Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 19,272 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Merino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Merino.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
10.34
0-0Edgar Wapenaar flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Marquez who takes it down. Gregorio Marquez plays the ball forward to Alan Vassell who has made a great run into the box. Alan Vassell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.24
Torsten Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Wapenaar who takes it down. Edgar Wapenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.53
Marin Stoichita flicks a high ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas who takes it down. Bernardo Ornelas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.11
Titus Maclean plays the ball forward to Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.57
0-0Francesco G. Fanesi hacks Bernardo Ornelas from behind! The referee brings Francesco G. Fanesi to one side and gives him a warning! Bernardo Ornelas stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.30
0-0Ivan Moreno pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Ivan Moreno stretches the opposition's defence. Ivan Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eugenio Jimenez gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
45.00
0-0Boubacar Doubaï makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Farinos.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Málaga start the second half!
48.51
Hugo Izquierdo hits a low pass to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
51.17
Seeing Luis Menendez's attacking run, Daniel Farinos quickly throws the ball into his path. Luis Menendez makes a probing pass to Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Izquierdo shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Andres Guardiola manages to gather it comfortably.
53.31
Frederico Ortega sees Carl Rabuel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Rabuel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Jimenez smothers it!
54.24
Daniel Farinos sees Edgar Wapenaar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Wapenaar makes a simple pass to Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez passes the ball forward to Alan Vassell. Alan Vassell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.57
Bruno Moreira makes a probing pass to Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Wright who brings the ball under control. Nigel Wright shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.29
Bruno Moreira passes the ball forward to Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega hits a low pass to Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
69.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Edgar Wapenaar plays the ball forward to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes shoots from distance but Andres Guardiola reads it well. Excellent save!
72.34
Marin Stoichita makes a simple pass to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros whips in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.13
Edgar Wapenaar decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Wapenaar lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.52
Boubacar Doubaï threads a neat ball through to Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita threads the ball through to Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
87.15
Luis Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Gainza collects the pass. Romero P. Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Boubacar Doubaï.
90.00
Marin Stoichita flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andres Guardiola (GK)
7
2. Bruno Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Titus Maclean (DEF)
6
4. Boubacar Doubaï (DEF)
7
5. Ivan Moreno (DEF)
8
6. Frederico Ortega (MID)
6
7. Marin Stoichita (MID)
9
8. Carl Rabuel (ATT)
6
9. Bernardo Ornelas (ATT)
6
10. Stavros Leandros (ATT)
6
11. Nigel Wright (ATT)
6
12. Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13. Oscar Molowny (MID)
0
14. Jose Fortes Bravo (MID)
0
1. Eugenio Jimenez (GK)
7
2. Luis Menendez (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Farinos (DEF)
6
4. Torsten Helmer (DEF)
6
5. Francesco G. Fanesi (DEF)
5
6. Romero P. Gainza (MID)
6
7. Edgar Wapenaar (MID)
9
8. Hugo Izquierdo (MID)
7
9. Gregorio Marquez (ATT)
6
10. Luis Fuentes (ATT)
6
11. Alan Vassell (ATT)
6
12. Claudio Vidal (MID)
0
13. Victor Campos (ATT)
0
14. Nicolas Rodriquez (GK)
0