Match Report


MálagaMálaga     Extremadura UDExtremadura UD
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marin StoichitaM. Stoichita76
M
1
G
63Ernesto CortesE. Cortes
Carlos SotoC. Soto67
D
2
D
69Sebastian HankeS. Hanke
Bruno MoreiraB. Moreira74
D
3
D
68Rafael MonteiroR. Monteiro
Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero62
D
4captain
D
67Jose BlancoJ. Blanco
Boubacar DoubaïB. Doubaï73
D
5
D
65Antonio FariaA. Faria
Lucien BondelL. Bondel74
M
6
M
76Jose Fortes PardoJ. Pardo
Oscar MolownyO. Molowny73
M
captain7
M
72Ernesto RodriguezE. Rodriguez
Bernardo OrnelasB. Ornelas74
A
8
M
69Youl MoracchiniY. Moracchini
Giampiero IacopinoG. Iacopino69
A
9
A
73Claudio PascualC. Pascual
Carl RabuelC. Rabuel76
A
10
A
72Dado CamaraD. Camara
Nigel WrightN. Wright69
A
11
A
66Leonardo HierroL. Hierro
 
Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega77
M
12
M
68Patricio HerreroP. Herrero
Stavros LeandrosS. Leandros74
A
13
D
62Luis CastroL. Castro
Titus MacleanT. Maclean72
D
14
G
61Orlando CondéO. Condé

Back Of The Net
today's match is sponsored by BOTN
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Extremadura UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Carcedo.


0.00
The first half starts with Extremadura UD kicking off!
3.45
Oscar Molowny passes the ball forward to Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.37
Bruno Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright makes a probing pass to Bernardo Ornelas but he's offside!
6.10
Lucien Bondel flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Ornelas collects the pass. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Blanco.
8.17
Youl Moracchini hacks Oscar Molowny from behind! Youl Moracchini is warned by the referee! Oscar Molowny runs off the knock.
10.44
Bruno Moreira passes the ball forward to Lucien Bondel. Lucien Bondel threads a neat ball through to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.41
Bruno Moreira knocks the ball forward to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ernesto Cortes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.54
Oscar Molowny runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Molowny shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.16
Jose Fortes Pardo makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Pardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marin Stoichita comfortably smothers it!
21.34
Carl Rabuel barges into Rafael Monteiro. The referee calls over Carl Rabuel and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.18
Jose Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini makes a probing pass to Dado Camara. Dado Camara kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Hierro but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.55
Ernesto Rodriguez catches Oscar Molowny on the ankles. Ernesto Rodriguez is warned by the referee! Oscar Molowny carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.32
Jose Blanco darts forward. With some swift thinking, Jose Blanco plays the ball forward to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro knocks the ball forward, putting Claudio Pascual through on goal. Claudio Pascual rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
34.31
Rafael Monteiro runs up as Sebastian Hanke takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Rafael Monteiro plays the ball forward to Ernesto Rodriguez. Ernesto Rodriguez sees Dado Camara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dado Camara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marin Stoichita who gathers it comfortably.
36.29
Lucien Bondel kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino whips in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
38.01
Nigel Wright clumsily knocks into Jose Blanco. The referee calls over Nigel Wright and shows him a yellow card! Jose Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.51
Rafael Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini passes the ball forward to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual rushes past Carlos Soto! Claudio Pascual shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
44.25
Jose Blanco makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Pardo. Jose Fortes Pardo passes the ball forward to Dado Camara. Dado Camara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marin Stoichita who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Luis Castro replacing Dado Camara. The Málaga players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
51.44
Mauricio Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Luis Castro. Mauricio Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Luis Castro runs off the knock.
54.01
Mauricio Guerrero hits a low pass to Lucien Bondel. Lucien Bondel flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Iacopino collects the pass. Giampiero Iacopino knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
57.52
Jose Fortes Pardo sees Claudio Pascual in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Pascual knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Leonardo Hierro is offside!
59.19
With some swift thinking, Oscar Molowny plays the ball forward to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.46
Mauricio Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Molowny threads the ball through to Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.42
Lucien Bondel clumsily knocks into Youl Moracchini. The referee calls over Lucien Bondel and shows him a yellow card! Youl Moracchini stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.29
Ernesto Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Castro. Luis Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.24
Mauricio Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny makes a simple pass to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Ernesto Cortes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.21
Oscar Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright shoots from distance but is denied by Ernesto Cortes. Excellent save.
79.29
Mauricio Guerrero takes it forward alone. Mauricio Guerrero threads the ball through to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.31
Mauricio Guerrero makes a simple pass to Lucien Bondel. Lucien Bondel knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.44
Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.24
Ernesto Rodriguez sees Claudio Pascual in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Extremadura UD
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
29.3%
41.5%
29.3%

Scorers
Giampiero Iacopino 59, 71
Nigel Wright 79
Claudio Pascual 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giampiero Iacopino of Málaga

Match Ratings