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 RCD Mallorca. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Serrano.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Romero P. Menendez plays the ball forward to Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gerhard Behrens.
3.52
0-0Romero P. Menendez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Gerhard Behrens scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
4.17
0-0Mauricio Molowny makes a strong solo run forward. Mauricio Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Simon Metzger who takes it down. Simon Metzger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
9.35
0-0Romero P. Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Vidal but the linesman indicates offside!
12.24
1-0Alberto Sanz knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Menendez. Romero P. Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.07
Guillermo Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gerhard Behrens manages to keep it out.
22.56
Billy Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Lars Maier who takes it down. Lars Maier tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
24.17
Syd Ball passes the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Alberto Suarez manages to keep it out.
27.30
Marc Kanu decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes beats his man to it with a header. Alberto Suarez comfortably punches it away to safety.
32.25
Romero P. Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Simon Metzger who takes it down. Simon Metzger plays a quick one-two with Frederico Caballero and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Simon Metzger provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.59
Romero P. Menendez makes a simple pass to Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.32
Martin Lopez hits a low pass to Guillermo Ruiz. Guillermo Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.31
Martin Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Ruiz. Guillermo Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Menendez. Romero P. Menendez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
39.46
1-0Marc Kanu comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Sanz. Marc Kanu is warned by the referee! Alberto Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.21
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
RCD Mallorca start the second half!
48.19
Romero P. Menendez hits a low pass to Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.28
Guillermo Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
54.29
Marcos Calvo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.19
1-0Scott Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Alberto Rodriquez. Scott Meiklejohn is shown the yellow card! Alberto Rodriquez runs off the knock.
59.02
Guillermo Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.42
1-0Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Eugenio Cano replacing Mauricio Molowny .
65.38
Guillermo Ruiz barges into Scott Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Guillermo Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Scott Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
66.38
Showing composure, Guillermo Ruiz laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.43
With great vision, Alberto Sanz plays the ball forward to Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.05
Simon Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.40
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Youl Alidor De Freitas replacing Guillermo Ruiz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
79.50
Marcos Calvo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcos Calvo shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
87.04
1-0Romero P. Menendez laces a through ball forward to Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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. Alberto Suarez (GK)
7
2. Mauricio Molowny (DEF)
6
3. Martin Lopez (DEF)
6
4. Marcos Calvo (DEF)
7
5. Alberto Rodriquez (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Sanz (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Ruiz (MID)
6
8. Romero P. Menendez (MID)
9
9. Simon Metzger (ATT)
9
10. Frederico Caballero (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Vidal (ATT)
6
12. Eugenio Cano (MID)
6
13. Youl Alidor De Freitas (DEF)
6
14. Mark Piazza (DEF)
0
1. Gerhard Behrens (GK)
8
2. Luis Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Andres Helguera (DEF)
6
4. Darius James (DEF)
6
5. Billy Cleland (MID)
6
6. Syd Ball (MID)
6
7. Rodolfo Menendez (MID)
6
8. Marc Kanu (MID)
6
9. Fernando Antunes (ATT)
6
10. Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
5
11. Lars Maier (ATT)
6
12. Andre Moreira (DEF)
0
13. Youssef Chippo (MID)
0
14. Marc Kohler (ATT)
0