Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at National Stadium where Real Sociedad play Athletic Club Bilbao in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
3.32
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.32
0-0Pius Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza knocks the ball forward to Rafael Aguirre but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.23
0-0Edmundo Ortega decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.14
0-0Fabio Tomacic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Aguirre. Rafael Aguirre shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
14.19
1-0Ernesto Munoz knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo advances with the ball. Guillermo Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld flicks the ball with his head. Pedro Sanchez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.09
Guillermo Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Gore.
20.31
Edmundo Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
21.16
1-0Pius Billong decides to run forward with the ball. Pius Billong plays a perfect one-two with Peter Esparza and rushes in on goal... Pius Billong cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Jose Fortes Garrido manages to keep it out.
38.31
Edmundo Ortega passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.34
Pius Billong makes a probing pass to Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Aguirre. Rafael Aguirre connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.28
Ernesto Molowny passes the ball forward to Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Hassan Tessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Aguirre. Rafael Aguirre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
47.00
1-0Arturo Farinos clumsily knocks into Ivan Gore. Arturo Farinos is warned by the referee! Ivan Gore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.58
Ivan Gore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Tomacic. Fabio Tomacic chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina goes all the way! Alejandro Medina shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Garrido easily smothers it!
49.49
Pius Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.28
Ernesto Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Molowny. Ernesto Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.50
Pius Billong makes a probing pass to Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina goes all the way! Alejandro Medina takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.09
Guillermo Izquierdo brings the ball forward. Guillermo Izquierdo shoots from long range but Pedro Sanchez is on top of it.
67.36
Guillermo Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos heads the ball goalwards. Pedro Sanchez manages to gather it comfortably.
69.55
Hassan Tessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina goes all the way! Alejandro Medina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
75.10
Ivan Gore threads the ball through to Pius Billong. Pius Billong chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza shoots from distance. Jose Fortes Garrido easily smothers it.
77.32
Alexander Wyss knocks the ball forward to Daniel Cruz. Daniel Cruz knocks the ball forward to Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jose Fortes Garrido easily smothers it.
78.11
Ernesto Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Molowny. Ernesto Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.08
Ernesto Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
81.20
Fabio Tomacic passes the ball forward to Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.10
Edmundo Ortega makes a probing pass to Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
87.37
1-1Ernesto Molowny clumsily knocks into Hassan Tessem. Ernesto Molowny is warned by the referee! Hassan Tessem carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.37
Real Sociedad are easily keeping Athletic Club Bilbao at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
89.17
Alexander Wyss threads the ball through to Pius Billong. Pius Billong kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
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