Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 9,027 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.


0.00
The first half starts with CD Leganés kicking off!
2.44
Victor Velasco makes an attacking run forward. Victor Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Menno Houwing.
21.03
Alfredo Soto threads a neat ball through to Oscar Pirri. Oscar Pirri laces a through ball forward to Victor Velasco. Victor Velasco passes the ball forward to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.21
Shaun Walsh runs forward with the ball. Shaun Walsh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
26.08
Hugo Gutierrez runs forward with the ball. Hugo Gutierrez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matteo Giampà. Matteo Giampà controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
27.51
Victor Velasco clumsily knocks into Julian Garcia. Victor Velasco is shown the yellow card! Julian Garcia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.39
Francisco Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Oscar Pirri. Oscar Pirri threads the ball through to Achille Pinzi. Achille Pinzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Moss.
30.07
Oscar Pirri threads a neat ball through to Christian Van Ede. Christian Van Ede tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.44
Menno Houwing sees Nigel Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort. Duarte Nunes easily gets down and covers it.
39.47
Andre Veloso sees Christian Van Ede in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Van Ede runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian Van Ede advances inside the box! Christian Van Ede strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Victor Lopez. Excellent save.
42.23
Oscar Pirri passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Achille Pinzi. Achille Pinzi knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Alfredo Soto surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Soto flicks a high pass forward to Christian Van Ede who brings the ball under control. Christian Van Ede knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Moss.
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. Extremadura UD also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Extremadura UD kick off!
47.25
With imagination, Victor Velasco picks a pass forward to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
48.31
Matt Griffin comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Pirri. Matt Griffin is warned by the referee! Oscar Pirri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.27
Oscar Pirri sees Rafael Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Pastor whips in a cross ball towards Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
57.59
Ernesto Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Menno Houwing. Menno Houwing flicks a high pass forward. Matt Griffin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Griffin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
59.24
Alfredo Soto threads a neat ball through to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero plays a quick one-two with Rafael Pastor and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Elena Herrero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
65.06
Rafael Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Elena Herrero who brings the ball under control. Elena Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.40
Roberto Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Achille Pinzi. Achille Pinzi lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Velasco. Victor Velasco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
73.24
Andre Veloso takes a short throw-in bringing Alfredo Soto into play. Alfredo Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Velasco. Victor Velasco threads a neat ball through to Achille Pinzi. Achille Pinzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.25
Ernesto Soto threads a neat ball through to Thomas Beda. Thomas Beda flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Plowright collects the pass. Nigel Plowright knocks the ball forward to Menno Houwing but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Marin picks a pass forward to Victor Velasco. Victor Velasco makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.57
Oscar Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Victor Velasco controls it well on his chest. Victor Velasco hits a low pass to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
21.4%
48.8%
29.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elena Herrero of CD Leganés

Match Ratings
1.Victor Lopez (GK)
7
2.Hugo Gutierrez (DEF)
6
3.Simon Moss (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Soto (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Walsh (DEF)
6
6.Matt Griffin (MID)
5
7.Thomas Beda (MID)
6
8.Julian Garcia (MID)
6
9.Menno Houwing (MID)
6
10.Matteo Giampà (ATT)
6
11.Nigel Plowright (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Fortes Ramirez (ATT)
0
13.Hugo Flores (MID)
0
14.Daniel Almeida (GK)
0