Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 9,904 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Zaragoza and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Romero.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Zaragoza and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Romero.
0.00
0-0Real Zaragoza kick off and get the match underway!
3.48
0-0Callum Young sees Joos Van Helmond in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joos Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Romero.
10.32
0-0Julian Vicente passes the ball forward to Felipe Romero. Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Andres who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Andres whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos beats his man to it with a header but Richard Ritchie is on top of it.
16.59
Jose Gimenez makes a simple pass to Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Jose Gimenez. Jose Gimenez flicks the ball with his head but somehow Rodolfo Herrero manages to keep it out.
18.39
Jose Fortes Helguera advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Andres collects the pass. Adolfo Andres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Gonzalez.
21.56
0-0Felipe Romero passes the ball forward to Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres plays a one-two with Gabriel Marquitos and advances towards the goal... Adolfo Andres rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.15
Edmundo Vila decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.18
0-0Felipe Romero threads the ball through to Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres threads a neat ball through to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual puts a great ball through. Adolfo Andres runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.22
Jose Fortes Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Pascual controls it well on his chest. Enrique Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Richard Ritchie!
28.32
Antonio Rubio sees space and advances. Antonio Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Helguera.
30.23
Showing composure, Vincenzo Köller laces a through ball forward to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos heads the ball goalwards. Richard Ritchie didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.24
Martin Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gimenez. Jose Gimenez threads the ball through to Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.28
0-0Joos Van Helmond clumsily knocks into Carlos Cortes. Joos Van Helmond is warned by the referee! Carlos Cortes runs off the knock.
39.23
Callum Young flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields controls it well on his chest. Alberto Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Gelb.
40.50
Joos Van Helmond threads a neat ball through to Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.33
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.20
1-0Vincenzo Köller flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles 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.
45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off!
47.48
Jose Gimenez threads the ball through to Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio shoots from long range. Solid save from Rodolfo Herrero. What a great pair of hands!
54.27
Joos Van Helmond hits a low pass to Jose Gimenez. Jose Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Rodolfo Herrero.
60.30
Jose Fortes Helguera threads a neat ball through to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.02
Edmundo Vila threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Köller. Vincenzo Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.04
Felipe Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Vicente. Julian Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Cortes. Carlos Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
77.14
1-0RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Hugo Cruz replacing Antonio Rubio .
78.18
With vision, Adolfo Andres laces a through ball forward to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.24
Jose Fortes Helguera sees Adolfo Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Andres threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.27
Vincenzo Köller flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Andres who takes it down. Adolfo Andres makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gabriel Marquitos. Some silky footwork from Gabriel Marquitos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
85.24
2-0Eduardo Diez comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Andres. The referee calls over Eduardo Diez and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Andres grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.38
Jan Gelb chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Cortes. Carlos Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
24.4%
43.6%
32.1%
Scorers
| Enrique Pascual 44, 89 Gabriel Marquitos 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Pascual of Real Zaragoza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodolfo Herrero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Julian Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Köller (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Andres (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Edmundo Vila (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Enrique Pascual (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Carlos Cortes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Marquitos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nuno Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Ritchie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Torsten Brückner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Diez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Martin Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joos Van Helmond (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Gimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Callum Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Shields (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mark Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Rubio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Nunez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Soler (DEF) | 0 | |