Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
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Steffen PerezS. Perez76
G
1
G
62Nicolas BenonN. Benon
Carlton LjungbergC. Ljungberg71
D
2
D
66Joao ValenteJ. Valente
Jose Fortes MarinJ. Marin66
D
3
D
65Fernando MartinF. Martin
Martin ThielemannM. Thielemann67
D
4
D
64Alfred CarrickA. Carrick
Ayumu IharaA. Ihara70
D
5
M
68Felipe GuardiolaF. Guardiola
Regis De VliegerR. De Vlieger86
M
captain6
M
67Oliver KlimekO. Klimek
Bjarki KristmundssonB. Kristmundsson83
M
7captain
M
66Albert CamposA. Campos
Florian AhrensF. Ahrens68
A
8
M
64Julian HierroJ. Hierro
Kevin Van HandenhovenK. Van Handenhoven75
A
9
A
77Stephen SounessS. Souness
Danny PennantD. Pennant78
A
10
A
67Mike CarltonM. Carlton
Fernando Mario WarmuzF. Warmuz75
A
11
A
61Rodolfo RamirezR. Ramirez
 
Olivier KantéO. Kanté70
M
12
M
61Guido Di MicheleG. Di Michele
Regis FontaineR. Fontaine69
D
13
D
61Ernesto SanchezE. Sanchez
Alexandre SoaresA. Soares69
A
14
A
60Alexandre SemedoA. Semedo

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 17,845 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.


0.00
RCD Mallorca get the match underway!
6.14
Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high pass forward. Danny Pennant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Pennant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Nicolas Benon. Excellent save.
8.37
Regis De Vlieger threads the ball through to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens shoots from outside the area. Nicolas Benon gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
10.54
Bjarki Kristmundsson threads the ball through to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Valente.
12.44
Oliver Klimek knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ayumu Ihara.
16.44
Alfred Carrick makes a probing pass to Albert Campos. Showing composure, Albert Campos plays the ball forward to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
18.49
Bjarki Kristmundsson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bjarki Kristmundsson shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.04
Alfred Carrick catches Fernando Mario Warmuz on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfred Carrick and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Mario Warmuz stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.53
Bjarki Kristmundsson hits a low pass to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.02
Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.45
Regis De Vlieger makes a probing pass to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Carrick.
39.17
Bjarki Kristmundsson catches Albert Campos on the ankles. Bjarki Kristmundsson is warned by the referee! Albert Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.26
Bjarki Kristmundsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Regis De Vlieger knocks the ball forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven whips in a cross ball towards Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Deportivo Alaves start the second half!
53.36
With some swift thinking, Alfred Carrick plays the ball forward to Julian Hierro. Julian Hierro threads a neat ball through to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
59.46
Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.46
Deportivo Alaves have made 2 substitutions with Olivier Kanté replacing Bjarki Kristmundsson and Regis Fontaine replacing Ayumu Ihara .
63.44
Albert Campos comes in with a late challenge on Regis De Vlieger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regis De Vlieger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.29
Regis De Vlieger knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
66.03
Alfred Carrick clumsily knocks into Danny Pennant. The referee brings Alfred Carrick to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Pennant grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.47
Olivier Kanté flicks a high pass forward to Danny Pennant who brings the ball under control. Danny Pennant puts a great ball through. Florian Ahrens runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.11
Carlton Ljungberg pushes mid-way up the pitch. Carlton Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens powers a header at goal. Nicolas Benon gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
77.33
RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.33
Olivier Kanté clumsily knocks into Albert Campos. The referee calls over Olivier Kanté and shows him a yellow card! Albert Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.56
Oliver Klimek surges forward with the ball. Oliver Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.39
Martin Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olivier Kanté. Olivier Kanté chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Benon who gathers it comfortably.
83.07
Martin Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger darts forward. Regis De Vlieger makes a probing pass between the defence to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.51
Fernando Martin sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Fernando Martin stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Martin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Jose Fortes Marin plays the ball forward to Olivier Kanté. Olivier Kanté decides to run forward with the ball. Olivier Kanté whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

RCD Mallorca
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
19%
46.8%
34.2%

Scorers
Bjarki Kristmundsson 18
Fernando Mario Warmuz 27
Florian Ahrens 45, 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Ahrens of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings