Match Report
| Real Sociedad | Real Sociedad |  |  | Valencia | Valencia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Richard Taylor | Richard Taylor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ben Vernazza | B. Vernazza |  | 69 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 80 |  | Muzzy Kayis | M. Kayis | |||||||
| Artur Veloso | A. Veloso |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Danny Southgate | D. Southgate | |||||||||
| Pedro Vega | P. Vega |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Harry Impey | H. Impey | |||||||||
| Francesco G. Alfieri | F. Alfieri |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Robert Völkl | R. Völkl | |||||||||
| Gregorio Peiro | G. Peiro | | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 69 |  | Gérard Guel | G. Guel | |||||||||
| Shaun Woodcock | S. Woodcock | | 72 | M | | 6 | | D | 69 |  | Don Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| Martin Galadames | M. Galadames | | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 80 |  | Oliver Schell | O. Schell | |||||||||
| Albert Garrido | A. Garrido | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 |  | Jan Karnebeek | J. Karnebeek | |||||||||
| Ole Gunnar Kippe | O. Kippe |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 78 | | Alfred Marsden | A. Marsden | |||||||||
| Enrique Serrano | E. Serrano | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Alfred Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Enrique Prieto | E. Prieto | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 | | Kees Ricci | K. Ricci | |||||||||
| Claudio Pirri | C. Pirri | | 68 | M | | 12 | | M | 66 |  | Ian Vela | I. Vela | |||||||||
| Gregorio Verges | G. Verges | | 66 | D | | 13 | | M | 81 |  | Kasper Laudrup | K. Laudrup | |||||||||
| Steve Ax | S. Ax | | 65 | A | | 14 | | A | 75 | | Ivan Morris | I. Morris | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Valencia. A crowd of 20,888 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Cruz.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Cruz.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Jan Karnebeek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ben Vernazza manages to gather it.
4.38
Gérard Guel laces a weighted ball forward to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden makes a probing pass to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ben Vernazza.
5.25
0-0Corner kick to Valencia. Jan Karnebeek plays it to the near post. Gregorio Peiro gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
9.15
0-0Shaun Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.20
Gérard Guel flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
12.44
Gérard Guel flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Marsden who brings the ball under control. Alfred Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Veloso.
14.58
Shaun Woodcock sees Ole Gunnar Kippe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ole Gunnar Kippe tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Muzzy Kayis.
16.47
It's a corner kick. Martin Galadames loops the ball in to towards the near post. Kees Ricci reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
20.17
0-0Pedro Vega makes a simple pass to Albert Garrido. Albert Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Prieto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Robert Völkl.
21.35
Martin Galadames takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Oliver Schell reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
22.17
Pedro Vega threads the ball through to Shaun Woodcock. Shaun Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gérard Guel.
24.08
Danny Southgate threads the ball through to Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek hits a low pass to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Artur Veloso and the loose ball is cleared up field.
26.49
Albert Garrido makes an attacking run forward. Albert Garrido knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Southgate.
28.15
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.05
0-0Alfred Marsden decides to run forward with the ball. Alfred Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Kees Ricci but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.12
Martin Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Serrano controls it well on his chest. Enrique Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
40.00
Artur Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Peiro. Gregorio Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Serrano who takes it down. Enrique Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Southgate.
42.46
Shaun Woodcock plays the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Muzzy Kayis!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
47.57
Artur Veloso threads the ball through to Gregorio Peiro. Gregorio Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano shoots from 25 yards but Muzzy Kayis reads it well. Great keeping!
55.57
0-0Harry Impey hacks Ole Gunnar Kippe from behind! The referee calls over Harry Impey and warns him to calm down! Ole Gunnar Kippe stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.35
Alfred Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith whips in a cross ball towards Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ben Vernazza is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
60.31
0-0Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Kasper Laudrup replacing Robert Völkl, Ian Vela replacing Oliver Schell and Ivan Morris replacing Kees Ricci .
63.21
Real Sociedad are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
66.56
0-1Alfred Marsden runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfred Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.16
Jan Karnebeek brings the ball forward. Jan Karnebeek flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Morris. Ivan Morris shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Ben Vernazza is on top of it.
71.32
Alfred Marsden passes the ball forward to Ivan Morris. Ivan Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.45
Shaun Woodcock sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Woodcock knocks the ball forward, putting Enrique Serrano through on goal. Some silky footwork from Enrique Serrano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Muzzy Kayis smothers it!
75.40
0-1Harry Impey makes a simple pass to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Alfred Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Morris. Ivan Morris finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.32
Gregorio Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. With a superhuman jump, Ole Gunnar Kippe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gérard Guel steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
78.51
Martin Galadames threads a neat ball through to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Enrique Serrano scores for Real Sociedad!!
81.07
Martin Galadames threads a neat ball through to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Impey.
83.14
Albert Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kippe collects the pass. Ole Gunnar Kippe whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.02
Ian Vela brings the ball forward. Ian Vela lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Morris. Ivan Morris jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.48
1-1Enrique Prieto hacks Harry Impey from behind! The referee calls over Enrique Prieto and shows him a yellow card! Harry Impey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.33
Alfred Marsden clumsily knocks into Artur Veloso. The referee calls over Alfred Marsden and shows him a yellow card! Artur Veloso runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
23.1%
48.7%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Serrano of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ben Vernazza (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Artur Veloso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Pedro Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gregorio Peiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Shaun Woodcock (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Martin Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Albert Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrique Serrano (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Enrique Prieto (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Claudio Pirri (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Verges (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Ax (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Muzzy Kayis (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Danny Southgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harry Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Völkl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gérard Guel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Don Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Schell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jan Karnebeek (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alfred Marsden (MID) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alfred Smith (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Kees Ricci (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ian Vela (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kasper Laudrup (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ivan Morris (ATT) | 6 | |