Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 19,386 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Moreno.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Moreno.
0.00
CD Leganés kick off!
4.33
Sebastiao Costa flicks a high pass forward. Brett Vivas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brett Vivas lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
6.30
Fernando Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Morgan Parente. Morgan Parente sees space and advances. Morgan Parente shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
9.08
Pedro Peiro takes a long throw-in. Titus Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Duran. Hugo Duran flicks a high pass forward to Jose Ortiz who brings the ball neatly under control. Jose Ortiz edges inside the box! Jose Ortiz strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
10.30
Antonis Kouris makes a probing pass to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Castillo.
12.53
Antonis Kouris sees space and advances. Antonis Kouris plays a one-two with Brett Vivas and advances towards the goal... Antonis Kouris side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
14.56
Pedro Peiro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mervin Gilchrist. With vision, Mervin Gilchrist laces a through ball forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
22.52
Krunoslaw Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa threads the ball through to Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso whips in a cross ball towards Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.50
Pedro Peiro hits a low pass to Hugo Duran. Hugo Duran runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
27.42
Krunoslaw Nappi plays the ball forward to Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris flicks a high pass forward to Brett Vivas who brings the ball under control. Brett Vivas lofts in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.40
Hugo Duran flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
34.25
Without breaking stride, Antonis Kouris plays the ball forward to Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso plays a scrappy one-two with Nikos Van Der Luer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vittorio Francioso takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.41
Antonis Kouris flicks a high pass forward to Nikos Van Der Luer who brings the ball under control. Nikos Van Der Luer whips in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso heads the ball goalwards. Vittorio Francioso scores for Real Valladolid!! The crowd cheers as the veteran Italian celebrates his hattrick!
44.53
Fernando Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Julian Clegg collects the pass. Julian Clegg makes a simple pass to Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola hits a low pass to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Bob Damman manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Antonis Kouris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés have changed their lineup with Sylvain Fadiga replacing Pedro Peiro, Matjaz Binotto replacing Fernando Castillo and Fernando Duran replacing Pedro Guardiola. The CD Leganés players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Valladolid start the second half!
49.52
Morgan Parente makes a probing pass to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Duran and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alejandro Zamora provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for CD Leganés!
54.23
With a delightful solo run, Antonis Kouris stretches the opposition's defence. Antonis Kouris lofts in a cross ball towards Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
55.35
Titus Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Duran who takes it down. Hugo Duran flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz plays a one-two with Alejandro Zamora and advances towards the goal... Jose Ortiz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.40
Dylan Galletti passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris flicks the ball to his team mate, Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stuart Matteo reads it well. Quality keeping!
65.53
Sylvain Fadiga catches Antonis Kouris on the ankles. Sylvain Fadiga is given a warning by the referee! Antonis Kouris stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.36
Morgan Parente runs straight at the opposition's defence. Morgan Parente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vicente Valencia.
73.56
Matjaz Binotto arcs the ball upfield. Jose Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.50
Sebastiao Costa flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Van Der Luer collects the pass. Nikos Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball towards Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Matteo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
84.30
Jan Petersen makes a strong solo run forward. Jan Petersen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Stuart Matteo manages to gather it easily.
90.00
Sylvain Fadiga sees a break and surges forward. Sylvain Fadiga kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Duran. Fernando Duran tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
29.5%
41%
29.5%
Scorers
| Sidney Gray 23 Vittorio Francioso 27, 34, 40 Brett Vivas 45 | Alejandro Zamora 50 Jose Ortiz 74 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vittorio Francioso of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bob Damman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vicente Valencia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jan Petersen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Krunoslaw Nappi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dylan Galletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonis Kouris (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sidney Gray (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Vittorio Francioso (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Nikos Van Der Luer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Brett Vivas (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Silvio Fernandes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Guzman (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Cruz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Matteo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Titus Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Gilchrist (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hugo Duran (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Morgan Parente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Zamora (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Jose Ortiz (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Pedro Guardiola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matjaz Binotto (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Fadiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fernando Duran (ATT) | 6 | |




















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