Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,237 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Gento.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
2.07
Alberto Vega clumsily knocks into Victor Velasco. The referee brings Alberto Vega to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.32
David Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Frederico Camacho manages to gather it.
8.37
Alfredo Soto knocks the ball forward to Victor Velasco. Without breaking stride, Victor Velasco plays the ball forward to Oscar Pirri. Oscar Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Velasco but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.18
Jeroen Langerak flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Butragueno controls it well on his chest. Pablo Butragueno plays a one-two with Julian Ruiz and advances towards the goal... Pablo Butragueno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Eugenio Verges reads it well. Well saved!
10.07
Jeroen Langerak passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Julian Ruiz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.22
Juan Gainza barges into Rafael Pastor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Pastor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.04
Andre Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pastor. Rafael Pastor knocks the ball forward to Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rafael Pastor is offside!
16.48
Victor Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Elena Herrero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Eugenio Verges manages to gather it.
22.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Soto plays the ball forward to Rafael Pastor. Rafael Pastor makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Pastor whips in a cross ball towards Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
27.52
Oscar Pirri passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero makes a great pass forward. Pablo Butragueno runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.27
Elena Herrero comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Fernandez. The referee warns Elena Herrero to calm down! Daniel Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.15
Nigel Priestley receives the ball from a throw-in from David Veloso. Nigel Priestley makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Morales. Albert Morales knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Frederico Camacho had no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
34.10
Rafael Pastor threads the ball through to Jeroen Langerak. Jeroen Langerak controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julian Ruiz through on goal. Julian Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Eugenio Verges is on top of it.
42.10
Daniel Fernandez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Albert Morales. Albert Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Frederico Camacho.
43.55
David Veloso takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Julian Ruiz jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
CD Leganés kick off and get the second half underway!
49.23
David Veloso sees Martin Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Pastor shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
51.31
Victor Velasco makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Velasco plays a one-two with Elena Herrero and rushes in on goal... Victor Velasco takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
54.05
Jose Fortes Sanchez passes the ball forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.43
Rafael Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.53
David Veloso makes an attacking run forward. David Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
65.56
Andre Veloso surges forward with the ball. Andre Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Ruiz deftly passes the ball to Elena Herrero, releasing him through on goal. Jose Fortes Sanchez hacks Elena Herrero from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.54
Alfredo Soto surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Julian Ruiz scores for CD Leganés!!
72.11
Juan Gainza flicks a high pass forward. David Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
73.21
Wouter Brunswijk decides to run forward with the ball. Wouter Brunswijk shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.26
Juan Gainza clumsily knocks into Rafael Pastor. The referee brings Juan Gainza to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.46
Oscar Pirri threads the ball through to Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz shoots from outside the area but Eugenio Verges is on top of it.
78.50
David Veloso clumsily knocks into Oscar Pirri. David Veloso is shown the yellow card! Oscar Pirri runs off the knock.
81.03
Julian Ruiz threads the ball through to Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
83.28
Albert Morales passes the ball forward to Juan Gainza. Juan Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.26
Martin Pastor hacks Alfredo Soto from behind! The referee calls over Martin Pastor and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
David Veloso hacks Rafael Pastor from behind! David Veloso is warned by the referee! Rafael Pastor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Ruiz of CD Leganés

Match Ratings
1.Frederico Camacho (GK)
6
2.Andre Veloso (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Soto (DEF)
7
4.Victor Soler (DEF)
6
5.Victor Velasco (MID)
6
6.Rafael Pastor (MID)
6
7.Oscar Pirri (MID)
6
8.Jeroen Langerak (MID)
6
9.Elena Herrero (ATT)
6
10.Pablo Butragueno (ATT)
6
11.Julian Ruiz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Anthony Beckham (GK)
0
13.Ernesto Pichichi (DEF)
0
14.Carlos Pirri (GK)
0

1.Eugenio Verges (GK)
7
2.Leonardo Garrido (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Priestley (DEF)
7
4.Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Fernandez (DEF)
6
6.Albert Morales (MID)goal scored
7
7.David Veloso (MID)yellow card
6
8.Juan Gainza (MID)yellow card
5
9.Wouter Brunswijk (MID)
6
10.Martin Pastor (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Alberto Vega (ATT)
6
 
12.Tobias Vogel (MID)
0
13.Fredrik Gilchrist (MID)
0
14.Abel Ramos (ATT)
0