Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Málaga. A crowd of 8,283 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo  Andres.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off the first half!
4.11
Claudio Natali catches Fernando Nunez on the ankles. Claudio Natali is shown the yellow card! Fernando Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.33
Bakary Schumacher kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Nunez. Fernando Nunez shoots from outside the area but Daniel José Mari is on top of it.
12.24
Eduardo Nunes makes a simple pass to Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Juan-Carlos Castro. Excellent save.
16.40
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Nunes stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Nunes makes a defence splitting pass to Milan Berck Fuchs. Some silky footwork from Milan Berck Fuchs provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.54
Bakary Schumacher makes a probing pass to Luis Rey. Luis Rey knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Nunez. Fernando Nunez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.26
Eduardo Nunes takes it forward alone. Eduardo Nunes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francisco Vega is offside!
28.58
Marcos Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.41
Marcos Torres takes a quick throw-in, which Eduardo Nunes takes on the chest. Eduardo Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Castro who gathers it comfortably.
39.45
Richard Mccall runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Mccall makes a probing pass to Francisco Vega but he's offside!
44.22
Albert Flores makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Flores shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
Eduardo Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero sees Francisco Vega just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Vega comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Fantastic reaction save from Juan-Carlos Castro!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga have changed their lineup with Gregorio Pena replacing Ricardo Romero.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
51.38
Edmundo Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Torres controls it well on his chest. Marcos Torres flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vega controls it well on his chest. Francisco Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Pena. Some silky footwork from Gregorio Pena provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.14
Showing composure, Edmundo Ruiz picks a pass forward to Julian Brehme. Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Brehme laces a weighted ball forward to Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.31
Elena Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.42
Albert Flores brings the ball forward. Albert Flores whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Nunez. Fernando Nunez whips the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel José Mari manages to gather it effortlessly.
65.46
Albert Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Rey. Luis Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.35
Marcos Torres flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vega controls it well on his chest. Francisco Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Marcelino.
72.27
Sebastian Medina knocks the ball forward to Albert Flores. Albert Flores deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Rey. Luis Rey finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.00
Edmundo Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
75.08
Eduardo Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Vega who gracefully takes it down. Francisco Vega whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
77.18
Albacete Balompie appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.39
Edmundo Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Jose Guerrero Lopez. The referee warns Edmundo Ruiz to calm down! Jose Guerrero Lopez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.51
Marcos Torres flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Vega who brings the ball under control. Francisco Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
81.27
Edmundo Ruiz makes a probing pass to Julian Brehme. Julian Brehme flicks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
83.09
Claudio Natali kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Sebastian Medina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Guerrero Lopez. Jose Guerrero Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Rey and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Guerrero Lopez rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Nunes of Málaga

Match Ratings