Defeat for Atlético Malagueño at the Federación against Granada’s reserve team (0-1) in a match they played with 10 men from minute 44. On a positive note, the Juvenil División de Honor secured a big 8-0 win against Córdoba.
Atlético Malagueño
Dely Valdés’ team didn’t manage any points against Granada’s reserve team. The Blue and Whites stayed very serious throughout the 90 minutes, despite Abqar’s red card in 44’. During the first half, with even player numbers, the match was very balanced with both sides enjoying scoring opportunities. Following the rigorous expulsion, Recreativo Granada took a step forward in search of a goal. Nacho Buil put his team in front in the 63rd minute.
Far from being intimidated, Atlético Malagueño didn’t lose face and began to dominate the ball in search of an equaliser, with Dely’s boys forcing Caio’s expulsion with a double yellow in minute 80. The final minutes were plagued by the Blue and White attack, but luck wasn’t on their side. Iván Jaime crashed a free kick into the wood that could have made things all square at 1-1. Finally, the match ended in a 0-1 defeat and Malagueño will be heading to Don Benito in search of the first win of the season.
Juvenil DH
The Academy’s most positive note of the weekend was the Juvenil División de Honor’s massive 8-0 win against Córdoba CF. With this victory, Francis Bravo’s team climb up the standings to fourth place with a +13 goal difference.