Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 8,555 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.


0.00
RCD Mallorca kick off the first half!
2.38
Victor Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Moreno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.13
Eduardo Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields sees Mark Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Ferraresi.
10.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Dominguez plays the ball forward to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno plays a one-two with Enrique Campos and advances towards the goal... Pablo Moreno makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Richard Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.38
Eugenio Merino makes a strong solo run forward. Eugenio Merino makes a beautiful solo run. Eugenio Merino shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
22.15
Victor Jimenez sees Ivan Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.26
Morgan Ferraresi breaks forward. Morgan Ferraresi threads the ball through to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.23
Eduardo Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Steijn. Egbert Steijn kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Young. Callum Young lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jose Fortes Mendez easily picks it out of the air!
30.06
Moritz Busse knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Brückner.
34.49
Hugo Cruz hits a low pass to Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.40
Hugo Cruz makes a probing pass to Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.52
Pablo Moreno hits a low pass to Moritz Busse. Moritz Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Eduardo Diez passes the ball forward to Hugo Cruz. Hugo Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the second half underway!
47.44
Torsten Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Young. Callum Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Young. Callum Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.42
Callum Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio skips past Eugenio Merino! Antonio Rubio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.32
Alfredo Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Soler.
55.17
Frederico Gonzalez hacks Callum Young from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.12
Callum Young threads a neat ball through to Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.44
Alfredo Dominguez sees space and advances. Alfredo Dominguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Gonzalez.
60.17
Morgan Ferraresi threads the ball through to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Gonzalez controls it well on his chest. Frederico Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.41
Egbert Steijn passes the ball forward to Callum Young. Callum Young plays a one-two with Antonio Rubio and rushes in on goal... Callum Young makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
73.34
Francisco Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Carrasco controls it well on his chest. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Gonzalez.
77.52
RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Alfredo Nunez replacing Antonio Rubio .
78.60
Hugo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Nunez shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
79.21
Morgan Ferraresi passes the ball forward to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez makes a simple pass to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.51
Victor Jimenez runs forward with the ball. Victor Jimenez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.30
Martin Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Egbert Steijn. Egbert Steijn sees Mark Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Konchesky shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.33
Hugo Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Moritz Busse knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Busse. Moritz Busse powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
26.5%
43.4%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Young of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings
1.Richard Ritchie (GK)
6
2.Torsten Brückner (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Diez (DEF)
6
4.Martin Gonzalez (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Soler (DEF)
6
6.Callum Young (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Hugo Cruz (MID)
6
8.Egbert Steijn (MID)
6
9.Alberto Shields (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mark Konchesky (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Rubio (ATT)
7
 
12.Alfredo Nunez (GK)
6
13.Victor Soler (DEF)
0
14.Carlos Bravo (ATT)
0