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It's a sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 9,371 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro  Marin.


0.00
CD Badajoz kick off!
3.40
Ivan Verges flicks a high pass forward. Danny Howells collects the pass. Danny Howells shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
6.53
Oscar Merino barges into Martin Herzog. The referee warns Oscar Merino to calm down! Martin Herzog gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.11
Alejandro Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Castro who gathers it comfortably.
15.04
Frederico Morales makes a simple pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Howells. Danny Howells is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
21.47
Andre Faria hits a low pass to Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges makes a probing pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.09
Christian Diakite makes a simple pass to Ricardo Roman. Ricardo Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Faria.
27.20
Christian Diakite plays the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. With a delightful solo run, Hugo Ortiz stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Herzog.
32.46
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Verges replacing Alejandro Ramirez and Matt Mcallister replacing Eugenio Caminero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
44.54
Ricardo Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. CD Badajoz are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Málaga kick off the second half!
48.57
Ivan Verges flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Pichichi who takes it down. Fernando Pichichi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jose Fortes Rey gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.40
Frederico Morales sees Danny Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Howells advances inside the box! Danny Howells tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
53.33
Ivan Verges clumsily knocks into Marcos Guerrero Lopez. Ivan Verges is warned by the referee! Marcos Guerrero Lopez runs off the knock.
57.33
Ivan Verges threads a neat ball through to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.48
Ricardo Roman sees Edmundo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Verges shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.46
Matt Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Pardo.
75.54
Ivan Verges hits a low pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer rushes past Juan Hernandez! Albert Ferrer takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
79.43
Felipe Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges threads a neat ball through to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Diakite.
84.29
Ivan Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer rushes past Christian Diakite! Albert Ferrer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Hugo Ortiz threads the ball through to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
23.7%
46.1%
30.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Ferrer of Málaga

Match Ratings