Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 8,211 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
6.20
0-0Miguel LaCrone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Suarez. Miguel Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.25
0-0Guillermo Izquierdo takes it forward alone. Guillermo Izquierdo shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.04
Guillermo Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.07
Ernesto Munoz threads the ball through to Ernesto Molowny. Ernesto Molowny threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo goes all the way! Jose Fortes Lorenzo tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
24.45
Edmundo Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.43
0-0Edmundo Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Carlos Marquez!
34.02
Guillermo Izquierdo sees space and advances. Guillermo Izquierdo finds some space and shoots from distance. Carlos Marquez easily smothers it.
40.11
Hugo Merino passes the ball forward to Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.05
Juan-Carlos Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
47.51
Hugo Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Marquez easily smothers it!
49.05
1-0Ernesto Munoz makes a simple pass to Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.32
Miguel LaCrone sees space and advances. Miguel LaCrone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.04
1-0Real Sociedad are easily keeping Mérida Unión Deportiva at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.46
Ernesto Munoz kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Rubio.
73.27
Edmundo Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Marquez!
77.51
Miguel Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Munoz.
78.47
Pablo Segarra threads the ball through to Miguel Suarez. Miguel Suarez makes a simple pass to Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.55
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.15
Guillermo Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
87.35
Edmundo Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld goes all the way! Willem Westerveld shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.33
Mitica Lazar knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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