Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 19,291 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Real Jaen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo  Vazquez.


0.00
Real Jaen get the match underway!
2.16
Riccardo Campagnolo barges into Hugo Nunez. Riccardo Campagnolo is shown the yellow card! Hugo Nunez runs off the knock.
4.59
Simone Venturin chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Ginestra. Kewullay Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Armando Medri. Armando Medri shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.08
Martin Di Meglio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.48
Stephen McStay flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Nunez who takes it down. Hugo Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.51
John Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Armando Medri who takes it down. Armando Medri finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
18.57
John Middleton threads the ball through to Marcos Dominguez. Marcos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.34
Riccardo Campagnolo flicks a high pass forward to John Middleton who brings the ball under control. John Middleton sees Marcos Dominguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Dominguez shoots from 20 yards. Jose Suarez easily gets down and covers it.
21.46
Stephen McStay sees space and advances. Stephen McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mustapha Schulpen.
22.40
Simone Venturin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Dominguez. Marcos Dominguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
26.03
John Middleton comes in with a late challenge on Stephen McStay. John Middleton is shown the yellow card! Stephen McStay runs off the knock.
27.38
Riccardo Campagnolo passes the ball forward to John Middleton. John Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Ginestra. Kewullay Ginestra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jose Suarez reads it well. Great save!
28.01
Martin Di Meglio knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez plays a scrappy one-two with Lamine Joseph-Augustin and advances towards the goal... Hugo Nunez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Ivan Ruiz.
29.43
It's a corner kick. Martin Di Meglio kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Vittorio Sullo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.13
With vision, Mustapha Schulpen plays the ball forward to Vittorio Sullo. Vittorio Sullo kicks a strong pass forward to Kewullay Ginestra. Kewullay Ginestra tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
39.41
John Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Dominguez collects the pass. Marcos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
40.51
Daniel Segarra makes a probing pass to Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Moreira.
45.00
Stephen McStay knocks the ball forward to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Ivan Ruiz reads it well. Superb keeping!
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. Real Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
47.43
Simone Venturin threads a neat ball through to Marcos Dominguez. Marcos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Lopez.
48.42
Riccardo Campagnolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vittorio Sullo. Vittorio Sullo advances with the ball. Vittorio Sullo lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Dominguez. Marcos Dominguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jose Suarez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
51.12
Vittorio Sullo passes the ball forward to Armando Medri. Armando Medri shoots from distance. Solid save from Jose Suarez.
53.44
Simone Venturin hits a low pass to Armando Medri. Armando Medri shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.18
John Middleton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Middleton plays a scrappy one-two with Kewullay Ginestra and advances towards the goal... John Middleton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Jaen!
59.55
Martin Di Meglio receives the ball from a throw-in from Kieron Winterburn. Martin Di Meglio flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.44
Vittorio Sullo sees Kewullay Ginestra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kewullay Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Armando Medri. Armando Medri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.56
John Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Medri. Armando Medri lofts in a cross ball towards Kewullay Ginestra. Kewullay Ginestra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kewullay Ginestra scores for Real Jaen!!
65.18
Simone Venturin catches Martin Di Meglio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Di Meglio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.30
Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward to Lamine Joseph-Augustin who brings the ball under control. Lamine Joseph-Augustin lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.23
Vittorio Sullo flicks a high pass forward to Armando Medri who brings the ball under control. Armando Medri knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Dominguez. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Dominguez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
71.36
Martin Di Meglio comes in with a late challenge on Simone Venturin. Martin Di Meglio is warned by the referee! Simone Venturin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.59
Daniel Segarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. With a superhuman jump, Stefano Pinna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.41
Hugo Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Mustapha Schulpen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mustapha Schulpen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.26
Malte Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay sees Stefano Pinna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Pinna shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
84.52
Mustapha Schulpen hacks Hugo Nunez from behind! The referee calls over Mustapha Schulpen and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.47
Simone Venturin threads a neat ball through to Marcos Dominguez. Marcos Dominguez shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
89.20
Martin Di Meglio flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Pinna who takes it down. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Lama.
90.00
Alfred Lama runs forward with the ball. Alfred Lama threads a neat ball through to Armando Medri. Armando Medri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Lopez.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
31.5%
45.7%
22.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kewullay Ginestra of Real Jaen

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)
7
7.Martin Di Meglio (MID)
6
8.Kieron Winterburn (MID)
6
9.Hugo Nunez (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Stefano Pinna (ATT)
6
11.Lamine Joseph-Augustin (ATT)
6
 
12.Johan Kok (MID)
0
13.Neil Liddell (MID)
0
14.Jean-Paul Overmars (GK)
0