Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin RodriquezM. Rodriquez68
G
1
G
67Sebastian CastroS. Castro
Jose Javier CarcedoJ. Carcedo73
D
2
D
80John DebesJ. Debes
Jose Javier IzquierdoJ. Izquierdo69
D
3
D
70Felipe PardoF. Pardo
Alfredo FuentesA. Fuentes64
D
4
D
64Mohamed VencelM. Vencel
Francisco OrtegaF. Ortega69
M
5
D
57Andre FariaA. Faria
Marcos FarinosM. Farinos66
M
captain6
D
50Martin HerzogM. Herzog
Francisco AndresF. Andres60
M
7
M
70Frederico MoralesF. Morales
Pedro MarquezP. Marquez58
M
8
M
67Ivan VergesI. Verges
Jose SanchezJ. Sanchez74
A
9
A
71Albert FerrerA. Ferrer
Steve NewbyS. Newby67
A
10captain
A
64Fernando PichichiF. Pichichi
Eduardo FarinosE. Farinos63
A
11
A
63Ricardo MedinaR. Medina
 
Andres MarcosA. Marcos64
G
12
G
63Antonio CamineroA. Caminero
Marcos MenendezM. Menendez62
A
13
M
62Rodolfo BlancoR. Blanco
Jose HidalgoJ. Hidalgo62
G
14
M
61Victor HierroV. Hierro

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Carcedo.


0.00
RCD Mallorca kick off!
2.16
Frederico Morales flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Pichichi who brings the ball under control. Fernando Pichichi threads the ball through to Ricardo Medina but he's offside!
3.02
Ivan Verges passes the ball forward to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina edges inside the box! Ricardo Medina takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Martin Rodriquez.
4.29
Andre Faria takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Martin Herzog shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
12.05
Pedro Marquez picks a pass forward to Steve Newby. Steve Newby whips in a cross ball towards Jose Sanchez. Jose Sanchez flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Sebastian Castro.
20.48
Alfredo Fuentes passes the ball forward to Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Sanchez. Jose Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Newby. Steve Newby rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Andre Faria happens to be in the right place to block it.
22.41
John Debes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Morales rushes past Jose Javier Carcedo! Frederico Morales rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Martin Rodriquez!
26.10
Mohamed Vencel kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges sees Fernando Pichichi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Pichichi cuts inside the box! Fernando Pichichi takes a shot at goal but Martin Rodriquez reads it well. Well saved!
30.36
Ivan Verges changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Verges passes the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer takes a shot at goal but somehow Martin Rodriquez manages to keep it out.
34.40
Frederico Morales hacks Francisco Andres from behind! Frederico Morales is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Andres runs off the knock.
38.51
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.33
Jose Javier Izquierdo receives the ball from a throw-in from Alfredo Fuentes. Jose Javier Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Francisco Andres. Francisco Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Farinos. Eduardo Farinos shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
44.57
Albert Ferrer catches Jose Javier Carcedo on the ankles. The referee warns Albert Ferrer to calm down! Jose Javier Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca have changed their lineup with Marcos Menendez replacing Francisco Andres and Jose Hidalgo replacing Steve Newby and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Málaga kick off!
48.39
Eduardo Farinos hacks Andre Faria from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Faria runs off the knock.
59.47
Frederico Morales flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Pichichi who takes it down. Fernando Pichichi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
60.34
RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Andres Marcos replacing Alfredo Fuentes .
69.38
Andres Marcos threads a neat ball through to Marcos Menendez. Marcos Menendez plays the ball forward to Jose Sanchez. Jose Sanchez shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.25
Mohamed Vencel makes a strong solo run forward. Mohamed Vencel passes the ball forward to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.31
Marcos Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Farinos controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Farinos shoots from outside the area. Eduardo Farinos scores for RCD Mallorca!!
90.00
With imagination, Ivan Verges plays the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Málaga
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
35%
41.7%
23.3%

Scorers
Eduardo Farinos 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Rodriquez of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings