Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 8,662 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier Marquez.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier Marquez.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol get the match underway!
8.46
0-0Carlos Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido threads the ball through to Gabriel Molowny but he's offside!
10.06
0-0Arturo Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Marco Fontolan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Fontolan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.06
Oscar Carcedo sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Carcedo makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Barkero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.09
0-0Antonio Menendez passes the ball forward to Guy Garcia. Guy Garcia threads a neat ball through to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.55
0-0Showing fabulous composure, Antonio Menendez plays the ball forward to Martin Saez. Martin Saez threads the ball through to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny makes a simple pass, allowing Juan Garrido to run into the box. Some good footwork from Juan Garrido provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.56
Hugo Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.55
Carlos Morales flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
27.57
0-0Guillermo Hernandez clumsily knocks into Ricardo Barkero. Guillermo Hernandez is warned by the referee! Ricardo Barkero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.25
0-1Arturo Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos José Mari. Carlos José Mari shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.04
Hugo Marcos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos José Mari. Carlos José Mari gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.40
With great vision, Oscar Carcedo plays the ball forward to Diogo Valente. Diogo Valente sees Carlos José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos José Mari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.51
0-1Marco Fontolan threads the ball through to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Leonardo Ferrer. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and CD Leganés kick off!
51.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Suarez plays the ball forward to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman plays a one-two with Carlos José Mari and advances towards the goal... Edmundo Roman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gary Pearson effortlessly smothers it!
53.04
Carlos Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.37
Hugo Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Roman collects the pass. Edmundo Roman makes a simple pass, allowing Ricardo Barkero to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ricardo Barkero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.57
Miguel Pena threads a neat ball through to Guy Garcia. Guy Garcia sees Juan Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Garrido finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
66.26
0-1Antonio Menendez catches Oscar Carcedo on the ankles. Antonio Menendez is shown the yellow card! Oscar Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.07
Hugo Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Barkero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Pearson who gathers it comfortably.
72.10
Diogo Valente makes a simple pass to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos José Mari and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Edmundo Roman provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
73.25
0-1Guy Garcia makes a beautiful solo run. Guy Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Oscar Carcedo and the loose ball is cleared up field.
79.02
Guillermo Hernandez breaks forward. Guillermo Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.51
Guillermo Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Guy Garcia. Guy Garcia threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.32
Antonio Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Morales who brings the ball under control. Carlos Morales threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
84.43
Marco Fontolan sees Gabriel Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.07
Alfredo Vazquez decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Vazquez hits a low pass to Carlos José Mari. Carlos José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
30.9%
46.9%
22.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos José Mari of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Pearson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Reimers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Menendez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Guillermo Hernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Miguel Pena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guy Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marco Fontolan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Garrido (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ernesto Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil May (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Donny Akerboom (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Ferrer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Carcedo (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Moritz Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Rodriquez (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Sebastian Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hugo Marcos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Diogo Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos José Mari (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Edmundo Roman (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Barkero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nicola Carlo Santarelli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Suarez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Delgado (GK) | 0 | |