Match Report


NumanciaNumancia     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian DelgadoJ. Delgado69
G
captain1
G
72Jšrg Van de KoningJ. de Koning
Colin McGroryC. McGrory68
D
2
D
74Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera
Ricardo FerrerR. Ferrer68
D
3
D
69Gabriel MerinoG. Merino
Don HopkinD. Hopkin67
D
4
D
69Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Arthur GilchristA. Gilchrist66
D
5
D
62Felice ToldoF. Toldo
Guillermo IbanezG. Ibanez78
M
6
M
71Urvin GronkjaerU. Gronkjaer
Egbert HuibertsE. Huiberts70
M
7
M
69Albrecht KöpkeA. Köpke
Ignacio BobsonI. Bobson70
A
8captain
M
69Jason GordonJ. Gordon
Markus JaschkeM. Jaschke69
A
9
A
71Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli
Alan OakesA. Oakes69
A
10
A
69Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio
Dagui PichotD. Pichot62
A
11
A
67Patricio HerreroP. Herrero
 
Patricio SanchezP. Sanchez68
M
12
M
67Gabriel GarridoG. Garrido
Cesar QuaresmaC. Quaresma66
M
13
A
66Spencer ImpeyS. Impey
Patrice CharvetP. Charvet66
M
14
A
65Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 17,439 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.


0.00
The whistle blows and Numancia get the match underway!
2.12
Arthur Gilchrist boots it upfield. Egbert Huiberts lofts in a cross ball towards Dagui Pichot. Dagui Pichot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.36
Don Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Giorgio Locatelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giorgio Locatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.31
Guillermo Ibanez flicks a high pass forward to Egbert Huiberts who brings the ball under control. Egbert Huiberts lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Jaschke. Markus Jaschke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jšrg Van de Koning manages to gather it.
12.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Cabrera picks a pass forward to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio threads the ball through to Patricio Herrero but he's offside!
14.26
Ricardo Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Ibanez. Guillermo Ibanez threads the ball through to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jšrg Van de Koning manages to keep it out.
15.11
Guillermo Ibanez makes a probing pass to Markus Jaschke. Markus Jaschke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Campbell.
18.33
Jason Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke rushes past Guillermo Ibanez! Some silky footwork from Albrecht Köpke provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Julian Delgado is on top of it.
21.40
Arthur Gilchrist makes a probing pass to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts passes the ball forward to Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Egbert Huiberts is offside!
26.36
Jason Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero shoots from long range but it flies wide!
27.52
Gabriel Merino flicks a high pass forward to Billy Campbell who brings the ball under control. Billy Campbell passes the ball forward to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio threads a neat ball through to Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Julian Delgado. Excellent save.
28.40
Jason Gordon knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Albrecht Köpke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.58
Urvin Gronkjaer chips the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Delgado who gathers it comfortably.
42.13
Giorgio Locatelli hacks Colin McGrory from behind! The referee calls over Giorgio Locatelli and shows him a yellow card! Colin McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.29
Jason Gordon makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Gordon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
47.26
Urvin Gronkjaer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero deftly passes the ball to Urvin Gronkjaer, releasing him through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Urvin Gronkjaer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.53
Egbert Huiberts brings the ball forward. Egbert Huiberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.15
Alan Oakes catches Patricio Cabrera on the ankles. The referee warns Alan Oakes to calm down! Patricio Cabrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.38
Guillermo Ibanez passes the ball forward to Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.52
Jason Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
60.40
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Gabriel Garrido replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
65.24
Egbert Huiberts knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Ibanez. Guillermo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.58
Egbert Huiberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Jaschke. Markus Jaschke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.39
Jason Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer tries a spectacular long range effort. Julian Delgado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.27
Guillermo Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Dagui Pichot. Dagui Pichot shoots from 20 yards but Jšrg Van de Koning reads it well. Good save!
79.41
Billy Campbell threads a neat ball through to Jason Gordon. With imagination, Jason Gordon picks a pass forward to Gabriel Garrido. Gabriel Garrido shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Real Sociedad are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.07
Don Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Alan Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.14
Albrecht Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Julian Delgado smothers it!
89.39
Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Numancia

Real Sociedad
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
30.8%
47.4%
21.8%

Scorers
Dagui Pichot 2
Egbert Huiberts 83
Urvin Gronkjaer 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Egbert Huiberts of Numancia

Match Ratings