Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
0-0Alexandre Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Collins. Paul Collins plays a perfect one-two with Leonardo Herrera and rushes in on goal... Paul Collins takes a shot at goal but Romero P. Castillo is on top of it.
12.02
0-0Esteban Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Claus Timm. Claus Timm goes all the way! Claus Timm rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.54
Fernando Teixeira makes a probing pass to Luis Marrero. Luis Marrero decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Marrero shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Raphael Falk.
15.48
Nils Wieland kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.22
Igor Onopko makes a probing pass to Esteban Ortega. Esteban Ortega passes the ball forward to Leonardo Herrera. Leonardo Herrera goes all the way! Leonardo Herrera cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.02
1-0Elena Moya sees space and advances. Elena Moya passes the ball forward to Leonardo Herrera. Leonardo Herrera makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.46
1-0Alexandre Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Collins. Paul Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.15
1-0Adolfo Prieto clumsily knocks into Leonardo Herrera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Herrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.14
Luis Marrero kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.22
1-1Ade Adeshina catches Jean-Claude Tresor on the ankles. Ade Adeshina is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Claude Tresor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.38
Adolfo Prieto makes a probing pass to Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor makes a probing pass to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Raphael Falk.
39.30
Igor Onopko kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Carisso. Eddy Carisso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claus Timm. Claus Timm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.45
Luis Marrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Raphael Falk.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
47.32
Ade Adeshina makes a beautiful solo run. Ade Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Collins. Paul Collins goes all the way! Paul Collins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
48.28
Nils Wieland makes a probing pass to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.30
Alexandre Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Herrera. Leonardo Herrera threads the ball through to Paul Collins. Paul Collins tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.01
Elena Moya makes a probing pass to Leonardo Herrera. Leonardo Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.55
Nils Wieland kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ade Adeshina.
60.09
1-1Ade Adeshina knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Campos knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Herrera but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.24
Ade Adeshina threads the ball through to Eddy Carisso. Eddy Carisso threads the ball through to Paul Collins. Paul Collins whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Herrera. Leonardo Herrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Romero P. Castillo manages to gather it comfortably.
63.57
Nils Wieland threads the ball through to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raphael Falk who gathers it comfortably.
67.24
Esteban Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Collins. Paul Collins plays a perfect one-two with Claus Timm and rushes in on goal... Paul Collins cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Romero P. Castillo.
69.36
Igor Onopko makes a probing pass to Elena Moya. Elena Moya brings the ball forward. Elena Moya plays a perfect one-two with Leonardo Herrera and rushes in on goal... Elena Moya tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Romero P. Castillo!
72.22
Alexandre Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Claus Timm. Claus Timm passes the ball forward but Paul Collins is offside!
73.52
Leonardo Herrera clumsily knocks into Hauke Rummenigge. Leonardo Herrera is warned by the referee! Hauke Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.38
Hauke Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastien Van De Paar. Sebastien Van De Paar decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastien Van De Paar plays a perfect one-two with Geert Nilis and rushes in on goal... Sebastien Van De Paar shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Raphael Falk had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
78.42
Jean-Claude Tresor takes it forward alone. Jean-Claude Tresor plays a perfect one-two with Geert Nilis and rushes in on goal... Jean-Claude Tresor tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Raphael Falk has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.04
Alexandre Campos threads the ball through to Paul Collins. Paul Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Romero P. Castillo manages to keep it out.
84.19
1-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.28
Benito Silenzi powers a long ball forward. Leonardo Herrera goes all the way! Leonardo Herrera tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leonardo Herrera!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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