Match Report
| Villarreal CF | Villarreal CF |  |  | CD Leganés | CD Leganés | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carlos Saez | C. Saez |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | Ernesto Molina | E. Molina | |||||||||
| Roberto Mora | R. Mora | | 77 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Rafael Nieto | R. Nieto | ||||||||
| Edgar Tavares | E. Tavares |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Jose Javier Martinez | J. Martinez | |||||||||
| Sylvain Burgess | S. Burgess |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Pablo Pichichi | P. Pichichi | |||||||||
| Luis Verges | L. Verges | | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 78 | | Marcos Garrido | M. Garrido | |||||||||
| Fabio Turci | F. Turci |  | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Joao Viana | J. Viana | |||||||||
| Edgar Oliveira | E. Oliveira | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Andres Izquierdo | A. Izquierdo | |||||||||
| Patricio Navarro | P. Navarro | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 72 |  | Paul Morton | P. Morton | |||||||||
| Andres Pardo | A. Pardo | | 61 | M | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Jose Fortes Menendez | J. Menendez | |||||||||
| Ernesto Cruz | E. Cruz | | 76 | A | | 10 | | | A | 70 | | Elena Vidal | E. Vidal | ||||||||
| Jose Rey | J. Rey | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Nicolas Barkero | N. Barkero | |||||||||
| Martin Blanco | M. Blanco | | 57 | A | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Claudio Pastor | C. Pastor | |||||||||
| Mirko Donati | M. Donati | | 55 | G | | 13 | | G | 63 | | Duncan Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Edmundo Moya | E. Moya | | 54 | A | | 14 | | M | 61 | | Alejandro Navarro | A. Navarro | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to CD Leganés. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Mora.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Mora.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.10
0-0Jose Javier Martinez threads a neat ball through to Joao Viana. Joao Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero makes a great pass forward. Jose Fortes Menendez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.56
0-0Edgar Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Andres Izquierdo. Edgar Oliveira is shown the yellow card! Andres Izquierdo stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.50
0-0Edgar Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Cruz who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.29
Rafael Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Garrido. Marcos Garrido hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.28
0-0Roberto Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Turci. Fabio Turci passes the ball forward to Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ernesto Molina manages to gather it.
21.41
Sylvain Burgess sees Fabio Turci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Turci flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Cruz controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rey. Jose Rey connects with a diving header. Ernesto Molina gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
22.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Navarro plays the ball forward to Jose Rey. Jose Rey whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.06
Luis Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Turci. Fabio Turci flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rey collects the pass. Jose Rey threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ernesto Molina.
25.43
0-0It's a corner kick. Luis Verges kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Sylvain Burgess cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
27.21
0-0Edgar Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Jose Rey who takes it down. Jose Rey whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Pablo Pichichi and the loose ball is cleared up field.
28.27
Marcos Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vidal controls it well on his chest. Elena Vidal shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.55
Paul Morton threads a neat ball through to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal skips past Edgar Tavares! Elena Vidal comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.22
0-0Joao Viana sees space and advances. Joao Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Burgess.
33.09
Sylvain Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Oliveira. With a delightful solo run, Edgar Oliveira stretches the opposition's defence. Edgar Oliveira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ernesto Molina gets down and covers it.
36.16
Patricio Navarro threads a neat ball through to Jose Rey. Jose Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.14
0-0Elena Vidal hacks Roberto Mora from behind! The referee calls over Elena Vidal and warns him to calm down! Roberto Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.12
Marcos Garrido knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Barkero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Carlos Saez.
40.09
It's a corner kick. Andres Izquierdo kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Jose Fortes Menendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Luis Verges.
41.50
Andres Izquierdo takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Carlos Saez drops low and scoops up the ball.
42.08
Rafael Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Viana. Joao Viana hits a low pass to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Javier Martinez laces a through ball forward to Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Nicolas Barkero. Nicolas Barkero passes the ball forward but Jose Fortes Menendez is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
CD Leganés start the second half!
49.05
1-0Patricio Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Molina with no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
57.28
Luis Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Navarro. Patricio Navarro surges forward with the ball. Patricio Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rey. Jose Rey powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.09
Sylvain Burgess boots it upfield. Jose Rey shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.53
Edgar Oliveira catches Andres Izquierdo on the ankles. Edgar Oliveira is warned by the referee! Andres Izquierdo runs off the knock.
63.12
Paul Morton makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.02
1-0Jose Javier Martinez barges into Jose Rey. The referee calls over Jose Javier Martinez and shows him a yellow card! Jose Rey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.58
Marcos Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Menendez collects the pass. Jose Fortes Menendez shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Carlos Saez.
72.51
Sylvain Burgess flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Turci who takes it down. Fabio Turci threads a neat ball through to Jose Rey. Jose Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Cruz but the linesman indicates offside!
73.43
Patricio Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.30
1-0Villarreal CF have made 3 substitutions with Martin Blanco replacing Edgar Tavares, Mirko Donati replacing Edgar Oliveira and Edmundo Moya replacing Jose Rey .
83.03
Mirko Donati chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Moya. Edmundo Moya shoots from outside the area but Ernesto Molina is on top of it.
85.56
Mirko Donati flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Cruz who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Moya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ernesto Cruz takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Ernesto Molina had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
89.48
Joao Viana flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vidal controls it well on his chest. Elena Vidal shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%
Scorers
| Ernesto Cruz 49, 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Cruz of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Saez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Roberto Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edgar Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sylvain Burgess (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Luis Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabio Turci (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edgar Oliveira (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Patricio Navarro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Andres Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Cruz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jose Rey (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Martin Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mirko Donati (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Moya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Molina (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Rafael Nieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Javier Martinez (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Pablo Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andres Izquierdo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Morton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Menendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Elena Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicolas Barkero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Claudio Pastor (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Greig (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Navarro (MID) | 0 | |