C.D. Leganés collect a point on their visit to C.D. Tenerife (0-0). The pepineros worked tirelessly to defend the approaches from the local team, who were closest to breaking the deadlock at the death. Juan Muñoz's penalty appeals denied Leganés their clearest opportunity to take the lead in the first half.
Juan Muñoz brought Leganés closest to a goal in the first half
No changes to the Leganés side that kicked off against A.D. Alcorcón at the Butarque last week, with Javi Hernández grounding the backline alongside Omeruo and Randjelovic, Juan Muñoz and José Arnaiz forming a midfield triangle behind Bautista. The first sequence featured no big chances for either side, both maintaining a tight shape to stifle any attacking options.
In the 29', Juan Muñoz beat the Tenerife defender Álex Muñoz on the outside before being pulled down. Neither referee Gorostegui Fernández nor VAR saw enough in the challenge to award a spot kick. Juan Muñoz's hunger for goal remained undeterred as he forced a dive from Juan Soriano in the 38’, after his curling shot narrowly dodged the keeper's right post. Enric Gallego was the main channel for the Tenerife response, shooting off target in the 42’. The teams reached half time level at 0-0.
Riesgo with a heoric save to deny Enric Gallego at the death
The pepineros kept their same XI to begin the second 45 and both sides continued to play conservatively, with Bermejo's 59' header on goal the only real approach from the locals in the first hour. Bautista's individual footwork brought him in front of goal in the 67', but the shot was deflected wide by the Tenerife back line. Two minutes on, Nafti made his first adjustments to the squad, introducing Palencia and Qasmi in the places of Randjelovic and Bautista. Arnaiz's quick solo run in the 72' also confronted the local rearguard, but without any end product.
Two more substitutions followed in the 76', as Shibasaki and Bárcenas replaced Recio and Arnaiz. A Tenerife corner caught by Elady's head did provide a scare, but sighs of relief followed as the ball spun off target. Leganés' fifth change came in the 84' as Borja Garcés stepped in for Juan Muñoz. As the clock wound down, Tenerife had one final opportunity to break the pepinero wall. Enric Gallego drew Riesgo from the mouth of goal, but the keeper was sharp enough to push the shot onto the frame and direct it clear.
Overall, an important point won in a hard battleground for Leganés, whose tally sits at 30 in the campaign so far. The stage is set for their next league encounter this Friday as they play Real Zaragoza in the Butarque at 21:00 (CET).
