Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     Racing SantanderRacing Santander
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard RitchieR. Ritchie68
G
1
G
68Alejandro BravoA. Bravo
Torsten BrücknerT. Brückner70
D
2captain
D
65Antonio ButraguenoA. Butragueno
Eduardo DiezE. Diez67
D
3
D
62Ernesto DuranE. Duran
Tommaso BenfariT. Benfari60
D
captain4
D
61Jimmy SirotiJ. Siroti
Luuk SchaapL. Schaap76
M
5
M
75Gregorio ZamoraG. Zamora
Kwami JezierskiK. Jezierski74
M
6
M
74Craig KasperC. Kasper
Jamie LawtonJ. Lawton73
M
7
M
67Hamed BoinaheriH. Boinaheri
Roberto Del GrossoR. Del Grosso71
M
8
M
67Frederico HernandezF. Hernandez
Alberto ShieldsA. Shields72
A
9
M
49Hugo FarinosH. Farinos
Don MatteoD. Matteo69
A
10
A
68Peter EdghillP. Edghill
Harvey StockdaleH. Stockdale67
A
11
A
50Alberto CortesA. Cortes
 
Kevin MatteoK. Matteo68
M
12
G
65Victor RomeroV. Romero
Gary HendersonG. Henderson65
G
13
D
60Romero P. MarquitosR. Marquitos
Eduardo OrtegaE. Ortega52
M
14
D
60Romero P. MartinezR. Martinez

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 9,808 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.


0.00
The first half starts with RCD Mallorca kicking off!
3.26
Tommaso Benfari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez sees Alberto Shields in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Kasper.
4.37
Tommaso Benfari sees Luuk Schaap in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luuk Schaap flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Stockdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.30
Antonio Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Lawton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Lawton runs off the knock.
18.20
Kwami Jezierski threads a neat ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Alejandro Bravo had no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
22.38
Jamie Lawton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jamie Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
26.16
Tommaso Benfari threads the ball through to Luuk Schaap. Luuk Schaap threads a neat ball through to Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Kwami Jezierski. Kwami Jezierski connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alejandro Bravo gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
28.34
Jamie Lawton flicks a high pass forward to Don Matteo who brings the ball under control. Don Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alejandro Bravo.
29.11
It's a corner kick. Luuk Schaap kicks a low ball out wide. Roberto Del Grosso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.12
Jimmy Siroti takes a quick throw-in. Antonio Butragueno makes a simple pass to Ernesto Duran. Ernesto Duran flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Farinos. Hugo Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Kasper. Craig Kasper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
33.53
With imagination, Roberto Del Grosso laces a weighted ball forward to Kwami Jezierski. Kwami Jezierski shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
36.10
With great vision, Ernesto Duran plays the ball forward to Alberto Cortes. Alberto Cortes threads a neat ball through to Frederico Hernandez. Frederico Hernandez rushes past Eduardo Diez! Frederico Hernandez takes a shot at goal but Richard Ritchie is on top of it.
38.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.33
Tommaso Benfari makes a simple pass to Torsten Brückner. Torsten Brückner takes it forward alone. Torsten Brückner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo but the linesman indicates offside!
40.01
Antonio Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Hernandez. Frederico Hernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Edghill. Peter Edghill shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Craig Kasper knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Edghill. Peter Edghill finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Racing Santander start the second half!
47.32
Roberto Del Grosso threads a neat ball through to Kwami Jezierski. Kwami Jezierski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.51
Frederico Hernandez sees space and advances. Frederico Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Brückner.
53.45
Eduardo Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Schaap. Seeing a gap ahead, Luuk Schaap plays the ball forward to Harvey Stockdale. Harvey Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Don Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.32
RCD Mallorca have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Matteo replacing Torsten Brückner, Gary Henderson replacing Harvey Stockdale and Eduardo Ortega replacing Kwami Jezierski .Racing Santander have made a substitution with Romero P. Marquitos replacing Craig Kasper .
61.38
Eduardo Ortega hacks Gregorio Zamora from behind! The referee warns Eduardo Ortega to calm down! Gregorio Zamora stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.01
Jamie Lawton takes it forward alone. Jamie Lawton shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
65.33
Ernesto Duran hits it upfield. Hugo Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.52
Tommaso Benfari catches Alberto Cortes on the ankles. The referee brings Tommaso Benfari to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.13
RCD Mallorca are in full control of this game.
71.51
Roberto Del Grosso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luuk Schaap. Luuk Schaap shoots from outside the area but is denied by Alejandro Bravo. Excellent save.
72.51
Tommaso Benfari plays the ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Siroti.
73.02
Antonio Butragueno threads the ball through to Gregorio Zamora. Gregorio Zamora threads a neat ball through to Alberto Cortes. Alberto Cortes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Richard Ritchie.
74.51
Gregorio Zamora takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Frederico Hernandez. Frederico Hernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Frederico Hernandez scores for Racing Santander!!
77.06
Eduardo Diez threads the ball through to Eduardo Ortega. Eduardo Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.26
Tommaso Benfari pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tommaso Benfari hits a low pass to Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.07
Tommaso Benfari threads a neat ball through to Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gary Henderson through on goal. Gary Henderson tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
84.50
With imagination, Tommaso Benfari laces a through ball forward to Jamie Lawton. Jamie Lawton threads a neat ball through to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.23
Alberto Shields flicks a high pass forward to Don Matteo who brings the ball under control. Don Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Siroti.
90.00
Eduardo Ortega sees Don Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Racing Santander
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
24.1%
42.2%
33.7%

Scorers
Harvey Stockdale 4
Don Matteo 18
Gary Henderson 85
Frederico Hernandez 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Hernandez of Racing Santander

Match Ratings