Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 19,518 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the match underway!
2.31
1-0Billy Campbell passes the ball forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon threads a neat ball through to Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.58
1-0Patricio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Herrero controls it well on his chest. Patricio Herrero makes a simple pass, allowing Marco Del Vecchio to run into the box. Marco Del Vecchio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
10.06
1-0Nicol˜ Bucchi makes a probing pass to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Del Vecchio but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.29
1-0Jakob Prantl hacks Marco Del Vecchio from behind! The referee brings Jakob Prantl to one side and gives him a warning! Marco Del Vecchio grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.29
1-0Tiago Ramos hits a low pass to Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo skips past Nicol˜ Bucchi! Bernardo Morfeo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
36.13
Tiago Ramos passes the ball forward to Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo plays a one-two with Jose Molowny and advances towards the goal... Bernardo Morfeo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
40.17
Luis Flores threads the ball through to Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Ramos who takes it down. Tiago Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Molowny and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tiago Ramos tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
42.23
1-0Jose Molowny hits a low pass to Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van de Koning who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off the second half!
48.34
Luis Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Molowny. Jose Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo connects with a diving header but Jšrg Van de Koning is on top of it.
53.13
1-0Jakob Prantl catches Albrecht Köpke on the ankles. Jakob Prantl is given another warning by the referee! Albrecht Köpke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.28
Tiago Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Gialuca Miccoli who takes it down. Gialuca Miccoli shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
59.47
Luis Flores barges into Marco Del Vecchio. Luis Flores is warned by the referee! Marco Del Vecchio runs off the knock.
60.52
1-0Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Fernando Reis replacing Sergio Faria .
66.38
Patricio Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon skips past Luis Flores! Jason Gordon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.56
Tiago Ramos catches Albrecht Köpke on the ankles. Tiago Ramos is warned by the referee! Albrecht Köpke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.44
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Thomas Weber replacing Jose Molowny .
78.48
Yohann Schouft threads a neat ball through to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jšrg Van de Koning manages to keep it out.
79.25
Albrecht Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Impey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Eric Appiah.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Gordon of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jšrg Van de Koning (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patricio Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicol˜ Bucchi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Hugo Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Urvin Gronkjaer (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jason Gordon (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giorgio Locatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marco Del Vecchio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patricio Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Spencer Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Ferrer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Linus Ahrens (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Appiah (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jakob Prantl (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Kwame Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Ramos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gialuca Miccoli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Molowny (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sergio Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yohann Schouft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bernardo Morfeo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Matjaz Zanchi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thomas Weber (ATT) | 6 | |