Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 19,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both CD Leganés and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both CD Leganés and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
4.59
0-0Rafael Cruz makes a simple pass to Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Ortiz. Luis Ortiz shoots from long range but Roberto Caballero is on top of it.
6.17
0-0Alberto Jesus comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Rey. The referee calls over Alberto Jesus and warns him to calm down! Francisco Rey stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.39
0-0Francisco Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Guardiola.
18.32
0-0Alberto Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Ortiz. Luis Ortiz makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Verges but he's offside!
21.39
0-0Juan-Carlos Verges catches Romero P. Hernandez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Hernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.09
0-0Oberdan Miccoli threads the ball through to Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz makes a probing pass to Luis Ortiz. Luis Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.52
Craig McNeill surges forward with the ball. Craig McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
38.04
Alberto Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Ortiz. Luis Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.30
1-0Alberto Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Ortiz. Luis Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Verges. Juan-Carlos Verges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Juan-Carlos Verges scores for CD Leganés!!
45.00
Oberdan Miccoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Gainza. Leonardo Gainza surges forward with the ball. Leonardo Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Flores.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and CD Leganés kick off!
47.43
Roberto Carmona threads the ball through to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pablo Guardiola is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.43
Roberto Carmona kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.17
1-1Billy Dickov hacks Juan-Carlos Verges from behind! The referee calls over Billy Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.42
Craig McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.54
Leonardo Gainza clumsily knocks into Roberto Gainza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
Frederico Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona takes it forward alone. Roberto Carmona shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.28
Craig McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Pablo Guardiola has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.41
Craig McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Guardiola easily smothers it!
85.01
Roberto Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Guardiola.
90.00
Leonardo Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Verges. Juan-Carlos Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.1%
49.3%
24.6%
Scorers
| Juan-Carlos Verges 40 | Barry Caluwé 47, 60 Ricardo Ibanez 79 |