Match Report


MálagaMálaga     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Jose SuarezJ. Suarez63
G
1
G
80Facundo AvilaF. Avila
Francisco LopezF. Lopez73
D
2
D
73Jean Pierre IsmaëlJ. Ismaël
Malte SachsM. Sachs65
D
3
D
75Romarin JobR. Job
Colin TelferC. Telfer63
D
4
D
71Fredrik GardnerF. Gardner
Daniel SegarraD. Segarra54
D
5
M
66Edmundo DominguezE. Dominguez
Stephen McStayS. McStay69
M
6
M
82Benjamín FigueroaB. Figueroa
Martin Di MeglioM. Di Meglio66
M
7
M
80Wilson DavidW. David
Kieron WinterburnK. Winterburn66
M
captain8
M
82Christian DilisoC. Diliso
Juan GuardiolaJ. Guardiola68
A
9captain
A
84Nico MüllerN. Müller
Stefano PinnaS. Pinna64
A
10
A
68Walter BaggioW. Baggio
Alberto José MariA. José Mari52
A
11
A
72Martin SakhoM. Sakho
 
Edmundo MarcelinoE. Marcelino64
M
12
D
33Richard MaddisonR. Maddison
Jean-Paul OvermarsJ. Overmars59
G
13
M
59Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez
Pedro MolinaP. Molina59
M
14
A
65Carlos MendesC. Mendes

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo  Vazquez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the match underway!
6.52
Kieron Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Alberto José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Facundo Avila!
8.42
Alberto José Mari clumsily knocks into Fredrik Gardner. Alberto José Mari is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Gardner stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.40
Malte Sachs sees Kieron Winterburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Winterburn makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Guardiola. Jean Pierre Ismaël catches Juan Guardiola on the ankles. Juan Guardiola appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
10.38
Benjamín Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Nico Müller. Nico Müller plays a one-two with Walter Baggio and advances towards the goal... Nico Müller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.47
Martin Di Meglio makes a simple pass to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.47
Jean Pierre Ismaël laces a weighted ball forward to Benjamín Figueroa. Benjamín Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
18.05
Edmundo Dominguez makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Dominguez shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.31
Wilson David threads a neat ball through to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio rushes past Colin Telfer! Walter Baggio comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's there!! Jose Suarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.05
Christian Diliso darts forward. Christian Diliso plays a one-two with Nico Müller and advances towards the goal... Christian Diliso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
26.17
Christian Diliso takes a quick throw-in. Wilson David sees a break and surges forward. Wilson David knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Some world-class footwork from Martin Sakho provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Jose Suarez. Excellent save.
27.51
Benjamín Figueroa threads the ball through to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jose Suarez manages to gather it comfortably.
30.24
Wilson David flicks a high pass forward. Nico Müller controls it well on his chest. Nico Müller whips in a cross ball towards Martin Sakho. With a superhuman jump, Martin Sakho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jose Suarez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
33.52
Fredrik Gardner flicks a high pass forward to Wilson David who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Wilson David picks a pass forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
34.18
Kieron Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Facundo Avila. Excellent save.
38.29
Edmundo Dominguez flicks a high ball forward to Walter Baggio who takes it down. Walter Baggio shoots from long range but is denied by Jose Suarez. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
48.49
Edmundo Dominguez makes a probing pass to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nico Müller through on goal. Nico Müller rockets a shot on goal. Jose Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.16
Wilson David barges into Martin Di Meglio. Wilson David is shown the yellow card! Martin Di Meglio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.17
Kieron Winterburn hacks Benjamín Figueroa from behind! The referee brings Kieron Winterburn to one side and gives him a warning! Benjamín Figueroa stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.37
Wilson David makes a simple pass to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho cuts inside the box! Martin Sakho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
59.47
With some swift thinking, Christian Diliso plays the ball forward to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio rushes past Daniel Segarra! Walter Baggio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Colin Telfer.
60.00
Benjamín Figueroa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nico Müller rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.25
Seeing Edmundo Dominguez's run, Benjamín Figueroa quickly throws the ball into his path. Edmundo Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Nico Müller controls it well on his chest. Nico Müller runs straight at the defence! Nico Müller side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
66.12
Jean Pierre Ismaël chips the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Figueroa. Benjamín Figueroa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
67.06
Wilson David receives the ball from a throw-in from Edmundo Dominguez. Wilson David sees space and advances. Wilson David finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
71.48
Jean Pierre Ismaël deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Diliso. Christian Diliso laces a weighted ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
72.58
Wilson David threads a neat ball through to Nico Müller. Nico Müller shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jose Suarez manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.42
Benjamín Figueroa kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.32
Valencia have made a substitution with Enrique Sanchez replacing Wilson David .
78.35
Enrique Sanchez flicks a high pass forward to Martin Sakho who brings the ball neatly under control. Martin Sakho advances inside the box! Martin Sakho tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
81.56
Kieron Winterburn threads the ball through to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Gardner.
83.17
Kieron Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
85.34
Benjamín Figueroa flicks a high pass forward. Walter Baggio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Baggio tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jose Suarez manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Valencia
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
14
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29.3%
70.7%
Play Area
36.6%
46.3%
17.1%

Scorers
Walter Baggio 20
Nico Müller 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Suarez of Málaga

Match Ratings