Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to CD Leganés. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
8.19
Gregorio Molowny makes a probing pass to Luis Iglesias. Luis Iglesias takes it forward alone. Luis Iglesias plays a perfect one-two with Olaf Lee and rushes in on goal... Luis Iglesias takes a shot at goal. Felipe Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.40
Vasco Costa knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Flores. Ricardo Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
14.09
Edmundo Merino makes a probing pass to Ricardo Flores. Ricardo Flores whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Ruiz. Felipe Ruiz powers a header at goal but Arturo Vidal is on top of it.
18.24
Pedro Jimenez makes a simple pass to Michel Anselmini. Michel Anselmini knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Ruiz. Felipe Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.39
Sebastien Hassli comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Gutierrez. The referee calls over Sebastien Hassli and warns him to calm down! Jose Fortes Gutierrez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.18
Luis Iglesias knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Olaf Lee. Olaf Lee flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.29
Luis Iglesias clumsily knocks into Edmundo Merino. The referee calls over Luis Iglesias and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Merino stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.12
Pedro Jimenez threads the ball through to Vasco Costa. Vasco Costa makes a simple pass to Ricardo Flores. Ricardo Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Ruiz. Felipe Ruiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
32.15
Seth Stockdale takes it forward alone. Seth Stockdale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Woodgate. Alistair Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.28
Eugenio Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Woodgate. Alistair Woodgate tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
40.24
Roberto Herrero takes it forward alone. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
42.06
Gregorio Molowny sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Molowny advances with the ball. Gregorio Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with CD Leganés kicking off!
47.22
Daniel Gimenez brings the ball forward. Daniel Gimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.42
Michel Anselmini sees a break and surges forward. Michel Anselmini finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
57.06
Pedro Jimenez barges into Jose Fortes Gutierrez. The referee calls over Pedro Jimenez and shows him a yellow card! Jose Fortes Gutierrez runs off the knock.
61.14
Roberto Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Ruiz. Felipe Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
67.50
Luis Iglesias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
71.30
Eugenio Cortes takes it forward alone. Eugenio Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Ruiz. Felipe Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.45
Victor Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Olaf Lee. Olaf Lee whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.12
Michel Anselmini makes a simple pass to Ricardo Flores. Ricardo Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Luis Iglesias of CD Leganés
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%