Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     Sporting GijónSporting Gijón
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas BenonN. Benon62
G
1captain
G
68Jose Javier NavarroJ. Navarro
Joao ValenteJ. Valente66
D
2
D
74Rui NunesR. Nunes
Fernando MartinF. Martin65
D
3
D
74Sebastian SantosS. Santos
Alfred CarrickA. Carrick64
D
4
D
70Juan MolinaJ. Molina
Felipe GuardiolaF. Guardiola68
M
5
D
64Hugo VelosoH. Veloso
Oliver KlimekO. Klimek67
M
6
M
69Rafael RedondoR. Redondo
Albert CamposA. Campos66
M
captain7
M
67Kieron IzzetK. Izzet
Julian HierroJ. Hierro64
M
8
M
62Alun ForbesA. Forbes
Stephen SounessS. Souness77
A
9
A
67Felipe SegarraF. Segarra
Mike CarltonM. Carlton67
A
10
A
67Francisco IzquierdoF. Izquierdo
Rodolfo RamirezR. Ramirez61
A
11
A
63Pius VarkevisserP. Varkevisser
 
Guido Di MicheleG. Di Michele61
M
12
G
65Mohamed FontaineM. Fontaine
Ernesto SanchezE. Sanchez61
D
13
A
58Oliver KuzorraO. Kuzorra
Alexandre SemedoA. Semedo60
A
14
M
58Felice CampedelliF. Campedelli

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 17,622 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio  Gomez.


0.00
RCD Mallorca kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
Rafael Redondo makes a probing pass to Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pius Varkevisser. Some good footwork from Pius Varkevisser provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
14.00
Oliver Klimek knocks the ball forward to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.09
Rafael Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Nicolas Benon.
16.19
It's a corner kick. Alun Forbes kicks a low ball out wide. Rodolfo Ramirez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
18.27
Rui Nunes threads a neat ball through to Alun Forbes. Alun Forbes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alun Forbes edges inside the box! Alun Forbes tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.10
Alun Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser threads the ball through to Felipe Segarra but he's offside!
26.53
Albert Campos comes in with a late challenge on Alun Forbes. The referee calls over Albert Campos and shows him a yellow card! Alun Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.18
Rafael Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Izquierdo who takes it down. Francisco Izquierdo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Martin.
40.52
Alfred Carrick clumsily knocks into Felipe Segarra. Alfred Carrick is shown the yellow card! Felipe Segarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.19
Oliver Klimek sees space and advances. Oliver Klimek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
47.52
Felipe Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.29
Rafael Redondo takes it forward alone. Rafael Redondo plays a one-two with Pius Varkevisser and rushes in on goal... Rafael Redondo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
49.49
Pius Varkevisser comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Carrick. The referee brings Pius Varkevisser to one side and gives him a warning! Alfred Carrick stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.27
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Felice Campedelli replacing Rafael Redondo .
63.55
Sebastian Santos clumsily knocks into Mike Carlton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Carlton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.09
Alun Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Segarra who takes it down. Felipe Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Izquierdo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Francisco Izquierdo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Francisco Izquierdo scores for Sporting Gijón!!
75.11
Felipe Guardiola plays the ball forward to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.03
RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.03
Albert Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
78.45
Felipe Guardiola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.04
Felipe Guardiola makes a simple pass to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.26
Hugo Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Alun Forbes collects the pass. Alun Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Izquierdo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Francisco Izquierdo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.02
Albert Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jose Javier Navarro. Excellent save.
90.00
Albert Campos makes a simple pass to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Sporting Gijón
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
23.1%
47.7%
29.2%

Scorers
Pius Varkevisser 3
Alun Forbes 18
Francisco Izquierdo 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun Forbes of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings