Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 16,367 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RCD Mallorca and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RCD Mallorca and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Nicholas Craddock flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Streich who takes it down. Steffen Streich knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Helguera.
3.14
0-0Francisco Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Ball. Syd Ball flicks a high pass forward. Lars Maier controls it well on his chest. Lars Maier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
4.38
0-0Syd Ball changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Syd Ball runs straight at the defence! Nicholas Craddock catches Syd Ball on the ankles. Syd Ball appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.16
0-0Harvey Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Zick. Eric Zick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
14.42
Andre Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Croft. Eddie Croft flicks a high pass forward to Eric Zick who brings the ball under control. Eric Zick finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Joonas Lidstrom. Excellent save.
15.23
Robert Croft sees Eric Zick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Zick shoots from 20 yards but Joonas Lidstrom is on top of it.
20.47
Andres Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Soares. Francisco Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Ball. Syd Ball shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
22.48
Bakary Netzer flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Rubil who takes it down. Thomas Rubil knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Soares.
28.43
Robert Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Maier. Lars Maier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Joonas Lidstrom.
32.50
Eddie Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Maier. Lars Maier knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Joonas Lidstrom gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
33.38
Harvey Draper sees Eric Zick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Zick shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Joonas Lidstrom.
34.15
0-0Stuart Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Lindemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Lindemann makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Lindemann runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Oliver Lindemann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Francisco Soares!
38.30
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Draper comfortably collects the pass. Harvey Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Ball. Syd Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.24
0-1Oliver Lindemann flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Alves who takes it down. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adolfo Roman!
42.58
0-1Syd Ball comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Streich. Syd Ball is shown the yellow card! Steffen Streich gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.35
0-1Andre Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Rubil. The referee warns Andre Moreira to calm down! Thomas Rubil runs off the knock.
45.00
Steffen Streich flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Rubil controls it well on his chest. Thomas Rubil plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Lindemann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thomas Rubil strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca get the second half underway!
48.38
Linus Hanssen takes it forward alone. Linus Hanssen shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.23
Linus Hanssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ali Pignol. Ali Pignol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.12
Andres Helguera brings the ball forward. Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Syd Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Joonas Lidstrom manages to keep it out.
71.28
Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Roman collects the pass. Adolfo Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gerhard Behrens smothers it!
75.42
Stuart Strachan knocks the ball forward to Bakary Netzer. Bakary Netzer hits a low pass to Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves skips past Andre Moreira! Tomas Alves tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
77.14
Francisco Soares takes a short throw-in bringing Andre Moreira into play. Andre Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Croft. Robert Croft sees a break and surges forward. Robert Croft shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.25
Eddie Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Ball. Syd Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
29.9%
42.5%
27.6%
Scorers
| Syd Ball 85 | Adolfo Roman 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joonas Lidstrom of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerhard Behrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andre Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andres Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Francisco Soares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Robert Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Draper (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Syd Ball (MID) |   | 9 |
| 8. | Eddie Croft (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eric Zick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lars Maier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Darius James (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luca Pandolfi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Orlando Touré (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Joonas Lidstrom (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Stuart Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bakary Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicholas Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ali Pignol (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steffen Streich (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Lindemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Linus Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tomas Alves (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Thomas Rubil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adolfo Roman (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pedro Ferrer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Pichichi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gregorio Blanco (ATT) | 0 | |