Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 20,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Sociedad and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo  Cano.


0.00
Elche CF kick off!
2.03
Rafael Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
3.52
Jean-Marie Huard catches Artur Veloso on the ankles. The referee warns Jean-Marie Huard to calm down! Artur Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.40
With a delightful solo run, Martin Galadames stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Andres Andres catches Enrique Serrano on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
9.27
Martin Galadames threads the ball through to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano shoots from long range but is denied by Florian Morlock. Excellent save.
12.25
Alexander Ahrens kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.51
Martin Galadames sees Enrique Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Serrano advances inside the box! Enrique Serrano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Florian Morlock.
20.23
It's a corner kick. Matt Bremner loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Dale Roberts reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.46
Matt Bremner passes the ball forward to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Owen.
27.29
Fernando Delgado hacks Ernesto Pardo from behind! The referee brings Fernando Delgado to one side and gives him a warning! Ernesto Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.31
Matt Bremner makes a simple pass to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.17
Dale Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.43
Matt Bremner catches Rafael Diaz on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.04
Shaun Woodcock threads the ball through to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
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. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
47.31
Martin Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.14
Adam Owen hacks Ole Gunnar Kippe from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ole Gunnar Kippe stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.03
Shaun Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
55.37
Adam Owen makes a strong solo run forward. Adam Owen knocks the ball forward to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ben Vernazza!
59.01
Rafael Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
61.39
Martin Galadames hacks Ernesto Pardo from behind! The referee calls over Martin Galadames and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.43
Ernesto Pardo makes a simple pass to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard advances inside the box! Colin Law catches Jean-Marie Huard on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
69.47
Ruel Maclean makes a simple pass to Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz advances inside the box! Pedro Vega comes in with a late challenge on Albert Cruz. Penalty not given!!
71.53
Enrique Prieto catches Adam Owen on the ankles. Enrique Prieto is shown the yellow card! Adam Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.05
Martin Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Serrano collects the pass. Enrique Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Prieto controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Enrique Prieto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.46
Ernesto Pardo knocks the ball forward to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard threads the ball through into the box. Albert Cruz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
78.43
Matt Bremner advances with the ball. Matt Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.20
With great vision, Pedro Vega plays the ball forward to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Florian Morlock manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Ole Gunnar Kippe catches Andres Andres on the ankles. The referee calls over Ole Gunnar Kippe and warns him to calm down! Andres Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Galadames of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings
1.Ben Vernazza (GK)
6
2.Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
4.Colin Law (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Delgado (MID)
5
6.Martin Galadames (MID)yellow card
9
7.Matt Bremner (MID)yellow card
6
8.Shaun Woodcock (MID)
6
9.Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
5
10.Enrique Serrano (ATT)
7
11.Enrique Prieto (ATT)yellow card
4
 
12.Albert Garrido (MID)
0
13.Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0
14.Steve Ax (ATT)
0

1.Florian Morlock (GK)
8
2.Ruel Maclean (DEF)
7
3.Adam Owen (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Andres Andres (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Ahrens (MID)
6
6.Dale Roberts (MID)
8
7.Rafael Diaz (MID)
6
8.Ernesto Pardo (MID)
7
9.Antonio Roman (ATT)
6
10.Jean-Marie Huard (ATT)
7
11.Albert Cruz (ATT)
7
 
12.Marc Helmer (GK)
0
13.Arturo Santos (DEF)
0
14.Alfredo Molina (GK)
0