Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva start the match!
4.21
0-0Kwami Jezierski sees a break and surges forward. Kwami Jezierski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Merino who gathers it comfortably.
6.32
0-0Juan-Carlos Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leon Wüthrich manages to keep it out.
16.07
0-0Kwami Jezierski makes a beautiful solo run. Kwami Jezierski whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Stockdale. Harvey Stockdale rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.22
Alberto Shields threads a neat ball through to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Sanz.
21.43
Eduardo Diez threads a neat ball through to Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso threads a neat ball through to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Gregorio Merino!
24.44
Torsten Brückner surges forward with the ball. Torsten Brückner darts forward. Torsten Brückner knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.38
Leonardo Verges takes it forward alone. Leonardo Verges cuts inside the box! Leonardo Verges takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.26
Felipe Redondo surges forward with the ball. Felipe Redondo shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Leon Wüthrich. What a save!
28.16
0-0Alfredo Alonso clumsily knocks into Torsten Brückner. The referee calls over Alfredo Alonso and warns him to calm down! Torsten Brückner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.16
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.22
0-0Roberto Del Grosso makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Del Grosso knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stephen Rae is offside!
38.43
0-1Felipe Redondo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Felipe Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva 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
RCD Mallorca kick off and get the second half underway!
48.12
Juan-Carlos Bravo threads the ball through to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leon Wüthrich with no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
51.51
0-2Roberto Del Grosso clumsily knocks into Felipe Redondo. The referee calls over Roberto Del Grosso and warns him to calm down! Felipe Redondo stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.58
0-2Kwami Jezierski comes in with a very late challenge on Rafael Diez. The referee motions to Kwami Jezierski to come over. It's a red card!! Rafael Diez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.06
0-2Eduardo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Shields who brings the ball under control. Alberto Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Stockdale. Harvey Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alfredo Ramos is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
70.15
Corner kick to RCD Mallorca. Joos Van Helmond plays it short to Martin Gonzalez. Martin Gonzalez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Alfredo Ramos!
75.26
Rafael Diez hits a low pass to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
77.04
0-2RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Mark Konchesky replacing Harvey Stockdale .
78.08
Rafael Diez hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Leon Wüthrich!
79.11
Martin Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Joos Van Helmond collects the pass. Joos Van Helmond sees a break and surges forward. Joos Van Helmond skips past Patricio Sanz! Some good footwork from Joos Van Helmond provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gregorio Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
83.52
Alberto Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.31
Stephen Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Del Grosso!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
31%
45.1%
23.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Bravo of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leon Wüthrich (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Brückner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Marcos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joos Van Helmond (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roberto Del Grosso (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Kwami Jezierski (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Alberto Shields (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harvey Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mark Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Ortega (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Garrido (DEF) | 0 | |
| 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) | | 7 |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Leonardo Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alfredo Alonso (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Marcos Soler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Suarez (GK) | 0 | |