Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Murcia. A crowd of 19,044 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Málaga are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Málaga kick off and get the match underway!
12.15
Marek Wilimowski barges into Jose Verges. The referee calls over Marek Wilimowski and shows him a yellow card! Jose Verges carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.05
Marek Wilimowski clumsily knocks into Arnauld Bedin. The referee calls over Marek Wilimowski and warns him to calm down! Arnauld Bedin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.41
Sebastian Pena clumsily knocks into Alberto Beresford. The referee calls over Sebastian Pena and warns him to calm down! Alberto Beresford runs off the knock.
27.36
Jose Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Zuidam. Rui Zuidam shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.46
Arnauld Bedin knocks the ball forward to Rui Zuidam. Rui Zuidam finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alberto Del Sol manages to gather it comfortably.
33.05
Arturo Flores makes a simple pass to Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres López who gathers it comfortably.
36.46
Luis Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Verges. Jose Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gimenez. Eugenio Gimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Sverrir Brynjarsson. Sverrir Brynjarsson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.26
Callum Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pena. Sebastian Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Guardiola. Arturo Guardiola tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.23
Arnauld Bedin passes the ball forward to Rui Zuidam. Rui Zuidam shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
44.26
Marek Wilimowski chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Guardiola. Arturo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Murcia kicking off!
48.22
Callum Brady makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Guardiola. Arturo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres López who gathers it comfortably.
49.27
Bob Degryse threads the ball through to Arnauld Bedin. Arnauld Bedin makes a beautiful solo run. Arnauld Bedin shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.42
Jose Verges threads the ball through to Eugenio Gimenez. Eugenio Gimenez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.08
Arturo Segarra makes a probing pass to Arturo Guardiola. Arturo Guardiola shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.46
Callum Brady comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Gimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Gimenez runs off the knock.
60.32
Bob Degryse knocks the ball forward to Alberto Beresford. Alberto Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Sverrir Brynjarsson. Sverrir Brynjarsson shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.38
Jose Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Zuidam. Rui Zuidam finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.28
Bob Degryse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Bedin. Arnauld Bedin chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Zuidam. Rui Zuidam shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.58
Dan Cuza makes a probing pass to Arnauld Bedin. Arnauld Bedin knocks the ball forward to Sverrir Brynjarsson. Sverrir Brynjarsson shoots from long range but it flies wide!
73.34
Sebastian Pena takes it forward alone. Sebastian Pena whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Guardiola. Arturo Guardiola heads the ball goalwards. Andres López is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.08
Málaga are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.37
Bob Degryse sees space and advances. Bob Degryse flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Zuidam. Rui Zuidam shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.05
Arnauld Bedin clumsily knocks into Marek Wilimowski. Arnauld Bedin is warned by the referee! Marek Wilimowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.09
Arnauld Bedin kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Gimenez. Eugenio Gimenez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
85.55
Jose Javier Santos barges into Sverrir Brynjarsson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sverrir Brynjarsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Sebastian Pena hacks Alberto Beresford from behind! Sebastian Pena is given another warning by the referee! Alberto Beresford hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Rui Zuidam of Murcia

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 6 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 3 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 34.1772151898734 vs 65.8227848101266
Play Area
Home team third: 29.11%, Midfield: 49.37%, Away team third: 21.52%