Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 20,962 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Marin.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Marin.
0.00
0-0CD Leganés kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Julian Clegg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Clegg plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Guardiola and advances towards the goal... Julian Clegg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Liam Correa. What a great pair of hands!
3.43
Hugo Duran threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Liam Correa!
4.58
1-0With a delightful solo run, Hugo Duran stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.08
1-0Mervin Gilchrist knocks the ball forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Correa who gathers it comfortably.
10.08
1-0Hugo Duran flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Guardiola comfortably collects the pass. Pedro Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. CD Leganés are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.49
Morgan Parente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Liam Correa!
15.52
Morgan Parente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Correa who gathers it comfortably.
21.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Morgan Parente plays the ball forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.56
1-0Seth Smith slams into Morgan Parente with his studs up. Seth Smith is shown the red card!! Morgan Parente runs off the knock.
28.26
1-0Seyni Gope-Fenepej catches Mervin Gilchrist on the ankles. The referee calls over Seyni Gope-Fenepej and shows him a yellow card! Mervin Gilchrist runs off the knock.
33.22
Mervin Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward to Jose Ortiz who brings the ball under control. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.23
Seyni Gope-Fenepej flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Montero collects the pass. Ernesto Montero tries a spectacular long range effort but Stuart Matteo is on top of it.
44.53
1-0Titus Kirkland decides to run forward with the ball. Titus Kirkland makes a simple pass to Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola plays a quick one-two with Alejandro Zamora and rushes in on goal... Pedro Guardiola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ciro Innocenti.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés have changed their lineup with Sylvain Fadiga replacing Pedro Peiro, Matjaz Binotto replacing Fernando Castillo and Fernando Duran replacing Pedro Guardiola. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Leganés players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the second half underway!
51.53
Matt Hendry hacks Mervin Gilchrist from behind! Matt Hendry is shown the yellow card! Mervin Gilchrist stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.16
Hugo Duran knocks the ball forward to Fernando Duran. Fernando Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Liam Correa.
54.23
1-0Jose Ortiz takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Matt Hendry reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.34
Alberto Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
61.32
1-0Titus Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Parente collects the pass. Morgan Parente changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Morgan Parente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Duran but the linesman indicates offside!
65.54
Titus Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg sees Fernando Duran in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Duran shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.44
Julian Clegg threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora puts a great ball through. Jose Ortiz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.54
1-0Hugo Duran flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Zamora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Zamora whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Duran. Raffaele Baldi catches Fernando Duran on the ankles. Fernando Duran appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
79.46
With a delightful solo run, Hugo Duran stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Duran shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
81.03
With vision, Morgan Parente picks a pass forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.08
Alberto Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.13
1-0Matjaz Binotto runs forward with the ball. Matjaz Binotto threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora hits a low pass to Fernando Duran. Rafael Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Duran. Fernando Duran appeals for a penalty! Given!!
85.13
1-0The referee points to the spot..
86.50
Jose Ortiz takes a cautious run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.17
Hugo Duran brings the ball forward. Hugo Duran shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Liam Correa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
76.3%
23.7%
Play Area
18.4%
48.7%
32.9%
Scorers
| Pedro Guardiola 5 Jose Ortiz 86 (p) Hugo Duran 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Duran of CD Leganés |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Titus Kirkland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Pedro Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Gilchrist (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hugo Duran (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Morgan Parente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Ortiz (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Pedro Guardiola (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Matjaz Binotto (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Fadiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fernando Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Liam Correa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raffaele Baldi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ciro Innocenti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seth Smith (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Seyni Gope-Fenepej (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Matt Hendry (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Patricio Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Moreno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Hidalgo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Serrano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nwankwo Benali (GK) | 0 | |