Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at San Lazaro where Compostela play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 18,061 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Compostela are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.


0.00
The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca get the match underway!
3.20
Francisco Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Eric Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
6.47
Brendan Hurst flicks a high ball forward to Tjalle Heering who takes it down. Tjalle Heering lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Rodolfo Diez!
9.43
Francisco Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Andres Martin who brings the ball under control. Andres Martin plays a scrappy one-two with Eric Amoah and advances towards the goal... Andres Martin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Andres Helguera.
14.13
With fabulous vision, Francisco Guerrero plays the ball forward to Andres Martin. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Richards. Stanley Richards rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Compostela!
18.53
Francisco Guerrero sees Mark Jaliens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Jaliens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Casey Perez manages to gather it.
20.43
Luis Sanz sees a break and surges forward. Luis Sanz shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Marcelo Suárez.
21.17
It's a corner kick. Brendan Hurst kicks a low ball out wide. Martin Janes gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
24.04
Domenico Caputi flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Sanz. Luis Sanz threads the ball through to Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcelo Suárez who gathers it comfortably.
26.16
Eric Amoah runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eric Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Martin. Andres Martin beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Casey Perez with no chance!! Goal for Compostela!
33.35
Rodolfo Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Janes. Martin Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Casey Perez who gathers it comfortably.
36.46
Domenico Caputi threads a neat ball through to Luis Sanz. Luis Sanz darts forward. Luis Sanz makes a defence splitting pass to Jan Vennegoor Schut. Rodolfo Diez clumsily knocks into Jan Vennegoor Schut. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
44.03
Jan Vennegoor Schut passes the ball forward to David Bridges. David Bridges shoots from long range but somehow Marcelo Suárez manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Compostela have changed their lineup with Marcello Lang replacing Mark Jaliens. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Compostela kick off!
47.08
Mario Monteiro picks a pass forward to Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering tries a spectacular long range effort but Marcelo Suárez is on top of it.
48.52
David Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.03
Mario Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Nieto.
53.22
Rodolfo Diez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Serrano. Rafael Serrano threads the ball through to Andres Martin. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Domenico Caputi.
54.48
Jan Vennegoor Schut flicks a high pass forward. Tjalle Heering controls it well on his chest. Tjalle Heering lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schut. With a superhuman jump, Jan Vennegoor Schut connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
59.58
Francisco Guerrero hacks Domenico Caputi from behind! Francisco Guerrero is given a warning by the referee! Domenico Caputi stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.46
Compostela have made a substitution with Victor Vila replacing Martin Janes .
63.00
Without breaking stride, Andres Helguera plays the ball forward to Luis Sanz. Luis Sanz sees Tjalle Heering in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tjalle Heering shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
65.34
Mario Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Tjalle Heering collects the pass. Tjalle Heering finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marcelo Suárez manages to gather it.
66.51
Eric Amoah makes a simple pass to Francisco Guerrero. Francisco Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Martin. Andres Martin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.09
Luis Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marcelo Suárez reads it well. He makes it look easy!
75.03
Mustapha de Haan darts forward. Mustapha de Haan shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
78.14
David Bridges barges into Gabriel Pena. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Pena stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.22
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha de Haan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mustapha de Haan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut knocks in a cross ball towards Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.04
Mario Monteiro passes the ball forward to Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan brings the ball forward. Mustapha de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.49
Rodolfo Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Guerrero. Francisco Guerrero takes it forward alone. Francisco Guerrero finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.35
Ernesto Nieto plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Diez. Rodolfo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Francisco Guerrero plays a one-two with Victor Vila and rushes in on goal... Francisco Guerrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Casey Perez.
90.00
Luis Sanz makes a probing pass to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andres Martin of Compostela

Match Ratings
1.Marcelo Suárez (GK)
7
2.Gabriel Pena (DEF)
6
3.Rodolfo Diez (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Ernesto Nieto (DEF)
6
6.Mark Jaliens (MID)
6
7.Eric Amoah (MID)
7
8.Francisco Guerrero (MID)
7
9.Stanley Richards (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Andres Martin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Martin Janes (ATT)
6
 
12.Ernesto Cano (MID)
0
13.Marcello Lang (MID)
6
14.Victor Vila (ATT)
6