Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     Sporting GijónSporting Gijón
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard RitchieR. Ritchie68
G
1
G
55Victor FernandezV. Fernandez
Torsten BrücknerT. Brückner72
D
2
D
63Chris DavisC. Davis
Eduardo DiezE. Diez69
D
3
D
56Federico PantanoF. Pantano
Martin GonzalezM. Gonzalez66
D
4
D
50Julian HerreroJ. Herrero
Pablo SolerP. Soler50
D
captain5
D
49Fernando CalvoF. Calvo
Joos Van HelmondJ. Van Helmond75
M
6
M
67Juan MoraJ. Mora
Jose GimenezJ. Gimenez58
M
7
M
64Julian FarinosJ. Farinos
Callum YoungC. Young55
M
8
M
59Djibrill AdjaoudD. Adjaoud
Alberto ShieldsA. Shields73
A
9captain
M
56Ljubisa TraversaL. Traversa
Mark KoncheskyM. Konchesky69
A
10
A
55Carlos ButraguenoC. Butragueno
Antonio RubioA. Rubio47
A
11
A
55Dave SmitheD. Smithe
 
Hugo CruzH. Cruz49
M
12
M
55Alejandro AguilarA. Aguilar
Alfredo NunezA. Nunez47
G
13
A
55Guilherme FernandesG. Fernandes
Egbert SteijnE. Steijn47
M
14
G
54Guillermo FloresG. Flores

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 7,905 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Gento.


0.00
Sporting Gijón get the match underway!
2.20
Pablo Soler flicks a high pass forward to Callum Young who brings the ball under control. Callum Young flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Rubio who brings the ball under control. Antonio Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
3.36
Eduardo Diez catches Dave Smithe on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.09
Martin Gonzalez hits a low pass to Callum Young. Callum Young darts forward. Callum Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
18.52
Torsten Brückner makes a simple pass to Jose Gimenez. Jose Gimenez makes a simple pass to Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Victor Fernandez. Excellent save.
20.10
Julian Herrero barges into Jose Gimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Gimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.38
Jose Gimenez knocks the ball forward to Callum Young. Callum Young rushes past Fernando Calvo! Callum Young comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Victor Fernandez. Excellent save.
26.52
Martin Gonzalez makes a simple pass to Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields whips the ball goalwards with his head. Victor Fernandez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
28.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Farinos plays the ball forward to Djibrill Adjaoud. Djibrill Adjaoud decides to run forward with the ball. Djibrill Adjaoud shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
30.31
Joos Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Mark Konchesky controls it well on his chest. Mark Konchesky finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
33.51
With fabulous vision, Juan Mora picks a pass forward to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Butragueno and advances towards the goal... Dave Smithe shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
36.59
Jose Gimenez plays the ball forward to Antonio Rubio. Antonio Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off the second half!
47.18
Torsten Brückner brings the ball forward. Torsten Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Shields shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.22
Julian Farinos catches Eduardo Diez on the ankles. The referee brings Julian Farinos to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Diez runs off the knock.
53.32
Callum Young flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.35
Mark Konchesky barges into Fernando Calvo. The referee calls over Mark Konchesky and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Calvo stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.06
Callum Young flicks a high pass forward. Mark Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Konchesky shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
65.11
Callum Young flicks a high pass forward. Joos Van Helmond comfortably collects the pass. Joos Van Helmond knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Herrero.
66.33
Eduardo Diez takes it forward alone. Eduardo Diez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Diez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.58
Juan Mora barges into Martin Gonzalez. The referee warns Juan Mora to calm down! Martin Gonzalez runs off the knock.
72.36
Eduardo Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gimenez. Jose Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields controls it well on his chest. Alberto Shields knocks the ball forward, putting Antonio Rubio through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Antonio Rubio provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
73.07
Djibrill Adjaoud hacks Alberto Shields from behind! The referee calls over Djibrill Adjaoud and warns him to calm down! Alberto Shields hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.49
Martin Gonzalez brings the ball forward. Martin Gonzalez makes a simple pass to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.38
RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Hugo Cruz replacing Antonio Rubio .
90.00
Jose Gimenez hits a low pass to Callum Young. Callum Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Davis.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Sporting Gijón
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
78.5%
21.5%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%

Scorers
Alberto Shields 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Shields of RCD Mallorca

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

1.Victor Fernandez (GK)
8
2.Chris Davis (DEF)
6
3.Federico Pantano (DEF)
6
4.Julian Herrero (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Fernando Calvo (DEF)
6
6.Juan Mora (MID)
6
7.Julian Farinos (MID)
6
8.Djibrill Adjaoud (MID)
6
9.Ljubisa Traversa (MID)
6
10.Carlos Butragueno (ATT)
6
11.Dave Smithe (ATT)
6
 
12.Alejandro Aguilar (MID)
0
13.Guilherme Fernandes (ATT)
0
14.Guillermo Flores (GK)
0