Match Report
| Real Sociedad | Real Sociedad |  |  | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Hansen | J. Hansen |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Elena Ferrer | E. Ferrer | |||||||||
| Tieme Dreef | T. Dreef |  | 68 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 70 | | Edmundo Torres | E. Torres | |||||||
| Ronnie Mike | R. Mike |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Adrian Mustoe | A. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Romero P. Herrera | R. Herrera | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Alan Jackson | A. Jackson | |||||||||
| Claudio Bravo | C. Bravo | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Antonio Moreno | A. Moreno | |||||||||
| Mirko Muzzi | M. Muzzi |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Rafael Pardo | R. Pardo | |||||||||
| Guillermo Ortega | G. Ortega | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Antonio Vidal | A. Vidal | |||||||||
| Carlos Garcia | C. Garcia | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Sebastian Soto | S. Soto | |||||||||
| Romero P. Ruiz | R. Ruiz | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | David Kerr | D. Kerr | |||||||||
| Patricio Prieto | P. Prieto | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Jose Ferrer | J. Ferrer | |||||||||
| Oscar Flores | O. Flores | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Arturo Gimenez | A. Gimenez | |||||||||
| Edgar Fernandes | E. Fernandes |  | 66 | M | | 12 | | G | 61 | | Natale Buso | N. Buso | |||||||||
| Eugenio Ramos | E. Ramos | | 57 | M | | 13 | | D | 58 | | Eugenio Redondo | E. Redondo | |||||||||
| Marco Fissore | M. Fissore | | 55 | G | | 14 | | A | 53 | | Alejandro Carmona | A. Carmona | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 9,285 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
3.36
1-0Guillermo Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.51
1-0Mirko Muzzi makes a probing pass to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores heads the ball goalwards. Alan Jackson clears it off the line with his head!
10.49
1-0Guillermo Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
12.59
1-0Edmundo Torres makes a simple pass to Antonio Vidal. Antonio Vidal makes a simple pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Herrera.
21.36
1-0Rafael Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, David Kerr. David Kerr shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John Hansen.
22.54
1-0Jose Ferrer takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. John Hansen jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
28.18
Guillermo Ortega knocks 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's drastically wayward!
33.53
Guillermo Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Elena Ferrer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
38.03
Mirko Muzzi darts forward. Mirko Muzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
39.40
Antonio Vidal flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Gimenez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Gimenez shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.40
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Prieto comfortably collects the pass. Patricio Prieto shoots from 20 yards but Elena Ferrer reads it well. Great save!
44.41
Antonio Moreno hits a low pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
48.22
Antonio Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Kerr. David Kerr shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by John Hansen!
49.13
With some swift thinking, Alan Jackson plays the ball forward to Antonio Vidal. Antonio Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, David Kerr. David Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez makes a deft header. John Hansen effortlessly punches it away to safety.
53.55
Carlos Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Ruiz who takes it down. Romero P. Ruiz edges inside the box! Romero P. Ruiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Elena Ferrer, sees it late!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
60.30
2-0Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Eugenio Ramos replacing Mirko Muzzi .
61.33
With wonderful imagination, Claudio Bravo laces a through ball forward to Eugenio Ramos. Eugenio Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores runs straight at the defence! Oscar Flores shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from Elena Ferrer. What a save!
65.05
With a delightful solo run, Rafael Pardo stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Pardo plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Ferrer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael Pardo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.27
Rafael Pardo threads a neat ball through to Jose Ferrer. Jose Ferrer shoots from 25 yards. John Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.01
Antonio Moreno makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Moreno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Antonio Moreno scores for Barcelona!!
75.09
Ronnie Mike takes a long throw-in. Romero P. Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.27
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Marco Fissore replacing Patricio Prieto .Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Natale Buso replacing Antonio Vidal, Eugenio Redondo replacing Alan Jackson and Alejandro Carmona replacing Jose Ferrer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.13
Eugenio Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Flores collects the pass. Oscar Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz powers a header at goal. Elena Ferrer gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
83.05
Guillermo Ortega sees Marco Fissore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Fissore shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.49
2-1Natale Buso hacks Guillermo Ortega from behind! Natale Buso is shown the yellow card! Guillermo Ortega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.09
Eugenio Ramos takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Fissore. Marco Fissore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%
Scorers
| Romero P. Ruiz 3, 54 Marco Fissore 85 | Antonio Moreno 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Ruiz of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Hansen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tieme Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Mike (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mirko Muzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Ortega (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Ruiz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Patricio Prieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oscar Flores (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Edgar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marco Fissore (GK) | | 7 |
| 1. | Elena Ferrer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Mustoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alan Jackson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Antonio Moreno (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Rafael Pardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Antonio Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Soto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Kerr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arturo Gimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Natale Buso (GK) |  | 5 |
| 13. | Eugenio Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |