Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 19,714 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
4.38
0-1Pius Tchoutang kicks a strong pass forward to Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen knocks the ball forward to John Morrison. John Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Bunta Yamaguchi. Bunta Yamaguchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stefan Ganci is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.25
0-1Jose Blanco knocks the ball forward to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Marc-Vivien Devaux is on top of it.
9.50
0-1Edmundo Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.23
John Sullivan makes a simple pass to Jose Blanco. Jose Blanco decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Marc-Vivien Devaux.
14.30
0-1Anders Petersen flicks the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison makes a probing pass to Bunta Yamaguchi but he's offside!
20.03
Pius Tchoutang makes a probing pass to Alonso Zamora. Alonso Zamora threads the ball through to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.39
Rafael Moutinho sees space and advances. Rafael Moutinho advances with the ball. Rafael Moutinho plays a perfect one-two with John Morrison and rushes in on goal... Rafael Moutinho rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.17
Quim Antunes knocks the ball forward to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba goes all the way! Saidu A. Ikpeba cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stefan Ganci manages to gather it comfortably.
40.00
Patricio Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias passes the ball forward to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Marc-Vivien Devaux had no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the second half underway!
48.07
Alonso Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison goes all the way! John Morrison shoots from just inside the box but Stefan Ganci is on top of it.
57.56
Anders Petersen chips the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Ganci easily smothers it!
61.24
Jose Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.12
1-1Real Sociedad are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Albacete Balompie's defence.
65.24
Anders Petersen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bunta Yamaguchi. Bunta Yamaguchi knocks the ball forward to John Morrison. John Morrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.07
Olivier Jemmali decides to run forward with the ball. Olivier Jemmali knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.01
Luis Saavedra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bunta Yamaguchi. Bunta Yamaguchi tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.17
1-1Bunta Yamaguchi barges into John Sullivan. Bunta Yamaguchi is warned by the referee! John Sullivan runs off the knock.
73.14
Olivier Jemmali clumsily knocks into Luis Saavedra. The referee calls over Olivier Jemmali and warns him to calm down! Luis Saavedra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.37
Uwe Klinsmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Jemmali. Olivier Jemmali chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.43
John Sullivan makes a probing pass to Olivier Jemmali. Olivier Jemmali threads the ball through to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Izquierdo. Rodolfo Izquierdo heads the ball goalwards but somehow Marc-Vivien Devaux manages to keep it out.
85.43
Julián Yáñez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alonso Zamora. Alonso Zamora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bunta Yamaguchi. Bunta Yamaguchi whips in a cross ball towards Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.45
Quim Antunes threads the ball through to Bunta Yamaguchi. Bunta Yamaguchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
30.4%
47.8%
21.7%
Scorers