Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play CD Leganés in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 20,843 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Airdrieonians and CD Leganés are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
CD Leganés start the match!
6.49
Ivan Seric threads the ball through to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Arturo Vidal!
10.51
Dario Mezriche makes a probing pass to Jeremías Redondo. Jeremías Redondo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ivan Luna manages to keep it out.
14.40
Ivan Seric makes a probing pass to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist makes a probing pass to Patricio Merino but he's offside!
15.05
Youssouf Lebrun knocks the ball forward to Dario Mezriche. Dario Mezriche passes the ball forward to Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.45
Ivan Seric chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.48
John Arne Soltvedt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Callethi. Jean Callethi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Molowny.
30.27
Romarin Ndiefi makes a simple pass to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.53
Justin Cox makes a beautiful solo run. Justin Cox makes a probing pass to Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Stockdale.
36.22
Romarin Ndiefi chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Arturo Vidal has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.50
John Arne Soltvedt makes a simple pass to Jean Callethi. Jean Callethi threads the ball through to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Arturo Vidal easily smothers it.
45.00
Jean Callethi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Stockdale.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
49.47
Mamadou Callethi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremías Redondo. Jeremías Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Gutierrez but the linesman indicates offside!
53.03
Mamadou Callethi kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Ivan Luna has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.12
John Arne Soltvedt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Callethi. Jean Callethi kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.20
Romarin Ndiefi surges forward with the ball. Romarin Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand powers a header at goal. Graeme Ferdinand scores for Airdrieonians!!
69.24
Luis Iglesias knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremías Redondo. Jeremías Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.48
Luis Iglesias passes the ball forward to Jeremías Redondo. Jeremías Redondo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ivan Luna manages to keep it out.
73.20
Romarin Ndiefi barges into Dario Mezriche. The referee calls over Romarin Ndiefi and warns him to calm down! Dario Mezriche runs off the knock.
75.12
Romarin Ndiefi hacks Dario Mezriche from behind! The referee calls over Romarin Ndiefi again and warns him to calm down! Dario Mezriche runs off the knock.
77.05
Jeremías Redondo catches Justin Cox on the ankles. Jeremías Redondo is shown the yellow card! Justin Cox stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.05
CD Leganés are easily keeping Airdrieonians at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
89.57
Youssouf Lebrun deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Mezriche. Dario Mezriche passes the ball forward to Jeremías Redondo. Jeremías Redondo shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
Dario Mezriche threads the ball through to Jeremías Redondo. Jeremías Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Yassine Bouchiba and rushes in on goal... Jeremías Redondo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Yassine Bouchiba of CD Leganés

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.3333333333333 vs 42.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 30.67%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 22.67%