Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 9,826 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio  Alvarez.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off!
3.20
Nicolas Castro hacks Eduardo Nunes from behind! The referee motions to Nicolas Castro to come over. It's a red card!! Eduardo Nunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.05
Juan-Carlos Castro receives the ball from a throw-in from Albert Flores. Juan-Carlos Castro makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel José Mari who gathers it comfortably.
10.53
Marcos Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega advances inside the box! Francisco Vega looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.28
Eduardo Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Romero but he's offside!
21.27
Eduardo Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Romero who takes it down. Ricardo Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Milan Berck Fuchs but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.47
Marcos Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
36.26
Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vega collects the pass. Francisco Vega shoots from outside the area but is denied by Juan-Carlos Castro. Excellent save.
39.47
Rodolfo Duran comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Natali. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Natali runs off the knock.
44.40
Eduardo Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. Sebastian Medina comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Romero. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga have changed their lineup with Gregorio Pena replacing Ricardo Romero. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Málaga kick off the second half!
47.34
Juan-Carlos Castro hits a low pass to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.51
Eduardo Nunes plays the ball forward to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.55
Richard Mccall makes a probing pass to Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs plays a one-two with Gregorio Pena and advances towards the goal... Milan Berck Fuchs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
60.30
Eduardo Nunes threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Medina.
72.18
Juan-Carlos Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Juan-Carlos Castro makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Duran but he's offside!
73.21
Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Pena passes the ball forward but Francisco Vega is offside!
77.40
Albacete Balompie appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.40
Claudio Natali laces a weighted ball forward to Marcos Torres. With a delightful solo run, Marcos Torres stretches the opposition's defence. Marcos Torres sees Gregorio Pena just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Pena comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Juan-Carlos Castro is on top of it.
79.30
Claudio Natali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Brehme. Julian Brehme runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.03
Eduardo Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Juan-Carlos Castro is on top of it.
89.49
Julian Brehme makes a probing pass to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Marcos Torres threads a neat ball through to Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 76.056338028169 vs 23.943661971831
Play Area
Home team third: 22.54%, Midfield: 49.30%, Away team third: 28.17%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Vega of Málaga

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Edmundo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3. Elena Sanchez (DEF)
6
6
5. Julian Brehme (MID)
6
6. Eduardo Nunes (MID)
7
7. Marcos Torres (MID)
7
6
8
10. Ricardo Romero (ATT)
6

12. Mauricio Cano (GK)
0
13. Adolfo Pichichi (DEF)
0
14. Gregorio Pena (ATT)
6

7. Jason Jess (MID)
6
3
9. Albert Flores (MID)
6
10. Rodolfo Duran (ATT)
5
11. Luis Rey (ATT)
6

12. Pedro Vazquez (DEF)
0
14. Fernando Nunez (ATT)
0