Match Report
| Real Sociedad | Real Sociedad |  |  | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ben Vernazza | B. Vernazza |  | 69 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Bakary Hanke | B. Hanke | ||||||||
| Artur Veloso | A. Veloso |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 79 | | Dean Jacobs | D. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Pedro Vega | P. Vega |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 | | Nicolas Cano | N. Cano | |||||||||
| Francesco G. Alfieri | F. Alfieri |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Andy Burley | A. Burley | |||||||||
| Gregorio Peiro | G. Peiro | | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 68 | | Rodolfo Jimenez | R. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Shaun Woodcock | S. Woodcock | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Felipe Cruz | F. Cruz | |||||||||
| Martin Galadames | M. Galadames | | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Pablo Nieto | P. Nieto | |||||||||
| Albert Garrido | A. Garrido | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Cleto Lazzarini | C. Lazzarini | |||||||||
| Ole Gunnar Kippe | O. Kippe |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Elena Vidal | E. Vidal | |||||||||
| Enrique Serrano | E. Serrano | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Nicolas Diaz | N. Diaz | |||||||||
| Enrique Prieto | E. Prieto | | 65 | A | | 11 | | | A | 53 | | Eugenio Munoz | E. Munoz | ||||||||
| Claudio Pirri | C. Pirri | | 68 | M | | 12 | | M | 67 | | Stefan Engels | S. Engels | |||||||||
| Gregorio Verges | G. Verges | | 66 | D | | 13 | | D | 66 | | Enrique Redondo | E. Redondo | |||||||||
| Colin Law | C. Law | | 66 | D | | 14 | | G | 63 | | Aaron Adams | A. Adams | |||||||||
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 16,292 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the match underway!
9.37
0-0Felipe Cruz makes a probing pass to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Veloso.
12.50
0-0Martin Galadames barges into Felipe Cruz. The referee warns Martin Galadames to calm down! Felipe Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.25
0-0Artur Veloso sees Shaun Woodcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Woodcock makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Enrique Serrano but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.15
0-0Martin Galadames runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Galadames shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Bakary Hanke smothers it!
22.08
0-0Andy Burley passes the ball forward to Pablo Nieto. Pablo Nieto chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal runs straight at the defence! Elena Vidal comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.06
Felipe Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Munoz who takes it down. Eugenio Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Veloso.
34.32
Nicolas Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nieto. Pablo Nieto knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Munoz but he's offside!
38.31
0-0Andy Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cleto Lazzarini. Cleto Lazzarini hits a low pass to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal skips past Pedro Vega! Pedro Vega hacks Elena Vidal from behind! Penalty not given!!
39.59
Cleto Lazzarini threads the ball through to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
40.34
Andy Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.12
Andy Burley hits a low pass to Cleto Lazzarini. Cleto Lazzarini flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Munoz who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
44.02
With imagination, Felipe Cruz picks a pass forward to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ben Vernazza!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
47.13
0-0Andy Burley barges into Ole Gunnar Kippe. The referee warns Andy Burley to calm down! Ole Gunnar Kippe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.25
Shaun Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Burley.
51.07
0-0Rodolfo Jimenez darts forward. Rodolfo Jimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Francesco G. Alfieri and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.40
Andy Burley flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Cruz controls it well on his chest. Felipe Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Nieto plays the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz passes the ball forward but Elena Vidal is offside!
63.30
Martin Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Cruz. The referee brings Martin Galadames to one side and gives him another warning! Felipe Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.27
Artur Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Woodcock. Shaun Woodcock makes a probing pass to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Bakary Hanke!
66.48
1-0Shaun Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.38
Martin Galadames runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Bakary Hanke.
70.27
Corner kick to Real Sociedad. Martin Galadames plays it short to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.48
Francesco G. Alfieri chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Woodcock. Shaun Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
85.45
Gregorio Peiro makes a beautiful solo run. Gregorio Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. With a superhuman jump, Enrique Prieto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Bakary Hanke manages to keep it out.
90.00
Pablo Nieto passes the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eugenio Munoz!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%
Scorers
| Ole Gunnar Kippe 66, 70 | Eugenio Munoz 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ole Gunnar Kippe of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ben Vernazza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Artur Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gregorio Peiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Woodcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Galadames (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Albert Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Enrique Serrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Enrique Prieto (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Claudio Pirri (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Verges (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bakary Hanke (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dean Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Cano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Burley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Cruz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pablo Nieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cleto Lazzarini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elena Vidal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Diaz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eugenio Munoz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stefan Engels (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enrique Redondo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Adams (GK) | 0 | |