The Blue and Whites came up against UD Melilla and Antequera CF in the Trofeo Sitio Dólmenes Antequera Patrimonio Mundial. The triangular tournament was structured in three 45-minute matches between the three participating teams.
Antequera CF and UD Melilla featured in the first clash. Several injuries and expulsions were the focus of a match that ended in a goalless draw, and which the local team took on penalties.
Málaga CF and UD Melilla played the second match. For the Malaguistas’ first fixture, Pellicer selected the following line-up: Carlos López; Gabilondo, Moussa, Einar, Víctor; Rafa, Juanpe, Dani Lorenzo; D. Larrubia, Roberto and J. Hernández.
The match was pretty even throughout. Roberto starred in several attempts, yet without luck in the definition. In the 28th minute, the referee annulled an acrobatic goal by Moussa for dangerous play.
The match ended and both teams took to the penalty spot to decide the winner. After a long shootout, Málaga CF prevailed thanks to several saves by Carlos López.
The third and last match pitted Pellicer's team against Antequera CF. Both teams were playing for first place in the Trofeo Sitio Dólmenes Antequera Patrimonio Mundial in 45 minutes. This was the Málaga CF line-up: A. Herrero; Bilal, Murillo, Juande, Dani Sánchez; Genaro, Sangalli, Dani Lorenzo; Victor, Loren and Dioni.
The Blue and Whites sought to take the lead from the outset. Dioni and Loren had the first opportunities to put the team in front on the scoreboard. Around minute 15, Dioni was brought down inside the area, but the referee didn’t consider anything punishable.
The team continued insisting and Sangalli’s shot collided with the crossbar in 16'. Dani Lorenzo also tried his luck from in front of the target, but the goalkeeper was successful.
In minute 28, Víctor and Dani Lorenzo made way for D. Larrubia and J. Hernández for the final minutes of play.
In the first opportunity for the locals, Ale Garcia put Antequera CF ahead (1-0, 32'). Shortly afterwards, Loren Burón was able to increase the difference, but his shot went wide.
Málaga CF tried until the end, with a goal by Dioni disallowed for being offside in the 45th minute, but the result remained and Antequera CF won the Trofeo Sitio Dólmenes Antequera Patrimonio Mundial.
Málaga continue with their summer preparation with the focus on the league debut on Saturday 26th August against CD Castellón. Next Saturday, the last test of the pre-season will take place against CD Estepona.
