Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 9,016 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Aguilar.


0.00
The first half starts with CD Leganés kicking off!
8.12
Carlos Diaz advances with the ball. Carlos Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Toifilou Rambo!
16.31
Guillermo Molowny barges into Nicolas Carmona. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Carmona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.58
Adolfo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Guardiola. Ernesto Guardiola makes a deft header. Arturo Alvarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
24.57
Carlos Diaz clumsily knocks into Ernesto Guardiola. The referee calls over Carlos Diaz and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.16
Adolfo Diez flicks a high ball forward to Martin Bravo who takes it down. Martin Bravo shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
32.51
Alejandro Andres passes the ball forward to Ernesto Guardiola. Ernesto Guardiola makes a probing pass to Gregorio Roman. Gregorio Roman edges inside the box! Gregorio Roman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.03
Jose Marin flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Diaz who brings the ball under control. Carlos Diaz shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oscar Kiko with no chance!! Goal for CD Leganés!
45.00
Luis Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Micha‘l Granger. Micha‘l Granger shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Union Las Palmas start the second half!
47.04
Alejandro Andres pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alejandro Andres flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Roman collects the pass. Gregorio Roman whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Gabriel Peiro!
49.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Adolfo Diez plays the ball forward to Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.28
Elena Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona makes a great pass forward. Alberto Nunez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.51
Gregorio Roman clumsily knocks into Jose Marin. Gregorio Roman is given a warning by the referee! Jose Marin runs off the knock.
55.31
Elena Ibanez makes a simple pass to Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona makes a probing pass to Carlos Diaz but he's offside!
61.28
Elena Ibanez sees Alberto Nunez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.47
Adolfo Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Roman. Gregorio Roman sees Martin Bravo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Martin Bravo provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.30
Adolfo Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Roman. Gregorio Roman plays a one-two with Martin Bravo and rushes in on goal... Gregorio Roman strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.45
Micha‘l Granger sees Elena Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Ibanez shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
73.02
Luis Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Margiotta. Gian Paolo Margiotta lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Oscar Kiko!
75.39
Elena Ibanez hits a low pass to Micha‘l Granger. Micha‘l Granger shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.44
Adolfo Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.16
Alejandro Andres brings the ball forward. Alejandro Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arturo Alvarez with no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
81.00
Gian Paolo Margiotta knocks the ball forward to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez advances inside the box! Alberto Nunez takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Oscar Kiko manages to gather it easily.
83.34
Jose Marin makes a probing pass to Elena Ibanez. Elena Ibanez surges forward with the ball. Elena Ibanez rushes past Alejandro Andres! Elena Ibanez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Toifilou Rambo's outstretched leg.
90.00
Gabriel Peiro advances with the ball. Gabriel Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Ibanez. Elena Ibanez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
21.6%
40.5%
37.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Diaz of CD Leganés

Match Ratings
1.Arturo Alvarez (GK)
6
2.Rafael Rubio (DEF)
6
3.Jose Marin (DEF)
9
4.Gabriel Peiro (DEF)
7
5.Luis Suarez (MID)
7
6.Micha‘l Granger (MID)
6
7.Elena Ibanez (MID)
9
8.Gian Paolo Margiotta (MID)
6
9.Alberto Nunez (ATT)
7
10.Nicolas Carmona (ATT)
7
11.Carlos Diaz (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Sieb Elzinga (GK)
0
13.Romero P. Duran (DEF)
0
14.Adolfo Velasco (ATT)
0