Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     Extremadura UDExtremadura UD
George LynesGeorge Lynes Computer Player Computer Player
Gerhard BehrensG. Behrens72
G
1
G
76Eric KühnE. Kühn
Andre MoreiraA. Moreira69
D
2
D
70Albert VicenteA. Vicente
Darius JamesD. James70
D
captain3
D
69Niels Dos SantosN. Dos Santos
Francisco SoaresF. Soares71
D
4
D
68Rodolfo LorenzoR. Lorenzo
Robert CroftR. Croft71
M
5
D
61Pedro GentoP. Gento
Harvey DraperH. Draper70
M
6captain
M
82Frederico VicenteF. Vicente
Syd BallS. Ball77
M
7
M
74Mohamed KhellafiM. Khellafi
Marc KanuM. Kanu75
M
8
A
72Oscar CarcedoO. Carcedo
Fernando AntunesF. Antunes68
A
9
A
66J-David ZugnaJ. Zugna
Eric ZickE. Zick79
A
10
A
62Jorge SemedoJ. Semedo
Lars MaierL. Maier73
A
11
A
54Ulrich CésarU. César
 
Riad BenyettouR. Benyettou71
D
12
M
72Christopher OcwirkC. Ocwirk
Luca PandolfiL. Pandolfi73
M
13
M
67Alex SantoniA. Santoni
Orlando TouréO. Touré70
A
14
M
63Albert CanoA. Cano

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 17,677 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.


0.00
RCD Mallorca kick off!
4.48
Mohamed Khellafi takes it forward alone. Mohamed Khellafi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ulrich César through on goal. Ulrich César cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.28
Harvey Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Zick. Eric Zick shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.53
Frederico Vicente knocks the ball forward to Oscar Carcedo. Oscar Carcedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.04
Robert Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Zick. Eric Zick tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Eric Kühn.
16.01
Harvey Draper takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Robert Croft provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.15
Albert Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, J-David Zugna. J-David Zugna makes a great pass forward. Frederico Vicente runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.27
Niels Dos Santos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Niels Dos Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Carcedo. Oscar Carcedo shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
32.13
Syd Ball flicks a high ball forward to Marc Kanu who takes it down. Marc Kanu shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Kühn with no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
36.32
Darius James changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Darius James whips in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.14
Pedro Gento pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pedro Gento changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Semedo. Jorge Semedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Francisco Soares is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Andre Moreira stretches the opposition's defence. Andre Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Robert Croft. Robert Croft gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eric Kühn manages to gather it comfortably.
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. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Christopher Ocwirk replacing Mohamed Khellafi.

45.00
The second half starts with Extremadura UD kicking off!
48.12
Albert Vicente flicks a high pass forward. J-David Zugna collects the pass. J-David Zugna hits a low pass to Frederico Vicente. Frederico Vicente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
49.42
Frederico Vicente flicks a high ball forward to Christopher Ocwirk who takes it down. Christopher Ocwirk makes a probing pass to Ulrich César but he's offside!
54.49
Christopher Ocwirk kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Carcedo. Oscar Carcedo knocks the ball forward, putting Jorge Semedo through on goal. Jorge Semedo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.46
Christopher Ocwirk threads a neat ball through to Frederico Vicente. Frederico Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Moreira.
57.32
With vision, Andre Moreira plays the ball forward to Robert Croft. Robert Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.44
Harvey Draper sees Syd Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Maier. Lars Maier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.06
Darius James barges into Christopher Ocwirk. Darius James is shown the yellow card! Christopher Ocwirk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.33
Andre Moreira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andre Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Eric Kühn effortlessly punches it away to safety.
71.12
Frederico Vicente hits a low pass to Oscar Carcedo. Oscar Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort but Gerhard Behrens is on top of it.
72.23
Christopher Ocwirk advances with the ball. Christopher Ocwirk plays a one-two with Ulrich César and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Christopher Ocwirk provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Extremadura UD are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.51
Syd Ball hacks Albert Vicente from behind! The referee brings Syd Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Vicente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.03
Frederico Vicente flicks a high pass forward to Christopher Ocwirk who brings the ball under control. Christopher Ocwirk sees J-David Zugna just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Darius James catches J-David Zugna on the ankles. J-David Zugna appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.07
Darius James makes a probing pass to Francisco Soares. Francisco Soares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Soares tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
83.23
Harvey Draper sees Lars Maier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Maier shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Eric Kühn!
84.30
Eric Zick flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Antunes who takes it down. Fernando Antunes shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
89.57
Syd Ball knocks the ball forward to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Marc Kanu sees a break and surges forward. Marc Kanu plays a one-two with Lars Maier and rushes in on goal... Marc Kanu strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Eric Kühn gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Extremadura UD
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
24.7%
46.6%
28.8%

Scorers
Marc Kanu 32
Eric Zick 36
Lars Maier 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Kanu of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings
1.Gerhard Behrens (GK)
6
2.Andre Moreira (DEF)
8
3.Darius James (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Francisco Soares (DEF)
7
5.Robert Croft (MID)
6
6.Harvey Draper (MID)
6
7.Syd Ball (MID)
8
8.Marc Kanu (MID)goal scored
9
9.Fernando Antunes (ATT)
6
10.Eric Zick (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Lars Maier (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Riad Benyettou (DEF)
0
13.Luca Pandolfi (MID)
0
14.Orlando Touré (ATT)
0

1.Eric Kühn (GK)
8
2.Albert Vicente (DEF)
6
3.Niels Dos Santos (DEF)
6
4.Rodolfo Lorenzo (DEF)
6
5.Pedro Gento (DEF)
7
6.Frederico Vicente (MID)
6
7.Mohamed Khellafi (MID)
6
8.Oscar Carcedo (ATT)
6
9.J-David Zugna (ATT)
6
10.Jorge Semedo (ATT)
6
11.Ulrich César (ATT)
6
 
12.Christopher Ocwirk (MID)
7
13.Alex Santoni (MID)
0
14.Albert Cano (MID)
0