Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Toke Jim Toke
Jšrg Van de KoningJ. de Koning72
G
1
G
80Lennart SparwasserL. Sparwasser
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera74
D
2
D
79Hugo VazquezH. Vazquez
Billy CampbellB. Campbell69
D
3captain
D
76Edmundo AlonsoE. Alonso
Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi68
D
4
D
75Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Hugo IzquierdoH. Izquierdo56
D
5
D
85Paolo DionisiP. Dionisi
Urvin GronkjaerU. Gronkjaer71
M
6
M
84Roberto GutierrezR. Gutierrez
Jason GordonJ. Gordon70
M
7
M
88Richard JamesR. James
Albrecht KöpkeA. Köpke70
M
captain8
M
83Jared CollinsJ. Collins
Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli72
A
9
A
79Victor José MariV. José Mari
Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio69
A
10
A
79Hugo LeonH. Leon
Patricio HerreroP. Herrero69
A
11
A
81Denny DijkstraD. Dijkstra
 
Spencer ImpeyS. Impey66
A
12
A
75Roger SierR. Sier
Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer65
A
13
M
82Albert RuizA. Ruiz
Linus AhrensL. Ahrens62
M
14
D
79Mohammed Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Sociedad and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
2.26
Roberto Gutierrez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
4.57
Roberto Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Jared Collins. Jared Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicol˜ Bucchi.
15.02
Roberto Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jšrg Van de Koning with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
18.18
Richard James knocks the ball forward to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.42
Richard James knocks the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.27
Edmundo Alonso clumsily knocks into Marco Del Vecchio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Del Vecchio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.52
Stuart Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra makes a probing pass to Victor José Mari but he's offside!
26.18
Urvin Gronkjaer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero threads the ball through to Marco Del Vecchio but he's offside!
27.33
Jared Collins barges into Billy Campbell. Jared Collins is given a warning by the referee! Billy Campbell runs off the knock.
30.57
Albrecht Köpke hacks Roberto Gutierrez from behind! The referee calls over Albrecht Köpke and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.54
Jared Collins threads the ball through to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
40.05
Stuart Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Jared Collins collects the pass. Jared Collins flicks a high pass forward. Victor José Mari controls it well on his chest. Victor José Mari threads the ball through to Hugo Leon but he's offside!
45.00
Billy Campbell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Gutierrez.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
49.57
Edmundo Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Dionisi. Paolo Dionisi threads a neat ball through to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Jšrg Van de Koning!
51.50
Hugo Izquierdo sees Urvin Gronkjaer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Urvin Gronkjaer passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero cuts inside the box! Patricio Herrero tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.44
Hugo Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Gordon. With great vision, Jason Gordon plays the ball forward to Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer rushes past Paolo Dionisi! Urvin Gronkjaer rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
55.44
Edmundo Alonso threads a neat ball through to Jared Collins. Jared Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Cabrera.
59.21
Patricio Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Köpke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Köpke shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
60.01
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
63.39
With wonderful imagination, Victor José Mari plays the ball forward to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Izquierdo.
66.48
Victor José Mari threads the ball through to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.47
Stuart Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Denny Dijkstra collects the pass. Denny Dijkstra makes a simple pass to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jšrg Van de Koning!
75.16
Edmundo Alonso passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Gutierrez!
78.36
Jared Collins passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.35
With some swift thinking, Richard James plays the ball forward to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.20
Roberto Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Jared Collins. Jared Collins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
33.3%
47.4%
19.2%

Scorers
Patricio Herrero 51
Victor José Mari 15
Hugo Leon 18
Roberto Gutierrez 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Gutierrez of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings