Match Report
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| Málaga | Málaga |  |  | Union Las Palmas | Union Las Palmas | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sebastian Castro | S. Castro |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Davy Beelenkamp | D. Beelenkamp | |||||||||
| John Debes | J. Debes |  | 80 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Joos Klein | J. Klein | |||||||||
| Felipe Pardo | F. Pardo | | 70 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 |  | Neil Deane | N. Deane | ||||||||
| Mohamed Vencel | M. Vencel | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 |  | Scott Morton | S. Morton | |||||||||
| Andre Faria | A. Faria |  | 57 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Martin Nieto | M. Nieto | |||||||||
| Martin Herzog | M. Herzog |  | 50 | D | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Julian Gil | J. Gil | |||||||||
| Frederico Morales | F. Morales | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Enrique Morales | E. Morales | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Blanco | R. Blanco | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Denny Meeuwis | D. Meeuwis | |||||||||
| Albert Ferrer | A. Ferrer | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Carlos Blanc | C. Blanc | |||||||||
| Danny Howells | D. Howells | | 69 | A | | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Dean Johnson | D. Johnson | ||||||||
| Fernando Pichichi | F. Pichichi | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Nicolas Helguera | N. Helguera | |||||||||
| Antonio Caminero | A. Caminero | | 63 | G | | 12 | | G | 59 | | Gavin Beagrie | G. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Ricardo Medina | R. Medina | | 63 | A | | 13 | | D | 58 | | Rodolfo Leon | R. Leon | |||||||||
| Victor Hierro | V. Hierro | | 61 | M | | 14 | | D | 56 |  | Sergio Mangone | S. Mangone | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Union Las Palmas. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Caballero.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Caballero.
0.00
0-0Málaga kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-1Scott Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sebastian Castro had no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
9.01
0-1Enrique Morales clumsily knocks into Frederico Morales. Enrique Morales is warned by the referee! Frederico Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.24
0-1Frederico Morales takes it forward alone. Frederico Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.41
0-1Neil Deane sees Julian Gil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Gil threads the ball through to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.07
0-1Neil Deane brings the ball forward. Neil Deane passes the ball forward to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson rushes past Andre Faria! Dean Johnson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by John Debes!
20.02
0-1Martin Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Morales collects the pass. Frederico Morales makes a probing pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer puts a great ball through but Fernando Pichichi is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
21.14
0-1Rodolfo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Pichichi. Scott Morton comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
30.20
0-1Joos Klein flicks a high pass forward. Julian Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Gil plays the ball forward to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson makes a deft header but Sebastian Castro is on top of it.
33.37
Andre Faria pushes up the pitch. Andre Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Davy Beelenkamp reads it well. Great keeping!
38.52
Andre Faria sees Rodolfo Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Rodolfo Blanco shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
39.09
Denny Meeuwis brings the ball forward. Denny Meeuwis knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Sebastian Castro!
45.00
Martin Nieto threads a neat ball through to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Pardo.
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. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the second half underway!
47.38
With imagination, Enrique Morales plays the ball forward to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Faria.
49.28
Rodolfo Blanco makes a simple pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Albert Ferrer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.03
Danny Howells barges into Scott Morton. Danny Howells is warned by the referee! Scott Morton runs off the knock.
53.15
Rodolfo Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi passes the ball forward but Danny Howells is offside!
54.03
Neil Deane makes a simple pass to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.37
0-1Martin Nieto comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Morales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Morales runs off the knock.
65.13
Julian Gil sees space and advances. Julian Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.47
0-1Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Sergio Mangone replacing Dean Johnson .
84.57
0-1Fernando Pichichi catches Scott Morton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Morton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.05
Julian Gil sees a break and surges forward. Julian Gil finds some space and shoots from distance. Sebastian Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
25.8%
45.5%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Gil of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Felipe Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohamed Vencel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andre Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rodolfo Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Albert Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danny Howells (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Fernando Pichichi (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Antonio Caminero (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Medina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Davy Beelenkamp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joos Klein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Deane (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Nieto (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Julian Gil (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Enrique Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Denny Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dean Johnson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nicolas Helguera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Beagrie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Leon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio Mangone (DEF) | 6 | |