Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     Elche CFElche CF
George LynesGeorge Lynes Computer Player Computer Player
Gerhard BehrensG. Behrens71
G
1
G
58Juan-Carlos VelascoJ. Velasco
Luis VieiraL. Vieira69
D
2
D
68Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
Andres HelgueraA. Helguera70
D
captain3captain
D
64Alfredo ReyA. Rey
Darius JamesD. James68
D
4
D
58Warren ThatcherW. Thatcher
Robert CroftR. Croft66
M
5
M
71Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero
Billy ClelandB. Cleland74
M
6
M
58Edmundo VegaE. Vega
Rodolfo MenendezR. Menendez75
M
7
M
55Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Youssef ChippoY. Chippo73
M
8
M
53Arturo VazquezA. Vazquez
Fernando AntunesF. Antunes68
A
9
A
70Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero
Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn71
A
10
A
68Nuno TeixeiraN. Teixeira
Lars MaierL. Maier69
A
11
A
67Eduardo HerreroE. Herrero
 
Andre MoreiraA. Moreira67
D
12
A
60Rainer GerlachR. Gerlach
Harvey DraperH. Draper65
M
13
A
59Fernando MarinF. Marin
Marc KohlerM. Kohler65
A
14
A
58Francisco LozanoF. Lozano

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both RCD Mallorca and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Ramirez.


0.00
The first half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
3.06
Robert Croft threads a neat ball through to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes plays a one-two with Scott Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Fernando Antunes shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.31
Robert Croft catches Mauricio Guerrero on the ankles. The referee warns Robert Croft to calm down! Mauricio Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.48
Edmundo Vega advances with the ball. Edmundo Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Barkero but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.36
Alberto Bravo makes a simple pass to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
16.50
Youssef Chippo knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Croft. Robert Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.33
Rodolfo Menendez passes the ball forward to Lars Maier. Lars Maier makes a great pass forward. Rodolfo Menendez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.02
Eugenio Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.01
Billy Cleland runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. With a superhuman jump, Scott Meiklejohn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
27.30
Rodolfo Menendez passes the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards. Scott Meiklejohn scores for RCD Mallorca!!
32.24
Andres Helguera threads the ball through to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland takes it forward alone. Billy Cleland shoots from outside the area but is denied by Juan-Carlos Velasco. Excellent save.
36.00
Edmundo Vega sees space and advances. Edmundo Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero connects with a diving header but is denied by Gerhard Behrens. Excellent save.
38.37
Youssef Chippo threads a neat ball through to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.03
Scott Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Alfredo Rey. Scott Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Rey stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.53
Robert Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn edges inside the box! Scott Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Juan-Carlos Velasco manages to keep it out.
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. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off and get the second half underway!
59.15
Lars Maier flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
60.46
Darius James flicks a high ball forward to Lars Maier who takes it down. Lars Maier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Juan-Carlos Velasco!
61.07
Youssef Chippo clumsily knocks into Miguel Barkero. The referee brings Youssef Chippo to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Barkero runs off the knock.
65.41
From the throw-in, Robert Croft picks out Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Robert Croft who takes it down. Robert Croft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
66.21
With some swift thinking, Youssef Chippo plays the ball forward to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.23
Alfredo Rey makes a probing pass to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Herrero collects the pass. Eduardo Herrero cuts inside the box! Eduardo Herrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gerhard Behrens!
72.39
Youssef Chippo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.01
Andres Helguera catches Nuno Teixeira on the ankles. Andres Helguera is shown the yellow card! Nuno Teixeira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.13
Fernando Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Izquierdo. The referee calls over Fernando Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Izquierdo runs off the knock.
81.57
Youssef Chippo flicks a high pass forward. Robert Croft controls it well on his chest. Robert Croft flicks a high pass forward. Billy Cleland controls it well on his chest. Billy Cleland shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Juan-Carlos Velasco!
83.08
Scott Meiklejohn takes the throw-in. Rodolfo Menendez hits a low pass to Lars Maier. Lars Maier makes a probing pass to Youssef Chippo but he's offside!
84.10
Miguel Barkero barges into Scott Meiklejohn. Miguel Barkero is shown the yellow card! Scott Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
89.14
Rodolfo Menendez plays the ball forward to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland makes a defence splitting pass to Lars Maier. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lars Maier provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Elche CF
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
18.2%
44.2%
37.7%

Scorers
Fernando Antunes 3
Scott Meiklejohn 27
Lars Maier 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Meiklejohn of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings
1.Gerhard Behrens (GK)
6
2.Luis Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Andres Helguera (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Darius James (DEF)
6
5.Robert Croft (MID)
6
6.Billy Cleland (MID)
8
7.Rodolfo Menendez (MID)
7
8.Youssef Chippo (MID)
6
9.Fernando Antunes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Lars Maier (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Andre Moreira (DEF)
0
13.Harvey Draper (MID)
0
14.Marc Kohler (ATT)
0

1.Juan-Carlos Velasco (GK)
7
2.Eugenio Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Rey (DEF)
6
4.Warren Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Barkero (MID)yellow card
5
6.Edmundo Vega (MID)
7
7.Alberto Bravo (MID)
6
8.Arturo Vazquez (MID)
6
9.Mauricio Guerrero (ATT)
6
10.Nuno Teixeira (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Herrero (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Gerlach (ATT)
0
13.Fernando Marin (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Lozano (ATT)
0