Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo IbanezG. Ibanez55
G
1
G
66Sebastiao CamposS. Campos
Felipe HernandezF. Hernandez77
D
2
D
78Guillermo RamosG. Ramos
Guillermo CortesG. Cortes71
D
3captain
D
69Victor BarkeroV. Barkero
Alfredo GentoA. Gento66
D
4
D
67Tchiressoua MermetT. Mermet
Olaf WijkerO. Wijker69
M
5
D
66Claudio SanzC. Sanz
Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno61
M
6
M
74Ricardo MarcelinoR. Marcelino
Pablo MorenoP. Moreno55
M
7
M
64Neil WhiteN. White
Felipe RomeroF. Romero51
M
8
M
60Roberto GimenezR. Gimenez
Mauricio SerranoM. Serrano76
A
9
A
63Romero P. CamposR. Campos
Albert GuerreroA. Guerrero74
A
captain10
A
56Miguel FernandezM. Fernandez
Rafael GarciaR. Garcia53
A
11
A
54Enrique MenendezE. Menendez
 
Francisco MerinoF. Merino64
D
12
D
65Ivan CamachoI. Camacho
Mervin MilburnM. Milburn63
D
13
D
58Alexander FroggattA. Froggatt
David RamosD. Ramos56
D
14
A
51Antonio GuerreroA. Guerrero

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 9,556 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Medina.


0.00
Real Zaragoza kick off the first half!
4.16
With some swift thinking, Ricardo Marcelino plays the ball forward to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.50
Romero P. Campos hacks Alfredo Gento from behind! The referee calls over Romero P. Campos and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Gento runs off the knock.
10.14
Victor Barkero passes the ball forward to Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Gimenez. Roberto Gimenez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
12.49
Alfredo Gento hits a low pass to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno hits a low pass to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano passes the ball forward but Edmundo Moreno is offside!
14.07
With some swift thinking, Claudio Sanz plays the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White hits a low pass to Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.27
Albert Guerrero sees Mauricio Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.49
Without breaking stride, Roberto Gimenez plays the ball forward to Enrique Menendez. Enrique Menendez shoots from 20 yards but Guillermo Ibanez is on top of it.
20.32
Alfredo Gento passes the ball forward to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Albert Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Albert Guerrero rushes past Claudio Sanz! Claudio Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Albert Guerrero. Penalty not given!!
24.24
Tchiressoua Mermet flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Gimenez who brings the ball under control. Roberto Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Menendez controls it well on his chest. Enrique Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Campos. With a superhuman jump, Romero P. Campos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.48
Edmundo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Albert Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tchiressoua Mermet.
27.37
Edmundo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Romero controls it well on his chest. Felipe Romero shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
28.48
Guillermo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Neil White. Neil White flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Campos collects the pass. Romero P. Campos whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
30.42
Roberto Gimenez threads the ball through to Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.27
Neil White passes the ball forward to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Guillermo Ibanez manages to keep it out.
38.35
Roberto Gimenez makes a probing pass to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Fernandez. Guillermo Cortes clumsily knocks into Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
42.41
Romero P. Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Marcelino. Ricardo Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Menendez. Enrique Menendez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the second half underway!
48.56
Edmundo Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Sebastiao Campos!
57.34
Roberto Gimenez hits a low pass to Enrique Menendez. Enrique Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.42
Pablo Moreno barges into Neil White. The referee warns Pablo Moreno to calm down! Neil White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.40
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Francisco Merino replacing Guillermo Cortes .Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Antonio Guerrero replacing Miguel Fernandez .
61.43
Alfredo Gento hacks Enrique Menendez from behind! Alfredo Gento is warned by the referee! Enrique Menendez runs off the knock.
63.26
Felipe Hernandez brings the ball forward. Felipe Hernandez puts a great ball through. Albert Guerrero runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
67.33
Neil White flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marcelino. Ricardo Marcelino shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
71.41
Felipe Romero advances with the ball. Felipe Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
72.04
Pablo Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
73.54
Neil White makes a simple pass to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.20
Roberto Gimenez makes a simple pass to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
78.15
Olaf Wijker makes a simple pass to Felipe Romero. Felipe Romero shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
79.51
Felipe Hernandez passes the ball forward to Olaf Wijker. Olaf Wijker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Gimenez.
85.23
Claudio Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Albert Guerrero. Claudio Sanz is shown the yellow card! Albert Guerrero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.12
Francisco Merino sweeps the ball up the wings. Albert Guerrero shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Real Sociedad
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
27.8%
43.3%
28.9%

Scorers
Enrique Menendez 42
Romero P. Campos 74

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Menendez of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings