Match Report


CD LeganésCD Leganés     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ernesto MolinaE. Molina70
G
1
G
53Marcos CastroM. Castro
Rafael NietoR. Nieto60
D
2
D
71Leonardo MerinoL. Merino
Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez56
D
3captain
D
62Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos
Pablo PichichiP. Pichichi55
D
4
D
56Markus MetzgerM. Metzger
Marcos GarridoM. Garrido78
M
5
M
57Julian NunezJ. Nunez
Joao VianaJ. Viana74
M
6
M
56Gregorio GomezG. Gomez
Andres IzquierdoA. Izquierdo72
M
7
M
54Ivan MolownyI. Molowny
Paul MortonP. Morton72
M
8
M
53Romero P. MenendezR. Menendez
Jose Fortes MenendezJ. Menendez72
A
9
A
65Victor GomezV. Gomez
Elena VidalE. Vidal70
A
captain10
A
61Max GuerraM. Guerra
Nicolas BarkeroN. Barkero58
A
11
A
59Miguel RedondoM. Redondo
 
Claudio PastorC. Pastor66
G
12
A
58Martin RomeroM. Romero
Duncan GreigD. Greig63
G
13
D
53Antonio FuentesA. Fuentes
Alejandro NavarroA. Navarro61
M
14
D
53Jose Javier MarcelinoJ. Marcelino

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 9,798 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both CD Leganés and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Helder.


0.00
CD Leganés start the match!
6.34
With a delightful solo run, Joao Viana stretches the opposition's defence. Joao Viana rushes past Leonardo Merino! Joao Viana shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.08
Joao Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Marcos Castro manages to keep it out.
9.17
Joao Viana flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
10.11
Ivan Molowny hits a low pass to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Martinez.
14.09
Adolfo Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Menendez. Romero P. Menendez threads the ball through to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
15.17
Joao Viana makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.47
Gregorio Gomez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gregorio Gomez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.53
Gregorio Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Guerra. Max Guerra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Martinez.
32.18
Joao Viana passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Marcos Castro gets down and covers it.
38.13
Ivan Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ernesto Molina.
39.51
Julian Nunez takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Max Guerra. Some good footwork from Max Guerra provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
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. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the second half underway!
47.55
Gregorio Gomez knocks the ball forward to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.52
Leonardo Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny threads the ball through to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo rushes past Pablo Pichichi! Miguel Redondo takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.07
Paul Morton flicks a high ball forward to Elena Vidal who takes it down. Elena Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Merino.
59.25
Without breaking stride, Andres Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.57
Jose Javier Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Javier Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Barkero controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Barkero sees Elena Vidal just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Farinos barges into Elena Vidal. Penalty not given!!
67.09
Pablo Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Izquierdo. Showing composure, Andres Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.25
Gregorio Gomez surges forward with the ball. Gregorio Gomez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.20
Andres Izquierdo brings the ball forward. Andres Izquierdo finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.22
Jose Javier Martinez breaks forward. Jose Javier Martinez threads a neat ball through to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez makes a convincing header but Marcos Castro reads it well. Great keeping!
87.07
With vision, Gregorio Gomez laces a through ball forward to Max Guerra. Max Guerra makes a probing pass to Victor Gomez but he's offside!
89.07
Andres Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

CD Leganés

Elche CF
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%

Scorers
Jose Fortes Menendez 15
Victor Gomez 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Viana of CD Leganés

Match Ratings