Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Merino.


0.00
Extremadura UD kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
Ernesto Rodriguez hacks Frederico Ortega from behind! Ernesto Rodriguez is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.04
Frederico Ortega sees space and advances. Frederico Ortega makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bernardo Ornelas. Some superb footwork from Bernardo Ornelas provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
8.46
Dietmar Jung catches Christos Verelis on the ankles. The referee warns Dietmar Jung to calm down! Christos Verelis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.43
Jose Blanco surges forward with the ball. Jose Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung runs straight at the defence! Dietmar Jung muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.30
Ernesto Rodriguez brings the ball forward. Ernesto Rodriguez shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
16.17
Frederico Ortega clumsily knocks into Youl Moracchini. Frederico Ortega is shown the yellow card! Youl Moracchini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.03
Frederico Ortega hacks Youl Moracchini from behind! The referee warns Frederico Ortega to calm down! Youl Moracchini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.09
Ivan Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Molowny who brings the ball under control. Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Jones collects the pass. Fabian Jones shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
26.16
Miguel Hidalgo catches Frederico Ortega on the ankles. The referee calls over Miguel Hidalgo and warns him to calm down! Frederico Ortega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.16
Málaga are dictating the run of play here today.
34.19
Christos Verelis chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega makes a simple pass to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.20
Without breaking stride, Miguel Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung advances inside the box! Dietmar Jung makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
42.07
Oscar Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Sanz!
44.44
Frederico Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji edges inside the box! Adil Hadji looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Leonardo Hierro replacing Dietmar Jung. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
48.15
Rafael Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini threads the ball through to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro plays a one-two with Claudio Pascual and advances towards the goal... Antonio Soares catches Leonardo Hierro on the ankles. Leonardo Hierro lies sprawled on the ground. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
48.15
The referee points to the spot..
49.31
Claudio Pascual takes a cautious run up but connects badly skews it wide!
53.01
Miguel Verges advances with the ball. Miguel Verges threads a neat ball through to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.19
Claudio Pascual clumsily knocks into Christos Verelis. Claudio Pascual is warned by the referee! Christos Verelis is taking some rough treatment out there!
59.53
Oscar Molowny clumsily knocks into Youl Moracchini. The referee calls over Oscar Molowny and shows him a yellow card! Youl Moracchini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.44
Frederico Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros rushes past Rafael Monteiro! Stavros Leandros looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Ortega picks a pass forward to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.34
Oscar Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.27
Ernesto Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dado Camara. Dado Camara whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.45
Ernesto Rodriguez catches Frederico Ortega on the ankles. Ernesto Rodriguez is warned by the referee again! Frederico Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.35
Under pressure, Miguel Verges clears the ball far upfield. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
89.44
With great vision, Frederico Ortega plays the ball forward to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Ornelas but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Rafael Monteiro hits a low pass to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Dado Camara collects the pass. Dado Camara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adil Hadji of Málaga

Match Ratings
1.Leevi Gadd (GK)
6
2.Antonio Soares (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Verges (DEF)
7
4.Christos Verelis (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Moreno (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Molowny (MID)yellow card
6
7.Frederico Ortega (MID)yellow card
8
8.Bernardo Ornelas (ATT)
6
9.Stavros Leandros (ATT)
6
10.Fabian Jones (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Adil Hadji (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13.Nicolas Gimenez (MID)
0
14.Luis Ramos (ATT)
0