Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 20,264 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RCD Mallorca and CD Badajoz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos  Nieto.


0.00
CD Badajoz start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.35
Fernando Martin makes a simple pass to Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek plays the ball forward to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Cruz.
3.06
Oliver Klimek catches Hugo Rodriquez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Rodriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.19
Oliver Klimek plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Mike Carlton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.04
Joao Valente darts forward. Joao Valente plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.56
Oliver Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Mike Carlton collects the pass. Mike Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
20.19
Hugo Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.47
Felipe Gomez sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Gomez edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Felipe Gomez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Victor Fuentes is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
26.27
Felipe Gomez passes the ball forward to Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Valente.
27.23
Fernando Cruz threads a neat ball through to Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
28.50
Frederico Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Ortega who takes it down. Fernando Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Victor Fuentes!
30.09
Hugo Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Ortega who takes it down. Fernando Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Herrero. Jose Javier Herrero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.04
Gregorio Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez sees Jose Javier Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
36.48
Fernando Martin flicks a high pass forward. Guido Di Michele comfortably collects the pass. Guido Di Michele knocks the ball forward to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Nelson Shew A Tjon!
38.17
Fernando Martin makes a high pass forward. Albert Campos shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Albert Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mike Carlton!
44.06
Gregorio Campos threads a neat ball through to Frederico Peiro. Frederico Peiro threads the ball through to Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
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. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz 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!
49.46
Albert Campos threads a neat ball through to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stephen Souness scores for RCD Mallorca!!
54.56
Albert Campos sees Mike Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.41
Guido Di Michele flicks a high pass forward. Mike Carlton collects the pass. Mike Carlton finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.36
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Edward Salako replacing Gregorio Campos and Enrique Bravo replacing Cosmin Houtman and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
69.31
Edward Salako flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Rodriquez who takes it down. Hugo Rodriquez threads the ball through to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.06
Hugo Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.55
RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.22
Oliver Klimek takes a short throw-in bringing Albert Campos into play. Albert Campos flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Souness collects the pass. Stephen Souness shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nelson Shew A Tjon easily smothers it!
79.37
Frederico Peiro hits a low pass to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Herrero. With a superhuman jump, Jose Javier Herrero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.10
Adolfo Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Bravo who takes it down. Enrique Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
83.55
Oliver Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness beats his man to it with a header. Stephen Souness scores for RCD Mallorca!! That's his third!
87.21
Hugo Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Martin.
90.00
Joao Valente surges forward with the ball. Showing composure, Joao Valente laces a through ball forward to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Souness of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings