Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Mark BerryMark Berry Computer Player Computer Player
Daniel AnnalaD. Annala83
G
1
G
75John BurleyJ. Burley
Eirik HaalandE. Haaland80
D
captain2
D
68Alfredo FerrerA. Ferrer
Sebastian RamosS. Ramos66
D
3
D
66Sebastian HidalgoS. Hidalgo
Luigi BiliottiL. Biliotti69
D
4
D
61Edmundo SerranoE. Serrano
Jón BödvarssonJ. Bödvarsson80
D
5
M
65Frits WesterveldF. Westerveld
Thanassis TriadisT. Triadis80
M
6
M
64Richard ElliottR. Elliott
Mast H. OkochaM. Okocha84
M
7
M
63Martin CamineroM. Caminero
Paolo GalliP. Galli79
M
8
M
63Jose SanchezJ. Sanchez
Pietro SbaccantiP. Sbaccanti73
A
9captain
A
72Wes CutlerW. Cutler
Manfred ReiterM. Reiter75
A
10
A
70Francisco MarcosF. Marcos
Magnús ThoroddsenM. Thoroddsen88
A
11
A
62Callum ClelandC. Cleland
 
Edmundo MoraE. Mora65
M
12
G
71Harvey EustaceH. Eustace
Ricardo PrietoR. Prieto67
A
13
G
65Leonardo MonteroL. Montero
Jose Fortes ReyJ. Rey68
M
14
A
62Ezio BrambillaE. Brambilla

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Deportivo La Coruña. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Torres.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña start the match!
2.22
Mast H. Okocha threads the ball through to Magnús Thoroddsen. Magnús Thoroddsen lofts in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
3.27
Luigi Biliotti threads a neat ball through to Mast H. Okocha. Mast H. Okocha flicks the ball to his team mate, Magnús Thoroddsen. Magnús Thoroddsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Serrano.
6.34
Paolo Galli hits a low pass to Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.34
Martin Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.27
With fabulous vision, Alfredo Ferrer laces a through ball forward to Martin Caminero. Martin Caminero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eirik Haaland clears it off the line with his head!
12.21
Luigi Biliotti pushes up the pitch. With imagination, Luigi Biliotti plays the ball forward to Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball towards Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
15.43
Sebastian Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Triadis. Thanassis Triadis flicks a high ball forward to Manfred Reiter who takes it down. Manfred Reiter whips in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Sebastian Hidalgo. That should have been a goal!
24.27
Jose Sanchez sees Francisco Marcos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Annala who gathers it comfortably.
30.28
Edmundo Serrano flicks a high pass forward to Richard Elliott who brings the ball under control. Richard Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler makes a great pass forward. Francisco Marcos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.56
Alfredo Ferrer barges into Magnús Thoroddsen. The referee warns Alfredo Ferrer to calm down! Magnús Thoroddsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.56
Free kick to Real Sociedad just outside the area...
34.20
Mast H. Okocha takes a stuttering run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
39.55
Jón Bödvarsson makes a probing pass to Thanassis Triadis. Thanassis Triadis threads a neat ball through to Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Burley who gathers it comfortably.
42.51
Thanassis Triadis flicks a high pass forward. Pietro Sbaccanti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pietro Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Ferrer.
44.51
Jón Bödvarsson flicks a high pass forward. Thanassis Triadis controls it well on his chest. Thanassis Triadis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter lofts in a cross ball towards Magnús Thoroddsen. Magnús Thoroddsen makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
49.16
Paolo Galli comes in with a high challenge, catching Richard Elliott with his studs. The referee motions to Paolo Galli to come over. It's a red card!! Richard Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.32
Richard Elliott threads the ball through to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from distance. Good keeping from Daniel Annala as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.18
Corner kick to Deportivo La Coruña. Jose Sanchez plays it out to the edge of the box. Jón Bödvarsson comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
57.21
Magnús Thoroddsen flicks a high pass forward. Pietro Sbaccanti collects the pass. Pietro Sbaccanti plays a one-two with Manfred Reiter and rushes in on goal... Pietro Sbaccanti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
59.17
Mast H. Okocha changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mast H. Okocha whips in a cross ball towards Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
60.06
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Harvey Eustace replacing Edmundo Serrano and Leonardo Montero replacing Jose Sanchez .
65.26
Sebastian Ramos sweeps the ball up the wings. Pietro Sbaccanti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.39
Sebastian Hidalgo catches Mast H. Okocha on the ankles. The referee brings Sebastian Hidalgo to one side and gives him a warning! Mast H. Okocha stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.52
Sebastian Ramos plays the ball forward to Mast H. Okocha. Mast H. Okocha makes a probing pass to Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
69.02
Richard Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.45
Sebastian Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott brings the ball forward. Richard Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Annala effortlessly smothers it!
72.37
Leonardo Montero surges forward with the ball. Leonardo Montero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Ramos.
75.35
Jón Bödvarsson flicks a high pass forward. Mast H. Okocha controls it well on his chest. Mast H. Okocha flicks a high pass forward. Pietro Sbaccanti controls it well on his chest. Pietro Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Burley who gathers it comfortably.
77.01
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Ezio Brambilla replacing Francisco Marcos .
83.40
Martin Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Callum Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Daniel Annala. What a great pair of hands!
85.12
Leonardo Montero decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
89.01
Martin Caminero passes the ball forward to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland makes a convincing header but somehow Daniel Annala manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
27.3%
42.9%
29.9%

Scorers
Magnús Thoroddsen 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mast H. Okocha of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings