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 | 71 |  | Alexander Walter | A. Walter | |||||||
| Ronnie Mike | R. Mike |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Edmundo Torres | E. Torres | |||||||||
| Andres Marin | A. Marin | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Adrian Mustoe | A. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Adolfo Garrido | A. Garrido | | 50 | 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 | 55 | | Sebastian Soto | S. Soto | |||||||||
| Carlos Garcia | C. Garcia | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Adolfo Delgado | A. Delgado | |||||||||
| Romero P. Ruiz | R. Ruiz | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | David Kerr | D. Kerr | |||||||||
| Patricio Prieto | P. Prieto | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Arturo Gimenez | A. Gimenez | |||||||||
| Oscar Flores | O. Flores | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Fernando Vila | F. Vila | |||||||||
| Edgar Fernandes | E. Fernandes |  | 67 | M | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Natale Buso | N. Buso | |||||||||
| Fernando Fernandez | F. Fernandez | | 58 | M | | 13 | | D | 62 | | Alan Jackson | A. Jackson | |||||||||
| Marco Fissore | M. Fissore | | 55 | G | | 14 | | D | 58 | | Eugenio Redondo | E. Redondo | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good 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 Marcos José Mari.
The pitch is in good 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 Marcos José Mari.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
1-0Andres Marin sees Carlos Garcia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Garcia threads a neat ball through to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
8.23
1-0Sebastian Soto flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Gimenez who takes it down. Arturo Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John Hansen manages to gather it.
9.21
Tieme Dreef makes a strong solo run forward. Tieme Dreef makes a simple pass to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Elena Ferrer!
10.40
1-0Alexander Walter passes the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo threads a neat ball through to Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila threads the ball through to David Kerr but he's offside!
21.04
1-0Edmundo Torres flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Pardo who brings the ball under control. Rafael Pardo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Pardo shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
26.21
1-0Mirko Muzzi comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Delgado. The referee calls over Mirko Muzzi and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Delgado runs off the knock.
27.04
1-0Carlos Garcia knocks the ball forward to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Mustoe.
32.28
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.43
Sebastian Soto makes a simple pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Mike.
36.07
Edmundo Torres hacks Romero P. Ruiz from behind! Edmundo Torres is given a warning by the referee! Romero P. Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.00
Andres Marin passes the ball forward to Mirko Muzzi. Mirko Muzzi flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Flores controls it well on his chest. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Torres.
42.48
Ronnie Mike flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Ortega who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Ortega plays the ball forward to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Flores connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.17
With imagination, Mirko Muzzi laces a weighted ball forward to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
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
Real Sociedad start the second half!
47.52
Sebastian Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
49.42
1-0Mirko Muzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores makes a convincing header but is denied by Adrian Mustoe. Excellent block.
51.37
Sebastian Soto makes a probing pass to Fernando Vila. Without breaking stride, Fernando Vila plays the ball forward to Arturo Gimenez who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Arturo Gimenez provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! John Hansen had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
57.17
Guillermo Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
60.56
1-1Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Fernando Fernandez replacing Mirko Muzzi .
61.57
Alexander Walter knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Delgado. Adolfo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. David Kerr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Kerr threads the ball through into the box. Arturo Gimenez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.05
Arturo Gimenez clumsily knocks into Andres Marin. The referee warns Arturo Gimenez to calm down! Andres Marin stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.07
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Marco Fissore replacing Patricio Prieto .Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Natale Buso replacing Sebastian Soto, Alan Jackson replacing Adrian Mustoe and Eugenio Redondo replacing Arturo Gimenez .
83.25
1-1Andres Marin flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Ortega who takes it down. Guillermo Ortega threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Alexander Walter comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
85.28
1-1Rafael Pardo hacks Guillermo Ortega from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Pardo and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Ortega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.40
Ronnie Mike plays the ball forward to Fernando Fernandez. Fernando Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Fissore. Marco Fissore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Walter.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
30%
41.4%
28.6%
Scorers
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) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Mike (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Marin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mirko Muzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Ortega (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Ruiz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Patricio Prieto (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Oscar Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edgar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fernando Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marco Fissore (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Elena Ferrer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexander Walter (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian Mustoe (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Antonio Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastian Soto (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adolfo Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Kerr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arturo Gimenez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Fernando Vila (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Natale Buso (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |