Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Robert WoodsRobert Woods George Lynes George Lynes
Bruno SantosB. Santos75
G
captain1
G
72Gerhard BehrensG. Behrens
Andy TaylorA. Taylor70
D
2
D
71Riad BenyettouR. Benyettou
Callum McGroryC. McGrory69
D
3captain
D
72Andres HelgueraA. Helguera
Gianluca TiribocchiG. Tiribocchi70
D
4
D
71Francisco SoaresF. Soares
Delano BosmanD. Bosman69
D
5
M
75Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Roberto VegaR. Vega75
M
6
M
73Luca PandolfiL. Pandolfi
Pedro BentoP. Bento76
M
7
M
77Syd BallS. Ball
Frederico TeixeiraF. Teixeira75
M
8
M
75Marc KanuM. Kanu
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell76
A
9
A
68Fernando AntunesF. Antunes
Spencer JacobsS. Jacobs67
A
10
A
79Eric ZickE. Zick
Pascal Van Der WoerdtP. Van Der Woerdt74
A
11
A
76Billy ThirlwellB. Thirlwell
 
Diego De VisserD. De Visser59
G
12
D
70Darius JamesD. James
Liam GordonL. Gordon80
M
13
M
74Youssef ChippoY. Chippo
Darren PowerD. Power79
A
14
A
70Orlando TouréO. Touré

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 19,784 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Zubizarreta.


0.00
RCD Mallorca start the match!
2.48
Luca Pandolfi makes a simple pass to Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Bruno Santos manages to keep it out.
4.21
Roberto Vega flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Van Der Woerdt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Van Der Woerdt lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Teixeira. With a superhuman jump, Frederico Teixeira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
8.30
Riad Benyettou plays the ball forward to Syd Ball. Syd Ball brings the ball forward. Syd Ball makes a simple pass, allowing Billy Thirlwell to run into the box. Billy Thirlwell takes a shot at goal but somehow Bruno Santos manages to keep it out.
10.08
Andy Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.18
Delano Bosman surges forward with the ball. Delano Bosman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.56
Frederico Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Jacobs. Spencer Jacobs flicks the ball with his head. Gerhard Behrens punches it away to safety.
21.19
Callum McGrory sees Frederico Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Teixeira surges forward with the ball. Frederico Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.41
Gianluca Tiribocchi flicks a high ball forward to Andy Taylor who takes it down. Andy Taylor makes a simple pass to Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.07
Gianluca Tiribocchi clumsily knocks into Billy Thirlwell. Gianluca Tiribocchi is shown the yellow card! Billy Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.54
Callum McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell collects the pass. Kevin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frederico Teixeira!
33.55
Andres Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Ball. Syd Ball sees Billy Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.44
Frederico Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.05
Pedro Bento receives the ball from a throw-in from Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pedro Bento flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Teixeira who takes it down. Frederico Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Cleland.
39.10
Frederico Teixeira hits a low pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Syd Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Bruno Santos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
49.28
Billy Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
53.51
Riad Benyettou flicks a high pass forward. Marc Kanu easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Kanu makes a probing pass to Luca Pandolfi. Luca Pandolfi shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
54.59
Syd Ball plays the ball forward to Eric Zick. Eric Zick shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.47
Francisco Soares catches Roberto Vega on the ankles. The referee brings Francisco Soares to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Vega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.36
Pedro Bento flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Frederico Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
61.47
Callum McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Teixeira collects the pass. Frederico Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.24
Pedro Bento sees Spencer Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Van Der Woerdt but the linesman indicates offside!
65.08
Luca Pandolfi sees Syd Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Ball makes a simple pass to Eric Zick. Eric Zick shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.47
Callum McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.51
Syd Ball makes a probing pass to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.59
Frederico Teixeira hacks Luca Pandolfi from behind! Frederico Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Luca Pandolfi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.57
Billy Cleland threads a neat ball through to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Santos who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Liam Gordon replacing Frederico Teixeira .
78.56
Gianluca Tiribocchi decides to run forward with the ball. Gianluca Tiribocchi makes a simple pass to Spencer Jacobs. Spencer Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Cleland.
81.56
Luca Pandolfi clumsily knocks into Liam Gordon. Luca Pandolfi is given a warning by the referee! Liam Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.54
Marc Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Zick. Eric Zick plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Antunes and advances towards the goal... Eric Zick rockets a shot on goal. Bruno Santos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.35
Pascal Van Der Woerdt makes a simple pass to Spencer Jacobs. Spencer Jacobs shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
89.49
Pascal Van Der Woerdt chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Ball.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

RCD Mallorca
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
26.2%
45.6%
28.2%

Scorers
Frederico Teixeira 29
Billy Thirlwell 49
Eric Zick 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Teixeira of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Santos (GK)
7
2.Andy Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Callum McGrory (DEF)
7
4.Gianluca Tiribocchi (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Delano Bosman (DEF)
7
6.Roberto Vega (MID)
6
7.Pedro Bento (MID)
8
8.Frederico Teixeira (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
9.Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Jacobs (ATT)
6
11.Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
6
 
12.Diego De Visser (GK)
0
13.Liam Gordon (MID)
6
14.Darren Power (ATT)
0

1.Gerhard Behrens (GK)
7
2.Riad Benyettou (DEF)
6
3.Andres Helguera (DEF)
7
4.Francisco Soares (DEF)
5
5.Billy Cleland (MID)
6
6.Luca Pandolfi (MID)
6
7.Syd Ball (MID)
8
8.Marc Kanu (MID)
7
9.Fernando Antunes (ATT)
8
10.Eric Zick (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Billy Thirlwell (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Darius James (DEF)
0
13.Youssef Chippo (MID)
0
14.Orlando Touré (ATT)
0