Match Report
| Real Sociedad | Real Sociedad |  |  | Real Zaragoza | Real Zaragoza | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Hansen | J. Hansen |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Rafael Molowny | R. Molowny | |||||||||
| Tieme Dreef | T. Dreef |  | 68 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Ivan Kiko | I. Kiko | ||||||||
| Ronnie Mike | R. Mike |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | | D | 72 | | Eugenio Aguilar | E. Aguilar | ||||||||
| Andres Marin | A. Marin | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Ricardo Rubio | R. Rubio | |||||||||
| Romero P. Herrera | R. Herrera | | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Antonio Leon | A. Leon | |||||||||
| Mirko Muzzi | M. Muzzi |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Jose Rubio | J. Rubio | |||||||||
| Carlos Garcia | C. Garcia | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Andres Pirri | A. Pirri | |||||||||
| Edgar Fernandes | E. Fernandes |  | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Jakob Dörner | J. Dörner | |||||||||
| Romero P. Ruiz | R. Ruiz | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Rafael Gil | R. Gil | |||||||||
| Patricio Prieto | P. Prieto | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Antonio Marques | A. Marques | |||||||||
| Oscar Flores | O. Flores | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Fernando Caminero | F. Caminero | |||||||||
| Eugenio Ramos | E. Ramos | | 57 | M | | 12 | | M | 65 | | Fabiano Peruzzi | F. Peruzzi | |||||||||
| Marco Fissore | M. Fissore | | 55 | G | | 13 | | D | 62 | | Eugenio Castillo | E. Castillo | |||||||||
| Tomas Sousa | T. Sousa | | 54 | A | | 14 | | G | 60 | | Pablo Verges | P. Verges | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 9,377 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Lozano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Lozano.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Real Zaragoza kicking off!
3.48
0-0With vision, Edgar Fernandes picks a pass forward to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Ivan Kiko comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Ruiz. Penalty not given!!
6.08
0-1Ivan Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Andres Pirri collects the pass. Andres Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Gil who brings the ball under control. Rafael Gil shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Gil!
9.30
0-1Edgar Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Ricardo Rubio!
26.09
0-1Carlos Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Prieto who takes it down. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.07
Ronnie Mike advances with the ball. Ronnie Mike hits a low pass to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Molowny who gathers it comfortably.
40.36
Romero P. Herrera hits a low pass to Mirko Muzzi. Mirko Muzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto plays a scrappy one-two with Romero P. Ruiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Patricio Prieto provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Rafael Molowny is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
48.38
Without breaking stride, Antonio Leon plays the ball forward to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.54
1-2Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Garcia plays the ball forward to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Rafael Molowny!
54.16
Jose Rubio passes the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil shoots from long range. Magnificent save by John Hansen!
55.47
Andres Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.56
1-2Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Eugenio Ramos replacing Edgar Fernandes and Marco Fissore replacing Mirko Muzzi .Real Zaragoza appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.44
Carlos Garcia makes a simple pass to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.06
2-2Jose Rubio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Rubio advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Jose Rubio provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
75.05
Jakob Dörner makes a simple pass to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.45
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Tomas Sousa replacing Patricio Prieto .
81.27
2-2Jose Rubio sees a break and surges forward. Jose Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Caminero but he's offside!
84.50
Eugenio Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Caminero who gracefully takes it down. Fernando Caminero runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Fernando Caminero provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.24
Eugenio Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Sousa controls it well on his chest. Tomas Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ivan Kiko. Excellent block.
87.36
Ivan Kiko decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Kiko plays the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
2-3Jose Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Ramos. The referee warns Jose Rubio to calm down! Eugenio Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Gil of Real Zaragoza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tieme Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Mike (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andres Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mirko Muzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Edgar Fernandes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Ruiz (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Patricio Prieto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Oscar Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eugenio Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marco Fissore (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tomas Sousa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rafael Molowny (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ivan Kiko (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Aguilar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andres Pirri (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jakob Dörner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Gil (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Antonio Marques (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Fernando Caminero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fabiano Peruzzi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Castillo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Verges (GK) | 0 | |