Match Report


CD LeganésCD Leganés     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro65
G
1
G
67Gregorio MerinoG. Merino
Carlos GuardiolaC. Guardiola74
D
2
D
78Alfredo RamosA. Ramos
Alfredo SotoA. Soto64
D
3
D
55Frederico AriasF. Arias
Roberto MarinR. Marin60
D
4
D
54Patricio SanzP. Sanz
Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola51
D
5
D
51Alberto MerinoA. Merino
Victor VelascoV. Velasco74
M
6
M
71Rafael DiezR. Diez
Oscar PirriO. Pirri66
M
captain7captain
M
63Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo
Jeroen LangerakJ. Langerak63
M
8
M
63Felipe RedondoF. Redondo
Elena HerreroE. Herrero64
A
9
M
53Leonardo VergesL. Verges
Ivan MorenoI. Moreno63
A
10
A
69Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Christian Van EdeC. Van Ede58
A
11
A
54Alfredo AlonsoA. Alonso
 
Duarte NunesD. Nunes61
G
12
G
65Marcos SolerM. Soler
Petri Van Der GaagP. Van Der Gaag59
M
13
G
62Nicolas RubioN. Rubio
Albert LorenzoA. Lorenzo58
A
14
G
60Pablo SuarezP. Suarez

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. 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 4-3-2-1 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Ortiz.


0.00
CD Leganés kick off!
12.52
Roberto Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Langerak. Jeroen Langerak chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Moreno. Ivan Moreno connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Gregorio Merino!
18.26
Alfredo Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Jeroen Langerak. Jeroen Langerak knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Velasco. Victor Velasco shoots from outside the area but is denied by Gregorio Merino. Excellent save.
21.59
Alfredo Soto knocks the ball forward to Victor Velasco. Victor Velasco knocks the ball forward to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Moreno. Ivan Moreno is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Merino with no chance!! Goal for CD Leganés!
26.43
Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo controls it well on his chest. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.35
Carlos Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Moreno. Ivan Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Herrero. With a superhuman jump, Elena Herrero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.06
Alberto Merino flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Verges who takes it down. Leonardo Verges darts forward. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.26
Carlos Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Verges. Carlos Guardiola is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Verges carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.04
Roberto Marin sees Victor Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Velasco passes the ball forward to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero plays a one-two with Victor Velasco and advances towards the goal... Elena Herrero takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.46
Leonardo Verges sees Alberto Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.25
Oscar Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Moreno. Ivan Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Pirri. Oscar Pirri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the second half underway!
49.48
Felipe Redondo makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
54.20
Victor Velasco catches Felipe Redondo on the ankles. Victor Velasco is shown the yellow card! Felipe Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.17
Patricio Sanz knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo threads the ball through to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
61.42
Victor Velasco darts forward. Victor Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
66.47
Oscar Pirri barges into Alberto Bravo. Oscar Pirri is warned by the referee! Alberto Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.22
Alfredo Soto runs forward with the ball. Alfredo Soto flicks a high pass forward. Christian Van Ede controls it well on his chest. Christian Van Ede knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.19
Felipe Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo rushes past Jeroen Langerak! Alberto Bravo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.22
Frederico Arias flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Bravo darts forward. Juan-Carlos Bravo shoots from 20 yards. Alexandre Loureiro gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

CD Leganés

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.4%
48.4%
24.2%

Scorers
Ivan Moreno 22
Elena Herrero 27
Alberto Bravo 49, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Bravo of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings