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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Getafe. A crowd of 20,255 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Málaga are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Getafe start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.27
Gian Matteo Fontana knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bruins. Thomas Bruins chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Gravesen. Michael Gravesen shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.08
Gian Matteo Fontana makes a simple pass to Gerhard Kistner. Gerhard Kistner knocks the ball forward to Claudio Vila. Claudio Vila shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.29
Gerhard Kistner comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Mendez. Gerhard Kistner is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.32
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.20
Gerhard Kistner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Gravesen. Michael Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.13
Tiziano Poggi makes a probing pass to Claudio Vila. Claudio Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.40
Alejandro Mendez barges into Tiziano Poggi. The referee calls over Alejandro Mendez and warns him to calm down! Tiziano Poggi stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.33
Jose Fortes Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Suarez. Fernando Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Garcia.
26.07
Gian Matteo Fontana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesper Van De Hor. Jesper Van De Hor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Vila. Claudio Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.15
Anton Sparwasser barges into Oscar Gomez. Anton Sparwasser is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Gomez stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.32
Enrique Garcia makes a probing pass to Tiziano Poggi. Tiziano Poggi knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Vila. Claudio Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.25
Málaga are easily keeping Getafe at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.22
Oscar Gomez catches Jose Fortes Leon on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Gomez and shows him a yellow card! Jose Fortes Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.41
Oscar Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Kistner. Gerhard Kistner makes a probing pass to Michael Gravesen. Michael Gravesen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Málaga are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Getafe's defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Málaga kick off the second half!
47.25
Tiziano Poggi knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Gravesen. Michael Gravesen plays a perfect one-two with Claudio Vila and rushes in on goal... Michael Gravesen takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
48.44
Tiziano Poggi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Vila. Claudio Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Cabrera who gathers it comfortably.
49.20
Oscar Gomez catches Dambou Charlot on the ankles. Oscar Gomez is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Dambou Charlot runs off the knock.
51.24
Jose Fortes Leon catches Jesper Van De Hor on the ankles. Jose Fortes Leon is warned by the referee! Jesper Van De Hor gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.49
Jesper Van De Hor kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.43
Gerhard Kistner knocks the ball forward to Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Gravesen. Michael Gravesen heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.30
Geoffroy Tourenne makes a probing pass to Romero P. Suarez. Romero P. Suarez surges forward with the ball. Romero P. Suarez threads the ball through to Dambou Charlot but he's offside!
69.44
Geoffroy Tourenne knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Mendez. Alejandro Mendez takes it forward alone. Alejandro Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dambou Charlot. Dambou Charlot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.31
Albert Sanz decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Suarez. Fernando Suarez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.52
Enrique Garcia catches Fernando Suarez on the ankles. Enrique Garcia is shown the yellow card! Fernando Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.18
Gerhard Kistner hacks Geoffroy Tourenne from behind! Gerhard Kistner is warned by the referee! Geoffroy Tourenne carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.31
Anton Sparwasser makes a probing pass to Alejandro Mendez. Alejandro Mendez knocks the ball forward to Dambou Charlot. Dambou Charlot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Suarez. Fernando Suarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Suarez of Málaga
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
30.6%
44.7%
24.7%

Scorers