Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 15,679 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
0.00
0-0Málaga kick off and get the match underway!
2.02
0-0Philipp Köpke knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Sinclair and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gabriel Fernandez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.28
0-0Emile Woodcock hits a low pass to Steve Salako. Steve Salako rushes past Dries Ooijer! Steve Salako cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nigel Newby gets down and covers it.
4.56
0-0Showing composure, Alberto Caminero plays the ball forward to Alex Kermali. Alex Kermali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.46
Leonardo Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Alberto Caminero. Alberto Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Dries Ooijer who brings the ball under control. Dries Ooijer shoots from 25 yards but is denied by João Gabriel Serginho. Excellent save.
14.16
1-0Tobias Poschner threads a neat ball through to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers shoots from outside the area. The keeper, João Gabriel Serginho, sees it late!! Goal for Málaga!
21.56
Tobias Poschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
22.58
Emile Woodcock makes an attacking run forward. Emile Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Köpke. Philipp Köpke connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Newby with no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
26.50
Philipp Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
27.17
Jose Fortes Fuentes plays the ball forward to Dries Ooijer. With great vision, Dries Ooijer plays the ball forward to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers whips in a cross ball towards Dries Ooijer. Dries Ooijer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. João Gabriel Serginho gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
32.34
Leonardo Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dries Ooijer. Dries Ooijer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dries Ooijer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but João Gabriel Serginho reads it well. Quality keeping!
34.34
1-1Stefano Hilgerink hacks Philipp Köpke from behind! The referee brings Stefano Hilgerink to one side and gives him a warning! Philipp Köpke stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.57
Tobias Poschner threads the ball through to Alex Kermali. Alex Kermali knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Barrett.
39.39
Philipp Köpke takes it forward alone. Philipp Köpke cuts inside the box! Philipp Köpke tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.54
1-2Andy Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Babbel. Nicolas Babbel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Babbel passes the ball forward but Philipp Köpke is offside!
44.50
Tobias Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Alex Kermali holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Kermali lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers powers a header at goal. João Gabriel Serginho gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Jose Fortes Fuentes receives the ball from a throw-in from Patricio Lozano. Jose Fortes Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Poschner controls it well on his chest. Tobias Poschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
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. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Racing Santander kick off!
47.41
Leonardo Hidalgo brings the ball forward. Leonardo Hidalgo darts forward. Leonardo Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Poschner. Tobias Poschner makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
48.26
Modeste Milla makes a probing pass to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Fernandez plays a one-two with Steve Salako and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Fernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
49.21
1-2Alex Kermali comes in with a late challenge on Andy Elliott. The referee calls over Alex Kermali and shows him a yellow card! Andy Elliott runs off the knock.
51.56
Philipp Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Emile Woodcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile Woodcock shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.07
With vision, Stuart Barrett laces a weighted ball forward to Philipp Köpke. Philipp Köpke passes the ball forward to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.29
Kofi Promes passes the ball forward to Dries Ooijer. Dries Ooijer flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Poschner controls it well on his chest. Tobias Poschner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.50
1-2Racing Santander have made 3 substitutions with Jonathan Wetherall replacing Stuart Barrett, Felipe Calvo replacing Emile Woodcock and Rodney Thompson replacing Steve Salako .
61.52
Alberto Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.24
Tobias Poschner passes the ball forward to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from João Gabriel Serginho.
67.19
Jose Fortes Fuentes flicks a high ball forward to Dries Ooijer who takes it down. Dries Ooijer makes a beautiful solo run. Dries Ooijer edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Dries Ooijer provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by João Gabriel Serginho.
68.58
1-2Dries Ooijer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. João Gabriel Serginho jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
69.30
Dries Ooijer clumsily knocks into Philipp Köpke. The referee calls over Dries Ooijer and shows him a yellow card! Philipp Köpke runs off the knock.
73.16
Without breaking stride, Stefano Hilgerink plays the ball forward to Alex Kermali. Alex Kermali shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.26
Leonardo Hidalgo hits a low pass to Alberto Caminero. Alberto Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Edwin Heesakkers who brings the ball under control. Edwin Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Kermali. Alex Kermali finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.56
Málaga have made a substitution with Arek Radomski replacing Alex Kermali .
81.40
Tobias Poschner flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Hilgerink who brings the ball neatly under control. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Wetherall.
83.35
Andy Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Edwin Heesakkers. The referee calls over Andy Elliott and warns him to calm down! Edwin Heesakkers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.35
Tobias Poschner darts forward. Tobias Poschner sees Arek Radomski just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Arek Radomski rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arek Radomski!
87.43
Dries Ooijer flicks a high pass forward. Arek Radomski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arek Radomski shoots from 20 yards but is denied by João Gabriel Serginho. Excellent save.
89.24
Alberto Caminero threads a neat ball through to Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Wetherall.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
23.7%
44.1%
32.3%
Scorers
| Edwin Heesakkers 14 Arek Radomski 84 | Philipp Köpke 23, 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Köpke of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nigel Newby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kofi Promes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patricio Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leonardo Hidalgo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dries Ooijer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Alberto Caminero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tobias Poschner (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Stefano Hilgerink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edwin Heesakkers (MID) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Alex Kermali (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Celestine Aliyu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arek Radomski (ATT) | | 7 |
| 14. | Bautista Figueroa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | João Gabriel Serginho (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Modeste Milla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Babbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emile Woodcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Philipp Köpke (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Steve Salako (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patrick Chadwick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brian Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Felipe Calvo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodney Thompson (ATT) | 6 | |