Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto SuarezA. Suarez61
G
1
G
63Paolo PizziP. Pizzi
Mauricio MolownyM. Molowny66
D
2
D
67Sebastian MoralesS. Morales
Martin LopezM. Lopez64
D
3
D
65Miguel GainzaM. Gainza
Alberto RodriquezA. Rodriquez57
D
4
D
64Miguel MunozM. Munoz
Youl Alidor De FreitasY. De Freitas56
D
5
D
52Patricio BlancoP. Blanco
Alberto SanzA. Sanz74
M
6
M
70Fernando MolownyF. Molowny
Guillermo RuizG. Ruiz66
M
7
M
69Fernando VergesF. Verges
Romero P. MenendezR. Menendez66
M
captain8
M
60Ricardo CarrascoR. Carrasco
Simon MetzgerS. Metzger58
A
9
M
55Eduardo PrietoE. Prieto
Frederico CaballeroF. Caballero57
A
10captain
A
65Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez
Ricardo VidalR. Vidal54
A
11
A
63Felipe ZubizarretaF. Zubizarreta
 
Eugenio CanoE. Cano65
M
12
G
59Romero P. ZamoraR. Zamora
Julian OrtizJ. Ortiz55
M
13
A
58Michelangelo DeiM. Dei
Mark PiazzaM. Piazza55
D
14
A
57Antonio MorenoA. Moreno

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 13,802 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Jimenez.


0.00
The first half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
2.00
Romero P. Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
6.04
Miguel Gainza receives the ball from a throw-in from Miguel Munoz. Miguel Gainza surges forward with the ball. Miguel Gainza sees Felipe Zubizarreta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fernando Verges is offside!
12.40
Mauricio Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Real Sociedad are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.58
Fernando Verges sees Felipe Zubizarreta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Molowny. Fernando Molowny rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
26.04
Pedro Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Lopez.
30.44
Miguel Munoz passes the ball forward to Fernando Molowny. Fernando Molowny darts forward. Fernando Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Rodriquez.
33.05
Mauricio Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Ruiz. Guillermo Ruiz edges inside the box! Guillermo Ruiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.20
Miguel Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Verges. Fernando Verges shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alberto Suarez with no chance!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
42.49
Miguel Munoz threads the ball through to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
44.54
Ricardo Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Verges. Fernando Verges edges inside the box! Fernando Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
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
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol get the second half underway!
48.00
Ricardo Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Simon Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Metzger advances inside the box! Simon Metzger side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Paolo Pizzi had no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
57.35
Mauricio Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Menendez. Romero P. Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.52
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Eugenio Cano replacing Mauricio Molowny .
63.55
Fernando Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez plays a quick one-two with Felipe Zubizarreta and rushes in on goal... Pedro Ibanez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Alberto Suarez easily gets down and covers it.
65.08
Miguel Munoz sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Carrasco plays the ball forward to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta advances inside the box! Felipe Zubizarreta shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
75.00
Alberto Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Prieto. The referee brings Alberto Sanz to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Prieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.57
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Julian Ortiz replacing Guillermo Ruiz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
89.45
Alberto Rodriquez makes a simple pass to Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Menendez who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Menendez shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

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

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.7%

Scorers
Guillermo Ruiz 33
Simon Metzger 48
Fernando Verges 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Ruiz of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings