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 Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 8,364 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Iglesias.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Leganés get the match underway!
2.53
Ljubisa Traversa knocks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Adjaoud. Djibrill Adjaoud shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Frederico Camacho with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
22.03
Alfredo Soto advances with the ball. Alfredo Soto runs straight at the defence! Alfredo Soto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.23
Federico Pantano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos sees Carlos Butragueno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
28.17
Julian Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno beats his man to it with a header. Victor Fernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.40
Rafael Pastor makes a simple pass to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pastor. Rafael Pastor makes a looping header on goal. Victor Fernandez manages to gather it.
33.43
Juan Mora makes a simple pass to Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno hits a low pass to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
40.58
Dave Smithe clumsily knocks into Alfredo Soto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Soto runs off the knock.
42.28
Federico Pantano flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Butragueno collects the pass. Carlos Butragueno finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Frederico Camacho.
44.46
Julian Farinos knocks the ball forward to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
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. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Gijón start the second half!
54.40
Federico Pantano sees space and advances. Federico Pantano knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.03
Rafael Pastor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
61.59
Victor Soler threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Langerak. Jeroen Langerak flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Elena Herrero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Victor Fernandez manages to gather it.
65.03
Dave Smithe barges into Victor Soler. Dave Smithe is warned by the referee! Victor Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.21
Jeroen Langerak flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Pirri who takes it down. Oscar Pirri threads a neat ball through to Victor Velasco. Victor Velasco shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.38
Alfredo Soto punts the ball hopefully upfield. Rafael Pastor whips in a cross ball towards Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.52
Ljubisa Traversa barges into Rafael Pastor. The referee brings Ljubisa Traversa to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Pastor gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.04
Andre Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Victor Velasco who takes it down. Victor Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Pablo Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Victor Fernandez.
82.37
Corner kick to CD Leganés. Rafael Pastor plays it to the far post. Carlos Butragueno gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
83.59
Ljubisa Traversa catches Rafael Pastor on the ankles. The referee calls over Ljubisa Traversa again and warns him to calm down! Rafael Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.32
Julian Farinos threads a neat ball through to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Djibrill Adjaoud. Djibrill Adjaoud whips the ball goalwards with his head. Frederico Camacho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.34
Chris Davis threads a neat ball through to Juan Mora. Juan Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno shoots from distance but somehow Frederico Camacho manages to keep it out.
90.00
Oscar Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
27.8%
48.6%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Djibrill Adjaoud of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings