Match report

Leganes Defeats Ponferradina 3-0 in Segunda División

Ponferradina
Ponferradina
0–3
FT
Leganes
Leganes
May 21, 2022

Leganes made a strong statement in their clash against Ponferradina by securing a decisive 3-0 victory, putting themselves back on track for promotion. Early goals by Borja Garcés set the tone and Naim García's late addition sealed the win, despite several yellow cards that marred both teams’ play.

Key Facts

  • • Borja Garcés scored two early goals at 6' and 16', assisting Leganes to a quick lead.
  • • Naim García secured the third goal for Leganes at 82'.
  • • Ponferradina had a cancelled penalty after VAR review in the 35th minute, potentially altering their momentum.
  • • Leganes received four yellow cards (Borja Garcés, Seydouba Cisse, Unai Bustinza, and Y. Qasmi), while Ponferradina got two (Erik Morán and Juan Hernández).

Lineups

Ponferradina

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Abedzadeh (G)
  • 3 Ríos Reina (D)
  • 22 Paris Adot (D)
  • 4 A. Pașcanu (D)
  • 27 Copete (D)
  • 18 Erik Morán (M)
  • 8 Agus Medina (M)
  • 9 Sergi Enrich (F)
  • 20 José Naranjo (M)
  • 7 Dani Ojeda (M)
  • 19 Edu Espiau (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Yuri
  • 24 Kuki
  • 23 Saúl Crespo
  • 21 Juan Hernández
  • 2 Iván Rodríguez
  • 16 Miguel Baeza
  • 15 Adrián Castellano
  • 5 José Amo
  • 6 P. Anton
  • 11 Cristian Rodríguez
  • 14 Ricard Pujol
  • 35 Sergi Puig

Leganes

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Asier Riesgo (G)
  • 22 A. Nyom (M)
  • 4 K. Omeruo (D)
  • 5 Bruno (D)
  • 3 Bustinza (M)
  • 6 Sergio González (D)
  • 8 G. Shibasaki (M)
  • 7 Robert Ibáñez (F)
  • 32 S. Cissé (M)
  • 11 Juan Muñoz (M)
  • 28 Borja Garcés (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Dani Jiménez
  • 21 Y. Qasmi
  • 23 Y. Bárcenas
  • 34 Naim García
  • 17 Eraso
  • 43 Javier Rentero
  • 15 J. Giraudon
  • 24 Jon Bautista

Timeline

  1. Leganes
    6' Leganes Goal · Normal Goal
    Borja Garcés
  2. Leganes
    16' Leganes Goal · Normal Goal
    Borja Garcés · Assist: J. Munoz
  3. Leganes
    35' Leganes Card · Yellow Card
    Seydouba Cisse

    Argument

  4. Ponferradina
    35' Ponferradina Var · Penalty cancelled
    D. Ojeda
  5. Ponferradina
    37' Ponferradina Card · Yellow Card
    Erik Morán

    Foul

  6. Leganes
    43' Leganes Card · Yellow Card
    Unai Bustinza

    Foul

  7. Leganes
    48' Leganes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nyom

    Argument

  8. Ponferradina
    55' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Paris Barandiaran · On: Yuri
  9. Leganes
    68' Leganes Card · Yellow Card
    Borja Garcés

    Time wasting

  10. Leganes
    68' Leganes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Asier Riesgo · On: Dani Jiménez
  11. Leganes
    68' Leganes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Munoz · On: Y. Qasmi
  12. Leganes
    68' Leganes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Borja Garcés · On: Édgar Bárcenas
  13. Ponferradina
    76' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Erik Morán · On: Kuki Zalazar
  14. Leganes
    80' Leganes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rober Ibáñez · On: Naim García
  15. Leganes
    82' Leganes Goal · Normal Goal
    Naim García · Assist: Dani Jiménez
  16. Leganes
    85' Leganes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Seydouba Cisse · On: Eraso
  17. Ponferradina
    87' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: José Naranjo · On: Saúl Crespo
  18. Ponferradina
    87' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Edu Espiau · On: Juan Hernández
  19. Leganes
    89' Leganes Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Qasmi

    Persistent fouling

  20. Ponferradina
    90'+6 Ponferradina Card · Yellow Card
    Juan Hernández

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Ponferradina Leganes
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 69%
Offsides 1 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 11
Corners 18 4
Total Passes 485 239
Yellow Cards 5 5
Blocked Shots 11 3
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 12 1
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 407 164
Shots Inside Box 19 5
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leganes' early goals by Borja Garcés in the 6th and 16th minutes set an unassailable lead, effectively ending Ponferradina's hopes of a comeback.
  • ▸ The cancelled penalty for Ponferradina after VAR review at 35', which could have given them hope to level the match, was a significant turning point.