Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 16,458 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Zaragoza and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio  Dominguez.


0.00
RCD Mallorca start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.28
Albert Campos hacks Fabiano Peruzzi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabiano Peruzzi runs off the knock.
6.29
Fernando Caminero clumsily knocks into Alfred Carrick. Fernando Caminero is warned by the referee! Alfred Carrick stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.27
Fabiano Peruzzi catches Albert Campos on the ankles. Fabiano Peruzzi is warned by the referee! Albert Campos runs off the knock.
18.11
Eugenio Molina threads a neat ball through to Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Benon who gathers it comfortably.
22.02
Joao Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Hierro. Julian Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franois Ziani.
26.09
Guillermo Cano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Chiesa. Samuele Chiesa plays the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
28.53
Fabiano Peruzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez edges inside the box! Rafael Ramirez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.11
Oliver Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Miguel Munoz manages to gather it easily.
42.31
Eugenio Castillo makes a probing pass to Fabiano Peruzzi. Fabiano Peruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero plays a sublime one-two with Rafael Ramirez and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Fernando Caminero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Oliver Klimek sees Rodolfo Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players seem much more motivated whilst the RCD Mallorca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off!
47.53
Oliver Klimek makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Klimek shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Miguel Munoz.
49.12
Corner kick to RCD Mallorca. Albert Campos chips it to the near post. Miguel Munoz scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
55.41
Fabiano Peruzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.48
Albert Campos darts forward. Albert Campos whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Miguel Munoz manages to gather it easily.
60.22
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Eugenio Flores replacing Franois Ziani .
65.57
Fabiano Peruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez makes a probing pass between the defence to Rafael Gil. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rafael Gil provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.33
Oliver Klimek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton threads the ball through to Stephen Souness but he's offside!
72.33
Fabiano Peruzzi threads a neat ball through to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
73.13
Antonio Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Caminero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael Gil comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.37
Oliver Klimek passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness makes a looping header on goal. Stephen Souness scores for RCD Mallorca!!
77.37
RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.32
Julian Hierro passes the ball forward to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Rodolfo Ramirez scores for RCD Mallorca!!
84.45
Fernando Martin breaks forward. Fernando Martin sees Stephen Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Miguel Munoz!
85.02
Alfred Carrick makes a strong solo run forward. Alfred Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.45
Fabiano Peruzzi threads a neat ball through to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Eugenio Molina changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Molina edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Eugenio Molina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Ramirez of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Munoz (GK)
8
2.Guillermo Cano (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
6
4.Franois Ziani (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Leon (MID)
6
6.Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Molina (MID)
7
8.Samuele Chiesa (MID)
6
9.Rafael Gil (ATT)
7
10.Fernando Caminero (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Ramirez (ATT)
7
 
12.Eugenio Flores (DEF)
6
13.Rafael Molowny (GK)
0
14.Jose Molina (MID)
0

1.Nicolas Benon (GK)
7
2.Joao Valente (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Martin (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Carrick (DEF)
7
5.Felipe Guardiola (MID)
6
6.Oliver Klimek (MID)
7
7.Albert Campos (MID)yellow card
6
8.Julian Hierro (MID)
6
9.Stephen Souness (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mike Carlton (ATT)
7
11.Rodolfo Ramirez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Guido Di Michele (MID)
0
13.Ernesto Sanchez (DEF)
0
14.Alexandre Semedo (ATT)
0