Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 18,536 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Carlos Castillo.
The pitch is in good 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 Carlos Castillo.
0.00
0-0RCD Mallorca start the match!
2.42
0-0Felipe Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Souness controls it well on his chest. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Mccann.
8.05
0-0Felipe Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.40
0-0Juan-Carlos Mendez makes a simple pass to Silvio Boudarène. Silvio Boudarène threads the ball through to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez edges inside the box! Alfred Carrick barges into Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
10.22
0-0Albert Campos catches Gregorio Gento on the ankles. Albert Campos is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.35
Guido Di Michele comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Medina. Guido Di Michele is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Medina runs off the knock.
20.09
Albert Campos sees Stephen Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.03
With a delightful solo run, Guido Di Michele stretches the opposition's defence. Guido Di Michele shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.16
0-0Juan-Carlos Mendez runs forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Mendez knocks the ball forward to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez edges inside the box! Alfred Carrick catches Frederico Ramirez on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.03
Oliver Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Mendez.
32.14
Guido Di Michele threads the ball through to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.25
0-0Guido Di Michele flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Ramirez shoots from distance. Adam Terry gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
40.41
Silvio Boudarène flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
42.15
Albert Campos hits a low pass to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Mendez.
44.06
Nicolas Verges hits a low pass to Sebastian Medina. Sebastian Medina knocks the ball forward to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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
Valencia kick off!
48.46
Oliver Klimek flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adam Terry comfortably smothers it!
53.00
Nicolas Verges makes a strong solo run forward. Nicolas Verges flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Ramirez collects the pass. Frederico Ramirez shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.33
0-0Martin Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Boudarène. Silvio Boudarène flicks a high pass forward to Alex Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Alex Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Frederico Ramirez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.21
1-0Gregorio Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. With a superhuman jump, Alex Gallacher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.06
1-0Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Silvio Boudarène and Billy Law replacing Juan-Carlos Mendez .
69.59
Billy Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Gento. Gregorio Gento flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Gallacher plays a one-two with Frederico Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Alfred Carrick catches Alex Gallacher on the ankles. Alex Gallacher appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.29
Nicolas Verges threads a neat ball through to Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Leon. Alejandro Leon makes a great pass forward. Alex Gallacher runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.02
Felipe Guardiola makes a probing pass to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton advances inside the box! Mike Carlton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Adam Terry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.02
1-1RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.07
Albert Campos sees space and advances. Albert Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Adam Terry had no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
84.43
Fernando Martin surges forward with the ball. Fernando Martin chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.58
Gregorio Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Victor Fuentes manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
32.9%
47.1%
20%
Scorers
| Alex Gallacher 57 | Mike Carlton 75, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mike Carlton of RCD Mallorca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Terry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Verges (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Martin Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Medina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gregorio Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Silvio Boudarène (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carmelo Zanon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Gallacher (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Frederico Ramirez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Leon (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Victor Fuentes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joao Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Carrick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Guardiola (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Oliver Klimek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Campos (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Guido Di Michele (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Stephen Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Carlton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rodolfo Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Benon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Sanchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |