Match Report


MálagaMálaga     EibarEibar
Computer Player Computer Player Noel Henry Noel Henry
Jose SuarezJ. Suarez63
G
1
G
77Giannis XanthopoulosG. Xanthopoulos
Francisco LopezF. Lopez73
D
2
D
76Craig LiddellC. Liddell
Malte SachsM. Sachs65
D
3
D
73Abubakari LatuheruA. Latuheru
Colin TelferC. Telfer63
D
4
D
77Antonio JesusA. Jesus
Daniel SegarraD. Segarra55
D
5
D
79Ebi RadomskiE. Radomski
Stephen McStayS. McStay70
M
6
M
81Mustapha EbbingeM. Ebbinge
Martin Di MeglioM. Di Meglio67
M
7
M
77Renato De AscentisR. De Ascentis
Kieron WinterburnK. Winterburn66
M
captain8
A
77Roy BergdolmoR. Bergdolmo
Hugo NunezH. Nunez68
A
9
A
77Norberto CuevasN. Cuevas
Stefano PinnaS. Pinna64
A
10
A
78Modeste NdoM. Ndo
Lamine Joseph-AugustinL. Joseph-Augustin61
A
11captain
A
87Damián TapiaD. Tapia
 
Johan KokJ. Kok66
M
12
A
73Msaddeck ToyesM. Toyes
Neil LiddellN. Liddell61
M
13
D
73Hannes WieczorekH. Wieczorek
Jean-Paul OvermarsJ. Overmars59
G
14
A
75Abel CostaA. Costa

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Eibar. 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 Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n  Ramos.


0.00
Eibar start the match!
3.49
Kieron Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Nunez collects the pass. Hugo Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Giannis Xanthopoulos!
6.40
Antonio Jesus makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas knocks in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.33
Kieron Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.15
Francisco Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Nunez who brings the ball under control. Hugo Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.37
Renato De Ascentis hits a low pass to Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
15.13
Renato De Ascentis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Segarra.
18.16
Malte Sachs threads a neat ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.08
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Norberto Cuevas controls it well on his chest. Norberto Cuevas whips in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
28.49
Kieron Winterburn barges into Renato De Ascentis. Kieron Winterburn is warned by the referee! Renato De Ascentis runs off the knock.
34.29
Mustapha Ebbinge sees Norberto Cuevas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norberto Cuevas knocks in a cross ball towards Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo makes a deft header. Jose Suarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.15
Renato De Ascentis makes a probing pass to Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Lopez.
38.26
Roy Bergdolmo catches Colin Telfer on the ankles. Roy Bergdolmo is warned by the referee! Colin Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.08
Kieron Winterburn makes a beautiful solo run. Kieron Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.17
Renato De Ascentis threads a neat ball through to Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.57
Abubakari Latuheru plays the ball forward to Mustapha Ebbinge. Mustapha Ebbinge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
57.26
Without breaking stride, Renato De Ascentis plays the ball forward to Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Suarez manages to gather it effortlessly.
59.42
Mustapha Ebbinge knocks the ball forward to Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia threads a neat ball through to Modeste Ndo. Some good footwork from Modeste Ndo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Suarez smothers it!
63.24
Abubakari Latuheru breaks forward. Abubakari Latuheru makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
66.04
Colin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. With a superhuman jump, Stefano Pinna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.37
Malte Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Winterburn controls it well on his chest. Kieron Winterburn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kieron Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
72.15
Renato De Ascentis makes a simple pass to Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas whips in a cross ball towards Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jose Suarez. Excellent save.
77.52
Kieron Winterburn makes a probing pass to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.35
Martin Di Meglio makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Di Meglio lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefano Pinna!
89.02
Antonio Jesus sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Jesus makes a probing pass to Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo shoots from outside the area. Jose Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Colin Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Telfer makes a simple pass to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Jesus.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Eibar
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%

Scorers
Hugo Nunez 18, 78
Stefano Pinna 81
Modeste Ndo 6, 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Nunez of Málaga

Match Ratings