Match Report


MálagaMálaga     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose SuarezJ. Suarez63
G
1
G
69Oliver OverathO. Overath
Francisco LopezF. Lopez73
D
2
D
71Pascal RöhligP. Röhlig
Malte SachsM. Sachs65
D
3captain
D
70Pablo IglesiasP. Iglesias
Colin TelferC. Telfer63
D
4
D
68Roberto MarquesR. Marques
Daniel SegarraD. Segarra54
D
5
D
64Ignacio HelderI. Helder
Stephen McStayS. McStay69
M
6
M
75Maurizio Di BiagioM. Di Biagio
Martin Di MeglioM. Di Meglio66
M
7
M
71Bruno MendesB. Mendes
Kieron WinterburnK. Winterburn66
M
captain8
M
68Kevin ZiegeK. Ziege
Juan GuardiolaJ. Guardiola68
A
9
M
60Claudio NietoC. Nieto
Stefano PinnaS. Pinna64
A
10
A
66Marcos TorresM. Torres
Alberto José MariA. José Mari52
A
11
A
65Marcos PastorM. Pastor
 
Edmundo MarcelinoE. Marcelino64
M
12
A
62Jose Fortes HelgueraJ. Helguera
Jean-Paul OvermarsJ. Overmars59
G
13
D
61Carlos GonzalezC. Gonzalez
Pedro MolinaP. Molina59
M
14
G
58Alberto BlancoA. Blanco

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 19,165 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Rodriguez.


0.00
The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
8.39
Malte Sachs makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna shoots from long range. Solid save from Oliver Overath.
10.11
Daniel Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Stephen McStay who takes it down. Stephen McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
22.22
Ignacio Helder kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Nieto. Claudio Nieto threads a neat ball through to Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
24.05
Colin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Winterburn collects the pass. Kieron Winterburn makes a probing pass to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Oliver Overath. Excellent save.
28.46
Stephen McStay flicks a high ball forward to Juan Guardiola who takes it down. Juan Guardiola shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.40
Claudio Nieto catches Stephen McStay on the ankles. The referee brings Claudio Nieto to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.24
Kieron Winterburn makes a probing pass to Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. With a superhuman jump, Stefano Pinna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Oliver Overath manages to keep it out.
45.00
Bruno Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Pastor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Torres but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
47.33
Kevin Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres shoots from distance but it flies wide!
48.23
Kieron Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Oliver Overath!
49.44
Kevin Ziege runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Ziege advances inside the box! Kevin Ziege cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.05
Maurizio Di Biagio makes a beautiful solo run. Maurizio Di Biagio passes the ball forward but Marcos Pastor is offside!
59.18
Pascal Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ziege collects the pass. Kevin Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Pastor controls it well on his chest. Marcos Pastor plays a quick one-two with Marcos Torres and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Marcos Pastor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.54
Kevin Ziege passes the ball forward to Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor shoots from 20 yards but Jose Suarez reads it well. Quality keeping!
75.37
Colin Telfer surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Telfer plays the ball forward to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna makes a simple pass, allowing Alberto José Mari to run into the box. Pablo Iglesias comes in with a late challenge on Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.14
RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Helguera replacing Pablo Iglesias and Carlos Gonzalez replacing Bruno Mendes .
78.19
Francisco Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.54
Claudio Nieto makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Nieto whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Jose Suarez manages to keep it out.
90.00
Kieron Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Oliver Overath is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

RCD Espanyol
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
32.2%
47.5%
20.3%

Scorers
Alberto José Mari 90
Marcos Pastor 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto José Mari of Málaga

Match Ratings