Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air 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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Guerrero Lopez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
2.46
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi surges forward with the ball. Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi surges forward with the ball. Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Jean Pierre Dumas. What a save!
3.25
Takumi Tanaka flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Rossi who takes it down. Manuel Rossi makes a simple pass to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.09
Eduardo Molina threads a neat ball through to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.08
Oscar Saez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kouta Nakata easily gets down and covers it.
12.22
Alberto Fowler makes a simple pass to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.31
Victor Menendez advances with the ball. Victor Menendez threads a neat ball through to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout shoots from long range. Fouad Fertout scores for Atlético de Madrid!!
20.34
Manuel Rossi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Blokhin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dmitri Blokhin threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Oswaldo Wiart provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.24
Fernando Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout plays a scrappy one-two with Morgan Jenkins and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Fouad Fertout provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.07
Alberto Fowler flicks a high ball forward to Fouad Fertout who takes it down. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.40
Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Oswaldo Wiart comfortably collects the pass. Oswaldo Wiart plays a quick one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and rushes in on goal... Oswaldo Wiart makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Kouta Nakata gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
42.27
Oscar Pardo clumsily knocks into Pablo Carcedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Carcedo runs off the knock.
44.20
Oswaldo Wiart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oswaldo Wiart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Fernando Campos darts forward. Fernando Campos puts a great ball through. Morgan Jenkins runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee blows for 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
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
47.59
Pablo Carcedo takes it forward alone. Pablo Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Dumas who gathers it comfortably.
49.09
Victor Menendez passes the ball forward to Pablo Carcedo. Pablo Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Pascual shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
51.53
Manuel Rossi catches Fouad Fertout on the ankles. The referee brings Manuel Rossi to one side and gives him a warning! Fouad Fertout stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.17
Jacob Campbell passes the ball forward to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena runs straight at the defence! Claudio Pena side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
57.48
Philipp Gelb runs forward with the ball. Philipp Gelb knocks the ball forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.05
Eduardo Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez makes a probing pass to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.40
Alberto Fowler makes a simple pass to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien makes a probing pass to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jean Pierre Dumas.
66.11
Corner kick to Atlético de Madrid. Fernando Campos chips it out wide. Claudio Pena reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.39
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi threads the ball through to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos flicks a high pass forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien who brings the ball under control. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien passes the ball forward but Morgan Jenkins is offside!
78.35
Alberto Fowler sees Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien brings the ball forward. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jean Pierre Dumas manages to keep it out.
79.51
Eduardo Molina hacks Fernando Campos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Campos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.17
Eduardo Molina pushes mid-way up the pitch. With great vision, Eduardo Molina plays the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin plays a sublime one-two with Jacob Campbell and races in on goal... Dmitri Blokhin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kouta Nakata manages to gather it easily.
84.55
Eduardo Molina flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Saez collects the pass. Oscar Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
87.43
Oscar Pardo hits a low pass to Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Menendez.
90.00
Takumi Tanaka plays a long ball forward. Oscar Pardo shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
29.2%
40.4%
30.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oswaldo Wiart of Málaga

Match Ratings