Match report

Malaga Secures Narrow Win Over FC Cartagena in Segunda División

FC Cartagena
FC Cartagena
0–1
FT
Malaga
Malaga
Feb 15, 2025

Malaga secured a narrow but crucial victory over FC Cartagena at the Estadio Municipal de La Unión, winning 1-0 in the Segunda División. The match saw early drama with D. Musto receiving a red card for FC Cartagena in the opening minutes, setting up an uphill battle against Malaga's organized defense and eventual late goal.

Key Facts

  • Malaga defeated FC Cartagena 1-0 in Segunda División.
  • D. Musto received a red card for FC Cartagena in the first minute.
  • R. Baturina scored Malaga's winning goal in stoppage time (90+4).
  • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Dioni and Jorge Moreno.

Lineups

FC Cartagena

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Pablo Cuñat (G)
  • 2 Jorge Moreno (D)
  • 24 N. Šipčić (D)
  • 22 Kiko Olivas (D)
  • 20 Nacho Martínez (D)
  • 38 R. Núñez (M)
  • 5 A. Ndiaye (M)
  • 17 Andy Rodríguez (M)
  • 11 Óscar Clemente (M)
  • 14 Álex Millán (F)
  • 10 Dani Escriche (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Luna
  • 21 Julián Delmás
  • 16 José Machín
  • 33 S. El Jebari
  • 6 Sergio Guerrero
  • 40 Toni Fuidias
  • 18 D. Musto
  • 30 J. Dick
  • 12 A. Vukčević
  • 28 Jesús Hernández
  • 9 Alfredo Ortuño
  • 19 Martín Aguirregabiria

Malaga

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Alfonso Herrero (G)
  • 2 Gabilondo (D)
  • 16 Diego Murillo (D)
  • 4 Einar Galilea (D)
  • 18 Dani Sánchez (D)
  • 10 David Larrubia (M)
  • 12 Manu Molina (M)
  • 29 Izan Merino (M)
  • 24 Julen Lobete (M)
  • 27 Chupe (F)
  • 17 Dioni (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 A. Moloney
  • 6 Ramón Enríquez
  • 11 Kevin Medina
  • 9 R. Baturina
  • 26 Antonio Cordero
  • 32 Rafael Garrido
  • 14 Víctor García
  • 13 Carlos López
  • 23 Sangalli
  • 8 Juanpe
  • 21 Y. Rahmani

Timeline

  1. FC Cartagena
    ?' FC Cartagena Card · Red Card
    D. Musto

    Argument

  2. Malaga
    9' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    D. Larrubia

    Handball

  3. FC Cartagena
    29' FC Cartagena Card · Yellow Card
    Jorge Moreno

    Foul

  4. Malaga
    35' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Izan Merino

    Foul

  5. Malaga
    46' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lobete · On: A. Ochoa
  6. Malaga
    46' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Izan Merino · On: Ramón Enríquez
  7. Malaga
    61' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dioni · On: K. Medina
  8. FC Cartagena
    62' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Escriche · On: D. Luna
  9. FC Cartagena
    70' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Óscar Clemente · On: Julián Delmás
  10. FC Cartagena
    70' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andy Rodríguez · On: José Machín
  11. Malaga
    75' Malaga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Larrubia · On: R. Baturina
  12. FC Cartagena
    82' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Millan · On: S. El Jebari
  13. FC Cartagena
    82' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jorge Moreno · On: Sergio Guerrero
  14. Malaga
    87' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Manu Molina

    Handball

  15. Malaga
    89' Malaga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chupe · On: A. Cordero
  16. Malaga
    90'+2 Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Ramón Enríquez

    Foul

  17. Malaga
    90'+4 Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Baturina · Assist: J. Gabilondo

Match Stats

Stat FC Cartagena Malaga
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 69% 89%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 284 615
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 6
xG
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 195 547
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • The early red card for FC Cartagena’s D. Musto dramatically altered the match dynamics.
  • R. Baturina's goal in stoppage time sealed Malaga's victory, providing a late momentum shift that secured three points.