Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
George LynesGeorge Lynes Computer Player Computer Player
Gerhard BehrensG. Behrens71
G
1
G
57Gabriel LozanoG. Lozano
Luis VieiraL. Vieira69
D
2
D
66Rodolfo FernandezR. Fernandez
Andres HelgueraA. Helguera70
D
captain3
D
59Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez
Darius JamesD. James69
D
4
D
56Ledley FlintlockL. Flintlock
Billy ClelandB. Cleland74
M
5
D
49Antonio PerezA. Perez
Syd BallS. Ball73
M
6
M
65Eduardo CabreraE. Cabrera
Youssef ChippoY. Chippo73
M
7
M
63Graham GrayG. Gray
Marc KanuM. Kanu74
M
8
M
63Pedro OliveiraP. Oliveira
Fernando AntunesF. Antunes68
A
9captain
M
48Alberto RubioA. Rubio
Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn72
A
10
A
63Felipe SanzF. Sanz
Lars MaierL. Maier69
A
11
A
55Gianfranco OngaratoG. Ongarato
 
Andre MoreiraA. Moreira67
D
12
G
55Arturo BlancoA. Blanco
Harvey DraperH. Draper65
M
13
A
54Leon WardL. Ward
Marc KohlerM. Kohler65
A
14
G
54Fernando DuranF. Duran

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 13,985 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gainza.


0.00
The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca get the match underway!
4.41
Ledley Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Cabrera. Eduardo Cabrera makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Ongarato. Gianfranco Ongarato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.20
Marc Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Maier. Lars Maier shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gabriel Lozano.
7.28
It's a corner kick. Youssef Chippo kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Felipe Sanz gets to the ball and clears it up field.
9.11
Pedro Oliveira surges forward with the ball. Pedro Oliveira rushes past Syd Ball! Pedro Oliveira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.30
Darius James makes a probing pass to Youssef Chippo. Seeing a gap ahead, Youssef Chippo laces a through ball forward to Lars Maier. Lars Maier finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
12.31
Syd Ball sees Scott Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.55
Luis Vieira knocks the ball forward to Syd Ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Syd Ball plays the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gabriel Lozano.
18.55
Youssef Chippo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alberto Rubio gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
21.32
Youssef Chippo flicks a high ball forward to Lars Maier who takes it down. Lars Maier shoots from distance but it is miles over!
22.42
Billy Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Chippo. Youssef Chippo shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.12
Graham Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Ongarato. Gianfranco Ongarato shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gerhard Behrens. Excellent save.
27.55
Billy Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
28.21
Graham Gray flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Ongarato controls it well on his chest. Gianfranco Ongarato shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gerhard Behrens manages to gather it.
32.15
Fernando Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
34.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.06
Youssef Chippo threads the ball through to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
40.54
Luis Vieira threads a neat ball through to Darius James. Darius James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Ball. Syd Ball shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.58
Syd Ball makes a simple pass to Youssef Chippo. Youssef Chippo knocks the ball forward to Lars Maier. Lars Maier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Youssef Chippo flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Antunes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
49.01
Billy Cleland sees space and advances. Billy Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Maier. Lars Maier knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.26
With imagination, Billy Cleland plays the ball forward to Lars Maier. Lars Maier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.18
Syd Ball passes the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Lozano easily smothers it!
63.50
Marc Kanu changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marc Kanu shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
65.30
Gianfranco Ongarato flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Sanz. Felipe Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.55
Pedro Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
78.10
Youssef Chippo hits a low pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
81.10
Graham Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Sanz. Felipe Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Youssef Chippo knocks the ball forward to Syd Ball. Syd Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.5%
31.5%
Play Area
19.2%
49.3%
31.5%

Scorers
Scott Meiklejohn 45, 49
Lars Maier 54

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)
6
4.Darius James (DEF)
6
5.Billy Cleland (MID)
7
6.Syd Ball (MID)
6
7.Youssef Chippo (MID)
7
8.Marc Kanu (MID)
6
9.Fernando Antunes (ATT)
6
10.Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scoredgoal 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.Gabriel Lozano (GK)
7
2.Rodolfo Fernandez (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Ramirez (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Flintlock (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Perez (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Cabrera (MID)
6
7.Graham Gray (MID)
6
8.Pedro Oliveira (MID)
6
9.Alberto Rubio (MID)
6
10.Felipe Sanz (ATT)
6
11.Gianfranco Ongarato (ATT)
6
 
12.Arturo Blanco (GK)
0
13.Leon Ward (ATT)
0
14.Fernando Duran (GK)
0