Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Málaga. A crowd of 8,424 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Málaga kick off and get the match underway!
2.53
Fernando Moutinho makes a simple pass to Alejandro Suarez. Alejandro Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marcos Ruiz scores for CD Badajoz!!
10.16
Alejandro Duran advances with the ball. Alejandro Duran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz plays a perfect one-two with Alejandro Suarez and rushes in on goal... Marcos Ruiz rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.32
Claudio Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.28
Alejandro Duran catches Albert Guardiola on the ankles. Alejandro Duran is warned by the referee! Albert Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.06
Alejandro Duran makes a probing pass to Noel Keegan. Noel Keegan makes a beautiful solo run. Noel Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.42
Marcos Castro makes a simple pass to Jose Leon. Jose Leon takes it forward alone. Jose Leon shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.49
Miguel Diez takes it forward alone. Miguel Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Claudio Morales had no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
CD Badajoz start the second half!
48.19
Fernando Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Suarez. Alejandro Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Alberto Del Sol.
66.31
Juan Crespo flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Wilimowski. Marek Wilimowski makes a probing pass to Arturo Guardiola. Arturo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.58
Alberto Herrero decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Suarez but the linesman indicates offside!
75.26
Gunnar Normann makes a simple pass to Arturo Guardiola. Arturo Guardiola goes all the way! Arturo Guardiola makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.49
Noel Keegan barges into Marek Wilimowski. Noel Keegan is shown the yellow card! Marek Wilimowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.07
Alberto Herrero sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Suarez. Alejandro Suarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alberto Del Sol is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Ruiz of CD Badajoz
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
27.6%
50%
22.4%