Match Report


MálagaMálaga     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Noel HenryNoel Henry Computer Player Computer Player
Paul HallerP. Haller76
G
1
G
62Victor FuentesV. Fuentes
Miguel VergesM. Verges70
D
2
D
66Joao ValenteJ. Valente
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell71
D
3
D
64Fernando MartinF. Martin
Eugenio VegaE. Vega69
D
4
D
64Alfred CarrickA. Carrick
Ivan MorenoI. Moreno70
D
5
M
68Felipe GuardiolaF. Guardiola
Oscar MolownyO. Molowny73
M
6
M
67Oliver KlimekO. Klimek
Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega75
M
captain7captain
M
64Julian HierroJ. Hierro
Stavros LeandrosS. Leandros73
A
8
M
61Guido Di MicheleG. Di Michele
Luis RamosL. Ramos70
A
9
A
74Stephen SounessS. Souness
Carl RabuelC. Rabuel75
A
10
A
67Mike CarltonM. Carlton
Bruno MedriB. Medri70
A
11
A
61Rodolfo RamirezR. Ramirez
 
Lucien BondelL. Bondel73
M
12
G
62Nicolas BenonN. Benon
Nicolas GimenezN. Gimenez72
M
13
D
61Ernesto SanchezE. Sanchez
Giampiero IacopinoG. Iacopino68
A
14
A
60Alexandre SemedoA. Semedo

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to RCD Mallorca. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Málaga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin  Marquez.


0.00
The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca get the match underway!
8.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Ortega plays the ball forward to Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.43
Oliver Klimek threads a neat ball through to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Haller who gathers it comfortably.
16.22
Luis Ramos catches Alfred Carrick on the ankles. Luis Ramos is warned by the referee! Alfred Carrick stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.25
Guido Di Michele threads the ball through to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.19
Oscar Molowny threads a neat ball through to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros makes a looping header on goal. Victor Fuentes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.45
Rodolfo Ramirez barges into Eugenio Vega. The referee warns Rodolfo Ramirez to calm down! Eugenio Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.23
Frederico Ortega passes the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.46
Guido Di Michele knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness makes a convincing header but Paul Haller is on top of it.
33.35
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Carl Rabuel collects the pass. Carl Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
34.05
Miguel Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega threads the ball through to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Victor Fuentes. Excellent save.
38.25
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Stavros Leandros controls it well on his chest. Stavros Leandros plays a one-two with Carl Rabuel and rushes in on goal... Stavros Leandros shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.57
Julian Hierro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.17
Frederico Ortega knocks the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Victor Fuentes.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Málaga start the second half!
51.12
Frederico Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Medri who takes it down. Bruno Medri knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.50
Frederico Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Luis Ramos who takes it down. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. With a superhuman jump, Stavros Leandros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.11
Fernando Martin flicks a high pass forward to Guido Di Michele who brings the ball under control. Guido Di Michele flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Ramirez collects the pass. Rodolfo Ramirez shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Paul Haller.
58.56
Stephen Souness takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Miguel Verges gets to the ball and clears it up field.
59.43
Joao Valente threads a neat ball through to Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek surges forward with the ball. Oliver Klimek makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Ramirez but he's offside!
60.06
Mike Carlton barges into Ivan Moreno. The referee calls over Mike Carlton and warns him to calm down! Ivan Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.29
Carl Rabuel hacks Fernando Martin from behind! Carl Rabuel is warned by the referee! Fernando Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.39
Joao Valente flicks a high ball forward to Guido Di Michele who takes it down. Guido Di Michele kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.47
Fernando Martin catches Frederico Ortega on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Ortega runs off the knock.
69.14
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Stavros Leandros who brings the ball under control. Stavros Leandros whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Victor Fuentes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.44
Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Carl Rabuel collects the pass. Carl Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
72.24
Frederico Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros whips in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.47
RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.33
Frederico Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.12
Frederico Ortega hits a low pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos cuts inside the box! Luis Ramos shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
85.26
Oliver Klimek clumsily knocks into Frederico Ortega. The referee calls over Oliver Klimek and warns him to calm down! Frederico Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.49
Felipe Guardiola picks a pass forward to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton threads the ball through to Stephen Souness but he's offside!
90.00
Seeing Oscar Molowny's run, Frederico Ortega quickly throws the ball into his path. Oscar Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Málaga

RCD Mallorca
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
24.7%
44.4%
30.9%

Scorers
Luis Ramos 51
Stavros Leandros 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stavros Leandros of Málaga

Match Ratings
1.Paul Haller (GK)
6
2.Miguel Verges (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Vega (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Moreno (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Molowny (MID)
6
7.Frederico Ortega (MID)
8
8.Stavros Leandros (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Luis Ramos (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Carl Rabuel (ATT)
6
11.Bruno Medri (ATT)
7
 
12.Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13.Nicolas Gimenez (MID)
0
14.Giampiero Iacopino (ATT)
0

1.Victor Fuentes (GK)
7
2.Joao Valente (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Martin (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Alfred Carrick (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Guardiola (MID)
6
6.Oliver Klimek (MID)
6
7.Julian Hierro (MID)
6
8.Guido Di Michele (MID)
6
9.Stephen Souness (ATT)
6
10.Mike Carlton (ATT)
6
11.Rodolfo Ramirez (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Benon (GK)
0
13.Ernesto Sanchez (DEF)
0
14.Alexandre Semedo (ATT)
0