Match Report


Real SociedadReal Sociedad     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pablo SuarezP. Suarez63
G
1
G
67Sebastian CastroS. Castro
Victor VazquezV. Vazquez72
D
2
D
80John DebesJ. Debes
Fernando CrespoF. Crespo71
D
3
D
70Felipe PardoF. Pardo
Gabriel IglesiasG. Iglesias66
D
4
D
64Mohamed VencelM. Vencel
Eduardo GomezE. Gomez64
D
5
D
57Andre FariaA. Faria
Victor José MariV. José Mari63
M
captain6
D
50Martin HerzogM. Herzog
Billy ZoetebierB. Zoetebier49
M
7
M
70Frederico MoralesF. Morales
Eugenio GentoE. Gento48
M
8
M
62Rodolfo BlancoR. Blanco
Eusebio SimicE. Simic46
M
9
A
71Albert FerrerA. Ferrer
Roberto NascimentoR. Nascimento52
A
10captain
A
69Danny HowellsD. Howells
Gregorio SotoG. Soto52
A
11
A
64Fernando PichichiF. Pichichi
 
Arturo DominguezA. Dominguez60
D
12
G
63Antonio CamineroA. Caminero
Martin PichichiM. Pichichi56
D
13
A
63Ricardo MedinaR. Medina
Oscar GaladamesO. Galadames55
G
14
M
61Victor HierroV. Hierro

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Málaga. A crowd of 9,014 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Blanco.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the first half underway!
2.17
Billy Zoetebier makes a simple pass to Gregorio Soto. Gregorio Soto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Debes.
3.04
Billy Zoetebier advances with the ball. Billy Zoetebier rushes past Felipe Pardo! Felipe Pardo clumsily knocks into Billy Zoetebier. Penalty not given!!
6.39
Frederico Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Howells. Danny Howells threads the ball through to Fernando Pichichi but he's offside!
8.34
Eugenio Gento comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Blanco. Eugenio Gento is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.01
Gabriel Iglesias flicks a high pass forward to Victor José Mari who brings the ball under control. Victor José Mari makes a simple pass to Gregorio Soto. Gregorio Soto runs straight at the defence! Gregorio Soto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Sebastian Castro. What a save!
10.45
Rodolfo Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
15.44
Rodolfo Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer skips past Victor Vazquez! Some silky footwork from Albert Ferrer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Pablo Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.14
Andre Faria knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.11
Rodolfo Blanco sees Danny Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Howells shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.29
Frederico Morales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.20
Eusebio Simic comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Blanco. The referee calls over Eusebio Simic and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Blanco runs off the knock.
28.47
Rodolfo Blanco knocks the ball forward to Danny Howells. Danny Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Vazquez.
36.50
Eugenio Gento flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Nascimento collects the pass. Roberto Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Soto. Gregorio Soto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.19
Frederico Morales plays the ball forward to Danny Howells. Danny Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Gomez.
44.58
Felipe Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Morales collects the pass. Frederico Morales threads the ball through to Danny Howells. Danny Howells edges inside the box! Danny Howells shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad have changed their lineup with Arturo Dominguez replacing Billy Zoetebier. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
49.24
Rodolfo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Pichichi collects the pass. Fernando Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Danny Howells. Danny Howells shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pablo Suarez manages to gather it easily.
55.28
Gregorio Soto comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Pardo. Gregorio Soto is shown the yellow card! Felipe Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.00
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Martin Pichichi replacing Gregorio Soto .
65.54
Martin Herzog knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.36
Mohamed Vencel threads a neat ball through to Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Howells. Danny Howells shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.14
Eusebio Simic runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eusebio Simic finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Sebastian Castro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
76.26
It's a corner kick. Victor José Mari kicks a low ball out wide. Albert Ferrer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.03
Eusebio Simic flicks a high pass forward. Martin Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Martin Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.24
Andre Faria makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco threads a neat ball through to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Pichichi. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Pichichi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Gabriel Iglesias's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.34
Corner kick to Málaga. Rodolfo Blanco plays it short to Mohamed Vencel. Mohamed Vencel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Fernando Crespo!
89.42
Andre Faria hits a low pass to Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco plays the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer hits a low pass to Fernando Pichichi. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fernando Pichichi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Sociedad

Málaga
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%

Scorers
Albert Ferrer 15, 66
Danny Howells 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Ferrer of Málaga

Match Ratings