With a comeback included, Málaga CF Femenino defeated Villarreal CF Femenino by 2-1. María Ruiz and Pamela scored the Blue and White goals in a match which Salma Paralluelo scored the opener for the Yellows.
After a few minutes of back and forth for both teams, Málaga had the first opportunity in minute 4 of play. Adriana positioned the ball from a set piece to assist an Ana Buceta header, but the attempt to take the lead was deflected by the rival keeper. The quality of play increased, and Noelia Gil showed off her skills in 7’ in a one-on-one with Salma, to prevent the first goal for the Yellows. However, in minute 12, following the same action, Villarreal forward, Salma Paralluelo took the visitors to a 0-1 lead. Villarreal dominated after their goal and Adriana was at the point of going level from a corner kick but the ball grazed Pau’s right post.
Málaga made numerous attempts and the hard work paid off. From a set piece, Adriana perfectly placed a ball that was received on the chest by María Ruiz. The player from Almáchar positioned the ball and with a superb right-footer slammed it into the back of Pau’s goal. At half-time the scoreboard showed a 1-1 tie.
In the second half, the locals created the first opportunity. Clo launched a ball for Arantxa, but the header from the Malagueña sailed over the crossbar. The second chance for the Malaguistas came in 52’ from Adriana. The number ‘10’ launched a missile of a free kick targeting the goal. Pau deflected the attempt with the palm of her hands, a save not without its difficulties. The locals again narrowly missed out on a second goal. In 75’, Buceta fired from a set piece and the ball hit the post, Edna was on the rebound but her shot skied the crossbar. This was the clearest chance for José Herrera’s girls, however they still had a great deal to say. In 85’, Naiara brought down Edna inside the area and the referee awarded a penalty to the Malaguistas. Team captain Pamela converted from the penalty spot to take the Blue and Whites to a 2-1 victory.
Match stats:
2-Málaga CF Femenino: Noelia Gil, Encarni, Postigo, Olmedo, Clo (Farfán, 76'), Pamela, Adriana, Buceta, Arantxa (Judi, 90'), María Ruiz and Edna (Cintia, 90') – starting 11 - Lucía, Farfán, Carol, Cintia, Judi, Ayano and Marina.
1-Villarreal CF Femenino: Pau, Palo, Sheila, Aixa Salvador, Naiara, Salma, Celia, Bea Prades, Iris, Sara Medina and Lara Mata – starting 11 - Sanjuan, Nazaret, Silvia, Laura Royo, Ayaki, Jesii and Cristina Díaz.
Goals: 0-1 (Salma, 12’); 1-1 (María Ruiz, 42’); 2-1 (Pamela, 85 (p)).
Information: Match corresponding to Liga Reto Iberdrola matchday 8 held at Francisco Romero football ground in Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga).