Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play East Stirling in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,686 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Málaga and East Stirling are lined up in a 5-2-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Málaga and East Stirling are lined up in a 5-2-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Málaga get the match underway!
2.38
1-0Martin Munoz passes the ball forward to Mark Drake. Mark Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggero Dani. Ruggero Dani directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.17
1-0Brendan Marshall takes it forward alone. Brendan Marshall advances with the ball. Brendan Marshall tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
10.25
1-0Richard Strachan threads the ball through to Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Ibáñez who gathers it comfortably.
14.44
1-0Martin Munoz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Dani. Ruggero Dani knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but David Clapham is offside!
18.30
Richard Strachan receives the ball from a throw-in from Vasilis Galanidis. Richard Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Mason who brings the ball under control. Stuart Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brendan Marshall.
20.06
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.08
Stuart Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.45
1-0Stuart Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
24.04
Noah Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Martin Munoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Munoz chips the ball to his team mate, David Clapham. David Clapham shoots from distance but somehow John Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
26.01
Mario Almeida threads a neat ball through to Martin Munoz. Martin Munoz threads a neat ball through to Mark Drake. Mark Drake shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but John Mckinlay smothers it!
28.38
Martin Munoz takes it forward alone. Martin Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards David Clapham. David Clapham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.34
1-0Brendan Marshall threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Barkero. Jose Fortes Barkero makes a probing pass to Martin Munoz. Martin Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards David Clapham. David Clapham whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Kevin Mcinnes is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
33.31
1-0Nigel Winterburn takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Martin Munoz. Martin Munoz chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Stuart Mason jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
38.22
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Mason stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Mason shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
40.03
Richard Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Mauricio Ibáñez had no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
45.00
Nigel Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Barkero. Jose Fortes Barkero finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Stirling kick off and get the second half underway!
47.04
Jose Fortes Barkero flicks a high pass forward. David Clapham collects the pass. David Clapham makes a defence splitting pass to Mark Drake. Mark Drake tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but John Mckinlay smothers it!
48.47
Stuart Mason advances with the ball. Stuart Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.27
Jose Fortes Barkero sees David Clapham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Clapham tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.01
Brendan Marshall flicks a high pass forward. David Clapham controls it well on his chest. David Clapham shoots from long range. John Mckinlay gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.24
Noah Birkwald surges forward with the ball. Noah Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Barkero. Jose Fortes Barkero shoots from 20 yards. John Mckinlay gets down and covers it.
57.53
Noah Birkwald sees Martin Munoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Ruggero Dani. Ruggero Dani powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
65.49
Jose Fortes Barkero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggero Dani. Ruggero Dani outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. John Mckinlay didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.12
With great vision, Shane Tiatto plays the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Pinto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
78.28
Stuart Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
79.21
Martin Munoz chips the ball to his team mate, David Clapham. David Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Drake. Mark Drake jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.02
Jose Fortes Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Dani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruggero Dani finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
84.49
Brendan Marshall laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Fortes Barkero. Jose Fortes Barkero threads a neat ball through to Mark Drake. Mark Drake shoots from distance. Magnificent save by John Mckinlay!
87.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mauricio Ibáñez (GK)
6
2. Nigel Winterburn (DEF)
6
3. Brendan Marshall (DEF)
7
4. Mario Almeida (DEF)
6
5. Noah Birkwald (DEF)
7
6. Alejandro Hernandez (DEF)
6
7. Martin Munoz (MID)
8
8. Jose Fortes Barkero (MID)
7
9. Ruggero Dani (ATT)
8
10. David Clapham (ATT)
7
11. Mark Drake (ATT)
9
12. Pablo Cruz (DEF)
0
13. Andy Telfer (MID)
0
14. Cristiano Ferreira (ATT)
0
1. John Mckinlay (GK)
8
2. Bjorn-Tore Kvarme (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Mcinnes (MID)
6
4. Danny Walsh (MID)
6
5. Shane Tiatto (MID)
6
6. Oleg Hunt (DEF)
6
7. Stuart Mason (MID)
7
8. Richard Strachan (MID)
6
9. Vasilis Galanidis (ATT)
6
10. Nigel Jeffers (ATT)
8
11. Gaspar Pinto (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Hendry (MID)
0
13. Copain Verhoeven (DEF)
0
14. Matt Redknapp (ATT)
0