Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Hugo Roman makes a simple pass to Mateo Castillo. Mateo Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.12
0-0Ernesto Molowny comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Redondo. Ernesto Molowny is warned by the referee! Ricardo Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.10
0-0Edmundo Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Konstantinos Verelis.
14.39
0-0Edmundo Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo goes all the way! Jose Fortes Lorenzo rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Lorenzo!
15.58
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.20
Hugo Roman knocks the ball forward to Mateo Castillo. Mateo Castillo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Garrido easily smothers it!
27.30
Richard Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Garrido easily smothers it!
33.09
Juan-Carlos Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos plays a perfect one-two with Jose Fortes Lorenzo and rushes in on goal... Arturo Farinos shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
36.18
Ernesto Munoz makes a probing pass to Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.46
Gabriel Saez kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Benjamin. Richard Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateo Castillo. Mateo Castillo goes all the way! Mateo Castillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad kick off!
47.41
0-0Mateo Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Munoz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Munoz stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.41
Julian Castro catches Ernesto Molowny on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.21
Gabriel Saez threads the ball through to Jose Velasco. Jose Velasco knocks the ball forward to Mateo Castillo. Mateo Castillo finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.33
Jose Velasco knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.29
Hugo Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.40
Konstantinos Verelis knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Redondo. Ricardo Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Mateo Castillo. Mateo Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Garrido!
65.30
Ernesto Molowny barges into Hugo Roman. The referee calls over Ernesto Molowny again and warns him to calm down! Hugo Roman runs off the knock.
71.21
Atlético de Madrid are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Sociedad's defence.
73.09
Richard Benjamin brings the ball forward. Richard Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta flicks the ball with his head but Jose Fortes Garrido is on top of it.
75.47
Edmundo Ortega hacks Jose Velasco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.20
1-0Edmundo Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos shoots from distance. Arturo Farinos scores for Real Sociedad!!
81.37
Mitica Lazar makes a beautiful solo run. Mitica Lazar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.18
1-0Mitica Lazar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Lorenzo but he's offside!
85.10
Richard Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
87.11
Willem Westerveld clumsily knocks into Konstantinos Verelis. Willem Westerveld is shown the yellow card! Konstantinos Verelis runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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