Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to CD Badajoz. 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 CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Correa.


0.00
CD Badajoz kick off and get the first half underway!
2.53
Sebastian Ramos makes a probing pass to Mast H. Okocha. Mast H. Okocha threads a neat ball through to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti whips the ball goalwards with his head. Pietro Sbaccanti scores for Real Sociedad!!
6.30
Miguel Nunez barges into Jón Bödvarsson. Miguel Nunez is warned by the referee! Jón Bödvarsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.09
Mast H. Okocha kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
14.44
With some swift thinking, Antonio Mora plays the ball forward to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Santiago Aurellio.
15.34
Julian Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Galadames who brings the ball under control. Francisco Galadames plays a scrappy one-two with Pietro Sbaccanti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francisco Galadames shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.18
Mast H. Okocha kicks a strong pass forward to Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti lofts in a cross ball towards Manfred Reiter. With a superhuman jump, Manfred Reiter connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
21.08
Sebastian Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastian Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leonardo Carnasciali manages to keep it out.
33.40
Sebastian Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Okocha. Mast H. Okocha flicks a high ball forward to Pietro Sbaccanti who takes it down. Pietro Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Carnasciali gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
34.20
Julian Ortiz makes a simple pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Hugo Pichichi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
38.01
Mast H. Okocha flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Galadames controls it well on his chest. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Pichichi.
42.00
Eirik Haaland volleys a long ball forward. Manfred Reiter tries a spectacular long range effort. Leonardo Carnasciali gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.51
Sebastian Ramos knocks the ball forward to Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti whips in a cross ball towards Manfred Reiter. Manfred Reiter makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad have changed their lineup with Eugenio Castillo replacing Manfred Reiter. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the second half underway!
49.32
With a delightful solo run, Mast H. Okocha stretches the opposition's defence. Mast H. Okocha whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Castillo. Eugenio Castillo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Leonardo Carnasciali effortlessly punches it away to safety.
51.37
Julian Ortega brings the ball forward. Julian Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.08
Mast H. Okocha sees Francisco Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.49
Julian Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Nunez collects the pass. Miguel Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Eirik Haaland comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Vega. Penalty not given!!
59.27
Eirik Haaland flicks the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Triadis. Thanassis Triadis threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Castillo. Eugenio Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
60.06
CD Badajoz have made a substitution with Carlos Caminero replacing Julian Ortega .
63.13
Pietro Sbaccanti catches Stuart Strachan on the ankles. Pietro Sbaccanti is warned by the referee! Stuart Strachan runs off the knock.
65.30
Mast H. Okocha threads a neat ball through to Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
67.24
Thanassis Triadis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.12
Pablo Jimenez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega makes a convincing header. Daniel Annala effortlessly punches it away to safety.
75.12
Santiago Aurellio advances with the ball. Santiago Aurellio kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Galadames. Seeing a gap ahead, Francisco Galadames plays the ball forward to Eugenio Castillo who has made a great run into the box. Eugenio Castillo shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.47
Sebastian Ramos makes a strong solo run forward. Sebastian Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Castillo. Eugenio Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Leonardo Carnasciali punches it away to safety.
78.59
Adolfo Ferrer breaks forward. Adolfo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eirik Haaland.
79.22
Eugenio Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Strachan. The referee warns Eugenio Castillo to calm down! Stuart Strachan runs off the knock.
79.22
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.56
Julian Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Castillo. Eugenio Castillo beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
84.40
Pietro Sbaccanti clumsily knocks into Adolfo Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Ferrer runs off the knock.
85.29
Mast H. Okocha flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Galadames collects the pass. Francisco Galadames rushes past Hugo Pichichi! Hugo Pichichi catches Francisco Galadames on the ankles. Penalty for Real Sociedad!!
85.29
The referee points to the spot..
86.02
Pietro Sbaccanti takes a cautious run up but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.16
Hugo Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Caminero who brings the ball under control. Carlos Caminero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Caminero shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Eirik Haaland flicks a high ball forward to Mast H. Okocha who takes it down. With great vision, Mast H. Okocha plays the ball forward to Pietro Sbaccanti. Pietro Sbaccanti cuts inside the box! Pietro Sbaccanti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
15
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
24.7%
41.6%
33.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Galadames of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings