Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P.  Ruiz.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
Mirko Muzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Daniel Blanco.
3.55
Guillermo Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.58
Luis Gento knocks the ball forward to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.32
Andres Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Ortega. Guillermo Ortega runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guillermo Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
18.48
Mirko Muzzi sees Oscar Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Daniel Blanco.
19.31
It's a corner kick. Guillermo Ortega loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Roberto Herrero reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
22.49
Luis Gento makes an attacking run forward. Luis Gento plays a one-two with Enrique Molowny and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luis Gento provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them level!
26.17
Daniel Antunes hits a low pass to Martin Crespo. Martin Crespo threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Enrique Molowny provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Ronnie Mike plays the ball forward to Carlos Garcia. Carlos Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
36.30
Romero P. Herrera pushes up the pitch. Romero P. Herrera plays the ball forward to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Daniel Blanco.
37.28
It's a corner kick. Guillermo Ortega loops the ball in to towards the near post. Ronnie Mike side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.38
Ronnie Mike sees a break and surges forward. Ronnie Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Andres Marin flicks a high pass forward. Martin Crespo controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Martin Crespo plays the ball forward to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny rushes past Andres Marin! Enrique Molowny cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow John Hansen manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Albacete Balompie players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Romero P. Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Muzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mirko Muzzi flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
51.46
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Ruiz shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Daniel Blanco!
54.07
Carlos Garcia passes the ball forward to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores passes the ball forward but Romero P. Ruiz is offside!
57.26
Luis Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes advances inside the box! Gregorio Fuentes tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
59.38
Guillermo Ortega comes in with a very late challenge on Marcos Pirri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Marcos Pirri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.48
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Ferrer replacing Marcos Pirri .Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Eugenio Ramos replacing Mirko Muzzi .
61.51
With imagination, David Castro laces a through ball forward to Juan-Carlos Ferrer. Juan-Carlos Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny puts a great ball through. Gregorio Fuentes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.44
Eugenio Ramos threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz 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.
73.39
Luis Gento sees Gregorio Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Fuentes shoots from 20 yards but is denied by John Hansen. Excellent save.
75.32
Roberto Herrero knocks the ball forward to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
77.04
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Marco Fissore replacing Oscar Flores .
81.13
With vision, Andres Marin plays the ball forward to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero threads the ball through to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.44
Miguel Fuentes hacks Luis Gento from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Ruiz of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings
1.John Hansen (GK)
6
2.Tieme Dreef (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Mike (DEF)
6
4.Andres Marin (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Herrera (DEF)
6
6.Mirko Muzzi (MID)
6
7.Guillermo Ortega (MID)red card
3
8.Carlos Garcia (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Ruiz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Oscar Flores (ATT)
6
11.Miguel Fuentes (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Edgar Fernandes (MID)
6
13.Eugenio Ramos (MID)
6
14.Marco Fissore (GK)
6