Match Report


MálagaMálaga     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Noel HenryNoel Henry John E Hyldgaard John E Hyldgaard
Leevi GaddL. Gadd72
G
1
G
73Rodolfo CastilloR. Castillo
Antonio SoaresA. Soares77
D
2
D
69Andres CanoA. Cano
Miguel VergesM. Verges69
D
3
D
71Marcos DuranM. Duran
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell71
D
4
D
78Brandon TraynorB. Traynor
Ivan MorenoI. Moreno70
D
5
M
80Alejandro SotoA. Soto
Lucien BondelL. Bondel73
M
6captain
M
78Miguel IbanezM. Ibanez
Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega75
M
captain7
M
76Carlos ZubizarretaC. Zubizarreta
Bernardo OrnelasB. Ornelas74
A
8
M
77Stephan GargoS. Gargo
Luis RamosL. Ramos70
A
9
A
73Arturo PardoA. Pardo
Adil HadjiA. Hadji71
A
10
A
69Juan-Carlos LorenzoJ. Lorenzo
Stavros LeandrosS. Leandros73
A
11
A
72Pablo RedondoP. Redondo
 
Nicolas GimenezN. Gimenez72
M
12
D
71Eugenio LeonE. Leon
Jose Fortes BravoJ. Bravo69
M
13
M
76Jose GainzaJ. Gainza
Giampiero IacopinoG. Iacopino68
A
14
A
67Francisco CamachoF. Camacho

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Valladolid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Merino.


0.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the match underway!
2.10
Marcos Duran makes a simple pass to Stephan Gargo. Stephan Gargo knocks the ball forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Arturo Pardo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.46
Miguel Verges passes the ball forward to Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.09
Lucien Bondel barges into Miguel Ibanez. The referee warns Lucien Bondel to calm down! Miguel Ibanez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.26
Miguel Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Leevi Gadd.
10.44
Miguel Ibanez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alejandro Soto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.18
Stephan Gargo brings the ball forward. Stephan Gargo whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Leevi Gadd reads it well. Excellent keeping!
16.01
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Luis Ramos who brings the ball under control. Luis Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.10
Miguel Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo plays a one-two with Arturo Pardo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Juan-Carlos Lorenzo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Leevi Gadd reads it well. Fabulous save!
28.27
Frederico Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros lofts in a cross ball towards Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.56
Andres Cano sees Carlos Zubizarreta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Zubizarreta sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leevi Gadd with no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
33.55
Lucien Bondel flicks a high pass forward to Bernardo Ornelas who brings the ball under control. Bernardo Ornelas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Rodolfo Castillo!
34.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Zubizarreta plays the ball forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leevi Gadd with no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
38.19
Lucien Bondel threads a neat ball through to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. With a superhuman jump, Stavros Leandros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
39.19
Dominic Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brandon Traynor.
40.23
Dominic Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Ortega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Rodolfo Castillo!
44.35
Frederico Ortega sees space and advances. Frederico Ortega shoots from 25 yards. Rodolfo Castillo gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
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. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Valladolid start the second half!
47.09
Dominic Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Ortega controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Frederico Ortega stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Rodolfo Castillo had no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
54.05
Showing composure, Andres Cano picks a pass forward to Carlos Zubizarreta. Carlos Zubizarreta darts forward. Carlos Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Leevi Gadd manages to gather it.
55.03
Carlos Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Gemmell.
60.43
Dominic Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Lucien Bondel who brings the ball under control. Lucien Bondel makes a probing pass to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
65.25
Carlos Zubizarreta knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.37
Andres Cano makes a probing pass to Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Leevi Gadd is on top of it.
75.38
Frederico Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros heads the ball goalwards. Rodolfo Castillo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.31
Lucien Bondel clumsily knocks into Alejandro Soto. The referee calls over Lucien Bondel again and warns him to calm down! Alejandro Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.47
Frederico Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Adil Hadji who gracefully takes it down. Adil Hadji makes a probing pass to Bernardo Ornelas but he's offside!
89.49
Miguel Verges hacks Pablo Redondo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Real Valladolid
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%

Scorers
Stavros Leandros 4, 75
Bernardo Ornelas 16, 47
Juan-Carlos Lorenzo 31
Pablo Redondo 34
Arturo Pardo 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bernardo Ornelas of Málaga

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

1.Rodolfo Castillo (GK)
6
2.Andres Cano (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Duran (DEF)
6
4.Brandon Traynor (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
6.Miguel Ibanez (MID)
6
7.Carlos Zubizarreta (MID)
7
8.Stephan Gargo (MID)
6
9.Arturo Pardo (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Pablo Redondo (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Eugenio Leon (DEF)
0
13.Jose Gainza (MID)
0
14.Francisco Camacho (ATT)
0