Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Leganés are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Lozano.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
Mirko Muzzi threads a neat ball through to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.39
Neil May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Gabriel Molowny provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! John Hansen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.30
Romero P. Herrera flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Ortega who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Ortega hits a low pass to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores plays a quick one-two with Tomas Sousa and rushes in on goal... Oscar Flores tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
9.29
Roberto Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Kiko. Alfredo Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Molowny who takes it down. Gabriel Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. John Hansen manages to gather it.
10.21
Neil May threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.07
Jose Javier Mora makes a strong solo run forward. Jose Javier Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales powers a header at goal. Romero P. Herrera steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
21.15
Tieme Dreef chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Garcia. Carlos Garcia hits a low pass to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Vieira.
26.52
Neil May sees Enrique Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Morales advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Enrique Morales provides some space. He shoots at goal. John Hansen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.56
Jose Javier Mora runs forward with the ball. Jose Javier Mora changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Mora whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.56
Daniel Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Kiko. Alfredo Kiko knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.11
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Sousa controls it well on his chest. Tomas Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores flicks the ball with his head but somehow Daniel Vieira happens to be in the right place to block it.
42.41
Guillermo Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz plays a one-two with Tomas Sousa and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Ruiz tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly 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. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
CD Leganés start the second half!
47.52
Roberto Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Sousa. Roberto Rubio is warned by the referee! Tomas Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil May plays the ball forward to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.54
With some swift thinking, Carlos Garcia plays the ball forward to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Leonardo Arias. Excellent save.
59.09
Alfredo Kiko surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.57
Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Stuart White replacing Guillermo Ortega .
61.58
Neil May flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. John Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
63.02
Alfredo Kiko advances with the ball. Alfredo Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Herrera.
71.19
Mirko Muzzi catches Alfredo Kiko on the ankles. The referee calls over Mirko Muzzi and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.27
Daniel Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Kiko. Alfredo Kiko knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
73.34
Ronnie Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirko Muzzi. Seeing a gap ahead, Mirko Muzzi plays the ball forward to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa shoots from 20 yards but Leonardo Arias is on top of it.
77.31
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Eugenio Ramos replacing Oscar Flores .
78.36
With a delightful solo run, Mirko Muzzi stretches the opposition's defence. Mirko Muzzi makes a pass forward but Eugenio Ramos is yards offside!
79.09
Edgar Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ramos. Eugenio Ramos shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
81.48
Carlos Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.10
Carlos Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.05
Alfredo Kiko clumsily knocks into Edgar Fernandes. The referee calls over Alfredo Kiko and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
26.5%
44.6%
28.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Morales of CD Leganés

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Arias (GK)
7
2.Daniel Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Rubio (DEF)
6
4.Jose Javier Mora (DEF)
8
5.Alberto Soares (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Morales (MID)
6
7.Alfredo Kiko (MID)yellow card
7
8.Neil May (MID)
8
9.Matt Lawrence (MID)
6
10.Enrique Morales (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gabriel Molowny (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jose Fortes Lozano (ATT)
0
13.Ernesto Suarez (GK)
0
14.Juan Garrido (ATT)
0

1.John Hansen (GK)
7
2.Tieme Dreef (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Mike (DEF)
6
4.Andres Marin (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Herrera (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Ortega (MID)
6
7.Mirko Muzzi (MID)
7
8.Carlos Garcia (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Ruiz (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Flores (ATT)
6
11.Tomas Sousa (ATT)
6
 
12.Edgar Fernandes (MID)
6
13.Stuart White (GK)
6
14.Eugenio Ramos (MID)
6