Match Report


MálagaMálaga     Levante UDLevante UD
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Jean Pierre DumasJ. Dumas80
G
1
G
66Ted-Kelton LaspallesT. Laspalles
Eduardo MolinaE. Molina78
D
2
D
68Thomas CharpennetT. Charpennet
Manuel RossiM. Rossi83
D
3
D
67Stephane AmorusoS. Amoruso
Michael ShieldsM. Shields76
D
4captain
D
66Ole de GrootO. de Groot
Romero P. GainzaR. Gainza79
M
5
D
65Albert CortesA. Cortes
Oscar SaezO. Saez79
M
captain6
M
74Cristiano MendesC. Mendes
Oswaldo WiartO. Wiart78
M
7
M
73Chris HupkesC. Hupkes
Oscar PardoO. Pardo81
M
8
M
68Albert AguilarA. Aguilar
Dmitri BlokhinD. Blokhin82
A
9
A
72Nicolas PenaN. Pena
Yacine BouyoucefY. Bouyoucef82
A
10
A
67Julian CarmonaJ. Carmona
Claudio PenaC. Pena76
A
11
A
65Adolfo DuranA. Duran
 
Oscar OrtizO. Ortiz68
M
12
A
65Michael PeppinckM. Peppinck
Julian LeonJ. Leon65
M
13
D
63Miguel OrtegaM. Ortega
Antonio AguilarA. Aguilar66
D
14
A
63Albert VergesA. Verges

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Levante UD. 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 Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the match underway!
4.18
Eduardo Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Rossi. Manuel Rossi passes the ball forward to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Saez. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Saez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.39
Stephane Amoruso decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Stephane Amoruso plays the ball forward to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes tries a spectacular long range effort but Jean Pierre Dumas is on top of it.
9.32
With a delightful solo run, Albert Aguilar stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Aguilar knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nicolas Pena is offside!
10.10
Showing composure, Albert Aguilar laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
12.23
Manuel Rossi flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Saez who takes it down. Oscar Saez makes a simple pass to Yacine Bouyoucef. Yacine Bouyoucef shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.54
Oswaldo Wiart hacks Chris Hupkes from behind! Oswaldo Wiart is shown the yellow card! Chris Hupkes runs off the knock.
24.44
Albert Cortes sees Albert Aguilar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jean Pierre Dumas manages to gather it.
28.04
Oscar Saez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yacine Bouyoucef. Yacine Bouyoucef advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Yacine Bouyoucef provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.17
Eduardo Molina threads the ball through to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza knocks the ball forward to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo plays a one-two with Yacine Bouyoucef and rushes in on goal... Oscar Pardo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Ted-Kelton Laspalles!
38.13
Eduardo Molina threads a neat ball through to Michael Shields. Michael Shields threads a neat ball through to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo edges inside the box! Oscar Pardo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Ted-Kelton Laspalles manages to keep it out.
39.30
Cristiano Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Duran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Levante UD kick off the second half!
47.28
Michael Shields threads the ball through to Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pena comfortably collects the pass. Claudio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Ted-Kelton Laspalles. What a save!
48.38
Yacine Bouyoucef threads the ball through to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin runs straight at the defence! Thomas Charpennet hacks Dmitri Blokhin from behind! Penalty not given!!
49.27
Cristiano Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Julian Carmona provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jean Pierre Dumas!
51.34
Albert Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Shields.
53.05
Eduardo Molina threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza hits a low pass to Yacine Bouyoucef. Yacine Bouyoucef lofts in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.54
Manuel Rossi sees space and advances. Manuel Rossi shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ted-Kelton Laspalles.
56.34
Oscar Pardo takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Oscar Saez takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.07
Manuel Rossi knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena plays a quick one-two with Oscar Pardo and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Claudio Pena provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Stephane Amoruso is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
61.51
Stephane Amoruso catches Claudio Pena on the ankles. Stephane Amoruso is warned by the referee! Claudio Pena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.44
Albert Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.48
Chris Hupkes sees Adolfo Duran in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Duran makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.42
Claudio Pena barges into Julian Carmona. Claudio Pena is warned by the referee! Julian Carmona stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.24
Albert Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes shoots from outside the area. Jean Pierre Dumas gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
73.57
Cristiano Mendes catches Claudio Pena on the ankles. The referee calls over Cristiano Mendes and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Pena runs off the knock.
79.21
Stephane Amoruso makes a high pass forward. Cristiano Mendes shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Cristiano Mendes plays the ball forward to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar hits a low pass to Cristiano Mendes. Some good footwork from Cristiano Mendes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.38
Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Yacine Bouyoucef who brings the ball under control. Yacine Bouyoucef makes a probing pass to Oswaldo Wiart but he's offside!
87.24
Chris Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar deftly passes the ball to Julian Carmona, releasing him through on goal. Julian Carmona shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Michael Shields.
89.39
Stephane Amoruso sees Cristiano Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Mendes knocks the ball forward to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Levante UD
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
27.1%
44.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Yacine Bouyoucef 28
Nicolas Pena 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yacine Bouyoucef of Málaga

Match Ratings
1.Jean Pierre Dumas (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Molina (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Rossi (DEF)
7
4.Michael Shields (DEF)
8
5.Romero P. Gainza (MID)
6
6.Oscar Saez (MID)
8
7.Oswaldo Wiart (MID)yellow card
5
8.Oscar Pardo (MID)
7
9.Dmitri Blokhin (ATT)
6
10.Yacine Bouyoucef (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Claudio Pena (ATT)
6
 
12.Oscar Ortiz (MID)
0
13.Julian Leon (MID)
0
14.Antonio Aguilar (DEF)
0

1.Ted-Kelton Laspalles (GK)
8
2.Thomas Charpennet (DEF)
6
3.Stephane Amoruso (DEF)
7
4.Ole de Groot (DEF)
6
5.Albert Cortes (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Mendes (MID)yellow card
6
7.Chris Hupkes (MID)
6
8.Albert Aguilar (MID)
8
9.Nicolas Pena (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Julian Carmona (ATT)
6
11.Adolfo Duran (ATT)
7
 
12.Michael Peppinck (ATT)
0
13.Miguel Ortega (DEF)
0
14.Albert Verges (ATT)
0