Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     MálagaMálaga
Michael DouglasMichael Douglas Noel Henry Noel Henry
Daniel J. OsmanowskiD. Osmanowski77
G
1
G
76Paul HallerP. Haller
Carlton LjungbergC. Ljungberg69
D
2
D
70Miguel VergesM. Verges
Jose Fortes MarinJ. Marin66
D
3
D
71Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell
Martin ThielemannM. Thielemann67
D
4
D
69Eugenio VegaE. Vega
Thierry EadieT. Eadie72
D
5
D
70Ivan MorenoI. Moreno
Stephane BarthezS. Barthez68
D
6
M
72Nicolas GimenezN. Gimenez
Bjarki KristmundssonB. Kristmundsson83
M
captain7captain
M
73Oscar MolownyO. Molowny
Regis De VliegerR. De Vlieger84
M
8
A
70Bruno MedriB. Medri
Alexandre SoaresA. Soares68
A
9
A
70Luis RamosL. Ramos
Fernando Mario WarmuzF. Warmuz74
A
10
A
74Bernardo OrnelasB. Ornelas
Joao QuaresmaJ. Quaresma75
A
11
A
75Carl RabuelC. Rabuel
 
Andre PintoA. Pinto68
D
12
M
73Lucien BondelL. Bondel
Danny PennantD. Pennant77
A
13
M
75Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega
Hugo José MariH. José Mari72
M
14
A
68Giampiero IacopinoG. Iacopino

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Martin  Marquez.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves start the match!
4.58
Oscar Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.42
Nicolas Gimenez plays the ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
12.59
Stephane Barthez knocks the ball forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz advances inside the box! Fernando Mario Warmuz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Paul Haller manages to gather it comfortably.
15.30
Jose Fortes Marin passes the ball forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares cuts inside the box! Alexandre Soares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.59
Regis De Vlieger sees space and advances. Regis De Vlieger lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Mario Warmuz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.56
Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Daniel J. Osmanowski is on top of it.
26.28
Oscar Molowny knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
27.03
Regis De Vlieger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz connects with a diving header. Paul Haller gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
30.03
With a delightful solo run, Regis De Vlieger stretches the opposition's defence. Regis De Vlieger knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.12
Dominic Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oscar Molowny shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.25
Dominic Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Gimenez. Nicolas Gimenez threads the ball through to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
36.06
Regis De Vlieger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paul Haller gets down and covers it.
42.00
Regis De Vlieger kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Haller who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Oscar Molowny makes a probing pass to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Thielemann.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves have changed their lineup with Andre Pinto replacing Carlton Ljungberg and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.15
Ivan Moreno hits a low pass to Nicolas Gimenez. Nicolas Gimenez threads the ball through to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Daniel J. Osmanowski as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.53
Corner kick to Málaga. Nicolas Gimenez plays it to the far post. Some good footwork from Eugenio Vega provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
49.40
Eugenio Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.48
Oscar Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Eadie.
59.27
Stephane Barthez hacks Nicolas Gimenez from behind! Stephane Barthez is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.18
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Danny Pennant replacing Alexandre Soares .
63.26
Nicolas Gimenez laces a weighted ball forward to Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis Ramos!
67.31
Dominic Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Gimenez controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.38
Eugenio Vega threads the ball through to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Ornelas controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Ornelas whips in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
83.37
Bruno Medri clumsily knocks into Jose Fortes Marin. The referee calls over Bruno Medri and warns him to calm down! Jose Fortes Marin stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.30
Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.59
Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a beautiful solo run. Bjarki Kristmundsson whips in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Nicolas Gimenez flicks a high ball forward to Carl Rabuel who takes it down. Carl Rabuel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Ramos but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Málaga
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%

Scorers
Alexandre Soares 15
Fernando Mario Warmuz 19
Joao Quaresma 88
Bernardo Ornelas 5
Bruno Medri 49, 67
Luis Ramos 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Medri of Málaga

Match Ratings