Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     Celta VigoCelta Vigo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ricardo NietoR. Nieto54
G
1
G
58Frederico MenendezF. Menendez
Mauricio PascualM. Pascual72
D
2
D
66Francisco FuentesF. Fuentes
Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera66
D
3
D
63Roberto GutierrezR. Gutierrez
Nicolas PichichiN. Pichichi62
D
4
D
63Oscar PenaO. Pena
Nicolas TorresN. Torres77
M
5
D
58Claudio HernandezC. Hernandez
Victor SolerV. Soler74
M
captain6
M
63Jose Fortes PichichiJ. Pichichi
Sophiane BignéS. Bigné56
M
7
M
55Daniel NavarroD. Navarro
Enrique LozanoE. Lozano54
M
8
M
54Joao AlvesJ. Alves
Victor MerinoV. Merino66
A
9
M
51Juan VilaJ. Vila
Frederico SuarezF. Suarez58
A
10
A
69Ernesto BarkeroE. Barkero
Syd CroftS. Croft58
A
11captain
A
60Leonardo MarquitosL. Marquitos
 
Hugo HernandezH. Hernandez59
D
12
A
55Gabriel RamirezG. Ramirez
Eddie HibbsE. Hibbs55
A
13
D
52Alejandro IglesiasA. Iglesias
Jose PardoJ. Pardo54
A
14
A
52Juan José MariJ. José Mari

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 8,497 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Victor  Montero.


0.00
RCD Mallorca kick off and get the match underway!
2.42
Joao Alves makes a simple pass to Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero edges inside the box! Ernesto Barkero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ricardo Nieto with no chance!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
8.46
Nicolas Pichichi sees Nicolas Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Torres runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Croft. Syd Croft jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Frederico Menendez keeps it out!
15.10
Juan Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Sophiane Bigné who gracefully takes it down. Sophiane Bigné takes it forward alone. Sophiane Bigné whips in a cross ball towards Victor Merino. Victor Merino whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.33
Joao Alves clumsily knocks into Victor Soler. The referee calls over Joao Alves and shows him a yellow card! Victor Soler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.42
Joao Alves hacks Mauricio Pascual from behind! The referee brings Joao Alves to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Pascual hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.47
Showing composure, Juan Vila picks a pass forward to Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.49
Nicolas Torres threads the ball through to Syd Croft. Syd Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
32.02
Nicolas Torres makes a probing pass to Syd Croft. Syd Croft shoots from distance but is denied by Frederico Menendez. Excellent save.
36.49
Jose Fortes Pichichi threads the ball through to Leonardo Marquitos. Leonardo Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Ricardo Nieto had no chance!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo have changed their lineup with Alejandro Iglesias replacing Leonardo Marquitos.

45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
48.19
Enrique Lozano flicks a high ball forward to Syd Croft who takes it down. Syd Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Merino. Victor Merino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Frederico Menendez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.07
Mauricio Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Soler. Showing composure, Victor Soler plays the ball forward to Victor Merino. Victor Merino finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
54.22
Juan Vila passes the ball forward to Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Pichichi.
60.46
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Juan José Mari replacing Ernesto Barkero .
61.50
Juan Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Lozano collects the pass. Enrique Lozano sees Victor Merino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
71.53
Juan Cabrera passes the ball forward to Sophiane Bigné. Sophiane Bigné flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Suarez who brings the ball under control. Frederico Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Pena.
77.03
RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Jose Pardo replacing Syd Croft .Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Gabriel Ramirez replacing Frederico Menendez .
81.11
Daniel Navarro sees space and advances. Daniel Navarro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.39
Victor Soler brings the ball forward. Victor Soler cuts inside the box! Victor Soler takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Celta Vigo
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
30.8%
43.1%
26.2%

Scorers
Victor Soler 84
Ernesto Barkero 2, 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Barkero of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings