Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 18,091 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Málaga and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Vazquez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Málaga and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Vazquez.
0.00
Málaga kick off the first half!
2.40
Johan Kok changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Johan Kok whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnus Sigthorsson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.45
Joaquín Dejesus chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Bravo plays a one-two with Scott Niven and rushes in on goal... Thomas Bravo shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Jose Suarez had no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
16.18
Stephen McStay flicks a high ball forward to Lamine Joseph-Augustin who takes it down. Lamine Joseph-Augustin finds some space and shoots from distance but Magnus Sigthorsson reads it well. Fabulous stop!
26.11
Martin Di Meglio sees space and advances. Martin Di Meglio makes a probing pass to Lamine Joseph-Augustin but he's offside!
28.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.55
Sven Bouma flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Bravo who takes it down. Thomas Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
33.38
Nuno Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks the ball forward, putting Scott Niven through on goal. Scott Niven rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Jose Suarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.59
Malte Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Johan Kok collects the pass. Johan Kok runs straight at the opposition's defence. Johan Kok knocks in a cross ball towards Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin makes a deft header. Lamine Joseph-Augustin scores for Málaga!!
42.16
Carmine Venturin threads a neat ball through to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen plays a quick one-two with Thomas Bravo and rushes in on goal... Peter Sørensen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Jose Suarez is on top of it.
44.31
Stephen McStay sees space and advances. Stephen McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Magnus Sigthorsson!
45.00
Darren Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga hits a low pass to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Suarez!
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. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
54.08
Colin Telfer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Colin Telfer sees a break and surges forward. Colin Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna powers a header at goal but somehow Magnus Sigthorsson manages to keep it out.
57.18
Nuno Postiga hacks Martin Di Meglio from behind! The referee brings Nuno Postiga to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Di Meglio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.34
Nuno Postiga darts forward. Nuno Postiga cuts inside the box! Colin Telfer barges into Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
60.06
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Alfredo Vidal replacing Thomas Bravo .
63.32
Sven Bouma flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Vidal controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Telfer.
66.15
Carmine Venturin comes in with a late challenge on Johan Kok. The referee warns Carmine Venturin to calm down! Johan Kok runs off the knock.
69.30
Nacer Comisetti makes a probing pass to Nuno Postiga. With vision, Nuno Postiga picks a pass forward to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
71.23
Carmine Venturin barges into Johan Kok. The referee warns Carmine Venturin again to calm down! Johan Kok runs off the knock.
72.47
Sven Bouma flicks a high pass forward. Scott Niven controls it well on his chest. Scott Niven rushes past Malte Sachs! Scott Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Scott Niven scores for Real Madrid!!
77.52
Real Madrid appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
87.54
Scott Niven hacks Stephen McStay from behind! The referee calls over Scott Niven and shows him a yellow card! Stephen McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
24.6%
45.9%
29.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Niven of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Suarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malte Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Telfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Di Meglio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Johan Kok (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Hugo Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stefano Pinna (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Lamine Joseph-Augustin (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Kieron Winterburn (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Liddell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Paul Overmars (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Magnus Sigthorsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abdelmalek Demont (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nacer Comisetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joaquín Dejesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carmine Venturin (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Nuno Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sven Bouma (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Thomas Bravo (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Niven (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Peter Sørensen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Anthony Edghill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Davies (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |

















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