Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 9,158 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Carcedo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Carcedo.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.25
0-0Roberto Helguera threads the ball through to Jose Javier Helguera. Jose Javier Helguera surges forward with the ball. Jose Javier Helguera shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.37
0-0Jose Javier Helguera sees Enrique Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.33
12.57
Thierry Ince sees Roberto Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.29
0-0With vision, Victor José Mari plays the ball forward to Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Roberto Nascimento. Roberto Helguera catches Roberto Nascimento on the ankles. Roberto Nascimento appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.31
Alberto Prieto laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Nascimento. Roberto Nascimento shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
27.45
1-0Noel Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Rubio. Leonardo Rubio brings the ball forward. Leonardo Rubio plays a one-two with Sven Riemann and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Rubio takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.41
1-0Roberto Nascimento barges into Oscar Alvarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Alvarez runs off the knock.
34.22
Fernando Crespo pushes up the pitch. Fernando Crespo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Nascimento. Roberto Nascimento shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jose Crespo!
44.52
1-0Noel Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Rubio. Leonardo Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Galadames. Enrique Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Gomez.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad have changed their lineup with Rui Loureiro replacing Victor José Mari. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Racing Ferrol start the second half!
47.33
1-0Rui Loureiro passes the ball forward to Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Romero P. Gutierrez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Roberto Helguera. Excellent block.
60.06
1-0Racing Ferrol have made a substitution with Roberto Rubio replacing Roberto Helguera .Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Sebastian Rubio replacing Roberto Nascimento .
63.25
Elena Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre G. Morrone. Pierre G. Morrone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.04
Jose Javier Helguera sees Enrique Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.37
Racing Ferrol have made 2 substitutions with John Taylor replacing Leonardo Rubio and Hugo Guardiola replacing Enrique Galadames .
84.11
Rui Loureiro sees space and advances. Rui Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jose Crespo. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Elena Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guardiola. Hugo Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Morrone. Pierre G. Morrone heads the ball goalwards. Pablo Suarez punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
32.4%
43.7%
23.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Rubio of Racing Ferrol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Crespo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oscar Alvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Prieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Noel Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Elena Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Helguera (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leonardo Rubio (MID) |  | 10 |
| 9. | Pierre G. Morrone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sven Riemann (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Enrique Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roberto Rubio (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Hugo Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pablo Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Victor Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Crespo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thierry Ince (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Victor José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Prieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Gutierrez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Roberto Nascimento (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Rui Loureiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Martin Pichichi (DEF) | 0 | |