Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Numancia. A crowd of 18,710 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Numancia are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo  Lopez.


0.00
Málaga kick off the first half!
3.28
Miguel Verges makes a simple pass to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Luis Ramos who brings the ball under control. Luis Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
6.55
Frederico Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas makes a deft header but Luca Urso reads it well. He makes it look easy!
8.35
Frederico Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.48
Fernando Alonso takes it forward alone. Fernando Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.37
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Carl Rabuel collects the pass. Carl Rabuel finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Luca Urso as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.54
Oscar Molowny takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stavros Leandros provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but somehow Rodolfo Leon happens to be in the right place to block it.
20.00
Frederico Ortega makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.07
Oscar Molowny makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Rodolfo Leon.
22.23
Oscar Molowny takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Eduardo Gento reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.18
Oscar Molowny passes the ball forward to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
28.57
Frederico Ortega darts forward. Frederico Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. With a superhuman jump, Luis Ramos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Luca Urso is on top of it.
36.26
With imagination, Yohan Maqua plays the ball forward to Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Vila. Pablo Vila powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.46
Frederico Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel tries a spectacular long range effort. Luca Urso gets down and covers it.
44.23
Fernando Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Aguilar who brings the ball under control. Patricio Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento directs the ball goalwards with his head but Leevi Gadd is on top of it.
45.00
Ivan Moreno sees Oscar Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Luca Urso. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
47.13
Frederico Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Carl Rabuel who takes it down. Carl Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
49.43
Fernando Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo shoots from distance. Leevi Gadd gets down and covers it.
54.02
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Stavros Leandros who brings the ball under control. Stavros Leandros lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luca Urso with no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
59.33
Oscar Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. With a superhuman jump, Bernardo Ornelas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Sebastian Sanchez.
60.10
Oscar Molowny takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Rodolfo Leon reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
61.09
Frederico Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.51
Dominic Gemmell sees Frederico Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Ortega makes a simple pass to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luca Urso who gathers it comfortably.
67.06
Eugenio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Maqua collects the pass. With imagination, Yohan Maqua picks a pass forward to Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Aguilar. Patricio Aguilar makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.43
Frederico Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas connects with a diving header. Luca Urso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.23
Rodolfo Troise sweeps the ball long. Pablo Vila shoots from distance but Leevi Gadd is on top of it.
79.37
Sebastian Sanchez lofts the ball long. Romero P. Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leevi Gadd who gathers it comfortably.
81.57
Eugenio Helguera takes a quick throw-in, which Rodolfo Troise takes on the chest. Rodolfo Troise knocks the ball forward to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso plays the ball forward to Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.40
Oscar Molowny knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas shoots from 25 yards. Luca Urso gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
87.09
Frederico Ortega passes the ball forward to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel knocks in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Eugenio Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yohan Maqua. Yohan Maqua sees a break and surges forward. Yohan Maqua whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Vila. With a superhuman jump, Pablo Vila connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Leevi Gadd has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
14
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
20.3%
43%
36.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Vila of Numancia

Match Ratings
1.Leevi Gadd (GK)
7
2.Miguel Verges (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Soto (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Moreno (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Molowny (MID)
7
7.Frederico Ortega (MID)
8
8.Stavros Leandros (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Luis Ramos (ATT)
7
10.Bernardo Ornelas (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Carl Rabuel (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13.Nicolas Gimenez (MID)
0
14.Giampiero Iacopino (ATT)
0

1.Luca Urso (GK)
8
2.Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Rodolfo Troise (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Helguera (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Leon (DEF)
6
6.Yohan Maqua (MID)
7
7.Fernando Alonso (MID)
7
8.Pablo Vila (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Eduardo Gento (ATT)
7
10.Romero P. Castillo (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Patricio Aguilar (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Jardim (MID)
0
13.Mark Filippini (MID)
0
14.Luis Campos (GK)
0