Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 13,823 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both CD Leganés and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Cano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both CD Leganés and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Cano.
0.00
0-0CD Leganés kick off and get the first half underway!
4.11
0-0Wout Opschoor passes the ball forward to Nikolas Herzog. Nikolas Herzog whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Alvarez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Rafael Guardiola!
9.12
0-0Edmundo Sanz threads the ball through to Steve Mendonca. Steve Mendonca runs straight at the defence! Steve Mendonca comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
10.51
0-0Wout Opschoor knocks the ball forward to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.07
Ricardo Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Gimenez. Ricardo Gimenez skips past Hannes Ouindi! Some silky footwork from Ricardo Gimenez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Rafael Guardiola is on top of it.
15.52
Andres Torres decides to run forward with the ball. Andres Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Miguel Pirri. Excellent save.
18.06
0-1Claudio Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Herzog. Nikolas Herzog lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elche CF!
21.42
Mauricio Segarra knocks the ball forward to Steve Mendonca. Steve Mendonca makes a simple pass to Andres Torres. Andres Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Perez. Gabriel Perez makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.13
Hannes Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Ibanez. Leonardo Ibanez hits a low pass to Claudio Marcos. Claudio Marcos threads the ball through into the box. Andres Torres strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.13
2-1Mauricio Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Sanz. Edmundo Sanz knocks the ball forward to Andres Torres. Andres Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Pirri who gathers it comfortably.
40.20
Hannes Ouindi receives the ball from a throw-in from Mauricio Segarra. Hannes Ouindi kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Sanz. Edmundo Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Torres. Andres Torres shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
48.53
2-1Ledley Brown barges into Gabriel Perez. The referee warns Ledley Brown to calm down! Gabriel Perez stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.39
2-1Leonardo Ibanez hacks Ledley Brown from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Brown carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.06
Claudio Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.49
Claudio Ramirez barges into Patricio Lorenzo. Claudio Ramirez is warned by the referee! Patricio Lorenzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.46
Patricio Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Mendonca. Steve Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Perez controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Torres. Andres Torres powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.28
Nikolas Herzog makes a probing pass to Ricardo Gimenez. Ricardo Gimenez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Elche CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.33
Ricardo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
27%
48.6%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andres Torres of CD Leganés |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Guardiola (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Marquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Lorenzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Sanz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Steve Mendonca (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Claudio Marcos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Leonardo Ibanez (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Gabriel Perez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Andres Torres (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ricardo Helguera (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ezio Villa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ahmed Bigné (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Miguel Pirri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Fortes Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ledley Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Alvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wout Opschoor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Castro (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Nikolas Herzog (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Claudio Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Gimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Valente (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Torres (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Caballero (ATT) | 0 | |