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Narrow defeat against Córdoba (1-2)

Málaga CF Femenino lost their Segunda Federación matchday 16 fixture. Ruth was the Blue and White scorer, while Alejandra and Marta scored for the visitors.

Málaga CF faced Córdoba at Estadio Los Manantiales on Segunda Federación matchday 16, marking the start of the second round of the competition.

The local team, wearing their home kit, started the match in 11th place with 19 points, while the visitors started in 12th place with 16 points.

The starting-11 selected by Miguel Aquino for this match was made up of: María Arrabal; Olmedo, Silvia, Ruth, Encarni and Farfán; Lucía Nunes, Nerea and Felicité; Arantxa and Noelia.

On a sunny morning at Estadio de Los Manantiales, the first minutes of the game were marked by a good pace of play in midfield but with few opportunities for either side.

The first goal of the game came in the 21st minute and went to Córdoba. Alejandra Baca put her team 0-1 in the lead.

Both teams continued to play a game of long possessions along with several chances, yet without much danger in either area, leading to the match reaching half-time with the same 0-1 score.
The second half kicked off with a positive reaction from the locals, who in minute 54 went level. After a free kick from the edge of the area that Lucía Nunes sent to the crossbar, Ruth made the most of the rebound to make a perfect finish and tie the game at 1-1.
After this goal, the match continued to be closely contested between both teams, who fought to gain control of the ball. The tiebreaker came in the 83rd minute, when Marta took advantage of a lateral cross from a direct free kick to make the final score 1-2.