Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,141 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Cruz.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Cruz.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the first half underway!
3.54
0-0Marcos Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Pastor collects the pass. Nicolas Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.06
0-1Gabriel Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Diaw Mazzocchi who brings the ball under control. Diaw Mazzocchi skips past Rafael Nieto! Diaw Mazzocchi tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.17
Paul Morton surges forward with the ball. Paul Morton plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Pastor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Morton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.11
Rafael Nieto threads the ball through to Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo hits a low pass to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.39
Rafael Nieto chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Viana. With great vision, Joao Viana plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.19
0-1Fernando Martin comes in with a late challenge on Andres Izquierdo. Fernando Martin is shown the yellow card! Andres Izquierdo stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.10
Felipe Helguera flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Guerrero Lopez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Guerrero Lopez plays a one-two with Miguel Velasco and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Guerrero Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Claudio Pastor with no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
26.53
Ivan Caminero passes the ball forward to Gabriel Reyes. Gabriel Reyes threads a neat ball through to Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Guerrero Lopez. Eugenio Guerrero Lopez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
30.36
Marcos Garrido threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.19
0-2Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Mauricio Moya replacing Eugenio Guerrero Lopez .
33.22
0-2Ivan Caminero makes a simple pass to Gabriel Reyes. Gabriel Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Claudio Pastor!
44.21
0-2Andres Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Menendez collects the pass. Jose Fortes Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Grassadonia.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva have changed their lineup with Julian Caballero replacing Ivan Caminero. The CD Leganés players seem much more motivated whilst the Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
CD Leganés start the second half!
49.28
Gabriel Reyes sees Diaw Mazzocchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diaw Mazzocchi knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.13
With some swift thinking, Stefan Grassadonia plays the ball forward to Felipe Helguera. Felipe Helguera threads a neat ball through to Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi plays a quick one-two with Miguel Velasco and rushes in on goal... Diaw Mazzocchi rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diaw Mazzocchi!
63.03
Stefan Grassadonia knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Reyes. Gabriel Reyes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Reyes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
65.56
0-4Nicolas Pastor comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Grassadonia. The referee calls over Nicolas Pastor and warns him to calm down! Stefan Grassadonia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.07
Gabriel Reyes hits a low pass to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.53
Gabriel Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
72.37
0-4Rafael Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Garrido. Marcos Garrido plays the ball forward to Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah passes the ball forward but Jose Fortes Menendez is offside!
75.22
Felipe Helguera flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Moya who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Moya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Martinez.
77.10
Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Adolfo Pastor replacing Felipe Helguera .
78.20
Schumann Espartero flicks a high pass forward to Joao Viana who brings the ball under control. Joao Viana darts forward. Joao Viana whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jeremy Jager with no chance!! Goal for CD Leganés!
83.58
Rafael Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Izquierdo. With a delightful solo run, Andres Izquierdo stretches the opposition's defence. Andres Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.01
Julian Caballero pushes mid-way up the pitch. Julian Caballero flicks a high ball forward to Diaw Mazzocchi who takes it down. Diaw Mazzocchi shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.39
Gabriel Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Gabriel Reyes surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Reyes shoots from distance. Good keeping from Claudio Pastor as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
1-4Gabriel Reyes takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Julian Caballero. Julian Caballero knocks the ball into the box. Paolo Quansah chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
30.3%
40.9%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diaw Mazzocchi of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Pastor (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rafael Nieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Schumann Espartero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andres Izquierdo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Morton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Menendez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Paolo Quansah (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicolas Pastor (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Duncan Greig (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Navarro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Barkero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jeremy Jager (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Martin (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Stefan Grassadonia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Helguera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Reyes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jose Zubizarreta (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Diaw Mazzocchi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Miguel Velasco (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eugenio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Julian Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Moya (DEF) | 6 | |