Match Report


ValenciaValencia     CD LeganésCD Leganés
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Cedric MonterrubioC. Monterrubio71
G
1captain
G
65Leonardo AriasL. Arias
Leon MccannL. Mccann65
D
2
D
65Daniel VieiraD. Vieira
Jacques CelestiniJ. Celestini60
D
3
D
65Roberto RubioR. Rubio
Ernesto PerezE. Perez51
D
4
D
55Jose Javier MoraJ. Mora
Juan-Carlos MartinJ. Martin50
D
5
D
51Alberto SoaresA. Soares
Sebastian MedinaS. Medina75
M
6
M
65Carlos MoralesC. Morales
Pedro BlancoP. Blanco67
M
7
M
58Alfredo KikoA. Kiko
Gregorio GentoG. Gento65
M
8
M
54Neil MayN. May
Ahmed DelmotteA. Delmotte72
A
9
M
51Matt LawrenceM. Lawrence
Carmelo ZanonC. Zanon69
A
captain10
A
66Enrique MoralesE. Morales
Alex GallacherA. Gallacher58
A
11
A
66Gabriel MolownyG. Molowny
 
Alejandro LeonA. Leon67
G
12
A
64Jose Fortes LozanoJ. Lozano
Pedro BarkeroP. Barkero63
M
13
G
59Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez
Frederico RamirezF. Ramirez55
A
14
A
56Juan GarridoJ. Garrido

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to CD Leganés. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto  Blanco.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Leganés get the match underway!
2.05
Alfredo Kiko threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny plays a scrappy one-two with Enrique Morales and advances towards the goal... Gabriel Molowny looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Cedric Monterrubio easily smothers it!
3.13
Gregorio Gento sees Alex Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Arias didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.07
Pedro Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Zanon controls it well on his chest. Carmelo Zanon knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.57
Alfredo Kiko knocks the ball forward to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.52
Carlos Morales passes the ball forward to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
26.17
Seeing Matt Lawrence's run, Alfredo Kiko quickly throws the ball into his path. Matt Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.18
Matt Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Monterrubio who gathers it comfortably.
38.07
Gregorio Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.11
Sebastian Medina flicks a high pass forward to Ahmed Delmotte who brings the ball under control. Ahmed Delmotte whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Leonardo Arias!
44.08
Ernesto Perez hits a low pass to Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Blanco plays a scrappy one-two with Ahmed Delmotte and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Blanco strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Enrique Morales catches Ernesto Perez on the ankles. Enrique Morales is warned by the referee! Ernesto Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
47.35
Alfredo Kiko surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.01
Jacques Celestini catches Enrique Morales on the ankles. The referee calls over Jacques Celestini and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Morales runs off the knock.
49.51
Pedro Blanco makes a simple pass to Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte threads a neat ball through to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Leonardo Arias. What a great pair of hands!
53.45
Ernesto Perez flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Blanco who brings the ball under control. Pedro Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher shoots from long range. Leonardo Arias gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
54.33
Matt Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
55.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.18
Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Ahmed Delmotte, Pedro Barkero replacing Gregorio Gento and Frederico Ramirez replacing Ernesto Perez .
61.22
Neil May makes an attacking run forward. Neil May knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.26
Pedro Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
71.52
Leon Mccann makes a probing pass to Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher makes a probing pass between the defence to Alejandro Leon. Some good footwork from Alejandro Leon provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.15
Pedro Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.50
Frederico Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Barkero controls it well on his chest. Pedro Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
77.43
Neil May catches Pedro Blanco on the ankles. The referee brings Neil May to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Blanco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Alfredo Kiko sees Enrique Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

CD Leganés
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27.8%
50%
22.2%

Scorers
Gabriel Molowny 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Molowny of CD Leganés

Match Ratings