Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 8,804 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Elche CF and CD Leganés are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Cruz.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Elche CF and CD Leganés are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Cruz.
0.00
CD Leganés kick off and get the first half underway!
2.54
Andres Izquierdo threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pastor. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Pastor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.40
Juan-Carlos Castillo advances with the ball. Juan-Carlos Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
15.12
Andres Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Teddy Davies gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
21.10
With great vision, Adolfo Farinos plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Castillo. With some swift thinking, Juan-Carlos Castillo plays the ball forward to Martin Romero. Martin Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.58
Andres Izquierdo flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Pastor who takes it down. Nicolas Pastor knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.24
Jose Javier Martinez threads a neat ball through to Joao Viana. With a delightful solo run, Joao Viana stretches the opposition's defence. Joao Viana whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.51
Leonardo Merino flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Molowny collects the pass. Ivan Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Max Guerra who takes it down. Max Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Victor Gomez. With a superhuman jump, Victor Gomez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Rafael Nieto blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
44.32
Juan-Carlos Castillo catches Joao Viana on the ankles. The referee brings Juan-Carlos Castillo to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Viana runs off the knock.
45.00
Gregorio Gomez makes an attacking run forward. Gregorio Gomez shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Elche CF start the second half!
47.26
Leonardo Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Castillo. Juan-Carlos Castillo makes a probing pass to Martin Romero. Martin Romero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Claudio Pastor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.56
Juan-Carlos Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.24
Ivan Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Max Guerra collects the pass. Max Guerra knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Claudio Pastor.
57.37
Gabriel Segarra threads a neat ball through to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny passes the ball forward to Martin Romero. Martin Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Max Guerra. Max Guerra powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.12
Ivan Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Romero. Martin Romero shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.56
Schumann Espartero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Pastor who takes it down. Nicolas Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Menendez but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.53
Rafael Nieto receives the ball from a throw-in from Schumann Espartero. Rafael Nieto brings the ball forward. Rafael Nieto laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Teddy Davies is on top of it.
75.16
Andres Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.49
Martin Segarra makes a simple pass to Max Guerra. Max Guerra shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Claudio Pastor manages to gather it.
79.06
Jose Javier Martinez makes a simple pass to Joao Viana. Joao Viana flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Pastor controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Pastor shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.43
Gregorio Gomez hits a low pass to Max Guerra. Max Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Martin Romero. Martin Romero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Claudio Pastor comfortably punches it away to safety.
85.43
With vision, Andres Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Merino.
87.26
Leonardo Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Gomez. Gregorio Gomez makes a simple pass to Max Guerra. Max Guerra knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Romero. Martin Romero makes a looping header on goal but Claudio Pastor reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
Paul Morton threads a neat ball through to Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
28.1%
45.3%
26.6%
Scorers
Martin Romero 47 Max Guerra 57 | Paolo Quansah 27, 75 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Quansah of CD Leganés |
Match Ratings
1. | Teddy Davies (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Leonardo Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Adolfo Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gabriel Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Gregorio Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Ivan Molowny (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Juan-Carlos Castillo (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Martin Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Victor Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Max Guerra (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Martin Romero (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Markus Metzger (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Marcos Castro (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Antonio Fuentes (DEF) | 0 |
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) | 6 | |
7. | Andres Izquierdo (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Paul Morton (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jose Fortes Menendez (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Paolo Quansah (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Nicolas Pastor (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Duncan Greig (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Alejandro Navarro (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Nicolas Barkero (ATT) | 0 |