Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Málaga. A crowd of 18,575 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar  Rey.


0.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
4.16
Luigi Biliotti gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Pietro Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball towards Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.45
Daniel Segarra clumsily knocks into Mauricio Medina. The referee calls over Daniel Segarra and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Medina runs off the knock.
15.53
Daniel Segarra barges into Pietro Sbaccanti. The referee warns Daniel Segarra to calm down! Pietro Sbaccanti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.39
Luigi Biliotti flicks a high pass forward to Thanassis Triadis who brings the ball under control. Thanassis Triadis advances with the ball. Thanassis Triadis plays a one-two with Mauricio Medina and advances towards the goal... Thanassis Triadis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.01
Gionatha Lotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Medina. Mauricio Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Jose Suarez.
21.16
It's a corner kick. Mast H. Okocha kicks a low ball out wide. Sebastian Ramos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.32
Colin Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Di Meglio shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Daniel Annala.
32.19
Luigi Biliotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thanassis Triadis. Thanassis Triadis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Thanassis Triadis plays a scrappy one-two with Manfred Reiter and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thanassis Triadis rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Jose Suarez. Excellent save.
34.09
Mast H. Okocha deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball towards Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
36.18
Gionatha Lotti makes a beautiful solo run. Gionatha Lotti shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jose Suarez easily smothers it!
39.46
Kieron Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Pinna who takes it down. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Ramos.
44.34
Jón Bödvarsson receives the ball from a throw-in from Luigi Biliotti. Jón Bödvarsson flicks a high pass forward. Mast H. Okocha holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mast H. Okocha flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Reiter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manfred Reiter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Gionatha Lotti comes in with a late challenge on Malte Sachs. The referee calls over Gionatha Lotti and warns him to calm down! Malte Sachs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad have changed their lineup with Eugenio Castillo replacing Manfred Reiter. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
Stephen McStay knocks the ball forward to Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.11
Jón Bödvarsson chips the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Okocha. Mast H. Okocha threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Medina. Mauricio Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.56
Colin Telfer breaks forward. Colin Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez cuts inside the box! Hugo Nunez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.17
Martin Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Nunez who brings the ball under control. Hugo Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Annala who gathers it comfortably.
57.08
Colin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay controls it well on his chest. Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward to Lamine Joseph-Augustin who brings the ball under control. Lamine Joseph-Augustin tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
60.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Malte Sachs laces a through ball forward to Kieron Winterburn. Kieron Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.42
Mast H. Okocha deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Telfer.
63.20
Gionatha Lotti threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Castillo. Eugenio Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Medina. Mauricio Medina jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.48
Kieron Winterburn clumsily knocks into Mast H. Okocha. Kieron Winterburn is given a warning by the referee! Mast H. Okocha runs off the knock.
67.10
Jón Bödvarsson hits a low pass to Mast H. Okocha. Mast H. Okocha passes the ball forward to Mauricio Medina. Mauricio Medina whips in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jose Suarez manages to gather it easily.
75.49
Without breaking stride, Luigi Biliotti plays the ball forward to Gionatha Lotti. Gionatha Lotti chips the ball to his team mate, Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Medina. Mauricio Medina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Suarez had no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
78.05
Mast H. Okocha sees Mauricio Medina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jose Suarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.04
Martin Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Ramos.
83.45
Sebastian Ramos hacks Stephen McStay from behind! The referee warns Sebastian Ramos to calm down! Stephen McStay runs off the knock.
87.46
Thanassis Triadis flicks a high pass forward to Pietro Sbaccanti who brings the ball under control. Pietro Sbaccanti finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
89.34
Thanassis Triadis sees a break and surges forward. Thanassis Triadis finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Showing composure, Sebastian Ramos plays the ball forward to Thanassis Triadis. With a delightful solo run, Thanassis Triadis stretches the opposition's defence. Thanassis Triadis lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Castillo. Eugenio Castillo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
24.2%
42.9%
33%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thanassis Triadis of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings