Match Report


MálagaMálaga     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Antonio CamineroA. Caminero63
G
1
G
69Des WoodgateD. Woodgate
Jose RuizJ. Ruiz73
D
2
D
72Matt GlassM. Glass
Felipe PardoF. Pardo70
D
3
D
66Arturo IbanezA. Ibanez
Leonardo Guerrero LopezL. Guerrero Lopez67
D
4
D
66Eugenio GarciaE. Garcia
Mohamed VencelM. Vencel64
D
5
D
51Romero P. NavarroR. Navarro
Andre FariaA. Faria57
D
6
M
80Pius Van BeukeringP. Van Beukering
Ivan VergesI. Verges67
M
7
M
68Steve CharltonS. Charlton
Rodolfo BlancoR. Blanco62
M
8
A
76Romero P. José MariR. José Mari
Albert FerrerA. Ferrer72
A
9captain
A
74Miguel BarbosaM. Barbosa
Fernando PichichiF. Pichichi64
A
captain10
A
67Roberto MarquezR. Marquez
Ricardo MedinaR. Medina63
A
11
A
63Mariano RivaltaM. Rivalta
 
Victor HierroV. Hierro62
M
12
M
68Miguel CamposM. Campos
Jose SuarezJ. Suarez61
G
13
M
63Graeme MakinG. Makin
Leon HeubachL. Heubach58
M
14
M
61Pedro RodriquezP. Rodriquez

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 20,094 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Munoz.


0.00
Málaga start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.15
Andre Faria flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Blanco who takes it down. Rodolfo Blanco makes a probing pass to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.51
Romero P. Navarro catches Fernando Pichichi on the ankles. The referee calls over Romero P. Navarro and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.33
Felipe Pardo threads the ball through to Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer sees Ricardo Medina just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Medina comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It curls slightly but Des Woodgate manages to gather it.
15.44
Steve Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
20.49
Ivan Verges threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer flicks the ball with his head. Albert Ferrer scores for Málaga!!
26.14
Steve Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Rivalta controls it well on his chest. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Caminero who gathers it comfortably.
30.11
Steve Charlton sees a break and surges forward. Steve Charlton shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.19
Steve Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Barbosa comfortably collects the pass. Miguel Barbosa shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.43
Pius Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marquez controls it well on his chest. Roberto Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.05
Ivan Verges takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Medina who takes it down. Ricardo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Des Woodgate didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.30
Rodolfo Blanco receives the ball from a throw-in from Ivan Verges. Rodolfo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Albert Ferrer plays a quick one-two with Fernando Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Albert Ferrer rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Steve Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Antonio Caminero.
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. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the second half underway!
51.29
With a delightful solo run, Pius Van Beukering stretches the opposition's defence. Pius Van Beukering whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.31
Eugenio Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Steve Charlton collects the pass. Steve Charlton makes a probing pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.04
Ivan Verges hits a low pass to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Medina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Málaga!
63.30
Arturo Ibanez darts forward. Arturo Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Antonio Caminero, sees it late!! Goal for Elche CF!
67.22
Felipe Pardo laces a through ball forward to Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodolfo Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.23
Rodolfo Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
77.08
Eugenio Garcia flicks a high pass forward to Pius Van Beukering who brings the ball under control. Pius Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
78.54
Showing composure, Arturo Ibanez picks a pass forward to Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Pardo.
87.57
Steve Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

Elche CF
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
29%
45.2%
25.8%

Scorers
Albert Ferrer 20, 42
Ricardo Medina 59
Miguel Barbosa 53
Romero P. José Mari 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Ferrer of Málaga

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Caminero (GK)
7
2.Jose Ruiz (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Pardo (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Mohamed Vencel (DEF)
6
6.Andre Faria (DEF)
6
7.Ivan Verges (MID)
7
8.Rodolfo Blanco (MID)
7
9.Albert Ferrer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Fernando Pichichi (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Medina (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Victor Hierro (MID)
0
13.Jose Suarez (GK)
0
14.Leon Heubach (MID)
0

1.Des Woodgate (GK)
6
2.Matt Glass (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Ibanez (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Garcia (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Navarro (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Pius Van Beukering (MID)
6
7.Steve Charlton (MID)
7
8.Romero P. José Mari (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Miguel Barbosa (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Roberto Marquez (ATT)
6
11.Mariano Rivalta (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Campos (MID)
0
13.Graeme Makin (MID)
0
14.Pedro Rodriquez (MID)
0