Málaga edges out Cartagena in a thrilling match
Málaga beat FC Cartagena 1-0 in an exciting match played at La Rosaleda Stadium. The winning goal came in the 45th minute from N. Monte, assisted by None.
The match was characterized by the intensity and fight of both teams. Málaga dominated possession (74%) and created more scoring opportunities (18 shots, 6 on target), but Cartagena was solid in defense and looked for goals on the counterattack.
In the first half, Málaga had the chance to open the scoring in the 19th minute, but Dioni missed a penalty. FC Cartagena, on the other hand, suffered the red card of C. Teguia in the 18th minute for a yellow card.
The second half started with N. Monte’s goal that tipped the scales in Málaga’s favor. Cartagena tried to react, but couldn’t find the way to goal.
Málaga was cautioned three times (M. Molina, R. Baturina and J. Gabilondo), while FC Cartagena saw three yellow cards (C. Teguia, A. Vukcevic and Mini).
Match statistics:
* Málaga: 74% possession, 18 shots (6 on target, 8 off target), 8 corners, 12 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* FC Cartagena: 26% possession, 9 shots (2 on target, 3 off target), 2 corners, 16 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Match details:
* Date: November 9th, 2024
* Match city: Málaga
* Stadium: La Rosaleda Stadium
* Referee: Alvaro Moreno Aragon, Spain
* League: Segunda División
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 14
* Country: Spain
Substitutions malaga: at minute 63 R. Baturina came in and J. Lobete went out., at minute 64 I. Merino came in and M. Molina went out., at minute 79 L. Sangalli came in and Dioni went out., at minute 79 A. Cordero came in and K. Villodres went out., at minute 87 Y. Rahmani came in and D. Larrubia went out.
Substitutions fc cartagena: at minute 64 J. Izquierdo came in and C. Teguia went out., at minute 68 Andy came in and D. Musto went out., at minute 76 P. Roman came in and H. Gonzalez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Malaga
Titulares:
FC Cartagena
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