PFC Malaga Powers Atletico Marbella Paraiso, 2-0

PFC MALAGA (20 ­ 1 ­ 1) picked up a hard­fought 20 victory on the road against Marbella Paraiso Women (6­3­3) in the first leg of the RFAF Promotion Playoffs quarter finals on Sunday afternoon.

After both sides took their time to settle into the match. It was Atletico Marbella who looked the more likely to score as the pair of teams settled into the match.

The next few chances in the match fell for Atletico Marbella and it was Ledesma who threatened PFC’s net on numerous occasions. Including a valiant effort in 23’ with a shot from the edge, that hit the post.

PFC Malaga got its first goal just before the break in min 44’, with a shot inside the box by Daniela Martin. Sending them into the locker room with a

1­0 lead.

In the 57th minute, after a corner kick, Lina Bakkali tried to get an equaliser with a header but a defender cleared the ball and sent PFC goalkeeper, Marina Jimenez, full stretch to keep the clean sheet.

Atletico Marbella’s last