Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Carcedo.


0.00
Levante UD get the match underway!
4.50
Albert Campos sees Rodolfo Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Albert Alonso with no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
12.02
Gabriel Moreno knocks the ball forward to Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Victor Fuentes!
14.55
Fernando Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek plays the ball forward to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton runs straight at the defence! Mike Carlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.28
Albert Campos flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Calvo.
21.41
Fernando Martin comes in with a late challenge on Norman Pearce. The referee calls over Fernando Martin and warns him to calm down! Norman Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.15
Oliver Klimek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oliver Klimek shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
27.16
Gabriel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Hassan Braud holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hassan Braud whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Alfred Carrick's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.12
Marcos Delgado takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some world-class footwork from Alec Law provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
30.48
Mike Carlton catches Luis Crespo on the ankles. Mike Carlton is warned by the referee! Luis Crespo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.44
Norman Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Albert Campos. The referee warns Norman Pearce to calm down! Albert Campos runs off the knock.
34.21
Gabriel Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado plays a quick one-two with Hassan Braud and rushes in on goal... Marcos Delgado shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.31
Alfred Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek threads a neat ball through to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton plays a quick one-two with Stephen Souness and rushes in on goal... Mike Carlton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
42.55
Norman Pearce takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Moreno threads the ball through into the box. Marcos Delgado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Norman Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off and get the second half underway!
49.55
With great vision, Norman Pearce plays the ball forward to Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.09
Norman Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Marquez who brings the ball under control. Pedro Marquez sees Marcos Delgado just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Marcos Delgado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Victor Fuentes is on top of his game. Great keeping!
54.40
Norman Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Klimek. The referee calls over Norman Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Klimek stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.26
Marcos Calvo hacks Mike Carlton from behind! Marcos Calvo is warned by the referee! Mike Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.33
Oliver Klimek comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Moreno. Oliver Klimek is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Moreno runs off the knock.
61.04
Norman Pearce hacks Oliver Klimek from behind! Norman Pearce is warned by the referee again! Oliver Klimek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.16
Alec Law flicks a high pass forward. Norman Pearce collects the pass. Norman Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Marquez but he's offside!
65.35
Alec Law makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Law flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Delgado who brings the ball under control. Marcos Delgado shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.23
Albert Campos threads a neat ball through to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.53
Albert Campos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albert Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness connects with a diving header but somehow Marcos Calvo happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.03
RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Levante UD have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Torres replacing Norman Pearce and Abel Marques replacing Marcos Delgado .
85.47
Marcos Torres comes in with a late challenge on Albert Campos. Marcos Torres is warned by the referee! Albert Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.55
Albert Campos flicks a high pass forward. Mike Carlton controls it well on his chest. Mike Carlton plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Souness and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mike Carlton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.56
Guido Di Michele threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness heads the ball goalwards but somehow Albert Alonso manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
28%
48%
24%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Carlton of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings
1.Albert Alonso (GK)
6
2.Guilherme Neves (DEF)
6
3.Alec Law (DEF)
6
4.Luis Crespo (DEF)
6
5.Marcos Calvo (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Moreno (MID)
7
7.Norman Pearce (MID)yellow card
6
8.Pedro Marquez (ATT)
6
9.Hassan Braud (ATT)
6
10.Denny Sier (ATT)
6
11.Marcos Delgado (ATT)
6
 
12.Abel Marques (GK)
6
13.Alejandro Calvo (GK)
0
14.Marcos Torres (MID)
5