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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.25
0-0Oswaldo Wiart kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Lennart Sparwasser reads it well. Superb keeping!
4.28
1-0Oswaldo Wiart threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena plays a sublime one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and races in on goal... Claudio Pena tries a spectacular strike. Claudio Pena scores for Málaga!!
8.45
Edmundo Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Richard James collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard James plays the ball forward to Roger Sier. Roger Sier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
9.03
Hugo Vazquez threads the ball through to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jean Pierre Dumas!
12.12
Hugo Leon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jean Pierre Dumas.
13.34
1-0Richard James takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Takumi Tanaka jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
16.39
With some swift thinking, Oscar Saez plays the ball forward to Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez plays a scrappy one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and advances towards the goal... Pablo Diez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.04
Jacob Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez sees Dmitri Blokhin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dmitri Blokhin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
22.28
2-0Manuel Rossi hacks Frederico Guardiola from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.45
Hugo Vazquez makes a simple pass to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.44
2-0Oscar Saez plays the ball forward to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
30.17
Frederico Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Roger Sier. Roger Sier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.55
Takumi Tanaka makes a probing pass to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart passes the ball forward to Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
36.54
Oswaldo Wiart makes an attacking run forward. Oswaldo Wiart lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.56
Eduardo Molina plays the ball forward to Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell threads the ball through into the box. Claudio Pena comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
49.14
3-0Richard James flicks the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Molina.
53.20
Manuel Rossi threads the ball through to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pena controls it well on his chest. Claudio Pena plays a sublime one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and races in on goal... Claudio Pena muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
55.08
Edmundo Alonso arcs the ball upfield. Denny Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier makes a deft header. Jean Pierre Dumas didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.55
3-0Real Betis Balompié appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.55
3-0Eduardo Molina flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Diez who takes it down. Pablo Diez sees Dmitri Blokhin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dmitri Blokhin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Edmundo Alonso.
63.05
Oswaldo Wiart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo darts forward. Oscar Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lennart Sparwasser with no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
66.24
4-0Oscar Saez clumsily knocks into Roberto Gutierrez. The referee warns Oscar Saez to calm down! Roberto Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.33
Frederico Guardiola plays the ball forward to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.33
Frederico Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.52
Edmundo Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Denny Dijkstra who brings the ball under control. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.28
Pablo Diez decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Roman.
84.54
Manuel Rossi flicks a high ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin who takes it down. Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
85.26
Oswaldo Wiart hits a low pass to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Alonso.
87.21
Jacob Campbell makes a probing pass to Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Lennart Sparwasser keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Claudio Pena 4 Pablo Diez 16, 63 Jacob Campbell 37 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jean Pierre Dumas (GK)
7
2. Takumi Tanaka (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Rossi (DEF)
5
4. Eduardo Molina (DEF)
6
5. Jacob Campbell (MID)
8
6. Oswaldo Wiart (MID)
8
7. Oscar Saez (MID)
6
8. Oscar Pardo (MID)
7
9. Claudio Pena (ATT)
8
10. Dmitri Blokhin (ATT)
7
11. Pablo Diez (ATT)
9
12. Romero P. Gainza (MID)
0
13. Romero P. Campos (MID)
0
14. Albert Merino (GK)
0
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
7
2. Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Alonso (DEF)
6
4. Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
5. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
6. Richard James (MID)
6
7. Frederico Guardiola (MID)
7
8. Roberto Gutierrez (MID)
6
9. Roger Sier (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Leon (ATT)
6
11. Denny Dijkstra (ATT)
6
12. Victor José Mari (ATT)
0
13. Jose Oliveira (MID)
0
14. Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
0