Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas BenonN. Benon62
G
1
G
57Andres GuardiolaA. Guardiola
Joao ValenteJ. Valente66
D
2
D
74Bruno MoreiraB. Moreira
Fernando MartinF. Martin65
D
3
D
73Titus MacleanT. Maclean
Alfred CarrickA. Carrick64
D
4
D
73Boubacar DoubaïB. Doubaï
Oliver KlimekO. Klimek68
M
5
D
71Ivan MorenoI. Moreno
Felipe GuardiolaF. Guardiola68
M
6
M
77Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega
Albert CamposA. Campos66
M
captain7captain
M
76Marin StoichitaM. Stoichita
Julian HierroJ. Hierro64
M
8
A
76Carl RabuelC. Rabuel
Stephen SounessS. Souness77
A
9
A
74Bernardo OrnelasB. Ornelas
Mike CarltonM. Carlton67
A
10
A
74Stavros LeandrosS. Leandros
Rodolfo RamirezR. Ramirez62
A
11
A
69Nigel WrightN. Wright
 
Ernesto SanchezE. Sanchez61
D
12
M
74Lucien BondelL. Bondel
Alexandre SemedoA. Semedo60
A
13
M
73Oscar MolownyO. Molowny
Marcos GentoM. Gento58
M
14
M
70Jose Fortes BravoJ. Bravo

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Málaga. A crowd of 18,252 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Carcedo.


0.00
RCD Mallorca kick off and get the match underway!
3.48
Alfred Carrick makes a simple pass to Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oliver Klimek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Boubacar Doubaï.
4.08
Joao Valente makes a probing pass to Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Mike Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Carlton shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.14
Bruno Moreira advances with the ball. Bruno Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Carrick.
8.47
Felipe Guardiola clumsily knocks into Marin Stoichita. The referee brings Felipe Guardiola to one side and gives him a warning! Marin Stoichita gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.43
With great vision, Frederico Ortega plays the ball forward to Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
12.58
Felipe Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andres Guardiola is on top of it.
14.28
Ivan Moreno barges into Stephen Souness. The referee calls over Ivan Moreno and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.46
Julian Hierro passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness powers a header at goal but Andres Guardiola reads it well. Excellent save!
18.27
Albert Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Ramirez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Souness cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.42
Felipe Guardiola sees space and advances. Felipe Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.18
Alfred Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Hierro. Julian Hierro makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.08
Fernando Martin chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Campos. Albert Campos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albert Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Souness!
34.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Marin Stoichita plays the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.38
Boubacar Doubaï catches Mike Carlton on the ankles. The referee brings Boubacar Doubaï to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Carlton runs off the knock.
45.00
Nigel Wright barges into Alfred Carrick. The referee warns Nigel Wright to calm down! Alfred Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.16
Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Wright who brings the ball under control. Nigel Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas makes a looping header on goal. The ball comes off Alfred Carrick and the loose ball is cleared up field.
48.15
Frederico Ortega makes a simple pass to Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright shoots from distance but Nicolas Benon is on top of it.
51.10
Titus Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Marin Stoichita controls it well on his chest. Marin Stoichita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel 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. Well saved!
55.22
Titus Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Ortega who takes it down. Frederico Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
59.59
Julian Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
61.57
Julian Hierro passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Boubacar Doubaï.
66.44
Boubacar Doubaï flicks a high ball forward to Marin Stoichita who takes it down. Marin Stoichita threads a neat ball through to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Nicolas Benon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.30
Felipe Guardiola hits a low pass to Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
71.24
Titus Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Ortega collects the pass. Frederico Ortega sees space and advances. Frederico Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. With a superhuman jump, Stavros Leandros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.58
Bruno Moreira threads the ball through to Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nigel Wright. Some silky footwork from Nigel Wright provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.24
RCD Mallorca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.43
Alfred Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Guardiola. Felipe Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Ramirez. Rodolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.11
Felipe Guardiola sees Mike Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Carlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Boubacar Doubaï.
85.28
Alfred Carrick sees Julian Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness whips in a cross ball towards Mike Carlton. Mike Carlton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
89.25
Oliver Klimek hacks Frederico Ortega from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Titus Maclean catches Rodolfo Ramirez on the ankles. The referee brings Titus Maclean to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

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

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
26.2%
42.5%
31.2%

Scorers
Stephen Souness 18, 26
Carl Rabuel 34
Stavros Leandros 66, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stavros Leandros of Málaga

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

1.Andres Guardiola (GK)
6
2.Bruno Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Titus Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Boubacar Doubaï (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Moreno (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Frederico Ortega (MID)
7
7.Marin Stoichita (MID)
6
8.Carl Rabuel (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Bernardo Ornelas (ATT)
6
10.Stavros Leandros (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nigel Wright (ATT)
6
 
12.Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13.Oscar Molowny (MID)
0
14.Jose Fortes Bravo (MID)
0