Halilovic makes the difference for Sporting

Camacho's injury

The clash between "Asturianos" and "Andaluces" started with a parity of forces between two teams that came into the match looking for the goal. Suddenly, things went wrong for Málaga when Ignacio Camacho had to leave the pitch due to injury midway through the first half. The midfielder, Javi Gracia´s key piece, is not having luck with injuries and left his team considerably reduced.

Halilovic finished a great move

Things ended up putting Sporting ahead in the best attack conducted by the "Rojiblancos". Sergio Alvarez appeared by surprise at left wing and assisted seamlessly into the area so that Halilovic could beat Kameni with a great shot. The Croatian has become the anchor of the Asturian side and again left flashes of his quality.

Málaga's insistence

The reaction of the Andalusian team was swift. It advanced lines and poured forward in search of an equalizer. It got to make Sporting take a step back, but found no clear chances until the second half. Malaga had its best chances at the boots of Charles, but he failed to beat Cuellar on two occasions.

Strength and defensive solidity

The defensive line of the Asturians did the rest to clinch three vital points that put them away from the lower area. Cuellar, who was back again on goal after six games, kept a clean sheet and Abelardo´s men locked its area to break all Malaga attempts.

Excitement until the end

With a Malaga focused on attack over the "Rojiblanca" area, the talent of Halilovic reappeared in two counterattacks to kill off the shock for an Sporting that took a decisive victory at El Molinón.