Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Noel Henry Noel Henry
Miguel MunozM. Munoz67
G
1
G
76Paul HallerP. Haller
Eugenio AguilarE. Aguilar72
D
2
D
70Miguel VergesM. Verges
Eugenio CastilloE. Castillo62
D
captain3
D
71Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell
Eugenio FloresE. Flores62
D
4
D
69Eugenio VegaE. Vega
Antonio LeonA. Leon74
M
5
D
70Ivan MorenoI. Moreno
Jose RubioJ. Rubio70
M
6
M
72Nicolas GimenezN. Gimenez
Andres PirriA. Pirri67
M
7captain
M
75Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega
Jakob DörnerJ. Dörner66
M
8
A
70Bruno MedriB. Medri
Rafael GilR. Gil76
A
9
A
70Luis RamosL. Ramos
Antonio MarquesA. Marques71
A
10
A
74Bernardo OrnelasB. Ornelas
Fernando CamineroF. Caminero57
A
11
A
75Carl RabuelC. Rabuel
 
Fabiano PeruzziF. Peruzzi65
M
12
M
73Lucien BondelL. Bondel
Rafael MolownyR. Molowny61
G
13
M
73Oscar MolownyO. Molowny
Pablo VergesP. Verges60
G
14
A
68Giampiero IacopinoG. Iacopino

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Málaga. A crowd of 20,643 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico  Medina.


0.00
Málaga kick off and get the match underway!
6.10
Eugenio Aguilar sees Andres Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero plays a one-two with Rafael Gil and advances towards the goal... Fernando Caminero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Haller.
7.25
Jose Rubio takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Carl Rabuel reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
10.16
Eugenio Flores threads the ball through to Jakob Dörner. Jakob Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.06
Jakob Dörner takes it forward alone. Jakob Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Real Zaragoza are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.19
Nicolas Gimenez sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Gimenez shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.21
Jose Rubio threads a neat ball through to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero makes a great pass forward. Rafael Gil runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.55
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ramos collects the pass. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.55
Eugenio Vega sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Vega hits a low pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Miguel Munoz.
26.53
It's a corner kick. Nicolas Gimenez kicks a low ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eugenio Vega provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
27.05
Jakob Dörner threads a neat ball through to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rafael Gil is offside!
32.39
Nicolas Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
34.58
Miguel Verges brings the ball forward. Miguel Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.59
Frederico Ortega sees Carl Rabuel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Rabuel shoots from 20 yards but somehow Miguel Munoz manages to keep it out.
38.14
Jose Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Paul Haller. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
Frederico Ortega runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
51.42
Dominic Gemmell hits a low pass to Nicolas Gimenez. Nicolas Gimenez makes a simple pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.49
Eugenio Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Carl Rabuel collects the pass. Carl Rabuel cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Carl Rabuel provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.57
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Fabiano Peruzzi replacing Eugenio Flores .
61.67
Eugenio Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Miguel Munoz. Excellent save.
65.21
Frederico Ortega decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Ortega plays a scrappy one-two with Bernardo Ornelas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Frederico Ortega rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Munoz smothers it!
66.34
Nicolas Gimenez passes the ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.46
Frederico Ortega comes in with a late challenge on Jose Rubio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
Eugenio Aguilar gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Rafael Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Antonio Marques scores for Real Zaragoza!!
73.03
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Bernardo Ornelas who brings the ball under control. Bernardo Ornelas shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.20
Antonio Leon threads a neat ball through to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.04
Fabiano Peruzzi threads the ball through to Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Marques who brings the ball under control. Antonio Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Haller with no chance!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
84.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Vega plays the ball forward to Frederico Ortega. With some swift thinking, Frederico Ortega plays the ball forward to Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri threads the ball through into the box. Bernardo Ornelas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Miguel Munoz reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Málaga
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%

Scorers
Antonio Marques 69
Rafael Gil 79
Carl Rabuel 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Marques of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Munoz (GK)
8
2.Eugenio Aguilar (DEF)
7
3.Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Flores (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Leon (MID)
6
6.Jose Rubio (MID)
6
7.Andres Pirri (MID)
7
8.Jakob Dörner (MID)
7
9.Rafael Gil (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Antonio Marques (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Fernando Caminero (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
6
13.Rafael Molowny (GK)
0
14.Pablo Verges (GK)
0

1.Paul Haller (GK)
6
2.Miguel Verges (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Vega (DEF)
7
5.Ivan Moreno (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Gimenez (MID)
6
7.Frederico Ortega (MID)yellow card
8
8.Bruno Medri (ATT)
6
9.Luis Ramos (ATT)
7
10.Bernardo Ornelas (ATT)
6
11.Carl Rabuel (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13.Oscar Molowny (MID)
0
14.Giampiero Iacopino (ATT)
0