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Malaga vs Real Zaragoza - Division 2, Matchday 5
Match Highlights -
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A fatigue laden first team meant that Zaragoza had to severly shuffle their pack, with a total of 10 changes from the usual starting line up. Sergio Garcia was given the chance to lead the line, and the young Spaniard definitely would have wanted to atone for his poor display in Matchday 2 against Alaves. Perhaps the extensive changes were a sign that Zaragoza didn't respect a capable Malaga side, who are on the same amount of points as their opponents.
Despite the unfamiliar line up, it was Zaragoza who started the better. Aranzabal overlapped well down the left side, and swung in a dangerous cross towards Sergio Garcia, but he was beaten in the air by Litos. Malaga had a good chance of counter attacking with Diego Castro, but Capi got across well to overt the danger.
With 10 minutes gone, Movilla picked up the ball, and drove forward. Seeing that a Malaga challenge wasn't forthcoming, the Mexican midfielder attempted to drive the ball low and hard into the goal. It was a shame then that the execution of the plan was lacking - the attempt trickled wide of Goitia's goal. Movilla would have provide the next opportunity on goal, which came a lot closer, from a long way out. A hefty challenge by Cani on Gerardo inside the Malaga player's own half led to the ball breaking loose. Movilla, near the ball, took a shot from well over 35 yards out. Unlike his last effort, this one got off the ground, and swerved viciously. To his credit, Goitia moved well to his left to tip the ball over for a corner, after initially looking like he was beaten by the audacious attempt.
Malaga began to seize possession a lot easier than at the start of the game, and a good break forward elicited an ill-timed challenge from Capi. Diego Castro stepped up from about 23 yards out. His free kick flew over the wall, and looked to be testing Valbuena, but a good bit of decision making by right back Cuartero led to the strong full-back heading the ball away before it could test his keeper.
Malaga went even closer soon after. A good run by Castro led to Zaragoza conceding a corner. The poorly-take short corner wasn't properly cleared, and when the ball fell to Antonio just outside the box, the midfielder unleashed a well placed shot that looked destined for the net, but Valbuena reacted well and parried the ball away for a corner. After a bit of a poor foul by Corona on Jesus Gamez, the Malaga full back swung in a free kick from the right hand channel. His target, lone-striker Morales, flicked the ball on well back into the box, where it appeared that the Zaragoza defenders had fallen asleep. Nacho, however, hadn't, and he struck a beautifully executed half-volley straight at Valbuena, who was frankly keeping the away side in the game. He wasn't drawn into a save late on in the first half, when a Malaga free kick was teed up for Antonio, who drove the ball over.
Early in the second half, Zaragoza managed to muster a great chance. Lafita won the ball in his own half and drove forward. He played a give and go with Garcia, and broke away from the back two of Malaga. Whilst Litos and Anderson pursued Lafita, a smart run by the Zaragoza midfielder down the right channel, followed by a neat turn and lay off found Sergio Garcia, who made up somewhat for his poor finishing in his last game by driving the low past Goitia's right hand. It was a fantastic finish from the young star, who really needed the confidence boost.
Malaga pressed forward, but always left themselves vulnerable to the counter attack. Zaragoza moved the ball well from left to right to centre, and won a free kick from 28m out. Cani stepped up and whipped the free kick over the wall, but no far enough in the corner to stop Goitia making a very good save. Movilla then pinged a solid half-volley straight at Goitia from an unfavourable angle.
Looking to change things up
What happened next was truly shocking. It appeared that the ref, under pressure from the home crowd to help level up the scores, gave a penalty to the home side, after what seemed a very innocuous challenge in the box. Former Valencia and Bolton striker Salva stepped up and rolled the ball down the middle, past an already committed Valbuena. A disgraceful bit of refereeing.
Things didn't get much better for the away side - stand-in skipper Movilla, who had a good game injured his back, and had to come off for Savio. Post match verdict on the injury was that it would keep Movilla out for 2 weeks.
Looks to me like a back strain
The game ended with Salva being denied well by Valbuena, but La Blanquillos were furious at the final whistle, and it was noticeable that Cani, who was judged to conceded the foul for the penalty, had to be restrained by coaching staff. The controversial penalty denied Zaragoza their first away win, and their bad luck seems to be continuing.
Final Score
Malaga - 1
(Salva)
Real Zaragoza - 1
(Sergio Garcia)
, but at the moment I feel it will be a while until I start afresh.
