Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at San Lazaro where Compostela play host to Málaga. A crowd of 19,788 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Compostela are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ  Ortega.


0.00
Málaga kick off and get the first half underway!
2.18
Johan Kok makes a probing pass to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Saez.
4.32
Colin Telfer passes the ball forward to Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio chips the ball to his team mate, Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.40
With great vision, Martin Di Meglio plays the ball forward to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.08
Johan Kok makes an attacking run forward. Johan Kok controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.49
Stephen McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.28
Malte Sachs catches David Glass on the ankles. The referee calls over Malte Sachs and warns him to calm down! David Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.40
Carlos Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Matthäus. Kai Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, David Glass. David Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
24.28
Kai Matthäus knocks the ball forward to David Glass. David Glass runs straight at the defence! David Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.50
Daniel Segarra threads a neat ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay sees space and advances. Stephen McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.24
Regi van Leeuwen takes it forward alone. Regi van Leeuwen shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
39.46
Rodney Berger makes a beautiful solo run. Rodney Berger shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
42.25
Colin Telfer makes a probing pass to Johan Kok. Johan Kok darts forward. Johan Kok lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
45.00
Martin Di Meglio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin powers a header at goal but somehow Bernardo Ginestra manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Compostela kick off!
47.43
Stephen McStay surges forward with the ball. Stephen McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
49.21
Pier G. Tacchinardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Regi van Leeuwen. Regi van Leeuwen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Glass. David Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.14
Kai Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton whips in a cross ball towards David Glass. David Glass makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Compostela are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.16
Regi van Leeuwen clumsily knocks into Martin Di Meglio. The referee calls over Regi van Leeuwen and warns him to calm down! Martin Di Meglio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.46
Joe Mccann knocks the ball forward to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.46
Regi van Leeuwen passes the ball forward to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards David Glass. David Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Daniel Segarra blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
67.56
Malte Sachs hits a low pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Pinna who brings the ball under control. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.05
Rodney Berger chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton cuts inside the box! Chris Anderton rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.45
Francisco Lopez plays the ball forward to Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Nunez who takes it down. Hugo Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bernardo Ginestra who gathers it comfortably.
72.27
Pier G. Tacchinardi makes a simple pass to Regi van Leeuwen. Regi van Leeuwen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards David Glass. David Glass heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.13
Stephen McStay sees space and advances. Stephen McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Bernardo Ginestra is on top of it.
75.39
Joe Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Sachs.
79.57
Johan Kok flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Pinna controls it well on his chest. Stefano Pinna shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Bernardo Ginestra!
83.49
Martin Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.10
Stephen McStay sees Lamine Joseph-Augustin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamine Joseph-Augustin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Saez.
89.45
Carlos Saez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regi van Leeuwen. Regi van Leeuwen kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Lopez. Without breaking stride, Fernando Lopez plays the ball forward to David Glass who has made a great run into the box. David Glass rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
31.3%
44.6%
24.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Glass of Compostela

Match Ratings
1.Bernardo Ginestra (GK)
8
2.Frederico Vazquez (DEF)
6
3.Pier G. Tacchinardi (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Saez (DEF)
7
5.Joe Mccann (MID)
6
6.Rodney Berger (MID)
7
7.Regi van Leeuwen (MID)
7
8.Kai Matthäus (MID)
7
9.Chris Anderton (ATT)
7
10.Fernando Lopez (ATT)
6
11.David Glass (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Oscar Medina (GK)
0
13.Kieron Carlton (MID)
0
14.Martin Camacho (DEF)
0

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