RSC 3:2 BAR | Real Sociedad San Sebastian - FC Barcelona (LaLiga)

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Real Sociedad San Sebastian

3:2 (1:2)

FC Barcelona

Saturday 19.01.2013, 17:00 • LaLiga

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		What an incredible match in San Sebastián!!!!!! The huge favourites FC Barcelona had everything under their controll and gained a fast two-goal lead in the first half before twice Chory Castro tied the match. In the additional time Agirretxe even scored the game winner for the Basques!!! Decisive were the second yellow card for Piqué and that his substitute Mascherano twice played a role in a goal against... ! For Barcelona it was the first loss in the Primera División in the whole season and only the second game they didn't win and the first one on the road! Just to give you some information how big that surprise was!
		Game over.
	90+2	Griezmann sees a yellow card for letting the clock run down.
	90+1	Goal for Real Sociedad! Incredible!!!!!!! After a cross from the right outside lane AGIRRETXE appears alone at the six-yard box because Mascherano didn't get the ball first and the Real Sociedad forward who just came into the match brought the ball into the right bottom corner!
	90	Only two minutes are added to the regular time.
	90	Twice Ifrán with the try to get the ball into the guest area but he is stopped by Puyol.
	89	Adriano gets a few minutes for goal scorer Pedro.
	88	The hosts are defending with their goalkeeper and all ten players on the field.
	86	FC Barcelona now are more aggressive again and they look for the game winner!
	83	The only real Real Sociedad striker, Carlos Vela, leaves the pitch and Agirretxe is in for him - the hosts used all their three options for a player change.
	81	The game gains some heat. Several players are discussing after a free kick decision in favour of Barcelona in the midfield...
	79	Rubén Pardo entered the pitch for Xabi Prieto.
	79	Illarramendi sees a yellow card for a foul against Busquets in the midfield.
	77	Ifrán with a long ball to Carlos Vela over half the field but the following cross from the left outside lane is stopped by Puyol.
	75	Ifrán immediately with his first dangerous situation but in the end the Real Sociedad attack is stopped as the shot is blocked.
	74	Two-time goal scorer Chory Castro left the pitch for Ifrán.
	73	Hard tackle by Sergio Busquets with both legs first in the midfield after he lost the ball. The consequence is a yellow card for the Barcelona midfielder.
	72	The free kick was executed by Messi but it went over the crossbar.
	71	Iniesta earns his team a free kick in a good position when he was only stopped with a fould 25 metres in front of the net in a half left position.
	69	Real Sociedad are taking over the initiative and cause the favourites from Barcelona much trouble.
	67	Through ball to Dani Alves but against a defender he loses the ball and when he tried to get it back he fouled his opponent.
	65	Now the situation has changed completely. Real Sociedad tied a two-goal deficit and have a man more on the pitch after Piqué was sent off!
	63	Goal for Real Sociedad! And here it is, the equalizer for the hosts!!! A cross from the right outside lane is blocked but from the left side of the Barcelona area CHORY CASTRO tries it with a shot that is deflected by Mascherano into his own goal! Valdés was already on his way to the ground and couldn't keep the ball outside!
	62	Carlos Martínez alone at the second post but he doesn't hit the ball!
	62	The third corner within a minute now for Real Sociedad.
	61	Volley by a Real Sociedad striker towards the first post and Valdés had problems to stopp the ball - the consequence is a corner.
	59	Javier Mascherano is now in for Cesc Fábregas. Barcelona head coach Tito Vilanona had to react after the red card against Piqué.
	58	Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona) sees the next yellow card for a tactical foul just 25 metres in front of the Barcelona net.
	57	After the free kick Sergio Busquets threw himself into a shot in the last moment and avoided the equalizer!
	55	Piqué (Barcelona) came too late in his tackle in the midfield and for the tactical foul he just saw the second yellow card and he is sent off by the referee!
	53	Next corner for Barcelona, it's their 5th while Real Sociedad had not one so far.
	51	This time Vela stays out of the offside but his shot from the 18-yard box goes wide significantly.
	49	Nice combination by the home side over several players but in the end a cross is caught by Valdés.
	48	Long cross by Chory Castro from the left outside lane but in the air the ball was out of play already...
	47	Long ball by the hosts but Vela again stood in an offside position.
	46	Start of 2nd half.
		In a fast and entertaining first half it first looked like the expected scenario with two fast goals by the guests from Barcelona. When the home side tried it with more offense they were able to cut this lead to the half! The game is still completely open after 45 minutes.
		1st halftime finished.
	45	One minute is added to the first half.
	44	After a lob Messi tries it with a volley from the left side but the angle was too sharp and Bravo makes the save to the side.
	43	Suddenly Chory Castro again receives a pass at the left side of the Barcelona area and this time his shot is stopped by Valdés before he can make the final save.
	42	Barcelona are trying to calm down the game again and keep the ball in their own defense.
	40	Goal for Real Sociedad! CHORY CASTRO on the other side cuts the lead to the half for Real Sociedad! Griezmann wins the header against Piqué, then Vela gives the ball to the left side of the guest area and Castro fires the ball into the right corner!
	39	Messi receives a long ball, goes past two defenders and with a lob over Carlos Bravo who left his net far too early he only hits the right post!
	38	A corner by Barcelona is cleared and in the second attempt to get the ball into the area several guest players are just offside...
	37	A good combination between Fábregas and Pedro but in the end the cross by the Barcelona striker is blocked. Xavi would have been free in the middle.
	35	Inigo Martínez (Real Sociedad) is booked for a foul from behind against Messi in the midfield.
	33	Offside goal by Real Sociedad. After a nice combination the ball is in the Barcelona net for the first time but in the end Carlos Vela didn't come back fast enough and stood half a metre offside.
	33	Gerard Piqué (Barcelona) sees the first yellow card of the game for blocking a free kick from one metre distance.
	33	Distance shot by Griezmann but absolutely no danger for Valdés.
	31	Nice tiqui taca by the guests but a misdirected pass gives the ball back to Real Sociedad. When the situation looked already cleared Messi stole the ball from the last man but only with the help of a foul and so a free kick is given.
	30	Griezmann receives the ball in the Barcelona half but can't controll it and needs too much time so that a guest defender can clear the situation.
	29	A cross from the right outside lane is cleared by a Real Sociedad defender at cost of a corner. The following play ends with a handball of a Barca striker.
	28	After a misdirected pass Real Sociedad wins the ball and tries it with a fast attack. In the end Carlos Vela as the only striker of the hosts was a few inches offside and is called back.
	25	Goal for Barcelona! Amazing lob by Xavi directed towards the right side of the Real Sociedad area, then Dani Alves gives the flat pass into the middle and inside the six-yard box PEDRO gives the ball a little touch to double the guest lead!
	23	Offside Real Sociedad when they wanted to make the play fast with the first pass after a throw-in.
	22	Griezmann wins the duel with Jordi Alba and is through but the referee gives a free kick for the Barcelona defender because of a little push from behind.
	21	Good pressure by Pedro but in the end the defender clears the ball and Pedro touched it last - kick off.
	20	Through ball to Carlos Vela at the Barcelona area but the ball hits his feet from behind and the chance is gone.
	19	There is a short break now because there seems to be a problem with the floodlight. Does look sufficient though...
	17	And now Griezmann conquered the ball. From the 18-yard box his shot goes just past the right post! That would have been a difficult job for Valdés to make a save here.
	16	Mistake between two Barca defenders and almost Griezmann steals the ball at the guest area.
	14	Pedro with the back towards the Real Sociedad net, turns around and his shot from 20 metres hits the right post!
	13	Early pressing by Real Sociedad wins them a throw-in in the Barcelona half.
	11	Nice idea by the hosts. A flat pass past the wall into the guest area but Xabi Prieto's shot just hits the side netting.
	10	Busquets with a fould from behind against Vela and free kick for Real Sociedad - 30 metres distance towards the net.
	9	The corner was cleared easily but the following counter chance was also stopped early by the Barcelona defense.
	9	Good cross by Jordi Alba from the left outside lane. A defender clears but only at cost of a corner - the first of the game.
	7	Goal for Barcelona! Pass by Iniesta from the left side of the Real Sociedad area, then Fábregas lets through the ball and LIONEL MESSI again appears alone in front of Bravo and this time his shot finds the left corner - seen from the shooter - for the early Barcelona lead!
	5	First big chance of the match. After a long ball Lionel Messi is through and alone in front of Bravo but his shot goes just past the far post!
	3	Iniesta looking for the pass but he neither finds Fábregas nor Messi.
	2	Real Sociedad are trying to take over ball possession and to play with pressing.
	1	Game started.
		Starting lineups: Real Sociedad: Bravo - C. Martínez, M. González, I. Martínez, La Bella - Bergara, Illarramendi - Griezmann, X. Prieto, Castro - Vela FC Barcelona: Valdés - Alba, Puyol, Piqué, Alves - Fábregas, Busquets, Xavi - Iniesta, Messi, Pedro Referees: Undiano Mallenco
		Real Sociedad have little reason to hope for even a point when they receive giants FC Barcelona this evening. Before the matchday Real Socieded were 9th in the Primera División with 26 points in 19 games and thus in the middle of nowhere - far away from the European spots but also from the relegation zone. FC Barcelona are first with extraordinary 55 points in 19 games and a brilliant 18-1-0 record. Real Sociedad stayed unbeaten at home during their last five matches (2 wins, 3 draws) but were not very convincing against CA Osasuna (0-0), Getafe CF (1-1) and Deportivo La Coruña (1-1). Today's guests have won all league and cup away games in Spain this season. Off course the head-to-head record between the two teams speaks for itself and gives FC Barcelona the role as clear favourites but in the last two meetings in San Sebastían hosts Real Sociedad gave surprises (2-1 and 2-2). If no wonder happens, FC Barcelona should take the three points home easily. If Real Sociedad can surprise them, we'll see in a few minutes.
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Commentary by

Dennis Mende

Goals & lineups

Goals: 40. Castro, 63. Castro, 90+1. Agirretxe - 7. Messi, 25. Pedro

Cards: 35. Martínez (SCD), 79. Illarramendi (SCD), 90+2. Griezmann (SCD) - 33. Piqué (BAR), 58. Iniesta (BAR), 73. Busquets (BAR) 55. Piqué (BAR)

Real Sociedad San Sebastian: Bravo - C. Martínez, M. González, I. Martínez, La Bella - Bergara, Illarramendi - Griezmann, X. Prieto (79. Pardo), Castro (74. Ifrán) - Vela (83. Agirretxe)

FC Barcelona: Valdés - Alba, Puyol, Piqué, Alves - Fábregas (59. Mascherano), Busquets, Xavi - Iniesta, Messi, Pedro (89. Adriano)

Referees: Undiano Mallenco