Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Anoeta where Real Sociedad play CD Leganés in this league cup game. A crowd of 16,019 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Moya.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Sociedad are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Moya.
0.00
Real Sociedad kick off the first half!
3.16
Alejandro Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Martinez collects the pass. Ernesto Martinez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ernesto Martinez plays a one-two with Carlos Menendez and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Martinez tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
8.45
Albert Garrido catches Adolfo Roman on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.31
Carlos Menendez catches Gregorio Verges on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregorio Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.47
Frederico Marin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Menendez!
18.50
Albert Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Ax. Steve Ax sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.06
Ivan Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Marin. Frederico Marin threads the ball through to Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.10
Albert Alonso threads the ball through to Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez shoots from 20 yards. Ben Vernazza gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.48
Marcel Riel takes the throw-in. Artur Veloso threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pirri. Claudio Pirri plays the ball forward to Steve Ax. Steve Ax whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
32.21
Alejandro Castillo barges into Steve Ax. Alejandro Castillo is shown the yellow card! Steve Ax runs off the knock.
38.27
Shaun Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.01
Ivan Cruz threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adolfo Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Pardo. With a superhuman jump, Ernesto Pardo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.28
Albert Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés have changed their lineup with Mathieu Agboh replacing Victor Navarro. The Real Sociedad players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
CD Leganés kick off the second half!
53.20
Marcel Riel sees Albert Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Albert Garrido plays the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe finds some space and shoots from distance but Sebastian Diez is on top of his game. Good save!
54.27
Albert Alonso passes the ball forward to Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Riel.
60.52
CD Leganés have made a substitution with Guillermo Gonzalez replacing Carlos Menendez .
65.03
Martin Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Lorenzo controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. Steve Ax flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Sebastian Diez. Excellent save.
66.33
Ivan Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Marin who takes it down. Frederico Marin flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Pardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Pardo makes a defence splitting pass to Guillermo Gonzalez. Guillermo Gonzalez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.08
Gregorio Verges threads the ball through to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Galadames makes a probing pass to Steve Ax but he's offside!
73.56
Ernesto Martinez catches Martin Galadames on the ankles. The referee calls over Ernesto Martinez and shows him a yellow card! Martin Galadames hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.16
Gregorio Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Garrido. Albert Garrido decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Sebastian Diez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
79.27
Artur Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Garrido. Albert Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Ax. Steve Ax is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Sebastian Diez keeps it out!
85.39
Albert Garrido threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Sebastian Diez reads it well. Fabulous save!
87.22
Martin Galadames decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
Frederico Marin flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Pardo who takes it down. Ernesto Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
Ole Gunnar Kippe slowly runs up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Ernesto Pardo steps up. The ball flies into the top right corner - goal!!
Steve Ax takes a long run up. The ball flies inside the right post - goal!!
Frederico Marin takes a stuttering run up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
Leonardo Lorenzo calmly steps up and fires a shot towards the top corner, but it hits the woodwork and bounces back out!
Albert Alonso takes a slow run up. What a cracker!! Ben Vernazza had no chance!!
Ben Vernazza takes a slow run up. It's in!! Sebastian Diez had no chance!!
Alfredo Pichichi steps up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Artur Veloso takes a cautious run up. Artur Veloso slots the ball into the top right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Sebastian Diez takes a stuttering run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Marcel Riel takes a stuttering run up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Mathieu Agboh steps up. Mathieu Agboh slots the ball inside the left post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Claudio Pirri steps up. He curls the ball inside the right post - goal!!
Ernesto Martinez steps up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ole Gunnar Kippe of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
6
2. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Riel (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
6
5. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
6
6. Albert Garrido (MID)
7
7. Martin Galadames (MID)
8
8. Claudio Pirri (MID)
6
9. Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT)
8
10. Steve Ax (ATT)
6
11. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
9
12. Ljubisa Pontarollo (GK)
0
13. Pedro Vega (DEF)
0
14. Enrique Prieto (ATT)
0
1. Sebastian Diez (GK)
8
2. Alfredo Pichichi (DEF)
6
3. Alejandro Castillo (DEF)
5
4. Ivan Cruz (DEF)
6
5. Victor Navarro (DEF)
6
6. Albert Alonso (MID)
6
7. Frederico Marin (MID)
7
8. Ernesto Martinez (MID)
6
9. Adolfo Roman (MID)
7
10. Carlos Menendez (ATT)
7
11. Ernesto Pardo (ATT)
8
12. Mathieu Agboh (MID)
6
13. Ferdinando Pellegrini (ATT)
0
14. Guillermo Gonzalez (GK)
6