Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Elche CF. 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 Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.
0.00
0-0Málaga start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.41
0-0Eduardo Molina threads a neat ball through to Takumi Tanaka. With some swift thinking, Takumi Tanaka plays the ball forward to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eric Ahrens manages to keep it out.
6.02
0-0Oscar Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
9.18
Without breaking stride, Romarin Goussé plays the ball forward to Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. Scott Wise heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.51
0-0Oswaldo Wiart sees space and advances. Oswaldo Wiart skips past Romarin Goussé! Oswaldo Wiart tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Claude Ouédec!
14.08
0-0Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wesselmann collects the pass. Jakob Wesselmann passes the ball forward but Guillermo Medina is offside!
20.31
Romarin Goussé threads the ball through to Scott Wise. Scott Wise plays a scrappy one-two with Jakob Wesselmann and advances towards the goal... Scott Wise cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.15
Manuel Rossi punts the ball hopefully upfield. Dmitri Blokhin cuts inside the box! Dmitri Blokhin rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eric Ahrens.
32.01
0-0Oscar Saez catches Guillermo Medina on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Saez and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Romarin Goussé kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig makes a simple pass, allowing Dayo Brevi to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dayo Brevi provides some space. He shoots at goal but Manuel Rossi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
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. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the second half underway!
47.10
Oswaldo Wiart knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Eric Ahrens. What a save!
49.04
Guillermo Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig plays a quick one-two with Scott Wise and rushes in on goal... Gary Greig rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.45
0-0Oscar Saez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oscar Saez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.24
1-0With great vision, Oscar Pardo plays the ball forward to Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez cuts inside the box! Pablo Diez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.19
Claude Ouédec knocks the ball forward to Dayo Brevi. Dayo Brevi plays the ball forward to Scott Wise. Scott Wise tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.48
1-0Oscar Saez catches Guillermo Medina on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Saez and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.39
Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Blokhin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dmitri Blokhin whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eric Ahrens punches it away to safety.
73.24
1-0Claude Ouédec clumsily knocks into Oscar Pardo. Claude Ouédec is shown the yellow card! Oscar Pardo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.16
Guillermo Medina hits a low pass to Dayo Brevi. Dayo Brevi shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jean Pierre Dumas manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
27.8%
45.6%
26.6%
Scorers
| Pablo Diez 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Diez of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean Pierre Dumas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Takumi Tanaka (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Rossi (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacob Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Oscar Saez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Oswaldo Wiart (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oscar Pardo (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Dmitri Blokhin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Claudio Pena (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pablo Diez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Ortiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Merino (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Ahrens (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Teddy Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claude Ouédec (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Romarin Goussé (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Orlando Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dayo Brevi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Medina (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Greig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jakob Wesselmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Wise (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Hugo Calvo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Galadames (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rigobert Song (MID) | 0 | |