Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     MálagaMálaga
Michael DouglasMichael Douglas Noel Henry Noel Henry
Daniel J. OsmanowskiD. Osmanowski77
G
1
G
72Leevi GaddL. Gadd
Damiano PorchiaD. Porchia68
D
2
D
77Antonio SoaresA. Soares
Carlton LjungbergC. Ljungberg69
D
3
D
71Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell
Jose Fortes MarinJ. Marin66
D
4
D
69Miguel VergesM. Verges
Stephane BarthezS. Barthez68
D
5
D
69Eugenio VegaE. Vega
Ayumu IharaA. Ihara70
D
6
M
73Oscar MolownyO. Molowny
Regis De VliegerR. De Vlieger84
M
captain7captain
M
75Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega
Bjarki KristmundssonB. Kristmundsson82
M
8
A
70Luis RamosL. Ramos
Danny PennantD. Pennant77
A
9
A
70Bruno MedriB. Medri
Fernando Mario WarmuzF. Warmuz73
A
10
A
68Giampiero IacopinoG. Iacopino
Kevin Van HandenhovenK. Van Handenhoven75
A
11
A
70Fabian JonesF. Jones
 
Yassine BezzaiY. Bezzai81
M
12
M
67Jose Fortes SanzJ. Sanz
Patrick ShearerP. Shearer72
M
13
M
69Jose Fortes BravoJ. Bravo
Jurgen Van EijkJ. Van Eijk71
D
14
A
71Adil HadjiA. Hadji

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.


0.00
The first half starts with Málaga kicking off!
12.10
Frederico Ortega catches Bjarki Kristmundsson on the ankles. The referee brings Frederico Ortega to one side and gives him a warning! Bjarki Kristmundsson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.45
Frederico Ortega sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.34
Frederico Ortega makes a simple pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
22.52
Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant runs straight at the defence! Danny Pennant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
27.56
Fernando Mario Warmuz hacks Miguel Verges from behind! The referee calls over Fernando Mario Warmuz and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Verges stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.35
Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mario Warmuz who takes it down. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leevi Gadd who gathers it comfortably.
39.37
Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
40.31
Carlton Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson hits a low pass to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.17
Ayumu Ihara plays the ball forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Verges.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Deportivo Alaves kicking off!
57.45
Regis De Vlieger sees Kevin Van Handenhoven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Gemmell.
59.18
Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven whips in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.49
Frederico Ortega hacks Bjarki Kristmundsson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bjarki Kristmundsson runs off the knock.
67.03
Regis De Vlieger threads a neat ball through to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
69.15
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ramos collects the pass. Luis Ramos shoots from outside the area. Daniel J. Osmanowski gets down and covers it.
73.02
Bjarki Kristmundsson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bjarki Kristmundsson whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Leevi Gadd!
79.40
Carlton Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson threads the ball through to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
83.45
Ayumu Ihara powers a long ball forward. Danny Pennant hits a low pass to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Some silky footwork from Kevin Van Handenhoven provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.17
Frederico Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
87.03
Frederico Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Málaga
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
26.5%
45.6%
27.9%

Scorers
Danny Pennant 59
Fabian Jones 15, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Jones of Málaga

Match Ratings