Match Report


CD LeganésCD Leganés     Racing SantanderRacing Santander
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ernesto MolinaE. Molina70
G
1
G
55Gabriel AndresG. Andres
Rafael NietoR. Nieto60
D
2captain
D
67Fernando GilF. Gil
Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez56
D
3
D
59Victor VicenteV. Vicente
Pablo PichichiP. Pichichi55
D
4
D
52Jacob ProctorJ. Proctor
Marcos GarridoM. Garrido78
M
5
M
72Francisco RamirezF. Ramirez
Joao VianaJ. Viana74
M
6
M
65Roberto GentoR. Gento
Andres IzquierdoA. Izquierdo72
M
7
M
61Willy KerhuielW. Kerhuiel
Paul MortonP. Morton72
M
8
M
57Rafael VergesR. Verges
Jose Fortes MenendezJ. Menendez72
A
9
M
48Martin MoraM. Mora
Elena VidalE. Vidal70
A
captain10
A
65Mirko BonfiglioM. Bonfiglio
Nicolas BarkeroN. Barkero58
A
11
A
65Rafael CalvoR. Calvo
 
Claudio PastorC. Pastor66
G
12
A
56Michael DuberryM. Duberry
Duncan GreigD. Greig63
G
13
G
54Mauricio IglesiasM. Iglesias
Alejandro NavarroA. Navarro61
M
14
A
51Scott SounessS. Souness

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,061 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro  Rubio.


0.00
CD Leganés start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
Fernando Gil comes in with a late challenge on Andres Izquierdo. The referee warns Fernando Gil to calm down! Andres Izquierdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.18
Joao Viana makes a simple pass to Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero knocks the ball forward to Elena Vidal but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.47
Jose Javier Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo sees Jose Fortes Menendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.47
Rafael Verges makes a simple pass to Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ernesto Molina!
28.29
Martin Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio shoots from long range but is denied by Ernesto Molina. Excellent save.
33.43
Rafael Verges knocks the ball forward to Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo threads the ball through to Mirko Bonfiglio but he's offside!
34.32
Rafael Calvo catches Jose Javier Martinez on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Calvo and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Martinez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.08
Marcos Garrido decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Garrido finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
39.50
Jose Javier Martinez threads the ball through to Paul Morton. Paul Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez sees Nicolas Barkero just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Barkero cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.18
Pablo Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Andres Izquierdo controls it well on his chest. Andres Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Racing Santander get the second half underway!
47.02
Roberto Gento threads the ball through to Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio runs straight at the defence! Mirko Bonfiglio strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.17
Joao Viana sees a break and surges forward. Joao Viana shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
57.34
Andres Izquierdo hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.14
Pablo Pichichi makes a probing pass to Joao Viana. Joao Viana threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.42
Victor Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Gento. Roberto Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.12
Andres Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.44
Joao Viana runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joao Viana finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Andres comfortably smothers it!
67.38
Martin Mora makes a simple pass to Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jose Javier Martinez is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
68.54
Corner kick to Racing Santander. Rafael Verges chips it to the near post. Andres Izquierdo jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
69.00
Victor Vicente flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Ramirez who takes it down. Francisco Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Calvo collects the pass. Rafael Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.58
Pablo Pichichi pushes up the pitch. Pablo Pichichi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez cuts inside the box! Jose Fortes Menendez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.57
Rafael Verges sees Rafael Calvo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Calvo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
77.48
Andres Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gabriel Andres.
78.33
Corner kick to CD Leganés. Andres Izquierdo plays it out to the edge of the box. Willy Kerhuiel reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
89.39
Jacob Proctor makes a probing pass to Martin Mora. Martin Mora darts forward. Martin Mora shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

CD Leganés

Racing Santander
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26%
45.5%
28.6%

Scorers
Nicolas Barkero 24
Jose Fortes Menendez 72
Mirko Bonfiglio 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Menendez of CD Leganés

Match Ratings