Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Valencia. A crowd of 18,155 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Málaga get the match underway!
4.13
0-0Manuel Rossi flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Campbell collects the pass. Jacob Campbell threads the ball through to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr tries a spectacular long range effort but Rafael Moreira is on top of it.
8.02
Michael Brunswijk kicks a strong pass forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Javier Goycochea.
9.29
0-0Corner kick to Valencia. Ali Bruno plays it to the far post. Javier Goycochea drops low and scoops up the ball.
10.19
0-0Manuel Rossi surges forward with the ball. Manuel Rossi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuel Rossi shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.39
Felipe Leon sees Ali Bruno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ali Bruno shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.00
Felipe Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen powers a header at goal. Javier Goycochea manages to gather it easily.
18.31
Claus Myssing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
21.15
0-0Takumi Tanaka clumsily knocks into Ali Bruno. The referee calls over Takumi Tanaka and shows him a yellow card! Ali Bruno stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.57
With intelligent vision, Ali Bruno plays the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Javier Goycochea didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.57
Manuel Rossi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
28.49
Manuel Rossi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez tries a spectacular long range effort. Rafael Moreira effortlessly gets down and covers it.
32.27
0-0Claus Myssing threads a neat ball through to Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Claus Myssing is offside!
36.10
1-0Claus Myssing knocks the ball forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.22
Takumi Tanaka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Rossi. With great vision, Manuel Rossi plays the ball forward to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr shoots from distance but somehow Rafael Moreira manages to keep it out.
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. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Valencia kick off the second half!
48.01
1-0Dianboto Dacourt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olivier Basto. Olivier Basto flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Blanc controls it well on his chest. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.15
Olivier Basto threads a neat ball through to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Rossi.
53.04
Ali Bruno threads a neat ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. With a superhuman jump, Mauricio Saez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
55.37
1-0Oscar Saez catches Ali Bruno on the ankles. Oscar Saez is given a warning by the referee! Ali Bruno stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.44
Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Blanc collects the pass. Edouard Blanc shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Javier Goycochea. What a save!
60.11
Jacob Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Ferreira collects the pass. Vitor Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. With a superhuman jump, Claudio Pena connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Rafael Moreira!
61.36
Oscar Saez makes a probing pass to Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie but the linesman indicates offside!
63.54
Vitor Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jacob Campbell!
66.12
Jacob Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira shoots from 25 yards but somehow Rafael Moreira manages to keep it out.
67.21
Takumi Tanaka hits a low pass to Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.31
Manuel Rossi flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Campbell who brings the ball under control. Jacob Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it easily.
71.27
Andy Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.41
Andy Harley makes a simple pass to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
73.54
Ali Bruno plays the ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez plays a one-two with Edouard Blanc and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mauricio Saez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Saez!
78.40
2-1Claus Myssing chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Olivier Basto sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
90.00
Dominic Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing plays a one-two with Vitor Ferreira and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Claus Myssing provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claus Myssing of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Javier Goycochea (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Daniel Enzinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Takumi Tanaka (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Manuel Rossi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jacob Campbell (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Oscar Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Claus Myssing (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Dominic Ritchie (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Vitor Ferreira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Claudio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jo Lanckohr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antonio Aguilar (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mathieu Ziani (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adolfo Rodriquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Filipe Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ali Bruno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Michael Brunswijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Saez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Alonso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID) | 0 | |