Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Eibar. A crowd of 20,615 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Málaga and Eibar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Eibar kick off!
2.26
Gregorio Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jos Promes. Jos Promes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
3.53
Claus Riise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.50
Ricardo Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Santos. Gregorio Santos knocks the ball forward to Jos Promes. Jos Promes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.42
Claus Riise kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Radet. Luis Radet lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Pedro Galadames has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.52
Leonardo Sanchez hacks Daniel J. Andersson from behind! The referee calls over Leonardo Sanchez and warns him to calm down! Daniel J. Andersson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.34
Fouad Kachloul kicks a strong pass forward to Goran Prosinecki. Goran Prosinecki passes the ball forward to Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris goes all the way! Alexander Boutaris rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Pedro Galadames has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.39
Claus Riise chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.49
Goran Prosinecki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Galadames easily smothers it!
28.41
Goran Prosinecki makes a simple pass to Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.02
Jose Fortes Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Sanchez. Leonardo Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Suarez.
36.40
Claus Riise makes a probing pass to Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov goes all the way! Igor Kolyvanov takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.30
Claus Riise makes a simple pass to Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reinder Gentenaar.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Málaga kick off!
48.53
Abubakari Heije chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ruiz. Patricio Ruiz shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.36
Reinder Gentenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Abubakari Heije. Abubakari Heije threads the ball through to Patricio Ruiz. Patricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.19
Thomas Suarez makes a probing pass to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet takes it forward alone. Yurtcan Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Radet. Luis Radet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
55.33
Gregorio Santos threads the ball through to Leonardo Sanchez. Leonardo Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Ruiz but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.57
Guillermo Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Rodriquez. Jose Fortes Rodriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ruiz. Patricio Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Jos Promes. Jos Promes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Pablo Guerrero had no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
65.43
Daniel J. Andersson decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel J. Andersson advances with the ball. Daniel J. Andersson whips in a cross ball towards Luis Radet. Luis Radet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
67.39
Goran Prosinecki makes a probing pass to Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Kolyvanov but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.11
Gregorio Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jos Promes. Jos Promes lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Ruiz. Patricio Ruiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pablo Guerrero easily smothers it.
72.34
Daniel J. Andersson barges into Jos Promes. The referee calls over Daniel J. Andersson and shows him a yellow card! Jos Promes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.27
Goran Prosinecki passes the ball forward to Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.12
Abubakari Heije sees a break and surges forward. Abubakari Heije knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel J. Andersson.
84.26
Yurtcan Izzet passes the ball forward to Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov powers a header at goal but Pedro Galadames is on top of it.
87.20
Goran Prosinecki catches Gregorio Santos on the ankles. Goran Prosinecki is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.10
Yurtcan Izzet knocks the ball forward to Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Ferrer.
90.00
Erno Forsstrom hacks Leonardo Sanchez from behind! Erno Forsstrom is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Sanchez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Boutaris of Málaga

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 3 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.5714285714286 vs 46.4285714285714
Play Area
Home team third: 27.38%, Midfield: 47.62%, Away team third: 25.00%