Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.


0.00
Málaga kick off!
2.08
Oscar Pardo threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
6.08
Alfredo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Alves collects the pass. Sebastiao Alves makes an attacking run forward. Sebastiao Alves shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.03
Sebastiao Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.26
Marcus Partin catches Pedro Blanco on the ankles. The referee brings Marcus Partin to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.17
Alfredo Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos threads a neat ball through to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.03
Marcus Partin threads a neat ball through to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos flicks a high ball forward to Albert Pascual who takes it down. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Dumas who gathers it comfortably.
22.25
With some swift thinking, Manuel Rossi plays the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin advances with the ball. Dmitri Blokhin rushes past Luis Montero! Dmitri Blokhin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Luis Montero.
27.17
Romero P. Gainza makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Partin.
32.01
Yacine Bouyoucef deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin deftly passes the ball to Claudio Pena, releasing him through on goal. Claudio Pena tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.15
Dmitri Blokhin knocks the ball forward to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.16
Oswaldo Wiart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oswaldo Wiart shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Johan Radet. Excellent save.
44.10
Takumi Tanaka threads a neat ball through to Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco plays a scrappy one-two with Oswaldo Wiart and advances towards the goal... Pedro Blanco shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Blanco!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Marcus Partin hits a low pass to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
51.46
Fernando Campos threads a neat ball through to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jean Pierre Dumas comfortably punches it away to safety.
54.45
Alfredo Ferrer takes it forward alone. Alfredo Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins plays a sublime one-two with Alejandro Martin and races in on goal... Nuno Martins takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jean Pierre Dumas smothers it!
55.11
Manuel Rossi makes a probing pass to Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina passes the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin plays a scrappy one-two with Romero P. Gainza and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Dmitri Blokhin provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dmitri Blokhin!
59.39
Oscar Pardo threads the ball through to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin puts a great ball through. Yacine Bouyoucef runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.55
Alfredo Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Campos who takes it down. Fernando Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves whips in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout beats his man to it with a header. Jean Pierre Dumas picks it out of the air!
66.58
Pedro Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Blokhin controls it well on his chest. Dmitri Blokhin plays a one-two with Yacine Bouyoucef and rushes in on goal... Dmitri Blokhin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Johan Radet is on top of it.
67.34
Manuel Rossi decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Rossi advances with the ball. Manuel Rossi hits a low pass to Claudio Pena. Some silky footwork from Claudio Pena provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Johan Radet!
69.22
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.19
Luis Montero gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Molina.
72.27
Oscar Pardo threads a neat ball through to Yacine Bouyoucef. Yacine Bouyoucef plays a one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and advances towards the goal... Yacine Bouyoucef rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johan Radet with no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
77.43
Fernando Campos makes a simple pass to Alejandro Martin. Alejandro Martin threads the ball through into the box. Manuel Rossi catches Albert Pascual on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
83.42
Pedro Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin who takes it down. Dmitri Blokhin cuts inside the box! Dmitri Blokhin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
21.8%
43.6%
34.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dmitri Blokhin of Málaga

Match Ratings
1.Jean Pierre Dumas (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Molina (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Rossi (DEF)
7
4.Takumi Tanaka (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Gainza (MID)
6
6.Pedro Blanco (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Oswaldo Wiart (MID)
7
8.Oscar Pardo (MID)
6
9.Dmitri Blokhin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Yacine Bouyoucef (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Claudio Pena (ATT)
6
 
12.Eugenio Zamora (ATT)
0
13.Michael Shields (DEF)
0
14.Pablo Diez (ATT)
0

1.Johan Radet (GK)
6
2.Alberto Fowler (DEF)
6
3.Luis Montero (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Ferrer (DEF)
7
5.Marcus Partin (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Alves (MID)goal scored
7
7.Fernando Campos (MID)
6
8.Albert Pascual (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Fouad Fertout (ATT)
6
10.Alejandro Martin (ATT)
6
11.Nuno Martins (ATT)
6
 
12.Victor Menendez (DEF)
0
13.Alex Carbone (MID)
0
14.Mauricio Martin (ATT)
0