Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Málaga and Levante UD are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio  Dominguez.


0.00
The first half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
2.52
Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Stavros Leandros who brings the ball under control. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.18
Pedro Marquez catches Dominic Gemmell on the ankles. Pedro Marquez is warned by the referee! Dominic Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.32
Lucien Bondel threads the ball through to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros lofts in a cross ball towards Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
12.46
Norman Pearce threads the ball through to Pedro Carmona. Pedro Carmona shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
14.37
Lucien Bondel flicks a high pass forward to Bernardo Ornelas who brings the ball under control. Bernardo Ornelas shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.24
Miguel Verges flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Molowny controls it well on his chest. Oscar Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
16.49
Oscar Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji whips in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Albert Alonso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.04
Norman Pearce makes an attacking run forward. Norman Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Levante UD are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.02
Oscar Molowny plays the ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Albert Alonso reads it well. Quality keeping!
22.42
Oscar Molowny knocks the ball forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but Albert Alonso is on top of it.
24.51
Norman Pearce threads a neat ball through to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado runs straight at the defence! Marcos Delgado takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Leevi Gadd smothers it!
28.00
Oscar Molowny hits a low pass to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guilherme Neves.
39.17
Lucien Bondel flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Dominic Gemmell sees space and advances. With vision, Dominic Gemmell plays the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
Norman Pearce makes a simple pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Denny Sier. Denny Sier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Ivan Moreno's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.21
Pedro Carmona takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Norman Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.26
Norman Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marquez. Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Marquez plays the ball forward to Marcos Delgado who has made a great run into the box. Marcos Delgado looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Leevi Gadd gets down and covers it.
59.47
Ivan Moreno pushes up the pitch. Ivan Moreno makes a simple pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
60.45
Oscar Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas who takes it down. Bernardo Ornelas plays a one-two with Luis Ramos and advances towards the goal... Bernardo Ornelas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.08
Norman Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.48
Miguel Verges flicks a high ball forward to Lucien Bondel who takes it down. Lucien Bondel flicks the ball to his team mate, Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
71.35
Oscar Molowny comes in with a late challenge on Norman Pearce. Oscar Molowny is given a warning by the referee! Norman Pearce runs off the knock.
72.14
Marcos Calvo laces a through ball forward to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce sees space and advances. Norman Pearce skips past Miguel Verges! Norman Pearce rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
73.40
Lucien Bondel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos skips past Guilherme Neves! Luis Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.52
Levante UD have made 2 substitutions with Juan Ferrer replacing Norman Pearce and Abel Marques replacing Marcos Delgado .
78.61
Gabriel Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Abel Marques who brings the ball under control. Abel Marques shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
79.32
Graziano Malagò clumsily knocks into Stavros Leandros. Graziano Malagò is given a warning by the referee! Stavros Leandros gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.57
Graziano Malagò surges forward with the ball. Graziano Malagò deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denny Sier. Denny Sier shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.15
Oscar Molowny sees Adil Hadji in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adil Hadji finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.28
Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Ornelas controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Ornelas whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. With a superhuman jump, Stavros Leandros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Albert Alonso punches it away to safety.
89.23
Lucien Bondel chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Ramos of Málaga

Match Ratings
1.Leevi Gadd (GK)
8
2.Antonio Soares (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Verges (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Gemmell (DEF)
7
5.Ivan Moreno (DEF)
7
6.Lucien Bondel (MID)
7
7.Oscar Molowny (MID)
8
8.Bernardo Ornelas (ATT)
7
9.Luis Ramos (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Adil Hadji (ATT)
7
11.Stavros Leandros (ATT)
6
 
12.Frederico Ortega (MID)
0
13.Jose Fortes Bravo (MID)
0
14.Giampiero Iacopino (ATT)
0

1.Albert Alonso (GK)
8
2.Guilherme Neves (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Calvo (DEF)
6
4.Graziano Malagò (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Calvo (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Moreno (MID)
6
7.Norman Pearce (MID)
9
8.Pedro Marquez (ATT)
6
9.Pedro Carmona (ATT)
6
10.Denny Sier (ATT)
6
11.Marcos Delgado (ATT)
6
 
12.Abel Marques (GK)
6
13.Alejandro Calvo (GK)
0
14.Juan Ferrer (MID)
6