Match Report
| Málaga | Málaga |  |  | Mérida Unión Deportiva | Mérida Unión Deportiva | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Sebastian Castro | S. Castro |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Leonardo Alvarez | L. Alvarez | |||||||||
| John Debes | J. Debes |  | 80 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Luis Ramos | L. Ramos | |||||||||
| Felipe Pardo | F. Pardo | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | David Smith | D. Smith | |||||||||
| Mohamed Vencel | M. Vencel | | 63 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 54 | | Juan Nieto | J. Nieto | ||||||||
| Antonio Ribeiro | A. Ribeiro |  | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Jose Bravo | J. Bravo | |||||||||
| Martin Herzog | M. Herzog |  | 50 | D | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Guillermo Hierro | G. Hierro | |||||||||
| Frederico Morales | F. Morales | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Ivan Gomez | I. Gomez | |||||||||
| Ivan Verges | I. Verges | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Jose Javier Izquierdo | J. Izquierdo | |||||||||
| Albert Ferrer | A. Ferrer | | 71 | A | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Gabriel Hierro | G. Hierro | |||||||||
| Danny Howells | D. Howells | | 69 | A | | | 10 | | A | 79 | | Rafael Castillo | R. Castillo | ||||||||
| Fernando Pichichi | F. Pichichi | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Pedro Hernandez | P. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Callum Matteo | C. Matteo |  | 63 | A | | 12 | | G | 63 |  | Alessandro Miccoli | A. Miccoli | |||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Helguera | J. Helguera | | 62 | G | | 13 | | A | 55 | | Jose Kiko | J. Kiko | |||||||||
| Victor Hierro | V. Hierro | | 61 | M | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Felipe Herrero | F. Herrero | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Dominguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Dominguez.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva start the match!
2.29
0-0Gabriel Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.19
0-0Ivan Gomez makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Gomez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Castro comfortably smothers it!
8.21
Antonio Ribeiro sees Ivan Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Verges threads a neat ball through to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
12.41
Juan Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Castillo who takes it down. Rafael Castillo shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.58
0-0Showing composure, Ivan Gomez picks a pass forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo threads the ball through to Pedro Hernandez but he's offside!
15.18
Frederico Morales passes the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer makes a probing pass to Danny Howells but he's offside!
16.07
Jose Javier Izquierdo takes a short throw-in bringing Ivan Gomez into play. Ivan Gomez hits a low pass to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Castro smothers it!
18.12
0-0Ivan Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Verges. Ivan Gomez is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Verges runs off the knock.
21.22
Pedro Hernandez hacks Antonio Ribeiro from behind! Pedro Hernandez is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.01
0-0Juan Nieto plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo cuts inside the box! Mohamed Vencel comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Castillo. Penalty not given!!
27.39
0-0Antonio Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Pichichi collects the pass. Fernando Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.57
John Debes hacks Rafael Castillo from behind! The referee warns John Debes to calm down! Rafael Castillo runs off the knock.
30.41
Frederico Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Smith.
32.37
0-1Gabriel Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez cuts inside the box! Pedro Hernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Hernandez!
36.50
0-1Jose Javier Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Felipe Pardo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
38.02
0-1Corner kick to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Gabriel Hierro plays it out to the edge of the box. Antonio Ribeiro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
39.59
Frederico Morales changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Morales plays a one-two with Danny Howells and advances towards the goal... Frederico Morales tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.06
David Smith receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan Nieto. David Smith knocks the ball forward to Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Málaga kick off!
48.36
Ivan Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Verges. The referee warns Ivan Gomez again to calm down! Ivan Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.13
0-2Ivan Verges barges into Gabriel Hierro. The referee brings Ivan Verges to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Hierro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.58
Ivan Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.12
Frederico Morales receives the ball from a throw-in from Ivan Verges. Frederico Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Bravo.
60.04
Jose Javier Izquierdo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Javier Izquierdo shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Sebastian Castro!
61.21
Ivan Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Nieto.
66.15
Martin Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Bravo.
72.18
0-2Rafael Castillo catches Antonio Ribeiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Castillo and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Ribeiro runs off the knock.
75.24
Frederico Morales makes a simple pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
77.56
0-2Mérida Unión Deportiva have made 3 substitutions with Alessandro Miccoli replacing Leonardo Alvarez, Jose Kiko replacing Jose Bravo and Felipe Herrero replacing Jose Javier Izquierdo .
83.45
Guillermo Hierro sees Pedro Hernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.29
Frederico Morales clumsily knocks into Felipe Herrero. The referee calls over Frederico Morales and warns him to calm down! Felipe Herrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pedro Hernandez 32, 83 Rafael Castillo 44 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Hernandez of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sebastian Castro (GK)
7
2. John Debes (DEF)
6
3. Felipe Pardo (DEF)
6
4. Mohamed Vencel (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Ribeiro (DEF)
6
6. Martin Herzog (DEF)
6
7. Frederico Morales (MID)
7
8. Ivan Verges (MID)
6
9. Albert Ferrer (ATT)
6
10. Danny Howells (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Pichichi (ATT)
6
12. Callum Matteo (ATT)
0
13. Juan-Carlos Helguera (GK)
0
14. Victor Hierro (MID)
0
1. Leonardo Alvarez (GK)
6
2. Luis Ramos (DEF)
6
3. David Smith (DEF)
6
4. Juan Nieto (DEF)
6
5. Jose Bravo (DEF)
6
6. Guillermo Hierro (MID)
6
7. Ivan Gomez (MID)
8
8. Jose Javier Izquierdo (MID)
7
9. Gabriel Hierro (MID)
7
10. Rafael Castillo (ATT)
7
11. Pedro Hernandez (ATT)
9
12. Alessandro Miccoli (GK)
6
13. Jose Kiko (ATT)
6
14. Felipe Herrero (MID)
6