Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Girona FC. A crowd of 19,695 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Girona FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.


0.00
Girona FC start the match!
2.12
Gregorio Menendez flicks a high ball forward to David Fenton who takes it down. David Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.34
Dominic Strachan passes the ball forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.21
Alberto Laquait passes the ball forward to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Myers. Henry Myers connects with a diving header but somehow Chris Van Dinteren manages to keep it out.
20.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.07
Matthieu Roux catches Alberto Moutinho on the ankles. Matthieu Roux is shown the yellow card! Alberto Moutinho runs off the knock.
26.40
Jonathan Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.19
Jonathan Grant comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Menendez. Jonathan Grant is warned by the referee! Gregorio Menendez runs off the knock.
33.44
Fernando Camacho barges into Henry Myers. The referee calls over Fernando Camacho and shows him a yellow card! Henry Myers stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.14
Jose Vega flicks a high pass forward. Henry Myers easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.00
Patricio Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Blind. Ole Blind plays a one-two with David Fenton and advances towards the goal... Ole Blind shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Jose Barbosa reads it well. Great keeping!
39.04
Fernando Camacho knocks the ball forward to Ole Blind. Ole Blind knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
42.05
Patricio Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Blind. Ole Blind controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.10
Jose Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Myers. Henry Myers whips in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Fernando Camacho. Excellent block.
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. Girona FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
48.25
Matthieu Roux threads a neat ball through to Henry Myers. Henry Myers flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Ramirez who takes it down. Enrique Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Van Dinteren who gathers it comfortably.
49.36
Marcel Overath kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Blind. Ole Blind knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Camacho. Fernando Camacho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Jose Barbosa.
54.47
Lomano Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Ramirez who takes it down. Enrique Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Opdam. Orlando Opdam controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Henry Myers through on goal. Henry Myers takes a shot at goal. Chris Van Dinteren gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
55.47
With vision, Alberto Moutinho plays the ball forward to Fernando Camacho. Fernando Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Blind. Ole Blind cuts inside the box! Ole Blind shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Matthieu Roux.
56.35
Fernando Camacho takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jose Barbosa drops low and scoops up the ball.
57.41
Jose Vega threads the ball through to Henry Myers. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.12
Lomano Fletcher makes a simple pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega threads a neat ball through to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.17
Girona FC have made 2 substitutions with Elena Nunez replacing Dominic Strachan and Daniel Gomez replacing Henry Myers .
65.12
Enrique Ramirez barges into Fernando Camacho. Enrique Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Camacho grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.52
Fernando Camacho sees Luis Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards David Fenton. David Fenton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Matthieu Roux. That should have been a goal!
69.18
Jose Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Nunez. Elena Nunez makes a defence splitting pass to Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Chris Van Dinteren gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
71.24
Enrique Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Nunez. Elena Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Möller. Christian Möller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Chris Van Dinteren is on top of it.
72.23
Fernando Camacho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Fenton. David Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Gomes. Luis Gomes directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jose Barbosa had no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
75.58
Gregorio Menendez threads a neat ball through to Ole Blind. Ole Blind knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Laquait.
77.26
Málaga have made a substitution with Ledley Sharpe replacing Patricio Marquitos .
78.26
Alberto Laquait hacks Fernando Camacho from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Camacho is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
79.21
Alberto Laquait threads a neat ball through to Jose Vega. Jose Vega makes an attacking run forward. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.52
Gregorio Menendez makes a beautiful solo run. Gregorio Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Camacho. Fernando Camacho whips in a cross ball towards David Fenton. David Fenton powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.35
Elena Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez shoots from distance. Chris Van Dinteren easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.3809523809524 vs 47.6190476190476
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 46.43%, Away team third: 25.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Möller of Girona FC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
9. Ole Blind (ATT)
6
10. Luis Gomes (ATT)
7
11. David Fenton (ATT)
7

12. Farid Mamouni (ATT)
0
13. Albert Ibanez (DEF)
0
14. Ledley Sharpe (MID)
6

1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
7
6
5
6
5. Matthieu Roux (DEF)
6
8
8. Jose Vega (MID)
7
10. Henry Myers (ATT)
7
11. Orlando Opdam (ATT)
6

12. Juan Guardiola (DEF)
0
13. Elena Nunez (MID)
6
14. Daniel Gomez (ATT)
6