Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 19,571 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gil.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gil.
0.00
Málaga kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
Kieron Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.45
Stephen McStay threads the ball through to Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Leonardo Carnasciali has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.33
Malte Sachs threads the ball through to Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward to Alberto José Mari who brings the ball under control. Alberto José Mari shoots from outside the area but somehow Leonardo Carnasciali manages to keep it out.
15.09
Martin Di Meglio hacks Antonio Mora from behind! Martin Di Meglio is warned by the referee! Antonio Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.25
Pablo Jimenez threads the ball through to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Miguel Nunez scores for CD Badajoz!!
24.08
Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward. Alberto José Mari controls it well on his chest. Alberto José Mari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.32
Kieron Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Alberto José Mari collects the pass. Alberto José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.39
Stuart Strachan pushes up the pitch. Stuart Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.55
Martin Di Meglio makes a simple pass to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
36.19
Adolfo Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.14
Adolfo Velasco knocks the ball forward to Paul Mason. Paul Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.09
Pablo Jimenez makes a probing pass to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez plays a sublime one-two with Roberto Vega and races in on goal... Miguel Nunez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.24
Jose Javier Santos hacks Juan Guardiola from behind! The referee calls over Jose Javier Santos and warns him to calm down! Juan Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the second half underway!
47.04
Julian Ortega runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. Paul Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
48.08
Stuart Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Velasco. Adolfo Velasco advances with the ball. Adolfo Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.06
Kieron Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Carnasciali who gathers it comfortably.
59.39
Hugo Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Velasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mason. Paul Mason plays a one-two with Miguel Nunez and advances towards the goal... Paul Mason rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jose Suarez.
60.06
It's a corner kick which Roberto Vega takes quickly, playing the ball short to Antonio Mora. Antonio Mora knocks the ball into the box. Paul Mason tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.06
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Caminero replacing Antonio Mora and Ronnie Lambers replacing Stuart Strachan .
66.10
Malte Sachs flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Kieron Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna puts a great ball through. Alberto José Mari runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
67.33
Jose Javier Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Santos flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Vega who takes it down. Roberto Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.02
Adolfo Velasco takes it forward alone. Adolfo Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jose Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.31
Hugo Pichichi darts forward. Hugo Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Vega who takes it down. Roberto Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
75.08
Ronnie Lambers clumsily knocks into Stefano Pinna. The referee warns Ronnie Lambers to calm down! Stefano Pinna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.40
Pablo Jimenez brings the ball forward. Pablo Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. Paul Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.16
Kieron Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola puts a great ball through. Stefano Pinna runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.26
Martin Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward. Alberto José Mari controls it well on his chest. Alberto José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. With a superhuman jump, Stefano Pinna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.25
Stephen McStay sees space and advances. Stephen McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.46
Julian Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Vega who brings the ball under control. Roberto Vega shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
4
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
25.6%
45.1%
29.3%
Scorers
Alberto José Mari 2, 83 Stefano Pinna 6, 79 Juan Guardiola 27 | Miguel Nunez 18, 30, 48 Roberto Vega 69 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto José Mari of Málaga |
Match Ratings
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. | Kieron Winterburn (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Juan Guardiola (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Stefano Pinna (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
11. | Alberto José Mari (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Edmundo Marcelino (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Jean-Paul Overmars (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Pedro Molina (MID) | 0 |
1. | Leonardo Carnasciali (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Hugo Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Stuart Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Jose Javier Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Julian Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Antonio Mora (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Adolfo Velasco (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Pablo Jimenez (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Roberto Vega (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Paul Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Miguel Nunez (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Carlton Richards (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Ronnie Lambers (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Carlos Caminero (DEF) | 6 |