Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 16,373 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Vicente.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Vicente.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao kick off the first half!
3.35
0-0Adolfo Pena deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filippo Davanzante.
4.21
Claudio Carrasco passes the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Castro. Yacine Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.28
0-0Filippo Davanzante punts the ball hopefully upfield. Kevin Law shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.54
Alfredo Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Morgan Schenardi. Morgan Schenardi plays a quick one-two with Thierry Konchesky and rushes in on goal... Morgan Schenardi tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.31
0-0Thierry Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Hidalgo. Alfredo Hidalgo edges inside the box! Alfredo Hidalgo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Perez manages to gather it comfortably.
14.43
Thierry Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell sees Thierry Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Konchesky finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.17
0-0Thierry Konchesky makes a simple pass to Adolfo Ramos. Adolfo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Law but he's offside!
18.06
Kevin Law makes a probing pass to Adolfo Ramos. Adolfo Ramos plays a one-two with Thierry Konchesky and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Ramos rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Jose Fortes Perez keeps it out!
21.04
Adolfo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Kevin Law. Kevin Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Schenardi but the linesman indicates offside!
24.46
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.46
With some swift thinking, Fernando Saez plays the ball forward to Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Hidalgo.
30.27
Thierry Konchesky flicks a high pass forward to Morgan Schenardi who brings the ball under control. Morgan Schenardi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.45
Claudio Carrasco passes the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
39.02
0-0Adolfo Pena catches Alex Liddell on the ankles. The referee brings Adolfo Pena to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Liddell runs off the knock.
42.41
Hugo Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Pinto. Sergio Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Konchesky.
44.34
Filippo Davanzante makes a simple pass to Thierry Konchesky. Thierry Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ramos. Adolfo Ramos shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.28
1-0Nicolas Lensing threads a neat ball through to Thierry Konchesky. Thierry Konchesky makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Konchesky plays a scrappy one-two with Adolfo Ramos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thierry Konchesky cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.02
Nicolas Lensing hits a low pass to Sophiane Jouault. Sophiane Jouault changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sophiane Jouault shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.11
Adolfo Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Pinto. Sergio Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.58
1-1Málaga have made a substitution with Alberto Redondo replacing Kevin Law .
65.35
Adolfo Pena clumsily knocks into Sophiane Jouault. Adolfo Pena is given another warning by the referee! Sophiane Jouault runs off the knock.
66.51
Alfredo Hidalgo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Hidalgo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
69.03
Jose Carrasco darts forward. Jose Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Djibrill Lamouchi. Djibrill Lamouchi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Massimo Morrone picks it out of the air!
72.35
Thierry Konchesky takes it forward alone. Thierry Konchesky puts a great ball through. Morgan Schenardi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.36
Filippo Davanzante pushes mid-way up the pitch. Filippo Davanzante runs straight at the opposition's defence. Filippo Davanzante shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.41
Alfredo Hidalgo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfredo Hidalgo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Carrasco.
79.22
Claudio Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Pena flicks a high pass forward. Abel Mendes controls it well on his chest. Abel Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Pinto. Sergio Pinto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Massimo Morrone manages to gather it effortlessly.
81.45
Yacine Castro flicks a high pass forward. Djibrill Lamouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djibrill Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.25
Alex Liddell passes the ball forward to Morgan Schenardi. Morgan Schenardi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
20.7%
46.7%
32.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thierry Konchesky of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Massimo Morrone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicol˜ Cangini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Lensing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filippo Davanzante (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sophiane Jouault (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfredo Hidalgo (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Thierry Konchesky (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Alex Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adolfo Ramos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Morgan Schenardi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Law (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alberto Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Vicente (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaetano Erra (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Fortes Perez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Florian Pastine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Carrasco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Fernando Saez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Pena (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Carrasco (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Yacine Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sergio Pinto (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Abel Mendes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Djibrill Lamouchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Guerrero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Elliott (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rui Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |