Match Report


CD LeganésCD Leganés     Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ernesto MolinaE. Molina70
G
1
G
70Eugenio MarinE. Marin
Rafael NietoR. Nieto60
D
2
D
65Marchanno Van DinterenM. Van Dinteren
Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez56
D
3
D
62Albert NunezA. Nunez
Pablo PichichiP. Pichichi55
D
4
D
59Claudio DiazC. Diaz
Marcos GarridoM. Garrido78
M
5
D
59Fernando RamosF. Ramos
Joao VianaJ. Viana74
M
6
M
75Oscar FuentesO. Fuentes
Andres IzquierdoA. Izquierdo72
M
7
M
59Dado AfanouD. Afanou
Paul MortonP. Morton72
M
8captain
A
63Damien HibbsD. Hibbs
Jose Fortes MenendezJ. Menendez72
A
9
A
57Miguel CrespoM. Crespo
Elena VidalE. Vidal70
A
captain10
A
57Roger SierR. Sier
Nicolas BarkeroN. Barkero58
A
11
A
56Luis HierroL. Hierro
 
Claudio PastorC. Pastor66
G
12
M
59Christian MarinoC. Marino
Duncan GreigD. Greig63
G
13
D
57Paul CollinsP. Collins
Alejandro NavarroA. Navarro61
M
14
A
56Eric GleisensteinE. Gleisenstein

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 9,905 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro  Moya.


0.00
CD Leganés get the match underway!
3.38
Joao Viana runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joao Viana whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eugenio Marin picks it out of the air!
4.33
Marchanno Van Dinteren hoofs the ball up the pitch. Damien Hibbs cuts inside the box! Damien Hibbs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ernesto Molina had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
9.24
Dado Afanou makes a probing pass to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo plays a scrappy one-two with Damien Hibbs and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Miguel Crespo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Ernesto Molina is on top of it.
18.17
Marcos Garrido knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Eugenio Marin manages to gather it.
20.33
Albert Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Oscar Fuentes sees Roger Sier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roger Sier passes the ball forward but Luis Hierro is offside!
21.26
Dado Afanou plays the ball forward to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.59
Jose Javier Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Morton. Paul Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
28.18
Dado Afanou flicks a high pass forward. Luis Hierro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.15
Joao Viana sees Elena Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Vidal plays a quick one-two with Jose Fortes Menendez and rushes in on goal... Elena Vidal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.52
Dado Afanou kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Molina who gathers it comfortably.
33.36
Andres Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
34.03
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Crespo collects the pass. Miguel Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Ernesto Molina keeps it out!
36.20
Marchanno Van Dinteren passes the ball forward to Dado Afanou. Dado Afanou threads the ball through to Roger Sier. Roger Sier shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
39.13
Jose Javier Martinez threads a neat ball through to Marcos Garrido. Marcos Garrido makes a probing pass to Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.04
Marcos Garrido makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Eugenio Marin is on top of it.
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. Athletic Club Bilbao have changed their lineup with Eric Gleisenstein replacing Luis Hierro. The CD Leganés players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
48.37
Andres Izquierdo threads the ball through to Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.55
Paul Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eugenio Marin.
53.43
Andres Izquierdo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Pablo Pichichi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.26
Oscar Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.19
Andres Izquierdo surges forward with the ball. Andres Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Eugenio Marin.
63.50
Albert Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Dado Afanou controls it well on his chest. Dado Afanou hits a low pass to Eric Gleisenstein. Eric Gleisenstein shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
65.02
Dado Afanou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Pichichi.
67.31
Dado Afanou surges forward with the ball. Dado Afanou advances inside the box! Dado Afanou muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Rafael Nieto sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
69.39
Dado Afanou kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo edges inside the box! Miguel Crespo rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.46
With a delightful solo run, Andres Izquierdo stretches the opposition's defence. Andres Izquierdo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Marin smothers it!
73.30
Damien Hibbs catches Pablo Pichichi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Pichichi stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.17
Oscar Fuentes advances with the ball. Oscar Fuentes rushes past Jose Javier Martinez! Oscar Fuentes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Ernesto Molina manages to keep it out.
78.43
Claudio Diaz breaks forward. Claudio Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Gleisenstein. Eric Gleisenstein directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.36
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Crespo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Crespo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Roger Sier. Roger Sier comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Ernesto Molina smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

CD Leganés

Athletic Club Bilbao
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
27.7%
43.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Nicolas Barkero 48
Damien Hibbs 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dado Afanou of Athletic Club Bilbao

Match Ratings
1.Ernesto Molina (GK)
8
2.Rafael Nieto (DEF)
6
3.Jose Javier Martinez (DEF)
6
4.Pablo Pichichi (DEF)
6
5.Marcos Garrido (MID)
6
6.Joao Viana (MID)
6
7.Andres Izquierdo (MID)
8
8.Paul Morton (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Menendez (ATT)
6
10.Elena Vidal (ATT)
6
11.Nicolas Barkero (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Claudio Pastor (GK)
0
13.Duncan Greig (GK)
0
14.Alejandro Navarro (MID)
0

1.Eugenio Marin (GK)
8
2.Marchanno Van Dinteren (DEF)
7
3.Albert Nunez (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Diaz (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Ramos (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Fuentes (MID)
8
7.Dado Afanou (MID)
9
8.Damien Hibbs (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Miguel Crespo (ATT)
7
10.Roger Sier (ATT)
6
11.Luis Hierro (ATT)
6
 
12.Christian Marino (MID)
0
13.Paul Collins (DEF)
0
14.Eric Gleisenstein (ATT)
6