Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     Celta VigoCelta Vigo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jšrg Van de KoningJ. de Koning72
G
1
G
66Jose Fortes MartinJ. Martin
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera74
D
2
D
71Nico HankeN. Hanke
Billy CampbellB. Campbell69
D
3
D
71Damien MacleanD. Maclean
Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi68
D
4
D
67Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Hugo IzquierdoH. Izquierdo56
D
5
M
76Juan-Carlos PichichiJ. Pichichi
Urvin GronkjaerU. Gronkjaer71
M
6
M
74Noah RummeniggeN. Rummenigge
Jason GordonJ. Gordon70
M
7
M
68Samir BuchwaldS. Buchwald
Albrecht KöpkeA. Köpke70
M
captain8
M
66Roberto MarinR. Marin
Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli72
A
9captain
A
66Eduardo RibeiroE. Ribeiro
Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio69
A
10
A
65Hugo RamosH. Ramos
Patricio HerreroP. Herrero69
A
11
A
61Andy HendersonA. Henderson
 
Spencer ImpeyS. Impey66
A
12
D
66Rudy GrégoireR. Grégoire
Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer65
A
13
D
65Kevin KaiserK. Kaiser
Linus AhrensL. Ahrens62
M
14
M
63Donny EbbingeD. Ebbinge

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 17,915 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the first half underway!
2.22
Samir Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
8.30
With a delightful solo run, Patricio Herrero stretches the opposition's defence. Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Herrero plays the ball forward to Jason Gordon who has made a great run into the box. Jason Gordon takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.33
With imagination, Urvin Gronkjaer plays the ball forward to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
12.51
Samir Buchwald flicks a high ball forward to Noah Rummenigge who takes it down. Noah Rummenigge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicol˜ Bucchi.
16.28
Damien Maclean barges into Jason Gordon. The referee calls over Damien Maclean and warns him to calm down! Jason Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.32
Eduardo Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Andy Henderson collects the pass. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.39
Hugo Izquierdo threads a neat ball through to Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer makes a probing pass to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli rushes past Jose Ramos! Giorgio Locatelli shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
24.02
Hugo Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Urvin Gronkjaer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Urvin Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Marco Del Vecchio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Del Vecchio shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Martin.
25.05
Jason Gordon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Hugo Ramos gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
28.38
Nicol˜ Bucchi hoofs the ball up the pitch. Marco Del Vecchio tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
30.31
Noah Rummenigge barges into Albrecht Köpke. The referee warns Noah Rummenigge to calm down! Albrecht Köpke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.30
Hugo Ramos hacks Urvin Gronkjaer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Urvin Gronkjaer runs off the knock.
34.30
Real Sociedad are in full control of this game.
36.15
Damien Maclean receives the ball from a throw-in from Nico Hanke. Damien Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Noah Rummenigge who takes it down. Noah Rummenigge darts forward. Noah Rummenigge makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Ribeiro runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.04
Nicol˜ Bucchi surges forward with the ball. Nicol˜ Bucchi threads a neat ball through to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon skips past Nico Hanke! Some awkward footwork from Jason Gordon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
44.07
Patricio Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Urvin Gronkjaer collects the pass. Urvin Gronkjaer shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Jose Fortes Martin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Urvin Gronkjaer takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Jose Fortes Martin is helpless! The ball slams 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. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Celta Vigo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo kick off!
47.11
Billy Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke knocks the ball to his team mate, Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer knocks in a cross ball towards Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.47
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
63.43
Jose Ramos passes the ball forward to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marin controls it well on his chest. Roberto Marin hits a low pass to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Jšrg Van de Koning!
65.31
Samir Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Noah Rummenigge collects the pass. Noah Rummenigge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Andy Henderson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.27
Roberto Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Rummenigge. Noah Rummenigge makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Jšrg Van de Koning.
67.55
It's a corner kick. Hugo Ramos loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Billy Campbell reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
73.44
Nico Hanke threads a neat ball through to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jšrg Van de Koning is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.45
Celta Vigo have made 3 substitutions with Rudy Grégoire replacing Andy Henderson, Kevin Kaiser replacing Hugo Ramos and Donny Ebbinge replacing Roberto Marin .
79.32
Samir Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Ribeiro threads the ball through to Rudy Grégoire but he's offside!
87.40
Billy Campbell makes a simple pass to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Locatelli controls it well on his chest. Giorgio Locatelli shoots from distance but is denied by Jose Fortes Martin. Excellent save.
89.54
Patricio Cabrera brings the ball forward. Patricio Cabrera takes it forward alone. Patricio Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Celta Vigo
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Hugo Izquierdo 45
Giorgio Locatelli 90
Hugo Ramos 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giorgio Locatelli of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings