Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
2.18
1-0Colin Law makes a simple pass to Fernando Delgado. Fernando Delgado sees Enrique Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. With a superhuman jump, Steve Ax connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.10
1-0Enrique Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cortes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Ben Vernazza.
10.22
1-0Ivan Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
15.40
Francesco G. Alfieri pushes up the pitch. Francesco G. Alfieri flicks a high pass forward. Steve Ax holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Ax shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
16.58
Matt Bremner makes a probing pass to Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Gary Mccall. Excellent save.
27.07
Without breaking stride, Ivan Dominguez plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.57
Pedro Vega flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Delgado who brings the ball under control. Fernando Delgado passes the ball forward to Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer plays a one-two with David De Witte and advances towards the goal... Sven Höfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.35
Without breaking stride, Matt Bremner plays the ball forward to David De Witte. David De Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
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 Gregorio Verges replacing Francesco G. Alfieri and Martin Galadames replacing Matt Bremner. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Gregorio Mendez replacing Gabriel Cortes.
45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF kick off!
54.58
Enrique Pascual makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Mendez. Gregorio Mendez flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
55.38
1-0Ivan Dominguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Roman. Victor Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
60.45
1-0Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Kevin Brehme replacing Eugenio Cabrera .
63.37
Gregorio Verges knocks the ball forward to Fernando Delgado. Fernando Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Sven Höfer controls it well on his chest. Sven Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. Steve Ax makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.32
Ivan Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Roman. Victor Roman tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
90.00
2-1David De Witte clumsily knocks into Julian Mendez. David De Witte is given a warning by the referee! Julian Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steve Ax 2, 63 | Victor Roman 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
6
2. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
3. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
6
5. Colin Law (DEF)
6
6. Matt Bremner (MID)
6
7. Fernando Delgado (MID)
6
8. Sven Höfer (ATT)
7
9. Steve Ax (ATT)
9
10. David De Witte (ATT)
6
11. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
7
12. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
6
13. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
0
14. Martin Galadames (MID)
6
1. Gary Mccall (GK)
6
2. Romero P. Verges (DEF)
6
3. Julian Mendez (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Delgado (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Pascual (MID)
6
6. Andres Carmona (MID)
6
7. Ivan Dominguez (MID)
7
8. Eugenio Cabrera (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Cortes (ATT)
6
10. Felipe Hernandez (ATT)
6
11. Victor Roman (ATT)
8
12. Gregorio Mendez (MID)
6
13. Kevin Brehme (DEF)
6
14. Patrick Boulebda (ATT)
0