Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Union Las Palmas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0Málaga kick off and get the first half underway!
8.07
0-0Patricio Lozano pushes mid-way up the pitch. Patricio Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Hierro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Hierro shoots from 25 yards but Leonardo Guerrero is on top of it.
9.14
0-0Pablo Zubizarreta sees Carlos Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Kanu.
10.46
Juan-Carlos Sanz sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Sanz shoots from 20 yards but Nigel Newby reads it well. Nice save!
14.15
Leon Frieser chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro threads the ball through into the box. Stefano Hilgerink makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Leonardo Guerrero reads it well. He makes it look easy!
16.23
With imagination, Bautista Figueroa plays the ball forward to Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Murray.
20.45
Arturo Del Sol hits a low pass to Julian Roman. Julian Roman makes a probing pass to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Caballero.
21.56
Julian Roman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Roman shoots from 20 yards but Leonardo Guerrero is on top of it.
22.42
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Roman plays the ball forward to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.58
1-0Leon Frieser hits a low pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.55
1-0Leon Frieser knocks the ball forward to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink makes a probing pass to Alfredo Hierro but he's offside!
36.14
Julian Roman flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Hilgerink comfortably collects the pass. Stefano Hilgerink shoots from 25 yards but Leonardo Guerrero is on top of it.
40.36
Rafael Caballero threads a neat ball through to Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Malkowski. Zbigniew Malkowski finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.07
Patricio Lozano makes a strong solo run forward. Patricio Lozano flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Hierro who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Hierro plays a one-two with Leon Frieser and advances towards the goal... Alfredo Hierro shoots from just inside the box. Leonardo Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
44.37
1-0Roberto Oshadogan catches Bautista Figueroa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bautista Figueroa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Arturo Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Leon Frieser collects the pass. Leon Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Hilgerink collects the pass. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Murray.
51.27
1-0Leon Frieser comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Zubizarreta. The referee calls over Leon Frieser and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Zubizarreta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.33
Rafael Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Carlos Ferrer threads the ball through to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Nigel Newby. What a save!
54.11
1-0Marc Kanu brings the ball forward. Marc Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Hilgerink. With a superhuman jump, Stefano Hilgerink connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Luke James clears it off the line with his head!
57.16
Eddie Murray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Rodriquez. Sebastian Rodriquez sees Zbigniew Malkowski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zbigniew Malkowski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bautista Figueroa.
59.04
Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Castro controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Nigel Newby. Excellent save.
61.32
Dries Ooijer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dries Ooijer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
63.03
Julian Roman advances with the ball. Julian Roman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Leonardo Guerrero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.35
1-0Dries Ooijer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Leonardo Guerrero scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
73.56
Julian Roman makes a simple pass to Leon Frieser. Showing composure, Leon Frieser plays the ball forward to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leonardo Guerrero manages to keep it out.
77.23
1-0Carlos Ferrer barges into Leon Frieser. The referee warns Carlos Ferrer to calm down! Leon Frieser stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.47
Julian Roman makes a probing pass to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.25
Sebastian Rodriquez sees space and advances. Sebastian Rodriquez skips past Bautista Figueroa! Sebastian Rodriquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nigel Newby.
90.00
1-0Málaga are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Guerrero of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Newby (GK)
8
2. Bautista Figueroa (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Del Sol (DEF)
6
4. Patricio Lozano (DEF)
7
5. Dries Ooijer (MID)
6
6. Leon Frieser (MID)
6
7. Julian Roman (MID)
9
8. Marc Kanu (MID)
6
9. Stefano Hilgerink (ATT)
8
10. Alfredo Hierro (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Galadames (ATT)
6
12. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
0
13. Jan-Willem Dos Santos (MID)
0
14. Jose Ramirez (ATT)
0
1. Leonardo Guerrero (GK)
9
2. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Caballero (DEF)
6
4. Luke James (DEF)
6
5. Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID)
6
6. Pablo Zubizarreta (MID)
6
7. Carlos Ferrer (MID)
6
8. Sebastian Rodriquez (MID)
7
9. Roberto Oshadogan (ATT)
5
10. Zbigniew Malkowski (ATT)
6
11. Ernesto Castro (ATT)
6
12. Claudio Pichichi (ATT)
0
13. Rafael Alvarez (ATT)
0
14. Alejandro Nunez (ATT)
0