Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to RCD Mallorca. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Iglesias.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Iglesias.
0.00
0-0RCD Mallorca start the match!
3.43
0-1Eduardo Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Mark Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.26
0-1Alfredo Ramos plays the ball forward to Leonardo Verges. With imagination, Leonardo Verges laces a weighted ball forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.23
0-1Roberto Del Grosso flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Merino who gathers it comfortably.
18.11
0-1Joos Van Helmond catches Patricio Sanz on the ankles. The referee brings Joos Van Helmond to one side and gives him a warning! Patricio Sanz stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.35
Juan-Carlos Bravo catches Roberto Del Grosso on the ankles. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Bravo and warns him to calm down! Roberto Del Grosso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.56
Frederico Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo hits a low pass to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Ritchie with no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
40.41
Kwami Jezierski comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Bravo. Kwami Jezierski is warned by the referee! Juan-Carlos Bravo runs off the knock.
42.31
1-1Felipe Redondo brings the ball forward. Felipe Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Richard Ritchie.
43.43
1-1Felipe Redondo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Bravo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
49.35
Roberto Del Grosso barges into Juan-Carlos Bravo. The referee calls over Roberto Del Grosso and warns him to calm down! Juan-Carlos Bravo runs off the knock.
53.59
Alfredo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo passes the ball forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.31
Torsten Brückner sees Kwami Jezierski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kwami Jezierski threads the ball through to Harvey Stockdale. Harvey Stockdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.55
1-1Alberto Shields barges into Patricio Sanz. Alberto Shields is warned by the referee! Patricio Sanz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.30
Roberto Del Grosso makes a simple pass to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky threads the ball through to Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gregorio Merino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.43
Harvey Stockdale comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Arias. The referee calls over Harvey Stockdale and warns him to calm down! Frederico Arias gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.27
1-2Frederico Arias hits a low pass to Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Bravo controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Bravo passes the ball forward but Alfredo Alonso is offside!
67.13
Torsten Brückner catches Alfredo Alonso on the ankles. Torsten Brückner is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.06
Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Alonso who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.07
Frederico Arias hacks Mark Konchesky from behind! The referee warns Frederico Arias to calm down! Mark Konchesky hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.16
1-2RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Eduardo Ortega replacing Kwami Jezierski .
78.21
Joos Van Helmond advances with the ball. Joos Van Helmond lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Gregorio Merino keeps it out!
79.26
Torsten Brückner advances with the ball. Torsten Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields collects the pass. Alberto Shields shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.01
Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.04
Alberto Shields barges into Patricio Sanz. The referee calls over Alberto Shields again and warns him to calm down! Patricio Sanz gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
84.21
Torsten Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Del Grosso collects the pass. Roberto Del Grosso chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ortega. Eduardo Ortega knocks the ball forward to Mark Konchesky but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.21
Eduardo Ortega hits a low pass to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Del Grosso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mark Konchesky looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Gregorio Merino.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
7
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joos Van Helmond of RCD Mallorca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Merino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Ramos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Frederico Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leonardo Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Alonso (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Marcos Soler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Brückner (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Felipe Marcos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joos Van Helmond (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Roberto Del Grosso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kwami Jezierski (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Shields (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Harvey Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mark Konchesky (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Carlos Camacho (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederico Garrido (DEF) | 0 | |