Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Lazaro where Compostela play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Compostela are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Vila.
The pitch is in good condition.
Compostela are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Vila.
0.00
Compostela start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.49
Victor Serrano takes it forward alone. Victor Serrano makes a simple pass to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.06
Rodney Berger hits a low pass to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
22.34
Martin Camacho passes the ball forward to Kai Matthäus. Kai Matthäus flicks a high pass forward to Chris Anderton who brings the ball under control. Chris Anderton plays a one-two with Fernando Lopez and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Chris Anderton provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.49
Joe Mccann barges into Edmundo Marcelino. The referee calls over Joe Mccann and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Marcelino runs off the knock.
32.03
Stephen McStay takes it forward alone. Stephen McStay shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Bernardo Ginestra easily smothers it!
33.02
Kai Matthäus flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez plays a one-two with Chris Anderton and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Fernando Lopez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Fernando Lopez scores for Compostela!!
36.11
Martin Di Meglio comes in with a late challenge on Kai Matthäus. Martin Di Meglio is shown the yellow card! Kai Matthäus runs off the knock.
38.44
Martin Di Meglio flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Serrano.
40.06
Daniel Segarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Marcelino. Edmundo Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Compostela appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Málaga start the second half!
53.46
Martin Camacho hacks Juan Guardiola from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.19
Andres Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Telfer.
59.53
Victor Serrano surges forward with the ball. Victor Serrano threads a neat ball through to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
60.31
Edmundo Marcelino clumsily knocks into Joe Mccann. The referee calls over Edmundo Marcelino and shows him a yellow card! Joe Mccann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.50
Rodney Berger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodney Berger shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.20
Edmundo Marcelino threads the ball through to Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.10
Carlos Saez flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Berger collects the pass. Rodney Berger knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
71.43
Rodney Berger flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Lopez controls it well on his chest. Fernando Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.56
Carlos Saez takes a quick throw-in. Victor Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Munoz. Andres Munoz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton edges inside the box! Chris Anderton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jose Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
75.37
Martin Di Meglio 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 knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.45
Edmundo Marcelino makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Bernardo Ginestra manages to gather it easily.
79.12
Edmundo Marcelino takes it forward alone. Edmundo Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto José Mari. Some awkward footwork from Alberto José Mari provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto José Mari!
85.29
Rodolfo Vicente catches Juan Guardiola on the ankles. The referee warns Rodolfo Vicente to calm down! Juan Guardiola runs off the knock.
87.15
Stephen McStay sees Stefano Pinna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Pinna shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
89.00
Stephen McStay makes a simple pass to Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
29.4%
48.5%
22.1%
Scorers
Chris Anderton 22 Fernando Lopez 33 | Alberto José Mari 75, 79 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto José Mari of Málaga |
Match Ratings
1. | Bernardo Ginestra (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Carlos Saez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Victor Serrano (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Martin Camacho (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
5. | Rodolfo Vicente (DEF) | 5 | |
6. | Joe Mccann (MID) | 5 | |
7. | Rodney Berger (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Kai Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Andres Munoz (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Chris Anderton (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Fernando Lopez (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Oscar Medina (GK) | 0 | |
13. | David Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Lamine Joseph-Augustin (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Jose Suarez (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Francisco Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Malte Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Colin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Daniel Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Stephen McStay (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Martin Di Meglio (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Edmundo Marcelino (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Juan Guardiola (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Stefano Pinna (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Alberto José Mari (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Jean-Paul Overmars (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Pedro Molina (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Victor Nieto (GK) | 0 |