Match Report


MálagaMálaga     MurciaMurcia
Chris BrooksChris Brooks Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. OrtizR. Ortiz75
G
1
G
63Victor GainzaV. Gainza
Arnold BogardeA. Bogarde81
D
2
D
76Scott McCoistS. McCoist
Pablo CruzP. Cruz77
D
3captain
D
72Oscar FloresO. Flores
Massimiliano HålandM. Håland80
D
captain4
D
68Victor GimenezV. Gimenez
Mario AlmeidaM. Almeida72
D
5
M
79Jose Javier OrtegaJ. Ortega
Stephan EduseiS. Edusei80
D
6
M
73Carlos MolownyC. Molowny
Roman OrobetsR. Orobets80
M
7
M
73Arturo SanchezA. Sanchez
Pedro OlivaresP. Olivares81
M
8
M
69Marcos IglesiasM. Iglesias
Jon BartonJ. Barton74
A
9
A
76Tony Van De OuwelandT. Van De Ouweland
Cristiano FerreiraC. Ferreira83
A
10
A
69Alec GemmillA. Gemmill
Daniel SegarraD. Segarra77
A
11
A
66Dragan BudanD. Budan
 
Nigel WinterburnN. Winterburn80
D
12
D
64Alejandro IzquierdoA. Izquierdo
Manfred HaiderM. Haider78
M
13
D
63Albert HierroA. Hierro
Mark DrakeM. Drake76
A
14
G
62Gregorio VergesG. Verges

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Murcia. A crowd of 19,409 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Cortes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
2.13
Marcos Iglesias chips the ball to his team mate, Dragan Budan. Dragan Budan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.22
Jose Javier Ortega makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Ortega cuts inside the box! Stephan Edusei barges into Jose Javier Ortega. Penalty not given!!
6.19
Pablo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Pedro Olivares. Pedro Olivares plays the ball forward to Roman Orobets. Roman Orobets shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.08
Jose Javier Ortega knocks the ball forward to Tony Van De Ouweland. Tony Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Almeida.
10.45
Jon Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira shoots from distance. It's there!! Victor Gainza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.53
Carlos Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Ortega. Jose Javier Ortega plays a one-two with Alec Gemmill and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Ortega strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Romero P. Ortiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.13
Marcos Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Dragan Budan controls it well on his chest. Dragan Budan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
30.05
Pedro Olivares threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira shoots from long range. Good keeping from Victor Gainza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.35
Arnold Bogarde takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Tony Van De Ouweland gets to the ball and clears it up field.
33.01
Pedro Olivares makes a probing pass to Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.48
Roman Orobets decides to run forward with the ball. Roman Orobets flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Olivares who takes it down. Pedro Olivares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.58
Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Murcia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Murcia kick off and get the second half underway!
54.32
Marcos Iglesias makes a simple pass to Dragan Budan. Dragan Budan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Romero P. Ortiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
57.23
Pedro Olivares knocks the ball forward to Roman Orobets. Roman Orobets tries a spectacular long range effort. Victor Gainza gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.18
Mario Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Ferreira shoots from distance but somehow Victor Gainza manages to keep it out.
65.01
Oscar Flores advances with the ball. Oscar Flores threads the ball through to Tony Van De Ouweland. Tony Van De Ouweland controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Marcos Iglesias through on goal. Marcos Iglesias strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.23
Marcos Iglesias passes the ball forward to Carlos Molowny. Carlos Molowny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.37
Roman Orobets hoofs the ball up the pitch. Daniel Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Barton. Jon Barton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.12
Pablo Cruz hits a low pass to Roman Orobets. Roman Orobets sees Cristiano Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Barton. Jon Barton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.11
Jon Barton flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Segarra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Segarra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Victor Gainza.
80.24
Arnold Bogarde takes a quick corner, playing it short to Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Victor Gainza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.08
Pedro Olivares threads a neat ball through to Jon Barton. Jon Barton tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.34
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.48
Mario Almeida threads a neat ball through to Pedro Olivares. Pedro Olivares threads the ball through to Roman Orobets. Roman Orobets controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Murcia
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%

Scorers
Roman Orobets 6
Cristiano Ferreira 10
Daniel Segarra 33, 80
Jon Barton 73
Jose Javier Ortega 19

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Segarra of Málaga

Match Ratings