Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Málaga. A crowd of 18,849 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
Málaga kick off and get the first half underway!
6.44
Takumi Tanaka knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Bouyoucef holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yacine Bouyoucef sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
8.52
Billy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Jason Gordon collects the pass. Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Herrero collects the pass. Patricio Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.43
Patricio Cabrera threads the ball through to Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Urvin Gronkjaer through on goal. Some good footwork from Urvin Gronkjaer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.00
Michael Shields knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart flicks a high ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin who gracefully takes it down. Dmitri Blokhin shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
20.25
Harry Palacio brings the ball forward. Harry Palacio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
24.10
Pablo Diez makes a run forward as Oscar Pardo takes the throw-in. Pablo Diez skillfully chests the ball down. Pablo Diez sees space and advances. Pablo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Bouyoucef controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Yacine Bouyoucef muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jšrg Van de Koning easily gets down and covers it.
27.33
Jason Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke knocks the ball forward to Urvin Gronkjaer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.14
Harry Palacio takes a quick throw-in, which Oswaldo Wiart takes on the chest. Oswaldo Wiart flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Diez who takes it down. Pablo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Málaga are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.22
Jason Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Yacine Bouyoucef. The referee calls over Jason Gordon and warns him to calm down! Yacine Bouyoucef runs off the knock.
34.08
Felice Toldo knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli runs straight at the defence! Giorgio Locatelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
36.36
Michael Shields plays a long ball forward. Pablo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Jšrg Van de Koning effortlessly picks it out of the air!
38.35
Oswaldo Wiart flicks a high pass forward to Yacine Bouyoucef who brings the ball under control. Yacine Bouyoucef knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van de Koning who gathers it comfortably.
39.29
Felice Toldo flicks a high pass forward. Urvin Gronkjaer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Urvin Gronkjaer chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke makes a great pass forward. Marco Del Vecchio runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.35
Michael Shields passes the ball forward to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez runs straight at the defence! Pablo Diez rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pablo Diez! That brings them level!
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. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
48.18
Albrecht Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Herrero easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Herrero tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.27
Urvin Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Marco Del Vecchio comfortably collects the pass. Marco Del Vecchio makes a great pass forward. Giorgio Locatelli runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.53
Michael Shields catches Giorgio Locatelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giorgio Locatelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.10
Albrecht Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio plays a one-two with Giorgio Locatelli and advances towards the goal... Marco Del Vecchio takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
60.37
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
61.39
Takumi Tanaka knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jšrg Van de Koning manages to gather it comfortably.
66.50
Harry Palacio knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Jšrg Van de Koning.
67.09
Urvin Gronkjaer threads the ball through to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero knocks the ball forward, putting Jason Gordon through on goal. Jason Gordon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Michael Shields.
71.52
Oswaldo Wiart runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oswaldo Wiart passes the ball forward to Yacine Bouyoucef. Some awkward footwork from Yacine Bouyoucef provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball strikes Felice Toldo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.26
It's a corner kick. Oscar Pardo loops the ball over to the far post. Yacine Bouyoucef tries a spectacular strike. Jšrg Van de Koning gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
75.49
Patricio Cabrera sees Giorgio Locatelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giorgio Locatelli sees a break and surges forward. Giorgio Locatelli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Spencer Impey is offside!
83.11
Urvin Gronkjaer kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli tries a spectacular long range effort. Jean Pierre Dumas gets down and covers it.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jšrg Van de Koning (GK)
8
2. Patricio Cabrera (DEF)
6
3. Billy Campbell (DEF)
6
4. Felice Toldo (DEF)
7
5. Hugo Izquierdo (DEF)
6
6. Urvin Gronkjaer (MID)
7
7. Albrecht Köpke (MID)
6
8. Jason Gordon (MID)
8
9. Giorgio Locatelli (ATT)
7
10. Marco Del Vecchio (ATT)
6
11. Patricio Herrero (ATT)
7
12. Spencer Impey (ATT)
6
13. Guillermo Ferrer (ATT)
0
14. Nicolas Sanz (GK)
0
1. Jean Pierre Dumas (GK)
6
2. Takumi Tanaka (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Rossi (DEF)
6
4. Michael Shields (DEF)
6
5. Romero P. Gainza (MID)
6
6. Harry Palacio (MID)
7
7. Oswaldo Wiart (MID)
8
8. Oscar Pardo (MID)
6
9. Dmitri Blokhin (ATT)
6
10. Yacine Bouyoucef (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Diez (ATT)
9
12. Eduardo Molina (DEF)
0
13. Julian Leon (MID)
0
14. Alberto Moya (ATT)
0