Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 12,192 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Crespo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Crespo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with CD Leganés kicking off!
3.02
0-0Antonio Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Leon Ward controls it well on his chest. Leon Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.24
Youssef Bradja flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Arias collects the pass. Ernesto Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Gerrard.
8.20
0-0Antonio Suarez passes the ball forward to Leon Ward. Leon Ward shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
9.18
0-0With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Nunez stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Arias. Ernesto Arias connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gabriel Lozano picks it out of the air!
14.46
Ledley Flintlock makes a simple pass to Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez advances with the ball. Antonio Suarez plays a quick one-two with Ben Gerrard and rushes in on goal... Antonio Suarez tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
20.16
With great vision, Youssef Bradja plays the ball forward to Jeremy Van Bommel. Jeremy Van Bommel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.38
Ledley Flintlock threads the ball through to Eduardo Cabrera. Eduardo Cabrera makes a probing pass to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.14
Pablo Ramirez makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.57
0-1Showing composure, Youssef Bradja plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Nunez. Rodolfo Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Van Bommel collects the pass. Jeremy Van Bommel plays a one-two with Youssef Bradja and rushes in on goal... Jeremy Van Bommel shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Pablo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez sees Ben Gerrard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Gerrard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Blanco.
48.52
Antonio Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Ward. Leon Ward makes a probing pass between the defence to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.09
Francisco Pardo darts forward. Francisco Pardo deftly passes the ball to Rodolfo Nunez, releasing him through on goal. Rodolfo Nunez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
55.34
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Suarez stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Suarez shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.03
Ledley Flintlock breaks forward. Ledley Flintlock hits a low pass to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef Bradja.
61.08
Adolfo Romero threads a neat ball through to Leon Ward. Leon Ward knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef Bradja.
63.54
Ledley Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.48
0-1Youssef Bradja threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Arias. Ernesto Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremy Van Bommel but he's offside!
89.17
0-1Adolfo Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Francisco Pardo happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Suarez of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Lozano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pablo Ramirez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ledley Flintlock (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Younès Zeroual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adrian Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ben Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Antonio Suarez (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Adolfo Hernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adolfo Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leon Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianfranco Ongarato (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arturo Blanco (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Izquierdo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diogo Alves (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Javier Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patricio Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederico Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Pardo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssef Bradja (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodolfo Nunez (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jeremy Van Bommel (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Andres Morales (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Peiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Verges (ATT) | 0 | |