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Match Report

Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play Málaga in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos José Mari.


0.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
2.19
Amdy Cubilier flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Soares whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Molina. Frederico Molina makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
3.22
Yoann Savigny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amdy Cubilier. Amdy Cubilier sees Frederico Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Molina finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Paul Haller. Excellent save.
10.05
Amdy Cubilier knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Molina. Frederico Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Borchard. Anton Borchard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.20
Felipe José Mari flicks a high ball forward to Anton Borchard who takes it down. Anton Borchard shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
18.10
Jose Fortes Bravo knocks the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dietmar Babbel gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
20.29
Tiago Faria hits a low pass to Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Molina. Frederico Molina outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Paul Haller manages to keep it out.
26.31
Jose Fortes Bravo threads a neat ball through to Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.07
Amdy Cubilier makes a simple pass to Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Rey.
28.26
Oscar Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.36
Jose Fortes Bravo makes a simple pass to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Carl Rabuel scores for Málaga!!
38.01
Jose Fortes Bravo threads the ball through to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
44.34
Christian Backes flicks a high pass forward. Amdy Cubilier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amdy Cubilier sees space and advances. Amdy Cubilier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Borchard but he's offside!
45.00
Jose Fortes Bravo threads the ball through to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Racing Ferrol kicking off!
47.19
Eugenio Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Molina. With a superhuman jump, Frederico Molina connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.54
Carlos Soto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Dietmar Babbel!
59.51
Oscar Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Van Veen. With a superhuman jump, Richard Van Veen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.22
Jose Fortes Bravo threads a neat ball through to Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen plays a one-two with Bernardo Ornelas and rushes in on goal... Richard Van Veen tries a spectacular strike. Albert Carmona steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
69.35
Yoann Savigny darts forward. Yoann Savigny sees space and advances. Yoann Savigny threads the ball through to Hugo Soares but he's offside!
77.07
Tiago Faria makes a simple pass to Anton Borchard. Anton Borchard whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Carlos Soto. Excellent block.
78.45
Carlos Soto barges into Frederico Molina. Carlos Soto is shown the yellow card! Frederico Molina carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.13
Eugenio Vega hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Bravo. Jose Fortes Bravo threads a neat ball through to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.18
Jose Fortes Bravo flicks a high ball forward to Stavros Leandros who takes it down. Stavros Leandros plays a quick one-two with Bernardo Ornelas and rushes in on goal... Stavros Leandros tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Dietmar Babbel manages to gather it.
84.23
Jose Fortes Bravo makes a simple pass to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.7042253521127 vs 49.2957746478873
Play Area
Home team third: 25.35%, Midfield: 49.30%, Away team third: 25.35%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Rabuel of Málaga

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Yoann Savigny (DEF)
6
6
6. Tiago Faria (MID)
6
7. Amdy Cubilier (MID)
6
8. Eugenio Lopez (MID)
6
9. Hugo Soares (ATT)
6
10. Anton Borchard (ATT)
7
6

0
13. Sven Thiele (MID)
0
14. Moritz Wilke (MID)
0

1. Paul Haller (GK)
6
2. Eugenio Vega (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Rey (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Soto (DEF)
5
5. Ivan Moreno (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Molowny (MID)
6
9
11. Carl Rabuel (ATT)
9

13. Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
14. Bruno Medri (ATT)
0