Match Report


MálagaMálaga     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastian CastroS. Castro67
G
1
G
67Luke SimonsenL. Simonsen
John DebesJ. Debes80
D
2
D
77Danny Van Der LuerD. Van Der Luer
Felipe PardoF. Pardo70
D
3
D
54Alfredo CamineroA. Caminero
Mohamed VencelM. Vencel64
D
4
D
52Jose OrtegaJ. Ortega
Andre FariaA. Faria57
D
5
D
51Antonio MoraA. Mora
Martin HerzogM. Herzog50
D
6captain
M
70Frederico MonteroF. Montero
Frederico MoralesF. Morales70
M
7
M
68Bill SherwoodB. Sherwood
Ivan VergesI. Verges67
M
8
A
64Darl FrijtersD. Frijters
Albert FerrerA. Ferrer71
A
9
A
62Nelson MentinkN. Mentink
Danny HowellsD. Howells69
A
captain10
A
48Eduardo MoralesE. Morales
Fernando PichichiF. Pichichi64
A
11
A
47Eduardo CaballeroE. Caballero
 
Antonio CamineroA. Caminero63
G
12
M
68Patricio VidalP. Vidal
Ricardo MedinaR. Medina63
A
13
G
65Arturo MenendezA. Menendez
Rodolfo BlancoR. Blanco62
M
14
G
65Ousmane PapinO. Papin

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 9,788 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique  Dominguez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
4.20
Frederico Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
8.56
Frederico Morales flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ferrer collects the pass. Albert Ferrer cuts inside the box! Albert Ferrer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
9.25
Eduardo Morales hacks Felipe Pardo from behind! Eduardo Morales is given a warning by the referee! Felipe Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.57
Ivan Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Howells. Danny Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Mora.
15.25
Bill Sherwood clumsily knocks into Ivan Verges. The referee calls over Bill Sherwood and warns him to calm down! Ivan Verges grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.10
Ivan Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Howells. Danny Howells whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.30
Mohamed Vencel knocks the ball forward to Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges flicks a high pass forward. Danny Howells controls it well on his chest. Danny Howells makes a great pass forward. Fernando Pichichi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.35
Jose Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Sherwood. Bill Sherwood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bill Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.23
Felipe Pardo flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Morales who takes it down. Frederico Morales changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Morales shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
42.02
Danny Howells clumsily knocks into Antonio Mora. The referee brings Danny Howells to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off!
48.11
Bill Sherwood passes the ball forward to Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Herzog.
53.16
John Debes threads a neat ball through to Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Howells. Danny Howells skips past Jose Ortega! Danny Howells cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.14
Ivan Verges flicks a high ball forward to Albert Ferrer who takes it down. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Howells. Danny Howells is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.00
Ivan Verges flicks a high pass forward. Danny Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Howells lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Luke Simonsen manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.22
Ivan Verges runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivan Verges flicks a high pass forward. Danny Howells controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Danny Howells looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
79.47
Frederico Morales knocks the ball forward to Danny Howells. Danny Howells shoots from distance. Solid save from Luke Simonsen.
83.48
Felipe Pardo takes it forward alone. Felipe Pardo threads a neat ball through to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
87.06
Ivan Verges threads a neat ball through to Danny Howells. Danny Howells makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
19.4%
44.8%
35.8%

Scorers
Danny Howells 59
Albert Ferrer 87
Nelson Mentink 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Howells of Málaga

Match Ratings