Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 20,703 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Morales.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Morales.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Málaga kicking off!
6.36
0-0Edmundo Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Juan Guardiola collects the pass. Juan Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna connects with a diving header. Eugenio Marin punches it away to safety.
9.57
0-0Colin Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward. Juan Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Juan Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
10.01
Martin Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Pinna controls it well on his chest. Stefano Pinna shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.05
Edmundo Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Juan Guardiola who brings the ball neatly under control. Juan Guardiola finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.21
0-0Miguel Crespo clumsily knocks into Colin Telfer. The referee calls over Miguel Crespo and warns him to calm down! Colin Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.36
0-0Edmundo Marcelino sees a break and surges forward. Edmundo Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marchanno Van Dinteren.
26.33
Stephen McStay makes a probing pass to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Diaz.
27.56
1-0Edmundo Marcelino sees Alberto José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.58
Malte Sachs passes the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
36.45
Fernando Ramos sweeps the ball long. Luis Hierro shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.08
Martin Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
42.31
Stephen McStay threads the ball through to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Athletic Club Bilbao have changed their lineup with Paul Collins replacing Luis Hierro. The Athletic Club Bilbao players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
54.17
Dale Peters takes a quick throw-in. Oscar Fuentes sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Collins. Some silky footwork from Paul Collins provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.55
Fernando Ramos sees Dale Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Dale Peters plays the ball forward to Paul Collins. Paul Collins shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
60.39
Francisco Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Marcelino. Edmundo Marcelino surges forward with the ball. Edmundo Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
63.18
Albert Nunez laces a through ball forward to Dale Peters. Dale Peters changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dale Peters plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Collins and advances towards the goal... Dale Peters shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.05
Dale Peters flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier collects the pass. Roger Sier plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Collins and advances towards the goal... Roger Sier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jose Suarez gets down and covers it.
67.31
Colin Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Marcelino who takes it down. Edmundo Marcelino threads the ball through to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.06
Dale Peters flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roger Sier shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.20
Stephen McStay sees a break and surges forward. Stephen McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto José Mari!
78.17
Albert Nunez knocks the ball forward to Dale Peters. Dale Peters knocks the ball forward to Paul Collins. Paul Collins threads the ball through into the box. Damien Hibbs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
79.02
Claudio Diaz barges into Stefano Pinna. The referee warns Claudio Diaz to calm down! Stefano Pinna stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.15
Francisco Lopez picks a pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks the ball forward to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Diaz.
83.40
From the throw-in, Edmundo Marcelino picks out Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
89.07
Dale Peters threads the ball through to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier powers a header at goal. Jose Suarez manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
24.7%
42.5%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dale Peters of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Francisco Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malte Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen McStay (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Martin Di Meglio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edmundo Marcelino (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Juan Guardiola (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Stefano Pinna (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alberto José Mari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jean-Paul Overmars (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Molina (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Nieto (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Marin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marchanno Van Dinteren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Albert Nunez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Fuentes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dale Peters (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Damien Hibbs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roger Sier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Crespo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luis Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Marino (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dado Afanou (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Collins (DEF) | 6 | |