Match Report


MálagaMálaga     Villarreal CFVillarreal CF
Noel HenryNoel Henry Computer Player Computer Player
Leevi GaddL. Gadd72
G
1
G
63Fernando MenendezF. Menendez
Antonio SoaresA. Soares77
D
2
D
71Pedro PrietoP. Prieto
Miguel VergesM. Verges69
D
3
D
68Eduardo MartinezE. Martinez
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell71
D
4
D
68Robert SeamanR. Seaman
Ivan MorenoI. Moreno70
D
5
M
62Ernesto CarmonaE. Carmona
Oscar MolownyO. Molowny73
M
6
M
58Guillermo AriasG. Arias
Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega75
M
captain7captain
M
56Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez
Bernardo OrnelasB. Ornelas74
A
8
M
50Patrice MateP. Mate
Stavros LeandrosS. Leandros73
A
9
A
69Fernando SanzF. Sanz
Fabian JonesF. Jones70
A
10
A
66Armin WielandA. Wieland
Adil HadjiA. Hadji71
A
11
A
55Fernando FarinosF. Farinos
 
Lucien BondelL. Bondel73
M
12
D
65Ricardo CarmonaR. Carmona
Nicolas GimenezN. Gimenez72
M
13
G
63Rafael KikoR. Kiko
Luis RamosL. Ramos70
A
14
G
59Claudio MarcelinoC. Marcelino

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Villarreal 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 Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos  Nieto.


0.00
Villarreal CF start the match!
3.53
Carlos Vazquez plays the ball forward to Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Leevi Gadd is on top of it.
6.12
Frederico Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones edges inside the box! Fabian Jones cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.34
Fernando Farinos catches Dominic Gemmell on the ankles. The referee calls over Fernando Farinos and warns him to calm down! Dominic Gemmell runs off the knock.
10.38
Frederico Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Prieto.
15.20
Guillermo Arias makes a probing pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.42
Guillermo Arias threads a neat ball through to Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos plays a quick one-two with Fernando Sanz and rushes in on goal... Fernando Farinos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.43
Frederico Ortega makes a simple pass to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Fernando Menendez manages to keep it out.
20.30
Miguel Verges advances with the ball. Miguel Verges threads the ball through to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Seaman.
21.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Miguel Verges plays the ball forward to Frederico Ortega. Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Ortega plays the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.30
Frederico Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Fernando Menendez had no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
26.22
Ivan Moreno threads the ball through to Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Ortega threads a neat, attacking ball through to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.08
Miguel Verges threads a neat ball through to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stavros Leandros but he's offside!
28.26
Oscar Molowny catches Ernesto Carmona on the ankles. The referee warns Oscar Molowny to calm down! Ernesto Carmona runs off the knock.
30.46
Dominic Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Molowny controls it well on his chest. Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Stavros Leandros who brings the ball under control. Stavros Leandros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Seaman.
33.43
Antonio Soares sees Frederico Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Jones who brings the ball under control. Fabian Jones knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Fernando Menendez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.45
Eduardo Martinez makes a simple pass to Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Farinos collects the pass. Fernando Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
40.16
Dominic Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Pedro Prieto happens to be in the right place to block it.
42.36
Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
Miguel Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Adil Hadji who takes it down. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
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. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Ricardo Carmona replacing Robert Seaman.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
48.10
Guillermo Arias threads the ball through to Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland shoots from 25 yards. Leevi Gadd gets down and covers it.
51.16
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Jones holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Jones whips in a cross ball towards Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fernando Menendez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
53.49
Dominic Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Oscar Molowny. With imagination, Oscar Molowny laces a weighted ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.46
Patrice Mate knocks the ball forward to Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos shoots from outside the area but somehow Leevi Gadd manages to keep it out.
60.56
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Rafael Kiko replacing Ernesto Carmona .
63.42
Ivan Moreno sees Oscar Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Molowny runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Molowny threads the ball through to Stavros Leandros but he's offside!
66.05
Frederico Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Prieto clears it off the line with his head!
67.25
Ivan Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny knocks the ball forward to Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.48
With vision, Antonio Soares plays the ball forward to Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega sees Adil Hadji in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adil Hadji shoots from long range. Fernando Menendez gets down and covers it.
75.01
Miguel Verges flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Ortega who brings the ball under control. Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Ornelas controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Ornelas finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
77.50
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Fernando Sanz .
83.54
Guillermo Arias hits a low pass to Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
84.19
Ivan Moreno breaks forward. Ivan Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Jones who gracefully takes it down. Fabian Jones knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Martinez.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Villarreal CF
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
12
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67%
33%
Play Area
27.5%
41.8%
30.8%

Scorers
Fabian Jones 6, 22, 45, 53, 67
Bernardo Ornelas 33

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

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

1.Fernando Menendez (GK)
6
2.Pedro Prieto (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Martinez (DEF)
6
4.Robert Seaman (DEF)
6
5.Ernesto Carmona (MID)
6
6.Guillermo Arias (MID)
6
7.Carlos Vazquez (MID)
6
8.Patrice Mate (MID)
6
9.Fernando Sanz (ATT)
6
10.Armin Wieland (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Farinos (ATT)
6
 
12.Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
13.Rafael Kiko (GK)
6
14.Claudio Marcelino (GK)
6