badajoz
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%

Scorers
Giorgio Locatelli 13
Jose Navarro 29, 69
Marco Del Vecchio 66
Juan-Carlos Herrera 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Navarro of Real Sociedad

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

1.Felipe Ferrer (GK)
7
2.Fabio Aubanel (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Blanco (DEF)
6
4.George Mcleod (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Juan-Carlos Cano (DEF)
6
6.Andres Ibanez (MID)
7
7.Edmundo Caballero (MID)
7
8.Hugo Munoz (ATT)
6
9.Juan-Carlos Herrera (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jose Dominguez (ATT)
6
11.Julian Castro (ATT)
6
 
12.Paulo Rego (MID)
0
13.Joe Kanu (MID)
0
14.Francisco Aguilar (MID)
0