Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 16,013 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both CD Leganés and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Marin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both CD Leganés and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Marin.
0.00
0-0CD Leganés kick off the first half!
3.24
0-0Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Gavin Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
4.22
0-0Gabriel Ortiz sees Julian Clegg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Clegg threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora puts a great ball through. Nicolas Crespo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.50
0-1Andres Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Yoann Zaidan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Stuart Matteo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.12
0-1Pedro Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Yoann Zaidan. The referee calls over Pedro Peiro and warns him to calm down! Yoann Zaidan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.21
Gabriel Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.41
0-1Joost van Beek decides to run forward with the ball. Joost van Beek lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro powers a header at goal. Stuart Matteo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.46
Julian Clegg makes a probing pass to Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola runs straight at the defence! Pedro Guardiola comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.27
Daniel Hofland threads a neat ball through to Albert Roman. Albert Roman threads the ball through to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro beats his man to it with a header. Stuart Matteo picks it out of the air!
39.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Mervin Gilchrist laces a through ball forward to Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo passes the ball forward to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.02
Albert Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Leganés have changed their lineup with Sylvain Fadiga replacing Pedro Peiro, Matjaz Binotto replacing Gabriel Ortiz and Fernando Duran replacing Pedro Guardiola. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Leganés players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Julian Clegg knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Crespo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.47
Lee Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Arturo José Mari collects the pass. Arturo José Mari threads a neat ball through to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
59.31
Daniel Vila sees Fernando Duran in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Duran shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.27
2-1Daniel Hofland barges into Fernando Duran. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Duran stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.32
Andres Gento threads a neat ball through to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Stuart Matteo manages to keep it out.
66.45
Arturo José Mari sees Roberto Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Peiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.06
Julian Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.24
3-1Daniel Hofland flicks a high ball forward to Joost van Beek who takes it down. Joost van Beek chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.57
Matjaz Binotto sees space and advances. Matjaz Binotto advances with the ball. Matjaz Binotto whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.21
Joost van Beek brings the ball forward. Joost van Beek lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.29
Joost van Beek hits a low pass to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Kirkland.
83.40
Albert Roman knocks the ball forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yoann Zaidan!
87.44
4-2Julian Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Crespo who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Crespo cuts inside the box! Nicolas Crespo rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Lee Midgley!
89.01
Julian Clegg catches Joost van Beek on the ankles. Julian Clegg is shown the yellow card! Joost van Beek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%
Scorers
| Pedro Guardiola 26 Nicolas Crespo 47 Alejandro Zamora 67, 76 | Yoann Zaidan 10, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yoann Zaidan of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Matteo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Titus Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Peiro (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Vila (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Gilchrist (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Clegg (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Hugo Duran (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Crespo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alejandro Zamora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Pedro Guardiola (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Matjaz Binotto (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Fadiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fernando Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Wes Smith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kieron Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lee Midgley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Hofland (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Albert Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andres Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joost van Beek (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arturo José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Peiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gavin Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Yoann Zaidan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ricardo Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Carcedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gregorio Martinez (DEF) | 0 | |