Match report

Malaga Secures 2-1 Victory Over Albacete in Segunda División

Albacete
Albacete
1–2
FT
Malaga
Malaga
Jun 4, 2019

In a hard-fought match, Malaga secured a 2-1 victory over Albacete in the Segunda División, with Javier Ontiveros and Alfred N'Diaye scoring for the visitors. Despite Albacete's late rally, Malaga managed to hold on for the win, showcasing their resilience in a competitive league fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Malaga's Javier Ontiveros opened the scoring in the 16th minute with an assist from Adrián.
  • • Alfred N'Diaye doubled Malaga's lead in the 52nd minute, assisted by G. Blanco.
  • • Albacete's R. Zozulya pulled one back in the 57th minute, assisted by Álvaro Tejero.
  • • G. Blanco was sent off for Malaga after receiving a second yellow card in the 54th minute.
  • • Both teams faced numerous yellow cards, with Albacete receiving four and Malaga receiving five.

Lineups

Albacete

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Tomeu Nadal (G)
  • 19 S. Gentiletti (D)
  • 4 N. Gorosito (D)
  • 3 Fran García
  • 23 Álvaro Tejero (D)
  • 12 D. Torres (M)
  • 24 J. Bela (M)
  • 17 Eugeni Valderrama (M)
  • 8 Aleix Febas (M)
  • 10 R. Zozulya (F)
  • 15 J. Acuña (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 R. Manaj
  • 7 Néstor Susaeta
  • 18 Álvaro Peña
  • 1 Churripi
  • 14 Barri
  • 16 José Caro
  • 21 Borja Herrera

Malaga

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Munir (G)
  • 4 Luis Hernández (D)
  • 12 Cifuentes (D)
  • 15 F. Ricca (D)
  • 5 Pau Torres (D)
  • 21 A. N'Diaye (M)
  • 8 Adrián (M)
  • 35 K. Bare (M)
  • 17 Javi Ontiveros (M)
  • 9 G. Blanco (F)
  • 24 M. Koné (M)

Substitutes

  • 29 Iván Rodríguez
  • 3 Diego González
  • 14 B. Boulhroud
  • 25 P. Kieszek
  • 31 H. Boussefiane
  • 22 Dani Pacheco
  • 28 Álex Mula

Timeline

  1. Malaga
    16' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ontiveros · Assist: Adrián
  2. Malaga
    39' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    G. Blanco
  3. Albacete
    40' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    J. Acuña
  4. Malaga
    45' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ontiveros
  5. Malaga
    48' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cifuentes · On: Ivan Rodríguez
  6. Malaga
    52' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    Alfred N'Diaye · Assist: G. Blanco
  7. Malaga
    54' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    G. Blanco
  8. Malaga
    54' Malaga Card · Red Card
    G. Blanco
  9. Albacete
    57' Albacete Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Zozulya · Assist: Álvaro Tejero
  10. Albacete
    60' Albacete subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Eugeni Valderrama · On: R. Manaj
  11. Albacete
    65' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    S. Gentiletti
  12. Albacete
    68' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    R. Zozulya
  13. Albacete
    69' Albacete subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Acuña · On: Néstor Susaeta
  14. Malaga
    72' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Alfred N'Diaye
  15. Malaga
    78' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Munir
  16. Albacete
    81' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Gorosito
  17. Albacete
    83' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    Diego Barri
  18. Albacete
    84' Albacete subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gentiletti · On: Álvaro Peña
  19. Malaga
    84' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ricca · On: Diego González
  20. Malaga
    87' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Koné · On: B. Boulhroud

Match Stats

Stat Albacete Malaga
Fouls 11 22
Pass Accuracy 83% 73%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — 1
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 477 338
Yellow Cards 5 5
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 394 247
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Javier Ontiveros set the tone for Malaga, giving them a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ The red card for G. Blanco in the 54th minute was a critical moment, as it left Malaga a man down but they still managed to hold on to their lead.