Málaga 4:2 Al-Arabi SC — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Málaga ran out 4-2 winners over Al-Arabi SC in a Club Friendly, with Issa Laye’s consolation strike not enough to deny the Spanish side, who now face AD Ceuta on 7 August. The hosts were pushed hard early, but their superior finishing told across a lively ninety minutes.

The match turned decisively in the second half after Aarón Ochoa had opened the scoring on 21 minutes and Pablo Sarabia levelled for Al-Arabi just before the break. Adrián Niño restored Málaga’s lead on 54, Eneko Jauregi made it 3-1 nine minutes later, and Issa Laye pulled one back on 69, only for Málaga to add a fifth unanswered goal in the 77th minute.

Possession told the story of control, with Málaga holding 56% to Al-Arabi’s 44%, and they also dominated corners four to one, although the scoreline flattered their efficiency in front of goal. Issa Laye was the standout for the visitors, earning a 7.07 rating for his strike. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Málaga, and the result confirmed that prediction.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Málaga vs Al-Arabi SC?

Málaga 4-2 Al-Arabi SC (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Aarón Ochoa (21') for Málaga; Pablo Sarabia (45') for Al-Arabi SC; Adrián Niño (54') for Málaga; Eneko Jauregi (63') for Málaga; Issa Laye (69') for Al-Arabi SC.