Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 9,168 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both RCD Mallorca and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both RCD Mallorca and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón kick off and get the match underway!
3.52
0-0Romarin Song makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Menendez. Martin Menendez threads the ball through to Arno Freund. Arno Freund finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rodolfo Ramos.
4.21
0-0Marcos Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Pena. Alejandro Pena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Martin.
9.14
0-0Stuart Ritchie slams into Eugenio Barkero with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Eugenio Barkero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.10
Hauke Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
12.04
0-0Martin Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Freund. Arno Freund shoots from long range but it flies wide!
20.38
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
21.40
RCD Mallorca are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.51
Hauke Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off!
60.37
Hauke Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.01
Hugo Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Jackson. Seth Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Freund. Arno Freund knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Diez.
71.40
0-1Albert Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy goes all the way! Christian Van Nistelrooy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.01
Martin Menendez brings the ball forward. Martin Menendez shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Menendez!
85.28
Seth Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Zubizarreta. Claudio Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Freund. Arno Freund flicks the ball with his head but somehow Rodolfo Ramos manages to keep it out.
89.12
Seth Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Zubizarreta. Claudio Zubizarreta plays a perfect one-two with Arno Freund and rushes in on goal... Claudio Zubizarreta tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Miguel Diez knocks the ball forward to Martin Roman. Martin Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
27.7%
50.8%
21.5%
Scorers