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 Murcia. A crowd of 7,654 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽs Perez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽs Perez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Murcia get the match underway!
6.28
1-0Billy Zoetebier flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Nascimento who takes it down. Roberto Nascimento edges inside the box! Roberto Nascimento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jody Keegan had no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
9.15
1-0Rodolfo Crespo barges into Juan Diez. The referee brings Rodolfo Crespo to one side and gives him a warning! Juan Diez stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.24
1-0Juan Diez darts forward. Juan Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Keegan who gathers it comfortably.
16.18
1-0Enrique Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.15
Rodolfo Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Rubio controls it well on his chest. Ivan Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Crespo.
28.22
Gabriel Iglesias flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Diez. Juan Diez flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Soto who takes it down. Gregorio Soto tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.19
With a delightful solo run, Enrique Cano stretches the opposition's defence. Enrique Cano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
36.36
Francisco Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Cooper. Malcolm Cooper knocks the ball forward to Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad have changed their lineup with Arturo Dominguez replacing Juan Diez. Murcia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
47.36
Mauricio Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
51.01
1-0Rodolfo Crespo catches Fernando Crespo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Crespo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.26
1-0Rodolfo Crespo takes it forward alone. Rodolfo Crespo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
57.27
Fernando Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari threads the ball through to Gregorio Soto. Gregorio Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.33
1-0Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Martin Pichichi replacing Gregorio Soto .
65.08
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.29
Rodolfo Crespo threads a neat ball through to Martin Marquitos. Martin Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Pablo Suarez!
75.58
Victor José Mari plays the ball forward to Roberto Nascimento. Roberto Nascimento shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
77.23
Showing composure, Fernando Crespo laces a through ball forward to Arturo Dominguez. Arturo Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Pichichi. Martin Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Nascimento. Roberto Nascimento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
84.21
1-0Martin Marquitos catches Gabriel Iglesias on the ankles. Martin Marquitos is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Iglesias stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.39
Enrique Cano makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Cano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Malcolm Cooper picks a pass forward to Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Vazquez.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
26%
54.8%
19.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Nascimento of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pablo Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Victor Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Crespo (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor José Mari (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Juan Diez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Billy Zoetebier (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Nascimento (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gregorio Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arturo Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Pichichi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Oscar Galadames (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jody Keegan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enrique Cano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rodolfo Crespo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Mauricio Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malcolm Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Marquitos (MID) | | 5 |
| 11. | Ivan Rubio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Felipe Vidal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlton Craddock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Segarra (GK) | 0 | |