Minimal defeat for Málaga CF Femenino against UDG Tenerife (1-0) thanks to a goal from Ana González in 85’. The Blue and Whites dominated the match and put on a good display, however the locals claimed all three points.
The Malaguistas, far more comfortable on the field of play, controlled the initial stages of an exciting first half without any problems. The fight for the ball and the level of respect between both teams was the tone of the first 45 minutes. Superior on the attack, Málaga could have opened the scoring with a Marta Cazalla header that didn’t find the net. The Madrid-born player repeated the feat with a shot from the six-yard box in 25’. Meanwhile, Granadilla attempted to defeat Chelsea with a shot from Pisco in 35’, but the Málaga keeper had no problem with the save. The intense first half came to an end with the scoreboard at 0-0.
In the second half, the locals stepped up and sped up play, despite the ongoing dominance by Contreras’ girls. The clearest opportunity for the home side came from Pisco. First with a corner in minute 61 that Chelsea palmed perfectly, and then from a dangerous set piece on the edge of the area that the Málaga keeper again prevented. The match slowed down, and the ball was disputed in midfield, with free kicks for both sides. Neither team found success in front of goal, until Ana González surpassed the Blue and White defence and beat Chelsea to take the locals to a 1-0 lead. In 87’, Bassira made her debut wearing the Málaga jersey. The visitors didn’t give up their quest for an equaliser, as the referee added eight minutes of stoppage time. Luck wasn’t on the Malagueñas’ side and the match ended with a 1-0 win to Tenerife.
Match stats:
UDG Tenerife: Aline Reis, Simpson, Llamas, Matveeva, Prieto, Borini, María José, Doblado, Gavira, Pisco Peña and Zaremba - starting 11 - Pili González, Ana González, Ange Koko, Cindy García, Sara Tui, Raissa Feudjio and Natalia Ramos.
Málaga CF Femenino: Chelsea, Cazalla, Encarni, Leti, Paula (María Ruiz 83’), Mascaró (Misa, 71’), Pamela, Raquel, Ruth, Dominika (Bassira, 87’). and Míriam -starting 11 - Alba, Bassira, Postigo, María Ruiz, Adriana. Misa and Minori.
Goals: 1-0 (Ana González, 84').
Referee: Elena Casal Fernández (Galician Committee). Marta Cazalla was shown the yellow card in 55’.
Information: Match corresponding to Liga Iberdrola matchday 22, held at Estadio Municipal La Palmera in front of 200 fans.
