Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 8,974 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both CD Leganés and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro  Moya.


0.00
CD Leganés kick off and get the match underway!
10.10
Aimo Sala flicks a high pass forward to Paul Dickov who brings the ball under control. Paul Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ernesto Molina manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.23
Eduardo Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Alonso. Daniel Alonso sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Alonso puts a great ball through but Brenny Hansma is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
16.30
Daniel Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vicente controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Vicente advances inside the box! Alejandro Vicente shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.49
Felipe Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Danny Van Der Laan. Danny Van Der Laan knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Molina who gathers it comfortably.
20.31
Gregorio Mora surges forward with the ball. Gregorio Mora makes a simple pass to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.56
Daniel Alonso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ernesto Molina manages to gather it.
24.54
Aimo Sala kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Molina who gathers it comfortably.
26.04
Pablo Pichichi sees Joao Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Viana flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Barkero collects the pass. Nicolas Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.45
Elena Vidal barges into Eduardo Marin. The referee calls over Elena Vidal and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Marin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.33
Paul Morton advances with the ball. Paul Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Juan-Carlos Lorenzo.
34.47
Andres Izquierdo takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Gregorio Mora reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.56
Joao Viana flicks a high ball forward to Elena Vidal who takes it down. Elena Vidal shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.03
Gregorio Mora threads a neat ball through to Aimo Sala. Aimo Sala chips the ball to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov flicks the ball with his head. Jose Javier Martinez clears it off the line with his head!
44.11
Paul Morton makes a probing pass to Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Felipe Alvarez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Andres Izquierdo takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jose Javier Martinez tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barcelona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Marcos Garrido knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.10
Felipe Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andres Izquierdo plays a one-two with Brenny Hansma and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Andres Izquierdo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Ernesto Molina has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.24
Andres Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vidal controls it well on his chest. Elena Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort but Juan-Carlos Lorenzo reads it well. Nice keeping!
54.02
Andres Izquierdo clumsily knocks into Gregorio Mora. The referee brings Andres Izquierdo to one side and gives him a warning! Gregorio Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.13
Gregorio Mora threads the ball through to Aimo Sala. Aimo Sala makes a probing pass to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.44
Felipe Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Danny Van Der Laan. Danny Van Der Laan flicks a high ball forward to Paul Dickov who takes it down. Paul Dickov makes a defence splitting pass to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ernesto Molina.
60.38
Danny Van Der Laan takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Ernesto Molina jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
63.54
Aimo Sala takes it forward alone. Aimo Sala finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Ernesto Molina keeps it out!
65.19
Andres Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov plays a quick one-two with Brenny Hansma and rushes in on goal... Paul Dickov side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
78.37
Gregorio Mora flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ernesto Molina easily picks it out of the air!
79.53
Felipe Alvarez barges into Joao Viana. Felipe Alvarez is given a warning by the referee! Joao Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.54
Alejandro Vicente catches Pablo Pichichi on the ankles. Alejandro Vicente is shown the yellow card! Pablo Pichichi stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.19
Danny Van Der Laan makes a probing pass to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente cuts inside the box! Alejandro Vicente takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.05
Pablo Pichichi pushes up the pitch. Pablo Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Juan-Carlos Lorenzo.
86.42
Andres Izquierdo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Paul Morton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
25%
75%
Play Area
33.3%
38.1%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andres Izquierdo of Barcelona

Match Ratings