Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
Jšrg Van de KoningJ. de Koning72
G
1
G
78Kouta NakataK. Nakata
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera74
D
2
D
71Alberto FowlerA. Fowler
Billy CampbellB. Campbell69
D
3
D
74Oscar Jr. BortoluzziO. Bortoluzzi
Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi68
D
4
D
75Philipp GelbP. Gelb
Hugo IzquierdoH. Izquierdo56
D
5
D
76Marcus PartinM. Partin
Urvin GronkjaerU. Gronkjaer71
M
6captain
M
82Sebastiao AlvesS. Alves
Jason GordonJ. Gordon70
M
7
M
86Fernando CamposF. Campos
Albrecht KöpkeA. Köpke70
M
captain8
M
76Hamed Modibo Dja EttienH. Dja Ettien
Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli72
A
9
A
74Albert PascualA. Pascual
Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio69
A
10
A
85Fouad FertoutF. Fertout
Patricio HerreroP. Herrero69
A
11
A
76Morgan JenkinsM. Jenkins
 
Spencer ImpeyS. Impey66
A
12
D
71Julian ReyesJ. Reyes
Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer65
A
13
M
71Ricardo SotoR. Soto
Linus AhrensL. Ahrens62
M
14
A
70Nuno MartinsN. Martins

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Sociedad and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
3.18
Nicol˜ Bucchi hits a low pass to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero sees space and advances. Patricio Herrero makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.50
Alberto Fowler runs forward with the ball. Alberto Fowler threads a neat ball through to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
14.54
Nicol˜ Bucchi makes a strong solo run forward. Nicol˜ Bucchi sees Marco Del Vecchio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball towards Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.54
Jason Gordon sees a break and surges forward. Jason Gordon puts a great ball through. Patricio Herrero runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.35
Fernando Campos hacks Nicol˜ Bucchi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicol˜ Bucchi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.07
Billy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Jason Gordon collects the pass. Jason Gordon threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kouta Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
24.25
Jason Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
30.17
Alberto Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien collects the pass. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high ball forward to Morgan Jenkins who takes it down. Morgan Jenkins advances inside the box! Morgan Jenkins shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Hugo Izquierdo.
36.34
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Campbell.
39.41
Sebastiao Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
40.44
With imagination, Alberto Fowler picks a pass forward to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos flicks a high ball forward to Albert Pascual who takes it down. Albert Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Jšrg Van de Koning.
41.10
Corner kick to Atlético de Madrid. Fernando Campos plays it out to the edge of the box. Patricio Cabrera reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.48
Sebastiao Alves knocks the ball forward to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.35
Marcus Partin sees Morgan Jenkins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morgan Jenkins knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
47.56
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward to Morgan Jenkins who brings the ball under control. Morgan Jenkins shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
48.33
Billy Campbell threads the ball through to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.26
Sebastiao Alves flicks a high pass forward. Albert Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Pascual sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jšrg Van de Koning easily gets down and covers it.
55.47
Albrecht Köpke clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Alves. The referee calls over Albrecht Köpke and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.25
Fernando Campos darts forward. Fernando Campos edges inside the box! Fernando Campos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Jšrg Van de Koning is on top of it.
60.35
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
63.50
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van de Koning who gathers it comfortably.
65.10
Urvin Gronkjaer knocks the ball forward to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kouta Nakata!
69.13
Sebastiao Alves barges into Albrecht Köpke. Sebastiao Alves is given a warning by the referee! Albrecht Köpke stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.42
Sebastiao Alves makes a probing pass to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jšrg Van de Koning manages to gather it.
75.37
Fernando Campos clumsily knocks into Giorgio Locatelli. The referee brings Fernando Campos to one side and gives him a warning! Giorgio Locatelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.34
Nicol˜ Bucchi sees Urvin Gronkjaer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Urvin Gronkjaer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
87.47
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien makes a beautiful solo run. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Hugo Izquierdo clears it off the line with his head!
89.05
Marcus Partin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Jenkins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morgan Jenkins whips in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Atlético de Madrid
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
31.2%
46.8%
22.1%

Scorers
Urvin Gronkjaer 15
Albert Pascual 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Urvin Gronkjaer of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings