Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Girona FC. A crowd of 19,282 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Málaga kicking off!
2.40
0-0Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Duran. Juan Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Pfeiffer who gathers it comfortably.
4.49
0-0Guillermo Leon makes a simple pass to Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Arturo Del Sol. Excellent block.
14.46
0-0Dries Ooijer sees space and advances. Dries Ooijer plays a quick one-two with Stefano Hilgerink and rushes in on goal... Dries Ooijer shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.03
0-0Dries Ooijer barges into Carlos Garcia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.17
Leonardo Hidalgo takes it forward alone. Leonardo Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Maddison.
26.58
Patricio Lozano knocks the ball forward to Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Dos Santos. Jan-Willem Dos Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.43
Antonio Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Leon comfortably collects the pass. Guillermo Leon flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Carmona who takes it down. Alejandro Carmona finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.12
1-0Dries Ooijer sees Stefano Hilgerink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Hilgerink lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.14
1-0Juan Duran threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra directs the ball goalwards with his head but Jonas Pfeiffer is on top of it.
36.39
Francisco Galadames plays the ball forward to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.16
Harry Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. Juan Duran heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
39.26
Dries Ooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.44
Guillermo Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro shoots from 20 yards but Jonas Pfeiffer is on top of it.
45.00
Guillermo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - 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. Girona FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girona FC kick off the second half!
48.23
Harry Maddison chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
55.25
Patricio Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Dos Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan-Willem Dos Santos makes a probing pass to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink skips past Carlos Garcia! Stefano Hilgerink takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.56
Guillermo Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.36
1-2Guillermo Leon clumsily knocks into Dries Ooijer. The referee calls over Guillermo Leon and warns him to calm down! Dries Ooijer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.55
Harry Maddison sees Eduardo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jonas Pfeiffer gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
66.26
Guillermo Leon sees space and advances. Guillermo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.01
1-2Jan-Willem Dos Santos makes a probing pass to Leon Frieser. Leon Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Hierro but he's offside!
72.43
Jan-Willem Dos Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Frieser. Leon Frieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Patrick Meyer manages to gather it easily.
75.18
Without breaking stride, Leon Frieser plays the ball forward to Dries Ooijer. With great vision, Dries Ooijer plays the ball forward to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
87.34
1-2Eduardo Castro catches Leon Frieser on the ankles. Eduardo Castro is given a warning by the referee! Leon Frieser stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.40
Leon Frieser threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro makes a simple pass, allowing Francisco Galadames to run into the box. Francisco Galadames looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Patrick Meyer smothers it!
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
| Marc Kanu 28 | Elías Pereyra 45, 58 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Pfeiffer (GK)
7
2. Patricio Lozano (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Del Sol (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Hidalgo (DEF)
6
5. Dries Ooijer (MID)
6
6. Leon Frieser (MID)
6
7. Jan-Willem Dos Santos (MID)
6
8. Marc Kanu (MID)
7
9. Stefano Hilgerink (ATT)
7
10. Alfredo Hierro (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Galadames (ATT)
6
12. Julian Roman (MID)
0
13. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
0
14. Jose Ramirez (ATT)
0
1. Patrick Meyer (GK)
6
2. Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
6
3. Harry Maddison (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
5. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
6. Eduardo Castro (MID)
7
7. Guillermo Leon (MID)
8
8. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
6
9. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
9
10. Juan Duran (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
7
12. Nenad Meyrieu (MID)
0
13. Otávio Cardoso (MID)
0
14. Michael Vernazza (MID)
0