Match Report


MálagaMálaga     Elche CFElche CF
Noel HenryNoel Henry Computer Player Computer Player
Leevi GaddL. Gadd72
G
1
G
67Omer JackO. Jack
Antonio SoaresA. Soares77
D
2
D
72Pedro Henrique CavalcanteP. Cavalcante
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell71
D
3
D
70Alfredo José MariA. José Mari
Christos VerelisC. Verelis69
D
4captain
D
68Mamar Da RochaM. Da Rocha
Ivan MorenoI. Moreno70
D
5
D
60Roberto DelgadoR. Delgado
Oscar MolownyO. Molowny73
M
6
M
72Gregorio CarrascoG. Carrasco
Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega75
M
captain7
M
68Miguel OrtizM. Ortiz
Bernardo OrnelasB. Ornelas74
A
8
M
68Frederico GarciaF. Garcia
Stavros LeandrosS. Leandros73
A
9
A
73Mauricio CabreraM. Cabrera
Fabian JonesF. Jones70
A
10
A
72André AmayaA. Amaya
Adil HadjiA. Hadji71
A
11
A
70Godwin KanuG. Kanu
 
Lucien BondelL. Bondel73
M
12
A
69Alf-Inge MyhreA. Myhre
Nicolas GimenezN. Gimenez72
M
13
A
68Gabriel PerezG. Perez
Luis RamosL. Ramos70
A
14
M
64Jody BellamyJ. Bellamy

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Elche CF. 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 Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Pena.


0.00
Elche CF kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
Gregorio Carrasco takes it forward alone. Gregorio Carrasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.04
Gregorio Carrasco passes the ball forward to Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Moreno.
8.10
Alfredo José Mari sees Gregorio Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, André Amaya. André Amaya shoots from 20 yards but Leevi Gadd reads it well. Excellent save!
10.33
Gregorio Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
12.49
Oscar Molowny knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas whips in a cross ball towards Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Omer Jack has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.48
Frederico Ortega makes a probing pass to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones knocks in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. With a superhuman jump, Stavros Leandros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.25
With some swift thinking, Oscar Molowny plays the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bernardo Ornelas!
33.57
Gregorio Carrasco threads the ball through to Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.38
Ivan Moreno threads a neat ball through to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas but the linesman indicates offside!
36.22
Gregorio Carrasco sees André Amaya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. André Amaya runs straight at the defence! André Amaya makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Leevi Gadd.
38.34
Oscar Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pedro Henrique Cavalcante clears it off the line with his head!
42.38
Ivan Moreno hits a low pass to Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega plays the ball forward to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones knocks in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
44.58
Gregorio Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Málaga start the second half!
48.52
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Carrasco who takes it down. Gregorio Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.16
Christos Verelis flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Molowny sees space and advances. Oscar Molowny shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
54.00
Frederico Garcia surges forward with the ball. Frederico Garcia whips in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
60.52
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Ornelas controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Ornelas whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Omer Jack is on top of it.
61.42
Frederico Ortega threads the ball through to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Omer Jack!
66.12
Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. With a superhuman jump, Bernardo Ornelas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.39
Frederico Garcia knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu whips the ball goalwards with his head. Leevi Gadd didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.26
Christos Verelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Stavros Leandros collects the pass. Stavros Leandros whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Omer Jack.
75.24
Dominic Gemmell hits a low pass to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Stavros Leandros who gracefully takes it down. Stavros Leandros shoots from long range but somehow Omer Jack manages to keep it out.
77.57
Frederico Ortega passes the ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros powers a header at goal but Omer Jack reads it well. Good keeping!
78.58
Frederico Garcia knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
79.47
Frederico Garcia makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Garcia shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
81.20
Alfredo José Mari hits a low pass to Frederico Garcia. Frederico Garcia flicks a high pass forward. André Amaya collects the pass. André Amaya makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera tries a spectacular strike but somehow Leevi Gadd manages to keep it out.
84.03
Roberto Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Garcia who brings the ball under control. Frederico Garcia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Garcia whips in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
85.07
Oscar Molowny makes a simple pass to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omer Jack who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Elche CF
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
10
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%

Scorers
Adil Hadji 12
Stavros Leandros 16
Bernardo Ornelas 27, 66
Mauricio Cabrera 45
Godwin Kanu 49

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.Dominic Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Christos Verelis (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Moreno (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Molowny (MID)
7
7.Frederico Ortega (MID)
6
8.Bernardo Ornelas (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Stavros Leandros (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Fabian Jones (ATT)
7
11.Adil Hadji (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13.Nicolas Gimenez (MID)
0
14.Luis Ramos (ATT)
0

1.Omer Jack (GK)
7
2.Pedro Henrique Cavalcante (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo José Mari (DEF)
6
4.Mamar Da Rocha (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Gregorio Carrasco (MID)
7
7.Miguel Ortiz (MID)
6
8.Frederico Garcia (MID)
7
9.Mauricio Cabrera (ATT)goal scored
7
10.André Amaya (ATT)
6
11.Godwin Kanu (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alf-Inge Myhre (ATT)
0
13.Gabriel Perez (ATT)
0
14.Jody Bellamy (MID)
0