Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 16,613 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Dominguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Dominguez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
2.08
1-0Juan-Carlos Mendez passes the ball forward to Gregorio Gento. Gregorio Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher heads the ball goalwards. Alex Gallacher scores for Valencia!!
6.13
1-0Guido Di Michele threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
14.43
Gregorio Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez makes a probing pass between the defence to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.51
Albert Campos flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Mendez who takes it down. Rodolfo Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Semedo. Alexandre Semedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
22.17
2-0Leon Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Gento who takes it down. Gregorio Gento hits a low pass to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Victor Fuentes. Excellent save.
24.29
Gregorio Gento flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Zanon collects the pass. Carmelo Zanon shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Victor Fuentes smothers it!
26.08
Guido Di Michele receives the ball from a throw-in from Oliver Klimek. Guido Di Michele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
27.34
Juan-Carlos Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Gento who takes it down. Gregorio Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon tries a spectacular long range effort. Victor Fuentes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
28.06
2-0Sebastian Medina passes the ball forward to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon makes a probing pass to Frederico Ramirez but he's offside!
30.03
Juan-Carlos Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Gento collects the pass. Gregorio Gento darts forward. Gregorio Gento shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
33.10
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.55
Arjan Schouten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
36.30
Juan-Carlos Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Blanco collects the pass. Pedro Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Victor Fuentes!
40.56
Oliver Klimek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
42.05
Leon Mccann volleys a long ball forward. Frederico Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
2-0Oliver Klimek catches Gregorio Gento on the ankles. The referee calls over Oliver Klimek and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players seem much more motivated whilst the RCD Mallorca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off the second half!
48.26
2-0Albert Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Semedo. Alexandre Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Terry who gathers it comfortably.
49.53
Alfred Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Campos. Albert Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Semedo. Alexandre Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Terry who gathers it comfortably.
53.32
2-0Albert Campos clumsily knocks into Pedro Blanco. Albert Campos is shown the yellow card! Pedro Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.24
Arjan Schouten receives the ball from a throw-in from Alfred Carrick. Arjan Schouten knocks the ball forward to Albert Campos. Albert Campos hits a low pass to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez edges inside the box! Rodolfo Mendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.33
Gregorio Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Victor Fuentes.
58.51
2-0Sebastian Medina takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alfred Carrick gets to the ball and clears it up field.
60.45
2-0Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Gregorio Gento and Victor Ramos replacing Leon Mccann .
61.50
Victor Ramos runs forward with the ball. Victor Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
67.29
Ricardo Marin threads a neat ball through to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton advances inside the box! Mike Carlton takes a shot at goal but Adam Terry is on top of it.
69.51
Oliver Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Semedo who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Semedo shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.54
Alfred Carrick knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Marin. Ricardo Marin sees Mike Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.55
2-0RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
85.31
Guido Di Michele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Semedo. Alexandre Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Adam Terry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Juan-Carlos Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Guido Di Michele. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guido Di Michele runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
29.4%
44.7%
25.9%
Scorers
| Alex Gallacher 2, 14 | Alexandre Semedo 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Gallacher of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Terry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Leon Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacques Celestini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Medina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gregorio Gento (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Carmelo Zanon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alex Gallacher (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Frederico Ramirez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Leon (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Victor Ramos (GK) | 7 | |
| 1. | Victor Fuentes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francisco Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arjan Schouten (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Carrick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Klimek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Campos (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Guido Di Michele (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mike Carlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexandre Semedo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Rodolfo Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Benon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Sanchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Glass (DEF) | 0 | |