Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 16,052 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.
The pitch is in great condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.
0.00
0-0Barcelona start the match!
4.39
0-0Roland Riga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van de Koning who gathers it comfortably.
6.17
0-0Albrecht Köpke takes the throw-in. Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Köpke who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Herrero but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.44
0-0Alejandro Menendez makes a probing pass to Roland Riga. Roland Riga shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Jšrg Van de Koning keeps it out!
12.03
0-0Jason Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
14.02
Gregorio Lopez makes a probing pass to Alejandro Menendez. Alejandro Menendez sees space and advances. Alejandro Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.05
Urvin Gronkjaer makes a probing pass to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Johan Radet. Excellent save.
16.18
Alejandro Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Riga. Roland Riga shoots from long range. Jšrg Van de Koning gets down and covers it.
18.07
Martin Gonzalez decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Gonzalez flicks a high ball forward to Roland Riga who takes it down. Roland Riga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.54
0-0Felice Toldo clumsily knocks into Roland Riga. The referee warns Felice Toldo to calm down! Roland Riga runs off the knock.
36.17
1-0Alejandro Soto advances with the ball. Alejandro Soto makes a probing pass between the defence to Pedro Saenz. Some good footwork from Pedro Saenz provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Saenz!
42.22
Elena Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Riga. Roland Riga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jšrg Van de Koning reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad kick off!
47.07
Billy Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke passes the ball forward to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Johan Radet manages to gather it.
55.27
Urvin Gronkjaer sees Jason Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.03
Elbekay Bezzai kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Riga. Roland Riga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.14
1-0Barcelona have made a substitution with Jose Iglesias replacing Pedro Saenz .Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
61.21
Spencer Impey makes a probing pass to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero makes a probing pass to Albrecht Köpke but he's offside!
63.21
1-0Jose Iglesias catches Billy Campbell on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Iglesias and shows him a yellow card! Billy Campbell runs off the knock.
67.24
Elena Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto sees Jose Iglesias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Iglesias rushes past Patricio Cabrera! Jose Iglesias rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.46
Felipe Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Iglesias controls it well on his chest. Jose Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Soto controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alejandro Soto shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Jšrg Van de Koning smothers it!
78.17
Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Köpke controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Köpke tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
87.35
Jose Iglesias runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Iglesias shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
Alejandro Soto flicks a high pass forward. Elbekay Bezzai holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elbekay Bezzai flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Riga. Roland Riga cuts inside the box! Roland Riga takes a shot at goal but Jšrg Van de Koning is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pedro Saenz 36 Jose Iglesias 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johan Radet (GK)
6
2. Martin Gonzalez (DEF)
7
3. Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Felipe Fernandez (MID)
6
6. Iago Careca (MID)
6
7. Elbekay Bezzai (MID)
6
8. Alejandro Menendez (MID)
6
9. Alejandro Soto (MID)
8
10. Pedro Saenz (ATT)
8
11. Roland Riga (ATT)
8
12. Ernesto Alonso (DEF)
0
13. Claudio Diez (MID)
0
14. Jose Iglesias (ATT)
9
1. Jšrg Van de Koning (GK)
8
2. Patricio Cabrera (DEF)
6
3. Billy Campbell (DEF)
6
4. Felice Toldo (DEF)
5
5. Hugo Izquierdo (DEF)
6
6. Urvin Gronkjaer (MID)
6
7. Albrecht Köpke (MID)
6
8. Jason Gordon (MID)
6
9. Giorgio Locatelli (ATT)
6
10. Marco Del Vecchio (ATT)
6
11. Patricio Herrero (ATT)
6
12. Spencer Impey (ATT)
6
13. Guillermo Ferrer (ATT)
0
14. Nicolas Sanz (GK)
0