Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Real Zaragoza. 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 Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Mora.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Mora.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
0-0Gabriel Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Medina.
4.46
0-0Stuart Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens makes a simple pass to Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro shoots from long range but it is miles over!
6.53
0-0Edmundo Vila runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edmundo Vila shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
9.53
0-0Angelo Sciaccaluga launches a long ball forward. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos powers a header at goal. Nicol˜ Bucchi clears it off the line with his head!
12.14
0-0Edmundo Vila clumsily knocks into Linus Ahrens. Edmundo Vila is shown the yellow card! Linus Ahrens runs off the knock.
14.06
0-0Roberto Medina barges into Edmundo Vila. Roberto Medina is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Vila stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.29
Adolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vila collects the pass. Edmundo Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
18.27
Linus Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Angelo Sciaccaluga.
22.09
Nicol˜ Bucchi sees Giorgio Locatelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giorgio Locatelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.08
Felipe Romero advances with the ball. Felipe Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
28.32
Angelo Sciaccaluga knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Marquitos collects the pass. Gabriel Marquitos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicol˜ Bucchi.
32.41
0-1Adolfo Andres threads the ball through to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
36.45
Jan Gelb makes a simple pass to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. With a superhuman jump, Adolfo Andres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.38
Angelo Sciaccaluga knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Andres easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Andres whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Roberto Medina makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Medina brings the ball forward. Roberto Medina plays a quick one-two with Jose Navarro and rushes in on goal... Roberto Medina side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off the second half!
48.17
Patricio Herrero catches Julian Vicente on the ankles. The referee calls over Patricio Herrero and warns him to calm down! Julian Vicente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.35
Nicol˜ Bucchi chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon passes the ball forward to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Julian Vicente happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.05
Adolfo Andres takes it forward alone. Adolfo Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.51
Adolfo Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.05
Angelo Sciaccaluga clumsily knocks into Linus Ahrens. Angelo Sciaccaluga is shown the yellow card! Linus Ahrens grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.57
Felipe Romero threads the ball through to Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.23
Nicol˜ Bucchi barges into Adolfo Andres. The referee warns Nicol˜ Bucchi to calm down! Adolfo Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.09
Adolfo Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.41
Roberto Medina threads a neat ball through to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.12
Linus Ahrens runs straight at the opposition's defence. Linus Ahrens whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
33.8%
43.2%
23%
Scorers
| Gabriel Marquitos 32 Adolfo Andres 36 Edmundo Vila 39, 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Vila of Real Zaragoza |
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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Ahrens (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giorgio Locatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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. | Rodolfo Herrero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Angelo Sciaccaluga (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Vila (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Adolfo Andres (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Enrique Pascual (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Marquitos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nuno Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Cortes (ATT) | 0 | |