Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Racing Santander. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Albert  Arias.


0.00
Racing Santander start the match!
6.33
Ernesto Pardo barges into Giulio Artistico. The referee calls over Ernesto Pardo and warns him to calm down! Giulio Artistico stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.51
Alejandro Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Agboh collects the pass. Mathieu Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Nunez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
22.17
Nicolas Hernandez sees Pablo Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Peiro shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.29
Adolfo Roman catches Eduardo Gil on the ankles. The referee calls over Adolfo Roman and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés have changed their lineup with Anselmo Scarpi replacing Mauricio Ferrer. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Leganés players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
CD Leganés start the second half!
48.51
Leonardo Pena catches Ernesto Pardo on the ankles. The referee brings Leonardo Pena to one side and gives him a warning! Ernesto Pardo runs off the knock.
49.53
Ivan Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Peiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Peiro runs off the knock.
51.53
Leonardo Pena catches Ernesto Pardo on the ankles. Leonardo Pena is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Pardo runs off the knock.
53.44
Eduardo Gil flicks a high pass forward. Danny Taylor controls it well on his chest. Danny Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.11
CD Leganés have made a substitution with Guillermo Gonzalez replacing Sebastian Nunez .
61.18
Frederico Marin flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reactions from Leonardo Pena blocks the shot!
63.50
Nicolas Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
67.29
Giulio Artistico flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Gil flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Peiro collects the pass. Pablo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.15
Ivan Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Marin who brings the ball under control. Frederico Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Gonzalez. Guillermo Gonzalez plays a scrappy one-two with Ernesto Pardo and advances towards the goal... Guillermo Gonzalez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.13
Albert Alonso decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Alonso plays a one-two with Ernesto Pardo and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Albert Alonso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Lamine Ferreira-Leite gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
73.55
Eduardo Gil hits a low pass to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor rushes past Ivan Cruz! Danny Taylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Sebastian Diez gets down and covers it.
75.46
Alejandro Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Albert Alonso collects the pass. Albert Alonso sees Ernesto Pardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Pardo advances inside the box! Ernesto Pardo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
78.25
Albert Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Gonzalez. Guillermo Gonzalez runs straight at the defence! Leonardo Pena catches Guillermo Gonzalez on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
83.42
Adolfo Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo makes a probing pass between the defence to Guillermo Gonzalez. Some good footwork from Guillermo Gonzalez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Lamine Ferreira-Leite comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
26.5%
48.5%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Alonso of CD Leganés

Match Ratings
1.Lamine Ferreira-Leite (GK)
8
2.Giulio Artistico (DEF)
6
3.Gerhard Birkwald (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Pena (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Tommy Fenton (MID)
6
6.Eduardo Gil (MID)
8
7.Nicolas Hernandez (MID)
6
8.Arturo Roman (MID)
6
9.Danny Taylor (ATT)
7
10.Pablo Peiro (ATT)
6
11.Victor Farinos (ATT)
6
 
12.Walter Ponzo (GK)
0
13.Roberto Campos (DEF)
0
14.Jose Roman (DEF)
0