Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Real Sociedad and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Real Sociedad and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0Levante UD start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.07
0-0Francesco G. Alfieri hacks Jose Javier Guerrero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.00
0-0Albert Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Hugo Alonso comfortably punches it away to safety.
12.31
Adolfo Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans powers a header at goal but Ben Vernazza is on top of it.
14.48
0-0Francesco G. Alfieri hacks Victor Verges from behind! The referee calls over Francesco G. Alfieri and warns him to calm down! Victor Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.12
0-0Francesco G. Alfieri knocks the ball forward to Fernando Delgado. Fernando Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe whips in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. Steve Ax directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
21.21
Martin Galadames advances with the ball. Martin Galadames cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Martin Galadames provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Hugo Alonso manages to keep it out.
24.04
Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. George Van Der Gouw holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Van Der Gouw shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
26.24
Fernando Delgado makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Delgado finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Hugo Alonso. Excellent save.
28.07
Martin Galadames decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto directs the ball goalwards with his head but Hugo Alonso is on top of it.
32.29
0-0Frederic Celdran kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.07
Fernando Delgado barges into Jose Javier Guerrero. The referee calls over Fernando Delgado and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Guerrero runs off the knock.
34.11
Nicolas Leon hits a low pass to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.07
1-0Martin Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto sees Steve Ax just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Steve Ax shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.43
Martin Galadames sees Enrique Prieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Alonso who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Albert Garrido barges into Frederic Celdran. Albert Garrido is shown the yellow card! Frederic Celdran stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Levante UD players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Sociedad start the second half!
48.38
Gregorio Verges threads a neat ball through to Albert Garrido. Albert Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.38
Artur Veloso pushes up the pitch. Artur Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kippe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Gunnar Kippe lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. Steve Ax connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.33
1-0Jose Zubizarreta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Leon. Nicolas Leon flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Evans collects the pass. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Artur Veloso blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
53.36
Frederic Celdran runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederic Celdran whips in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ben Vernazza had no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
57.38
Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to George Van Der Gouw who brings the ball under control. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.52
1-1Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Enrique Serrano replacing Ole Gunnar Kippe .
61.62
With great vision, Francesco G. Alfieri plays the ball forward to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames brings the ball forward. Martin Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Hugo Alonso.
66.37
1-1Victor Verges clumsily knocks into Artur Veloso. Victor Verges is shown the yellow card! Artur Veloso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.16
Nicolas Leon sees space and advances. Nicolas Leon lofts in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Ben Vernazza. Excellent save.
73.10
Adolfo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.54
Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Vega replacing Artur Veloso and Matt Bremner replacing Fernando Delgado .
84.42
Gregorio Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Woodcock. Seeing a gap ahead, Shaun Woodcock laces a weighted ball forward to Steve Ax. Steve Ax tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.12
Fernando Nunez runs forward with the ball. Fernando Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges shoots from long range. Ben Vernazza gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
87.16
Martin Galadames threads the ball through to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Albert Garrido threads the ball through to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Galadames of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
7
2. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
6
3. Artur Veloso (DEF)
7
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
5
5. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
6
6. Albert Garrido (MID)
6
7. Martin Galadames (MID)
9
8. Fernando Delgado (MID)
6
9. Steve Ax (ATT)
8
10. Enrique Prieto (ATT)
7
11. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
6
12. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
13. Matt Bremner (MID)
6
14. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
6
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
8
2. Jose Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
3. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Nunez (DEF)
7
5. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
6
6. Nicolas Leon (MID)
7
7. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
7
8. Frederic Celdran (MID)
7
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
5
10. Graeme Evans (ATT)
6
11. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
8
12. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
0
13. Craig Cooke (MID)
0
14. Daniel Martin (ATT)
0