Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 17,677 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
2.51
1-0Antonio Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Blanco. Jose Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andres Guardiola!
8.47
1-0Patricio Morales makes a simple pass to Jose Blanco. Jose Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.40
1-0Jose Blanco makes a simple pass to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
10.52
Victor Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards David Booth. David Booth heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.28
1-0Dave Hansma passes the ball forward to Ivan Velasco. Ivan Velasco makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.39
Edmundo Arias passes the ball forward to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.30
1-0Victor Martinez barges into Edmundo Arias. The referee calls over Victor Martinez and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Arias runs off the knock.
21.42
Antonio Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.37
John Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Blanco. Jose Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gaspar Tavares manages to keep it out.
27.09
Antonio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.25
Victor Martinez advances with the ball. Victor Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards David Booth. David Booth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
34.59
Olivier Jemmali makes a probing pass to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
44.45
Dave Hansma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Martinez. Victor Martinez surges forward with the ball. Victor Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Frederico Campos makes a simple pass to David Booth. David Booth makes a simple pass to Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off the second half!
57.41
Antonio Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Jemmali. Olivier Jemmali flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodolfo Izquierdo!
67.22
Eugenio Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Antonio Ruiz. Antonio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Ganci who gathers it comfortably.
69.25
Antonio Ruiz makes a simple pass to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Morales.
72.36
Victor Martinez sees a break and surges forward. Victor Martinez shoots from distance but it is miles over!
81.39
2-0Olivier Jemmali makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo threads the ball through to Frederico Blanco but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
33.3%
47.2%
19.4%
Scorers