Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
3.45
0-0Jose Fortes Leon comes in with a late challenge on Luis Saavedra. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Leon and warns him to calm down! Luis Saavedra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.06
0-0Úlfar Illugason clumsily knocks into Tom De Witte. Úlfar Illugason is shown the yellow card! Tom De Witte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.02
Eduardo Santos barges into Saidu A. Ikpeba. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Saidu A. Ikpeba stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.10
0-1Luis Saavedra brings the ball forward. Luis Saavedra goes all the way! Luis Saavedra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Marek Boniek had no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
18.57
0-1Alonso Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison plays a perfect one-two with Bunta Yamaguchi and rushes in on goal... John Morrison shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.56
Luis Saavedra chips the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Bunta Yamaguchi. Bunta Yamaguchi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Marek Boniek has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.12
0-2Úlfar Illugason makes a beautiful solo run. Úlfar Illugason makes a simple pass to Bunta Yamaguchi. Bunta Yamaguchi shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Marek Boniek manages to gather it comfortably.
32.20
Rafael Moutinho barges into Neil Copping. Rafael Moutinho is warned by the referee! Neil Copping hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.06
Geoffroy Tourenne passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Leon. Jose Fortes Leon passes the ball forward to Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Lopez!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
1-2Jose Fortes Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tom De Witte. Tom De Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.07
1-2Romero P. Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom De Witte. Tom De Witte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Copping but he's offside!
51.26
Enrique Gainza knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Leon. Jose Fortes Leon threads the ball through to Tom De Witte. Tom De Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez flicks the ball with his head but somehow Marc-Vivien Devaux manages to keep it out.
54.57
Albert Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Copping. Neil Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.30
Rafael Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Luis Saavedra. Luis Saavedra threads the ball through to John Morrison. John Morrison knocks the ball forward to Saidu A. Ikpeba but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.14
Luis Saavedra chips the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.40
Andre Delass chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Leon. Jose Fortes Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Tom De Witte. Tom De Witte whips in a cross ball towards Neil Copping. Neil Copping is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Marc-Vivien Devaux manages to keep it out.
63.53
Alonso Zamora sees space and advances. Alonso Zamora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Morrison but he's offside!
65.51
Julián Yáñez passes the ball forward to Luis Saavedra. Luis Saavedra takes it forward alone. Luis Saavedra lofts in a cross ball towards John Morrison. John Morrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
66.00
Romero P. Gil threads the ball through to Tom De Witte. Tom De Witte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marc-Vivien Devaux easily smothers it!
69.44
Albert Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Tom De Witte. Tom De Witte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.25
Enrique Gainza surges forward with the ball. Enrique Gainza advances with the ball. Enrique Gainza threads the ball through to Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
77.50
Romero P. Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Copping. Neil Copping lofts in a cross ball towards Tom De Witte. Tom De Witte flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.35
Alonso Zamora passes the ball forward to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba plays a perfect one-two with Bunta Yamaguchi and rushes in on goal... Saidu A. Ikpeba takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Marek Boniek manages to gather it comfortably.
84.28
Romero P. Gil brings the ball forward. Romero P. Gil whips in a cross ball towards Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.24
Úlfar Illugason brings the ball forward. Úlfar Illugason threads the ball through to John Morrison. John Morrison goes all the way! John Morrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Marek Boniek had no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
| Jose Lopez 40, 84 Tom De Witte 77 | Luis Saavedra 9 Bunta Yamaguchi 21 John Morrison 89 |