Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol get the match underway!
2.01
Antonio Rey barges into Eduardo Soler. The referee calls over Antonio Rey and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Soler runs off the knock.
4.50
Howard White makes a simple pass to Rio Power. Rio Power knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Hugo. Tiziano Hugo knocks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Wilimowski. Piotr Wilimowski shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Carlos Vila has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.51
Rio Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Alonso. Juan Alonso goes all the way! Juan Alonso shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.41
Patricio Aguilar hacks Rio Power from behind! Patricio Aguilar is given a warning by the referee! Rio Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.25
Howard White knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Power. Rio Power passes the ball forward to Piotr Wilimowski. Piotr Wilimowski goes all the way! Piotr Wilimowski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Carlos Vila manages to gather it comfortably.
21.51
Oluwashegun Babayaro makes a probing pass to Juan Alonso. Juan Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Piotr Wilimowski. Piotr Wilimowski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Carlos Vila easily smothers it.
27.07
Daniel Carrasco sees space and advances. Daniel Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Gardner. Mick Gardner plays a perfect one-two with Felipe Crespo and rushes in on goal... Mick Gardner takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.06
Pedro Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro passes the ball forward to Felipe Crespo. Felipe Crespo shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Eerik Thurman easily smothers it!
32.52
Patricio Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Soler. Eduardo Soler shoots from distance but somehow Eerik Thurman manages to keep it out.
33.06
Arturo Martinez threads the ball through to Felipe Crespo. Felipe Crespo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eerik Thurman manages to gather it comfortably.
34.23
Howard White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Nappi. Dennis Nappi makes a probing pass to Juan Alonso. Juan Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Hugo. Tiziano Hugo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.51
Mick Gardner hacks Howard White from behind! The referee calls over Mick Gardner and warns him to calm down! Howard White runs off the knock.
40.56
Mast H. Ikpeba catches Eduardo Soler on the ankles. Mast H. Ikpeba is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.17
Pedro Castro threads the ball through to Felipe Crespo. Felipe Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Soler. Eduardo Soler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Eerik Thurman manages to keep it out.
45.00
Patricio Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Gardner. Mick Gardner flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Soler. Eduardo Soler tries a spectacular strike but somehow Eerik Thurman manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
48.30
Patricio Aguilar threads the ball through to Eduardo Soler. Eduardo Soler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.27
Pedro Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Martinez. Arturo Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Soler. Eduardo Soler tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.03
Alvin Arnoux knocks the ball forward to Piotr Wilimowski. Piotr Wilimowski makes a probing pass to Tiziano Hugo. Tiziano Hugo rockets a shot on goal but somehow Carlos Vila manages to keep it out.
63.20
Daniel Carrasco makes a simple pass to Arturo Martinez. Arturo Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eerik Thurman who gathers it comfortably.
65.32
Oluwashegun Babayaro threads the ball through to Piotr Wilimowski. Piotr Wilimowski shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.11
Daniel Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Aguilar. Patricio Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Soler. Eduardo Soler plays a perfect one-two with Felipe Crespo and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Soler shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
72.57
Alvin Arnoux threads the ball through to Juan Alonso. Juan Alonso threads the ball through to Piotr Wilimowski but he's offside!
73.04
Miguel Crespo advances with the ball. Miguel Crespo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Gardner. Mick Gardner knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Crespo. Felipe Crespo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
85.16
Alvin Arnoux passes the ball forward to Juan Alonso. Juan Alonso plays a perfect one-two with Piotr Wilimowski and rushes in on goal... Juan Alonso shoots from just inside the box but Carlos Vila is on top of it.
90.00
Rio Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Hugo. Tiziano Hugo plays a perfect one-two with Juan Alonso and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Hugo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Tiziano Hugo of Málaga

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.4390243902439 vs 47.5609756097561
Play Area
Home team third: 31.71%, Midfield: 42.68%, Away team third: 25.61%