Match Report


ValenciaValencia     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Computer Player Computer Player George Lynes George Lynes
Giulio CastelliG. Castelli58
G
captain1
G
71Gerhard BehrensG. Behrens
Mauricio CarrascoM. Carrasco61
D
2
D
69Luis VieiraL. Vieira
Patricio MedinaP. Medina58
D
3captain
D
70Andres HelgueraA. Helguera
Frederico BarbosaF. Barbosa55
D
4
D
68Darius JamesD. James
Frederico Del SolF. Del Sol53
D
5
M
74Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Jose Javier ZubizarretaJ. Zubizarreta67
M
6
M
73Syd BallS. Ball
Victor ZubizarretaV. Zubizarreta60
M
7
M
75Rodolfo MenendezR. Menendez
Alejandro NavarroA. Navarro54
M
8
M
74Marc KanuM. Kanu
Victor Guerrero LopezV. Guerrero Lopez52
M
9
A
68Fernando AntunesF. Antunes
Jose CarmonaJ. Carmona67
A
10
A
72Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn
Jose MenendezJ. Menendez54
A
11
A
69Lars MaierL. Maier
 
Rafael GuardiolaR. Guardiola54
A
12
D
67Andre MoreiraA. Moreira
Fernando GutierrezF. Gutierrez52
A
13
M
65Harvey DraperH. Draper
Juan LozanoJ. Lozano50
M
14
A
65Marc KohlerM. Kohler

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to RCD Mallorca. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Vidal.


0.00
RCD Mallorca kick off the first half!
2.13
Frederico Del Sol advances with the ball. Frederico Del Sol cuts inside the box! Frederico Del Sol shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.27
Billy Cleland hits a low pass to Syd Ball. Syd Ball passes the ball forward to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.21
With great vision, Syd Ball plays the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Maier. Jose Javier Zubizarreta hacks Lars Maier from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.31
Alejandro Navarro sees space and advances. Alejandro Navarro plays a quick one-two with Jose Menendez and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Navarro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Gerhard Behrens!
12.52
Frederico Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Victor Guerrero Lopez. Victor Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Victor Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Victor Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Carmona. Jose Carmona beats his man to it with a header but Gerhard Behrens reads it well. Great keeping!
14.53
Syd Ball sees Scott Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Antunes but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.00
Billy Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Giulio Castelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.02
Rodolfo Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Syd Ball controls it well on his chest. What a great partnership. Syd Ball hits a low pass to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.08
Darius James kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
26.21
Andres Helguera knocks the ball forward to Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Antunes who takes it down. Fernando Antunes shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
27.10
Alejandro Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Guerrero Lopez. Victor Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Jose Carmona. Jose Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Cleland.
33.20
With some swift thinking, Alejandro Navarro plays the ball forward to Jose Carmona. Jose Carmona tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
36.57
Jose Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Jose Menendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Menendez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
38.32
Rodolfo Menendez comes in with a late challenge on Victor Zubizarreta. The referee calls over Rodolfo Menendez and shows him a yellow card! Victor Zubizarreta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.49
Rodolfo Menendez takes the throw-in. Andres Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.48
Mauricio Carrasco hits a low pass to Alejandro Navarro. Alejandro Navarro sees space and advances. Alejandro Navarro plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Menendez and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Navarro shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Valencia kick off!
48.47
Jose Carmona knocks the ball forward to Victor Zubizarreta. Victor Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Carmona. Jose Carmona is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
49.51
Andres Helguera threads the ball through to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Menendez. Rodolfo Menendez shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
53.17
Frederico Barbosa hacks Scott Meiklejohn from behind! The referee warns Frederico Barbosa to calm down! Scott Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.31
Alejandro Navarro sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Navarro shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.17
Lars Maier catches Patricio Medina on the ankles. Lars Maier is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Medina runs off the knock.
63.02
Mauricio Carrasco decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Jose Menendez. Jose Menendez passes the ball forward to Jose Carmona. Some silky footwork from Jose Carmona provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gerhard Behrens effortlessly smothers it!
69.15
Mauricio Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Navarro. Alejandro Navarro darts forward. Alejandro Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.10
Billy Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.45
Jose Javier Zubizarreta barges into Marc Kanu. Jose Javier Zubizarreta is shown the yellow card! Marc Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.44
Billy Cleland plays the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That's his third!
89.58
Lars Maier flicks a high pass forward. Marc Kanu controls it well on his chest. Marc Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

RCD Mallorca
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.9%
43.7%
26.4%

Scorers
Alejandro Navarro 40
Scott Meiklejohn 3, 18, 84
Fernando Antunes 90

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

Match Ratings