Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Málaga. A crowd of 18,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the first half underway!
3.38
0-0Nicolas Martinez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Martinez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Claudio Guardiola is offside!
4.52
1-0Orlando Van Eijk pushes up the pitch. Orlando Van Eijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Cruz. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Cruz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Mauricio Cano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.20
1-0Elena Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Torres passes the ball forward to Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.58
Edmundo Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres threads the ball through to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.47
1-0Jonathan Thompson makes a probing pass to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Ruiz.
20.37
Jose Javier Munoz kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Diez who gathers it comfortably.
24.41
Julian Brehme threads the ball through to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.12
Mustapha Nok knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Deportivo Alaves are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.19
1-0Nicolas Martinez clumsily knocks into Marcos Torres. The referee calls over Nicolas Martinez and warns him to calm down! Marcos Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.27
Nicolas Martinez clumsily knocks into Eduardo Nunes. The referee calls over Nicolas Martinez again and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Nunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.48
1-0Mustapha Nok hacks Ricardo Romero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.50
Claudio Natali threads a neat ball through to Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres makes a probing pass to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga have changed their lineup with Adolfo Pichichi replacing Ricardo Romero.
45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
61.33
Nicolas Martinez threads a neat ball through to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
66.44
Marcos Torres flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Vega who takes it down. Francisco Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Diez who gathers it comfortably.
75.40
Elena Sanchez takes it forward alone. Elena Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Pichichi. Adolfo Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sverrir Thorvardarson.
77.07
Francesco Macchi makes a beautiful solo run. Francesco Macchi flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Cruz who brings the ball under control. Ivan Cruz makes a defence splitting pass to Marco Waterreus. Some silky footwork from Marco Waterreus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.51
2-0Orlando Van Eijk passes the ball forward to Nicolas Martinez. Nicolas Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Edmundo Ruiz is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
84.32
Orlando Van Eijk makes a strong solo run forward. Orlando Van Eijk threads the ball through to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.10
Nicolas Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Guardiola passes the ball forward but Markus Rummenigge is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Waterreus of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carlos Diez (GK)
6
2. Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
7
4. Francesco Macchi (DEF)
6
5. Mustapha Nok (DEF)
5
6. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
7
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
9
9. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
6
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
9
11. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Guardiola (ATT)
0
13. Tomas Alfieri (GK)
0
14. Julian Rodriguez (MID)
0
1. Mauricio Cano (GK)
6
2. Edmundo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3. Elena Sanchez (DEF)
7
4. Claudio Natali (DEF)
6
5. Julian Brehme (MID)
6
6. Eduardo Nunes (MID)
6
7. Marcos Torres (MID)
7
8. Jose Javier Munoz (MID)
6
9. Francisco Vega (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Romero (ATT)
6
11. Milan Berck Fuchs (ATT)
6
12. Trevor Rankin (GK)
0
13. Marcos Sanchez (DEF)
0
14. Adolfo Pichichi (DEF)
6