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 8,313 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Redondo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Gabriel Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Victor Hierro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Hierro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.33
Andre Abbiati knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil makes a simple pass to Jose Soto. Jose Soto controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Miguel Kiko through on goal. Miguel Kiko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.01
0-0Francisco Gil passes the ball forward to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.20
0-0Claudio Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko plays a one-two with Arturo Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Miguel Kiko comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but Alejandro Bravo blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
12.21
0-0Sebastian Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Kiko collects the pass. Miguel Kiko tries a spectacular long range effort but Rafael Nunez reads it well. He makes it look easy!
14.27
Pascal Schell knocks the ball forward to Claudio Cortes. Claudio Cortes brings the ball forward. Claudio Cortes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rafael Nunez.
15.56
0-0It's a corner kick. Nicolas Völler kicks a low ball out wide. Francisco Gil shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.14
Gabriel Zamora threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
21.07
Claudio Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Nunez manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.33
0-0Andre Abbiati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Mendez. Sebastian Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Pichichi who takes it down. Arturo Pichichi makes a probing pass to Jose Soto but he's offside!
28.28
Gabriel Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.15
1-0Alejandro Bravo flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Zamora who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Zamora makes a simple pass to Juan Castro. Juan Castro whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra powers a header at goal. It's there!! Eugenio Fuentes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Gabriel Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Eugenio Fuentes.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón have changed their lineup with Hugo Gomez replacing Sebastian Mendez. The Sporting Gijón players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off and get the second half underway!
49.23
Gabriel Zamora hits a low pass to Juan Castro. Juan Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ferrer. Some good footwork from Antonio Ferrer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Fuentes with no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
53.37
2-0Francisco Gil comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Zamora. The referee calls over Francisco Gil and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Zamora stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.23
Andre Abbiati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Cortes. Claudio Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko advances inside the box! Miguel Kiko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
63.17
Carlos Aguilar barges into Jose Soto. The referee calls over Carlos Aguilar and warns him to calm down! Jose Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.56
Claudio Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Aguilar.
71.14
Hugo Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto skips past Alejandro Bravo! Jose Soto cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
72.06
Francisco Gil knocks the ball forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Kiko and advances towards the goal... Jose Soto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
73.40
Gabriel Zamora brings the ball forward. Gabriel Zamora shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
75.25
Gabriel Marcos knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Castro and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Segarra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
77.20
2-0Sporting Gijón have made 2 substitutions with Ernest Pfennings replacing Eugenio Fuentes and Sebastian Moreno replacing Miguel Kiko .
78.21
Stefan Kaiser passes the ball forward to Gabriel Marcos. Gabriel Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ferrer collects the pass. Antonio Ferrer shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.32
Gabriel Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Castro. With a superhuman jump, Juan Castro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.15
Gabriel Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Juan Castro controls it well on his chest. Juan Castro shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
32.4%
44.6%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Castro of RCD Mallorca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Nunez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michael Polak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Aguilar (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Stefan Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Marcos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Zamora (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Victor Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Ferrer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Juan Castro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eduardo Segarra (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ricardo Veloso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martino Goretti (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Montero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Fuentes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alberto Zubizarreta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Abbiati (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pascal Schell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Claudio Cortes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francisco Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Kiko (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Arturo Pichichi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Soto (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ernest Pfennings (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |