Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 18,835 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Diez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Diez.
0.00
0-0Málaga kick off and get the first half underway!
4.29
0-0Fernando Alonso makes a probing pass to Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Romero P. Ortiz.
5.27
0-0Fernando Alonso takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Adolfo Vila takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
6.32
Roman Orobets flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Olivares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Olivares knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra flicks the ball with his head. Antonino Oshadogan gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
9.34
Roman Orobets makes a probing pass to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
12.19
0-0Alfredo Hernandez sees space and advances. With imagination, Alfredo Hernandez laces a weighted ball forward to Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.28
Frederico Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Zubizarreta who takes it down. Ernesto Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
21.29
0-0Roman Orobets kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra passes the ball forward but Roman Orobets is offside!
24.10
0-0Roman Orobets hacks Frederico Ortiz from behind! The referee calls over Roman Orobets and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Ortiz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.51
Pablo Cruz darts forward. Pablo Cruz passes the ball forward to Jon Barton. Jon Barton shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
30.34
Mario Almeida passes the ball forward to Jon Barton. Jon Barton threads a neat ball through to Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.13
0-0Alfredo Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Zubizarreta who takes it down. Ernesto Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.34
Stephan Edusei flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cruz. Pablo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Roman Orobets collects the pass. Roman Orobets shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.46
0-0Roman Orobets flicks a high pass forward to Jon Barton who brings the ball under control. Jon Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Adolfo Vila. Excellent block.
42.39
0-0Gregorio Blanco barges into Pedro Olivares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Olivares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.11
Roman Orobets hits a low pass to Pedro Olivares. Pedro Olivares chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Barton. Jon Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Segarra but he's offside!
45.00
Rodney van Dam comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Cruz. The referee calls over Rodney van Dam and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
48.00
Stephan Edusei flicks a high ball forward to Roman Orobets who takes it down. Roman Orobets knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Roman Orobets. Roman Orobets takes a shot at goal but somehow Antonino Oshadogan manages to keep it out.
55.34
Showing composure, Gregorio Blanco laces a through ball forward to Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
57.22
Alfredo Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Ortiz comfortably collects the pass. Frederico Ortiz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Ortiz runs straight at the defence! Frederico Ortiz shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.21
Romero P. Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Blanco who takes it down. Gregorio Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Blanco. Gregorio Blanco rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Mario Almeida happens to be in the right place to block it.
60.06
0-0RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Eduardo Reyes replacing Ernesto Zubizarreta .
66.02
0-0Gregorio Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Roman Orobets. Gregorio Blanco is warned by the referee! Roman Orobets hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.00
1-0Roman Orobets makes a beautiful solo run. Roman Orobets edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Roman Orobets provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.53
Roman Orobets flicks a high pass forward to Jon Barton who brings the ball under control. Jon Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
77.45
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Roberto Iglesias replacing Gregorio Blanco .
89.43
Stephan Edusei comes in with a late challenge on Rodney van Dam. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodney van Dam carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
23.9%
52.2%
23.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roman Orobets of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Romero P. Ortiz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arnold Bogarde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Massimiliano Håland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephan Edusei (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Pedro Olivares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roman Orobets (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Jon Barton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cristiano Ferreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Segarra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nigel Winterburn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manfred Haider (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Drake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Antonino Oshadogan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Vila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Hernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Blanco (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Frederico Ortiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Gimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcos Alonso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodney van Dam (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Ernesto Zubizarreta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roberto Cabrera (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Iglesias (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Reyes (MID) | 6 | |