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 Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 19,513 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.
0.00
0-0Málaga kick off and get the match underway!
4.56
0-0Thibault Savinaud flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames makes a simple pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.55
0-1Pablo Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Andres with no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
9.19
0-1Alejandro Nunez barges into Julian Roman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Roman runs off the knock.
10.24
0-1Rafael Caballero makes a probing pass to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta hits a low pass to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi powers a header at goal but Gabriel Andres reads it well. Great save!
14.38
Eric Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Munoz. Guillermo Munoz picks a pass forward to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
20.22
Alfredo Hierro plays the ball forward to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.43
Pablo Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to John Dickov. John Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.40
0-1Leonardo Soler threads a neat ball through to Thibault Savinaud. Thibault Savinaud sees space and advances. Thibault Savinaud knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francisco Galadames is offside!
26.35
0-1John Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Nunez. Alejandro Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Andres who gathers it comfortably.
27.35
Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to John Dickov who takes it down. John Dickov knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rafael Alvarez is offside!
28.48
0-1Thibault Savinaud hacks Pablo Zubizarreta from behind! Thibault Savinaud is warned by the referee! Pablo Zubizarreta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.25
Juan-Carlos Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Sanz shoots from 25 yards. Juan-Carlos Sanz scores for Union Las Palmas!!
36.33
Eric Amoah makes a probing pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Leonardo Guerrero.
39.46
Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Pichichi who takes it down. Claudio Pichichi plays a quick one-two with Alejandro Nunez and rushes in on goal... Claudio Pichichi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Gabriel Andres!
42.12
Juan-Carlos Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Patricio Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Roman. Julian Roman darts forward. Julian Roman shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Union Las Palmas start the second half!
47.11
0-2Eric Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Roman. Julian Roman sees a break and surges forward. Julian Roman knocks the ball forward, putting Francisco Galadames through on goal. Patricio Blanco barges into Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
48.29
Patricio Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Zubizarreta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Pablo Zubizarreta plays the ball forward to Alejandro Nunez. Alejandro Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thibault Savinaud.
51.30
Thibault Savinaud flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Galadames controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Galadames threads the ball through to Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.22
Thibault Savinaud flicks a high ball forward to Eric Amoah who takes it down. Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Hierro who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Hierro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.48
Eric Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
63.29
Pablo Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz threads the ball through to Alejandro Nunez. Alejandro Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.26
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pichichi collects the pass. Claudio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gabriel Andres. Excellent save.
71.01
Pedro Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.02
1-3Málaga have made a substitution with Jose Ramirez replacing Alfredo Hierro .
79.51
Patricio Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah passes the ball forward to Guillermo Munoz. Guillermo Munoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
81.13
1-3Rafael Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Galadames. The referee calls over Rafael Caballero and warns him to calm down! Ernesto Galadames stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.27
Julian Roman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Guerrero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.16
Luke James threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz hits a low pass to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov connects with a diving header. Wonderful reactions from Gabriel Andres keeps it out!
89.28
2-3Pablo Zubizarreta receives the ball from a throw-in from Luke James. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is blocked by Thibault Savinaud's outstretched leg.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.8%
42.9%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Sanz of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Andres (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thibault Savinaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guillermo Munoz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Roman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marc Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Alfredo Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Galadames (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Alfredo Fernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Marcelino (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Guerrero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patricio Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luke James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pedro Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Pablo Zubizarreta (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Claudio Pichichi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Alvarez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alejandro Nunez (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | John Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Rodriquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Gainza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Vicente (ATT) | 0 | |