Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 18,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
CD Leganés are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
CD Leganés are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0CD Leganés start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.09
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.43
0-0Tobias Thielemann brings the ball forward. Tobias Thielemann finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Arturo Vidal.
8.56
0-0Jose Javier Ramirez clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Ramirez is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Aguilar runs off the knock.
9.58
1-0Patrick Nkono makes a simple pass to Matteo Rossitto. Matteo Rossitto knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Nunzio De Cesare had no chance!! Goal for CD Leganés!
12.48
1-0Edwin Mokrani passes the ball forward to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
16.23
Mamadou Callethi makes a beautiful solo run. Mamadou Callethi chips the ball to his team mate, Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.45
Luis Iglesias takes it forward alone. Luis Iglesias threads the ball through to Matteo Rossitto. Matteo Rossitto takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.51
Hugo Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Edwin Mokrani. Edwin Mokrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva threads the ball through to Steve Davids. Steve Davids rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.20
Jose Javier Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Iglesias. Luis Iglesias chips the ball to his team mate, Matteo Rossitto. Matteo Rossitto shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.40
Peter Christie decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Davids. Steve Davids heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Arturo Vidal had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
33.56
Mamadou Callethi clumsily knocks into Peter Christie. The referee calls over Mamadou Callethi and warns him to calm down! Peter Christie runs off the knock.
34.01
Gregorio Molowny knocks the ball forward to Luis Iglesias. Luis Iglesias makes a simple pass to Matteo Rossitto. Matteo Rossitto whips in a cross ball towards Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nunzio De Cesare easily smothers it.
40.56
2-2Luis Iglesias kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nunzio De Cesare who gathers it comfortably.
44.21
Luis Iglesias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba plays a perfect one-two with Matteo Rossitto and rushes in on goal... Yassine Bouchiba cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Mamadou Callethi knocks the ball forward to Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba whips in a cross ball towards Matteo Rossitto. Matteo Rossitto flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Barcelona kick off!
48.21
Tobias Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Davids. Steve Davids flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.17
2-2Gregorio Molowny catches Benjamín Leiva on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benjamín Leiva hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.09
Gregorio Molowny passes the ball forward to Patrick Nkono. Patrick Nkono passes the ball forward to Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.11
Seth Stockdale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Nkono. Patrick Nkono makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.27
2-2Mamadou Callethi takes it forward alone. Mamadou Callethi threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Gutierrez but he's offside!
71.01
Mathias Allback makes a beautiful solo run. Mathias Allback makes a probing pass to Steve Davids. Steve Davids lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
72.11
Ivan Westwood makes a simple pass to Edwin Mokrani. Edwin Mokrani makes a simple pass to Steve Davids. Steve Davids makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benjamín Leiva but he's offside!
73.29
Tobias Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Steve Davids. Steve Davids shoots from 25 yards. Steve Davids scores for Barcelona!!
77.22
Tobias Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
79.36
Tobias Thielemann makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.34
Mamadou Callethi passes the ball forward to Matteo Rossitto. Matteo Rossitto goes all the way! Matteo Rossitto takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Nunzio De Cesare has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.31
Yassine Bouchiba clumsily knocks into Ivan Westwood. The referee calls over Yassine Bouchiba and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.39
3-3Jose Javier Ramirez hacks Jose Javier Aguilar from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Aguilar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Peter Christie catches Mamadou Callethi on the ankles. Peter Christie is shown the yellow card! Mamadou Callethi runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%
Scorers
| Jose Fortes Gutierrez 10 Yassine Bouchiba 16 Matteo Rossitto 81 | Steve Davids 22, 30, 73 |