Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Daniel CamposD. Campos56
G
1
G
67Luis SantosL. Santos
Miguel MolinaM. Molina77
D
2
D
65Neil MowbrayN. Mowbray
Mauricio MolownyM. Molowny66
D
3
D
64Edmundo AguilarE. Aguilar
Miguel RubioM. Rubio54
D
4
D
50Malte RiemannM. Riemann
Claudio NunezC. Nunez53
D
5
M
68Jose Javier ZubizarretaJ. Zubizarreta
Felipe VergesF. Verges81
M
6
M
56Wayne EvansW. Evans
Guillermo RuizG. Ruiz67
M
7captain
M
54Gregorio SanzG. Sanz
Ernesto MerinoE. Merino62
M
captain8
M
48Achille ComazziA. Comazzi
Simon MetzgerS. Metzger60
A
9
M
47Ralph VieiraR. Vieira
Frederico CaballeroF. Caballero59
A
10
A
72Tobias BackesT. Backes
Ricardo VidalR. Vidal56
A
11
A
64Stuart HendryS. Hendry
 
Julian OrtizJ. Ortiz56
M
12
A
59Fernando Guerrero LopezF. Guerrero Lopez
Alexander DöringA. Döring55
A
13
G
59Carlos GuardiolaC. Guardiola
Oscar CortesO. Cortes55
A
14
A
57Bart Van BommelB. Van Bommel

Trend
today's match is sponsored by Trend
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Valencia. A crowd of 13,467 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Jimenez.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off the first half!
2.16
Miguel Rubio passes the ball forward to Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Ruiz. Guillermo Ruiz shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.43
Guillermo Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Caballero who brings the ball under control. Frederico Caballero shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Luis Santos manages to gather it comfortably.
9.25
Jose Javier Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to Stuart Hendry. Stuart Hendry plays a quick one-two with Jose Javier Zubizarreta and rushes in on goal... Claudio Nunez barges into Stuart Hendry. Stuart Hendry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
10.50
Miguel Rubio makes a probing pass to Felipe Verges. Felipe Verges hits a low pass to Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
14.55
Simon Metzger comes in with a late challenge on Malte Riemann. The referee brings Simon Metzger to one side and gives him a warning! Malte Riemann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.31
Jose Javier Zubizarreta takes it forward alone. Jose Javier Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Backes. Tobias Backes makes a deft header but it is miles over!
18.03
Wayne Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Backes. Tobias Backes makes a great pass forward. Stuart Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.58
Stuart Hendry barges into Claudio Nunez. The referee warns Stuart Hendry to calm down! Claudio Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.31
Gregorio Sanz passes the ball forward to Stuart Hendry. Stuart Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Gregorio Sanz and advances towards the goal... Stuart Hendry rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.10
Achille Comazzi hacks Felipe Verges from behind! The referee warns Achille Comazzi to calm down! Felipe Verges runs off the knock.
28.15
Achille Comazzi laces a through ball forward to Tobias Backes. Tobias Backes shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.16
Felipe Verges surges forward with the ball. Felipe Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Luis Santos!
33.37
Felipe Verges hits a low pass to Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal shoots from long range. Solid save from Luis Santos.
44.15
Miguel Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Merino. Ernesto Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Verges. Felipe Verges heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Luis Santos.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Felipe Verges loops the ball over to the far post. Luis Santos gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
47.57
Wayne Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Hendry. Stuart Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
48.37
Ernesto Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Luis Santos!
55.43
Frederico Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Vidal easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Verges. With a superhuman jump, Felipe Verges connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.34
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Julian Ortiz replacing Miguel Molina .Valencia have made a substitution with Bart Van Bommel replacing Stuart Hendry .
66.39
Ernesto Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.32
Jose Javier Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Backes. Tobias Backes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bart Van Bommel. Bart Van Bommel tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Campos smothers it!
73.09
From the throw-in, Jose Javier Zubizarreta picks out Wayne Evans. Wayne Evans makes a simple pass to Gregorio Sanz. Gregorio Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
75.28
Guillermo Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Guillermo Ruiz shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
77.01
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Alexander Döring replacing Guillermo Ruiz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
79.53
Julian Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
83.57
Felipe Verges flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Vidal collects the pass. Ricardo Vidal edges inside the box! Ricardo Vidal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
85.53
Jose Javier Zubizarreta hacks Claudio Nunez from behind! Jose Javier Zubizarreta is shown the yellow card! Claudio Nunez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.01
Alexander Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Merino. Ernesto Merino plays a quick one-two with Frederico Caballero and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Ernesto Merino provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Ernesto Merino flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Verges who takes it down. Felipe Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Riemann.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Valencia
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
23.7%
50%
26.3%

Scorers
Felipe Verges 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Verges of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings