Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 9,694 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Caballero.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Caballero.
0.00
0-0RCD Mallorca kick off the first half!
6.34
0-0Claudio Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Pastor who takes it down. Marcos Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.32
0-0Maurizio Di Biagio threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
15.22
0-0Maurizio Di Biagio hits a low pass to Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Rafael Nunez.
16.03
0-0Ignacio Helder takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jose Fortes Helguera. Some silky footwork from Jose Fortes Helguera provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.33
Gabriel Marcos threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Montero. Eugenio Montero shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.23
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Ziege plays the ball forward to Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Helguera but he's offside!
30.23
Gabriel Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ferrer. Antonio Ferrer makes a convincing header but is denied by Oliver Overath. Excellent save.
42.37
Gabriel Marcos hits a low pass to Antonio Ferrer. Antonio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Iglesias.
44.31
Kevin Ziege advances with the ball. Kevin Ziege lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera makes a looping header on goal but somehow Rafael Nunez manages to keep it out.
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. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Bruno Mendes threads a neat ball through to Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
55.36
Carlos Aguilar takes it forward alone. Carlos Aguilar makes a probing pass to Victor Hierro. Victor Hierro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.13
Showing intelligent composure, Bruno Mendes picks a pass forward to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.08
Michael Polak runs forward with the ball. Michael Polak flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Montero who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.04
Gabriel Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Montero controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Montero whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ferrer. Antonio Ferrer connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Oliver Overath.
68.49
0-0It's a corner kick which Duarte Barbosa takes quickly, playing the ball short to Antonio Ferrer. Antonio Ferrer flicks the ball on with his first touch. Bruno Mendes chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
71.00
Bruno Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.30
0-0Roberto Marques comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Aguilar. Roberto Marques is shown the yellow card! Carlos Aguilar carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.22
0-0RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Gonzalez replacing Pablo Iglesias and Pedro Ibanez replacing Bruno Mendes .
78.29
0-0Gabriel Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra makes a deft header. Roberto Marques steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.47
1-0Carlos Aguilar flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Zamora who takes it down. Gabriel Zamora makes a probing pass to Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.54
Pascal Röhlig catches Eduardo Segarra on the ankles. The referee brings Pascal Röhlig to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Segarra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Kevin Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor edges inside the box! Marcos Pastor takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
36.8%
44.7%
18.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Segarra of RCD Mallorca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Nunez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Duarte Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michael Polak (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlos Aguilar (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Stefan Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Marcos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Zamora (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Victor Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eugenio Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Segarra (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Ricardo Veloso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martino Goretti (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Bravo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Overath (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pascal Röhlig (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Pablo Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Marques (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Ignacio Helder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Di Biagio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bruno Mendes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Ziege (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Claudio Nieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcos Pastor (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Helguera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Blanco (GK) | 0 | |