Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 18,532 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the first half underway!
6.28
0-0Jonathan Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Woodcock. The referee calls over Jonathan Thompson and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Woodcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.55
0-0Gregorio Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
15.57
0-0Martin Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Ax. Steve Ax shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Carlos Diez.
18.47
0-1Artur Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Woodcock collects the pass. Shaun Woodcock makes a simple pass to Steve Ax. Steve Ax whips in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.23
Pedro Vega threads a neat ball through to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames threads a neat ball through to Steve Ax. Steve Ax knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
27.53
Adolfo Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Markus Rummenigge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Rummenigge shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.18
Gregorio Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe who takes it down. Ole Gunnar Kippe shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carlos Diez!
33.21
0-1Shaun Woodcock sees space and advances. Shaun Woodcock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Santiago Sosa.
34.48
Martin Galadames darts forward. Martin Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Diez!
36.31
Sverrir Thorvardarson chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola whips the ball goalwards with his head. Claudio Guardiola scores for Deportivo Alaves!!
40.28
Artur Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Garrido. Albert Garrido passes the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. Steve Ax powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.16
Francesco G. Alfieri threads a neat ball through to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames takes it forward alone. Martin Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. Steve Ax heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.47
Adolfo Del Sol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz makes a probing pass between the defence to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off the second half!
48.38
Jonathan Thompson plays the ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Some good footwork from Markus Rummenigge provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.49
Orlando Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Thompson. Showing composure, Jonathan Thompson plays the ball forward to Markus Rummenigge. With great vision, Markus Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Marco Waterreus who has made a great run into the box. Marco Waterreus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Ben Vernazza. What a great pair of hands!
54.58
Gregorio Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Serrano who takes it down. Enrique Serrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.07
Pedro Vega makes a simple pass to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe whips in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. Steve Ax knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
60.51
Artur Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Peiro who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Peiro sees Ole Gunnar Kippe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ole Gunnar Kippe lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Carlos Diez reads it well. Nice save!
66.46
Shaun Woodcock plays the ball forward to Steve Ax. Steve Ax knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Santiago Sosa.
71.18
2-2Jonathan Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Waterreus but he's offside!
75.21
Santiago Sosa passes the ball forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson knocks the ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco G. Alfieri.
77.12
Shaun Woodcock makes a probing pass to Steve Ax. Steve Ax knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
78.45
With imagination, Artur Veloso laces a through ball forward to Gregorio Peiro. Gregorio Peiro darts forward. Gregorio Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.35
Santiago Sosa makes a simple pass to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus plays a one-two with Claudio Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Marco Waterreus tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Ben Vernazza manages to gather it.
84.01
Adolfo Del Sol kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
85.11
Santiago Sosa makes a probing pass to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola puts a great ball through. Markus Rummenigge runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
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 Ole Gunnar Kippe of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carlos Diez (GK)
8
2. Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4. Santiago Sosa (DEF)
6
5. Darius Royce (DEF)
6
6. Adolfo Del Sol (MID)
6
7. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
7
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
7
9. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
8
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
6
11. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Guardiola (ATT)
0
13. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
0
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
6
2. Artur Veloso (DEF)
7
3. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Peiro (MID)
7
6. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
7
7. Martin Galadames (MID)
7
8. Albert Garrido (MID)
6
9. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
9
10. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
6
11. Steve Ax (ATT)
9
12. Claudio Pirri (MID)
0
13. Colin Law (DEF)
0
14. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0