Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 9,086 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Lozano.


0.00
Real Sociedad get the match underway!
2.57
Jose Guerrero advances with the ball. Jose Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
9.24
Fernando Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Fuentes. Fernando Suarez is shown the yellow card! Miguel Fuentes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.34
Oscar Del Sol makes a simple pass to Jose Guerrero. Jose Guerrero makes a simple pass to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
24.51
Seeing Adolfo Garrido's attacking run, Andres Marin quickly throws the ball into his path. Adolfo Garrido plays the ball forward to Mirko Muzzi. Mirko Muzzi threads the ball through to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz plays a one-two with Patricio Prieto and advances towards the goal... Romero P. Ruiz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Luis Marcelino.
26.46
Guillermo Ortega takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Duran gets to the ball and clears it up field.
33.40
Alfredo Jimenez comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Mike. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Mike gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.13
Guillermo Ortega barges into Rafael Verges. The referee calls over Guillermo Ortega and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Verges runs off the knock.
36.22
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Prieto collects the pass. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.26
Marcos Verges flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Jimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
39.11
Guillermo Ortega decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Ortega threads a neat, attacking ball through to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Luis Marcelino gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
40.15
Mirko Muzzi comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Camacho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.40
With imagination, Guillermo Ortega plays the ball forward to Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. The Sevilla FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the second half underway!
47.06
Andres Marin passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mirko Muzzi. Mirko Muzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.02
Miguel Fuentes hacks Jose Javier Pichichi from behind! Miguel Fuentes is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Pichichi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.32
Marcos Verges makes a simple pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
54.26
Marcos Verges sees a break and surges forward. Marcos Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.20
Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Fernando Fernandez replacing Mirko Muzzi .Sevilla FC have made 3 substitutions with Guillermo Gomez replacing Jose Javier Pichichi, Pedro Ortega replacing Alfredo Jimenez and Martin Verges replacing Marcos Verges .
66.46
Pedro Ortega comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Mike. The referee calls over Pedro Ortega and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Mike runs off the knock.
71.08
Edgar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
75.30
Ronnie Mike flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Fernandez makes a simple pass to Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.15
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Oscar Flores replacing Patricio Prieto .
83.15
Rafael Verges plays the ball forward to Pedro Ortega. Pedro Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
84.39
Fernando Fernandez barges into Ivan Camacho. The referee calls over Fernando Fernandez and warns him to calm down! Ivan Camacho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.28
Tieme Dreef controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes brings the ball forward. Edgar Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
30.9%
45.6%
23.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Fuentes 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.Adolfo Garrido (DEF)
7
6.Mirko Muzzi (MID)yellow card
5
7.Guillermo Ortega (MID)yellow card
6
8.Carlos Garcia (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Ruiz (ATT)
6
10.Patricio Prieto (ATT)
7
11.Miguel Fuentes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Edgar Fernandes (MID)
7
13.Fernando Fernandez (MID)
6
14.Oscar Flores (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Luis Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Fernando Suarez (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jose Duran (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Del Sol (DEF)
6
5.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
6
6.Jose Guerrero (MID)
6
7.Marcos Verges (MID)
7
8.Rafael Verges (MID)
7
9.Ivan Camacho (MID)
6
10.Albert Ferrer (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Jimenez (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Guillermo Gomez (ATT)
6
13.Martin Verges (DEF)
6
14.Pedro Ortega (GK)
5