Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     CompostelaCompostela
Tony SchofieldTony Schofield Computer Player Computer Player
Leon WüthrichL. Wüthrich76
G
1captain
G
70Juan MolinaJ. Molina
Martin GonzalezM. Gonzalez66
D
2
D
69Arturo MolinaA. Molina
Eduardo DiezE. Diez68
D
3
D
59Arno RummeniggeA. Rummenigge
Torsten BrücknerT. Brückner70
D
4
D
56Eduardo VegaE. Vega
Felipe MarcosF. Marcos74
D
captain5
M
65Guillermo CabreraG. Cabrera
Joos Van HelmondJ. Van Helmond75
M
6
M
64Enrique VidalE. Vidal
Roberto Del GrossoR. Del Grosso71
M
7
M
60Malcolm WestwoodM. Westwood
Eduardo OrtegaE. Ortega55
M
8
M
53Andres MenendezA. Menendez
Alberto ShieldsA. Shields73
A
9
A
64Jose Fortes ReyesJ. Reyes
Harvey StockdaleH. Stockdale68
A
10
A
64Andres RomeroA. Romero
Stephen RaeS. Rae71
A
11
A
62Manuel MoreiraM. Moreira
 
Mark KoncheskyM. Konchesky68
A
12
G
66Armando BedinA. Bedin
Hugo CruzH. Cruz49
M
13
D
55Eduardo VelascoE. Velasco
Frederico GarridoF. Garrido40
D
14
A
53Albert DuranA. Duran

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Compostela. 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 Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Torres.


0.00
Compostela start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
Roberto Del Grosso threads a neat ball through to Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields plays a one-two with Eduardo Ortega and rushes in on goal... Alberto Shields tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.47
Arno Rummenigge catches Harvey Stockdale on the ankles. The referee calls over Arno Rummenigge and shows him a yellow card! Harvey Stockdale runs off the knock.
4.55
Eduardo Diez threads the ball through to Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond sees Roberto Del Grosso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Del Grosso plays a one-two with Harvey Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Roberto Del Grosso comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but somehow Juan Molina manages to keep it out.
6.48
Felipe Marcos catches Andres Romero on the ankles. Felipe Marcos is given a warning by the referee! Andres Romero runs off the knock.
20.55
Andres Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.36
Stephen Rae makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Molina who gathers it comfortably.
27.04
Malcolm Westwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes plays a one-two with Manuel Moreira and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Fortes Reyes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
28.13
Arno Rummenigge clumsily knocks into Alberto Shields. The referee brings Arno Rummenigge to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.06
Eduardo Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Juan Molina had no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
36.25
Eduardo Vega boots it upfield. Jose Fortes Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.27
With imagination, Andres Menendez laces a through ball forward to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.38
Arturo Molina flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Cabrera threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes threads the ball through into the box. Malcolm Westwood cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Leon Wüthrich!
42.01
Andres Menendez passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Romero. Andres Romero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. 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. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RCD Mallorca start the second half!
47.46
Roberto Del Grosso flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ortega. Eduardo Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
49.01
Manuel Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Andres Menendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Menendez shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.21
Joos Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Stockdale controls it well on his chest. Harvey Stockdale shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
55.26
Eduardo Diez threads the ball through to Torsten Brückner. Torsten Brückner brings the ball forward. Torsten Brückner makes a great pass forward. Harvey Stockdale runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.18
Stephen Rae flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Del Grosso who takes it down. Roberto Del Grosso shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Juan Molina!
63.50
Andres Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Moreira who brings the ball under control. Manuel Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Marcos.
65.52
Jose Fortes Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Romero. Andres Romero cuts inside the box! Andres Romero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Leon Wüthrich smothers it!
69.15
Felipe Marcos hits a low pass to Eduardo Ortega. Eduardo Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Joos Van Helmond controls it well on his chest. Joos Van Helmond shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.22
Arturo Molina clumsily knocks into Alberto Shields. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Shields hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.28
Joos Van Helmond takes a short throw-in bringing Martin Gonzalez into play. Martin Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Vega.
77.45
RCD Mallorca have made 3 substitutions with Mark Konchesky replacing Stephen Rae, Hugo Cruz replacing Eduardo Ortega and Frederico Garrido replacing Felipe Marcos .
78.50
Arturo Molina flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Cabrera who takes it down. Guillermo Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Romero. Andres Romero shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
81.14
Andres Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.25
Hugo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields controls it well on his chest. Alberto Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Cruz. Hugo Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.25
Jose Fortes Reyes hacks Eduardo Diez from behind! The referee calls over Jose Fortes Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Diez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.52
Eduardo Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Menendez. Andres Menendez plays the ball forward to Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Eduardo Diez plays the ball forward to Hugo Cruz. Hugo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields collects the pass. Alberto Shields whips in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky makes a deft header but is denied by Juan Molina. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Compostela
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
29.1%
44.2%
26.7%

Scorers
Roberto Del Grosso 33
Joos Van Helmond 69
Hugo Cruz 84
Andres Romero 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joos Van Helmond of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings