Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 18,375 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Calvo.


0.00
RCD Mallorca start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
Patrice Bourdeau flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Helguera. Pedro Helguera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.37
Andres Marin hits a low pass to Daniel Castro. Daniel Castro makes a probing pass to Victor Carrasco. Victor Carrasco plays a quick one-two with Wilco Blinker and rushes in on goal... Victor Carrasco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Victor Carrasco scores for Atlético de Madrid!!
6.30
Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin sees Pedro Helguera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Peter Lawton. Peter Lawton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
8.50
Alejandro Suarez catches Victor Carrasco on the ankles. Alejandro Suarez is shown the yellow card! Victor Carrasco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.24
David Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Patrice Bourdeau. Patrice Bourdeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Helguera. Pedro Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.36
Patricio Mora makes a probing pass to Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton threads the ball through to Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Gomes. Hugo Gomes makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.07
Alejandro Suarez takes it forward alone. Alejandro Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Der Vaart. Kew Van Der Vaart plays a one-two with Peter Lawton and advances towards the goal... Kew Van Der Vaart muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
21.59
Elena Medina clumsily knocks into Wilco Blinker. The referee calls over Elena Medina and shows him a yellow card! Wilco Blinker runs off the knock.
22.23
Patrice Bourdeau catches Daniel Castro on the ankles. Patrice Bourdeau is warned by the referee! Daniel Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.06
Daniel Castro sees Hugo Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Gomes shoots from long range but somehow Jose Torres manages to keep it out.
28.47
Andres Marin clumsily knocks into Kew Van Der Vaart. Andres Marin is warned by the referee! Kew Van Der Vaart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.01
Andres Marin flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Castro collects the pass. Daniel Castro threads the ball through to Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.24
Andres Marin flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Moya. Alberto Moya flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Segarra who takes it down. Ivan Segarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Castro. Some good footwork from Daniel Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Martin Ortega.
36.49
Daniel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Wilco Blinker collects the pass. Wilco Blinker passes the ball forward to Hugo Gomes. Some silky footwork from Hugo Gomes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Jose Torres. Excellent save.
40.17
Samuel Castro catches Daniel Castro on the ankles. Samuel Castro is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Samuel Castro advances with the ball. Samuel Castro whips in a cross ball towards Peter Lawton. Peter Lawton makes a looping header on goal but Guillermo Butragueno reads it well. Nice keeping!
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. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
53.04
Simon Middleton takes a short throw-in bringing Victor Carrasco into play. Victor Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Gomes. Hugo Gomes threads a neat ball through to Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.03
David Ritchie plays the ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin. Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin flicks a high pass forward to Elena Medina who brings the ball under control. Elena Medina shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
57.00
Patricio Mora flicks a high pass forward. Simon Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Gomes. Hugo Gomes shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
59.10
Elena Medina clumsily knocks into Patricio Mora. The referee calls over Elena Medina and warns him to calm down! Patricio Mora carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.08
With vision, Alejandro Suarez laces a through ball forward to Patrice Bourdeau. Patrice Bourdeau takes it forward alone. Patrice Bourdeau lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Helguera. Pedro Helguera connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Helguera!
63.42
Kew Van Der Vaart chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Medina. Elena Medina shoots from long range but Guillermo Butragueno is on top of it.
71.36
Elena Medina hacks Alberto Moya from behind! Elena Medina is shown the red card!! Alberto Moya stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.14
Patrice Bourdeau flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Helguera. Pedro Helguera puts a great ball through. Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Ivan Segarra plays the ball forward to Daniel Castro. Daniel Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
83.03
Patricio Mora flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wilco Blinker provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
84.19
Patrice Bourdeau runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Patrice Bourdeau whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Helguera. Pedro Helguera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.05
David Ritchie hits a low pass to Patrice Bourdeau. Patrice Bourdeau threads a neat ball through to Peter Lawton. Peter Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Vaart. Kew Van Der Vaart rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Guillermo Butragueno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.1%
42.4%
30.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Gomes of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Jose Torres (GK)
7
2.Alejandro Suarez (DEF)yellow card
6
3.David Ritchie (DEF)
6
4.Martin Ortega (DEF)
6
5.Kew Van Der Vaart (MID)
6
6.Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin (MID)
6
7.Patrice Bourdeau (MID)
7
8.Samuel Castro (MID)
6
9.Peter Lawton (ATT)
6
10.Elena Medina (ATT)yellow cardred card
3
11.Pedro Helguera (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Luis Moya (DEF)
0
13.Albert Garcia (GK)
0
14.Manuel Soares (MID)
0

1.Guillermo Butragueno (GK)
7
2.Patricio Mora (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Moya (DEF)
6
4.Andres Marin (DEF)
6
5.Jose Cortes (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Castro (MID)
7
7.Victor Carrasco (MID)goal scored
7
8.Simon Middleton (MID)
6
9.Ivan Segarra (ATT)
6
10.Hugo Gomes (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Wilco Blinker (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF)
0
13.Miguel Fuentes (ATT)
0
14.Stefan Dobos (DEF)
0