Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to CD Leganés. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
CD Badajoz get the match underway!
2.35
Seth Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Iglesias. Luis Iglesias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olaf Lee. Olaf Lee plays a perfect one-two with Alistair Woodgate and rushes in on goal... Olaf Lee takes a shot at goal. Jose Javier Romero easily smothers it.
3.01
Luis Iglesias knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Olaf Lee. Olaf Lee flicks the ball with his head. Jose Javier Romero easily picks it out of the air!
9.55
Alfredo Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Molowny.
10.45
Garry Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Haller. Eric Haller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Arturo Vidal manages to gather it comfortably.
14.13
Victor Martinez knocks the ball forward to Alistair Woodgate. Alistair Woodgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Bravo.
16.20
Eugenio Gainza surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Gainza goes all the way! Eugenio Gainza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Arturo Vidal is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.38
Eugenio Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Arturo Vidal.
22.33
Alfredo Suarez makes a probing pass to Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.04
Luis Iglesias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olaf Lee. Olaf Lee threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Gutierrez but he's offside!
36.23
Gregorio Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Martinez. Victor Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Olaf Lee. Olaf Lee knocks the ball forward to Alistair Woodgate but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.35
Eric Haller clumsily knocks into Gregorio Molowny. Eric Haller is warned by the referee! Gregorio Molowny gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.46
Julian Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Eric Haller. Eric Haller shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Arturo Vidal is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
CD Leganés start the second half!
47.55
Victor Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Woodgate. Alistair Woodgate shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Romero!
54.06
Seth Stockdale makes a simple pass to Eugenio Leon. Eugenio Leon decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Leon shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.27
Eugenio Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Haller. Eric Haller whips in a cross ball towards Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.37
Jose Fortes Bravo knocks the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry surges forward with the ball. Garry Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
72.04
Luis Iglesias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Woodgate. Alistair Woodgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Olaf Lee. Olaf Lee cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jose Javier Romero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.30
Manuel Bayle threads the ball through to Eugenio Gainza. Eugenio Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Molowny.
77.20
Victor Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olaf Lee. Olaf Lee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.02
Luis Iglesias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Gutierrez. Jose Fortes Gutierrez goes all the way! Jose Fortes Gutierrez shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Jose Javier Romero easily smothers it!
84.54
Jose Fortes Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Arturo Vidal easily smothers it.
89.56
Alfredo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Haller. Eric Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Juan-Carlos Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Rodriguez. Julian Rodriguez takes it forward alone. Julian Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Gainza of CD Badajoz

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.4712643678161 vs 42.5287356321839
Play Area
Home team third: 26.44%, Midfield: 44.83%, Away team third: 28.74%