Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Municipal Butarque where CD Leganés play Real Oviedo in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
CD Leganés are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Leganés get the match underway!
6.03
Jose Cortes comes in with a late challenge on Elena Calvo. The referee calls over Jose Cortes and shows him a yellow card! Elena Calvo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.06
Hennie Helder passes the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.51
Antonio Lozano makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Navarro.
15.56
Roberto Del Sol makes a probing pass to Brian Gower. Brian Gower knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Castillo. Sebastian Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Helguera. Alejandro Helguera powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.56
Eugenio Izquierdo takes it forward alone. Eugenio Izquierdo goes all the way! Eugenio Izquierdo rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.43
Hennie Helder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.06
Sebastian Castillo catches Antonio Lozano on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastian Castillo and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Lozano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.41
Brian Gower hacks Elena Calvo from behind! The referee calls over Brian Gower and warns him to calm down! Elena Calvo stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.16
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
38.39
Ernesto Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hennie Helder. Hennie Helder threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.08
Alfredo Morales makes a beautiful solo run. Alfredo Morales whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Helguera. Alejandro Helguera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.36
Elena Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer plays a perfect one-two with Edmundo Gomez and rushes in on goal... Scott Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Romero P. Zubizarreta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Patricio Delgado makes a simple pass to Gaspar Ramos. Gaspar Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Helguera. Alejandro Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Caballero.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Real Oviedo kick off!
47.05
Juan-Carlos Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Pastor. Frederico Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Castillo. Sebastian Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Helguera. Alejandro Helguera flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
49.31
Sebastian Castillo catches Antonio Lozano on the ankles. Sebastian Castillo is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Lozano stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.17
Brian Gower makes a probing pass to Sebastian Castillo. Sebastian Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.47
Patricio Delgado comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Izquierdo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Izquierdo runs off the knock.
60.45
Real Oviedo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
63.13
Eugenio Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Zubizarreta easily smothers it!
66.42
Alfredo Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Helguera. Alejandro Helguera shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.13
Gaspar Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Gaspar Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Castillo. Sebastian Castillo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.42
Eugenio Izquierdo barges into Alfredo Morales. The referee calls over Eugenio Izquierdo and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Morales carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.13
Gaspar Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Castillo. Sebastian Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.10
Juan-Carlos Navarro catches Scott Telfer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Elena Calvo makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer heads the ball goalwards but Romero P. Zubizarreta is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Helguera of CD Leganés

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 5 vs 4
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 2 vs 2
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 6 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 4 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.625 vs 59.375
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 51.56%, Away team third: 23.44%