Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Zaragoza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Fuentes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Fuentes.
0.00
0-0Málaga kick off the first half!
2.42
0-0Marcos Torres makes a probing pass to Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Devanir Zugna.
3.35
0-0It's a corner kick. Marcos Torres kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Claudio Natali shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.58
0-0Alberto Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.37
1-0Richard Mccall makes a probing pass to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero rushes past Mauricio Pichichi! Ricardo Romero takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.15
1-0Edmundo Ruiz threads the ball through to Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.33
Eduardo Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.45
Julian Martin makes a run forward as Mauricio Pichichi takes the throw-in. Julian Martin skillfully chests the ball down. Julian Martin flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gonzalez controls it well on his chest. Alberto Gonzalez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo powers a header at goal. Daniel José Mari punches it away to safety.
27.19
Edmundo Ruiz hits a low pass to Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs advances inside the box! Milan Berck Fuchs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.43
Elena Sanchez surges forward with the ball. Elena Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs makes a probing pass between the defence to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Devanir Zugna is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.40
Marcos Torres flicks a high pass forward to Milan Berck Fuchs who brings the ball under control. Milan Berck Fuchs makes a probing pass between the defence to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Devanir Zugna is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga have changed their lineup with Gregorio Pena replacing Ricardo Romero. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off!
53.02
Eduardo Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Pichichi.
59.22
4-0Alberto Gonzalez advances with the ball. Alberto Gonzalez makes a pass forward but Patricio Ramirez makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
61.37
Alberto Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Natali.
63.10
Julian Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Zubizarreta. Victor Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo makes a looping header on goal. Daniel José Mari easily punches it away to safety.
66.21
Mauricio Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Victor Zubizarreta who brings the ball under control. Victor Zubizarreta brings the ball forward. Victor Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel José Mari gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
69.20
Alberto Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.43
Antonio Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez plays a one-two with Jose Javier Izquierdo and rushes in on goal... Patricio Ramirez tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.12
Alberto Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Alberto Gonzalez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Daniel José Mari!
81.16
4-1Elena Sanchez catches Jose Javier Izquierdo on the ankles. The referee warns Elena Sanchez to calm down! Jose Javier Izquierdo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.28
Julian Brehme knocks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
26.1%
44.9%
29%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Milan Berck Fuchs of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel José Mari (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elena Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Natali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Brehme (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Nunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Torres (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Vega (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ricardo Romero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Milan Berck Fuchs (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Mauricio Cano (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Pichichi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gregorio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Devanir Zugna (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edward Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Gonzalez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Victor Zubizarreta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcos Iglesias (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Javier Izquierdo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Patricio Ramirez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Arthur Adams (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Soler (MID) | 0 | |