The match was fairly balanced throughout, with the visitors opening the scoring in minute 20 thanks to a goal from Granada CF’s Reyes who won the one-on-one battle with Málaga’s Koke Contreras. Four minutes later Villar equalised with a goal from outside the penalty area following a corner. Málaga’s joy was short-lived as the visitors took the lead again in the 27th minute with a goal by Valero, who took advantage of Málaga losing possession.
The Blue and Whites put on a much more determined performance in the second half, took control of the ball and were rewarded for their hard work with a goal from Rafa Serrano in minute 57. The Málaga Veterans felt more comfortable on the pitch, which was highlighted by their third goal of the game, a winner from Chiqui. The Red and Whites continued to search for an equaliser, but Málaga maintained a strong defence to ensure their second win of the season.
Match stats:
Málaga CF: Contreras, Merino, Iznata, Ayala, Villar, Curro, Marco, Rafa, Padilla, Chiqui, Haro.
Granada CF: Corcoles, Fernández, Ávila, Valero, Martínez, Gil, Pérez, Remacho, Reyes, Hernández, Martin, Cáceres, Zurita, Molina.
Goals:
0-1 Reyes
1-1 Villar
1-2 Valero
2-2 Rafa
3-2 Chiqui
Referee: Abad Borrego, Arturo
