Match Report


RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca     GetafeGetafe
George LynesGeorge Lynes Waseem Aljaf Waseem Aljaf
Gerhard BehrensG. Behrens72
G
1
G
80Jocelyn VrielynckJ. Vrielynck
Riad BenyettouR. Benyettou71
D
2
D
76Eduardo LozanoE. Lozano
Linus ZickL. Zick72
D
captain3
D
78Oleg GoodwinO. Goodwin
Darius JamesD. James70
D
4
D
77Sveinn KjartanssonS. Kjartansson
Billy ClelandB. Cleland75
M
5
D
80Tomek BakT. Bak
Syd BallS. Ball77
M
6
M
78Tonino PiazzaT. Piazza
Youssef ChippoY. Chippo74
M
7
M
82Tommy ScalesT. Scales
Eddie CroftE. Croft73
M
8
A
81Artur FernandesA. Fernandes
Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn73
A
9
A
75Romero P. SantosR. Santos
Eric ZickE. Zick79
A
10
A
80Rafael RomeroR. Romero
Lars MaierL. Maier73
A
11captain
A
84Raul TostadoR. Tostado
 
Francisco SoaresF. Soares71
D
12
A
76Vincenzo HoenessV. Hoeness
Luca PandolfiL. Pandolfi73
M
13
M
76Alfredo MarinA. Marin
Orlando TouréO. Touré70
A
14
M
75Neil GrantN. Grant

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Getafe. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.


0.00
Getafe kick off!
3.39
Riad Benyettou kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Cleland. With great vision, Billy Cleland plays the ball forward to Lars Maier. Lars Maier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.18
Riad Benyettou runs up as Darius James takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Riad Benyettou sees Youssef Chippo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Chippo plays the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn rushes past Sveinn Kjartansson! Scott Meiklejohn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.41
Syd Ball flicks a high pass forward. Lars Maier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Maier lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. With a superhuman jump, Scott Meiklejohn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Jocelyn Vrielynck.
11.04
It's a corner kick. Youssef Chippo kicks a low ball out wide. Rafael Romero reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.52
Eric Zick catches Tomek Bak on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomek Bak hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.58
Riad Benyettou powers a long ball forward. Lars Maier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Lozano.
18.19
Youssef Chippo makes a simple pass to Lars Maier. Lars Maier threads the ball through to Youssef Chippo but he's offside!
22.12
Tonino Piazza sees Raul Tostado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raul Tostado shoots from long range. Gerhard Behrens gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.50
Oleg Goodwin makes a simple pass to Tomek Bak. Tomek Bak flicks the ball to his team mate, Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Gerhard Behrens reads it well. Excellent keeping!
26.34
Eduardo Lozano plays the ball forward to Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza collects the pass. Tonino Piazza knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.29
Sveinn Kjartansson threads the ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes hits a low pass to Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos shoots from outside the area. Gerhard Behrens effortlessly gets down and covers it.
33.54
Tommy Scales knocks the ball forward to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
34.07
Tomek Bak passes the ball forward to Oleg Goodwin. Oleg Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gerhard Behrens.
35.47
It's a corner kick which Tommy Scales takes quickly, playing the ball short to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.14
Oleg Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Piazza. With a delightful solo run, Tonino Piazza stretches the opposition's defence. Tonino Piazza knocks in a cross ball towards Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Darius James clears it off the line with his head!
39.55
Tommy Scales flicks a high ball forward to Tonino Piazza who takes it down. Tonino Piazza knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Gerhard Behrens gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.20
Oleg Goodwin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales connects with a diving header but Gerhard Behrens is on top of it.
45.00
Oleg Goodwin catches Darius James on the ankles. The referee calls over Oleg Goodwin and shows him a yellow card! Darius James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Getafe 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
RCD Mallorca kick off!
47.10
Eddie Croft flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Chippo who takes it down. Youssef Chippo shoots from distance but Jocelyn Vrielynck is on top of it.
49.27
Riad Benyettou advances with the ball. Riad Benyettou tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.23
Lars Maier hacks Sveinn Kjartansson from behind! The referee warns Lars Maier to calm down! Sveinn Kjartansson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.38
Eduardo Lozano sees space and advances. Eduardo Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.10
Getafe have made a substitution with Vincenzo Hoeness replacing Raul Tostado .
66.42
Oleg Goodwin threads the ball through to Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales plays the ball forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.19
Tommy Scales flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Romero whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.11
Eduardo Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Scales controls it well on his chest. Tommy Scales flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza collects the pass. Tonino Piazza whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gerhard Behrens. Excellent save.
73.28
Darius James flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Chippo collects the pass. With imagination, Youssef Chippo plays the ball forward to Eric Zick. Eric Zick whips in a cross ball towards Lars Maier. Lars Maier finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lars Maier!
77.58
Getafe have made a substitution with Neil Grant replacing Tommy Scales .
83.45
Sveinn Kjartansson hacks Eddie Croft from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RCD Mallorca

Getafe
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
13
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
31%
38%
31%

Scorers
Lars Maier 73
Tommy Scales 26
Rafael Romero 35
Romero P. Santos 53
Tonino Piazza 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Scales of Getafe

Match Ratings
1.Gerhard Behrens (GK)
8
2.Riad Benyettou (DEF)
6
3.Linus Zick (DEF)
6
4.Darius James (DEF)
6
5.Billy Cleland (MID)
6
6.Syd Ball (MID)
6
7.Youssef Chippo (MID)
6
8.Eddie Croft (MID)
6
9.Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
10.Eric Zick (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Lars Maier (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Francisco Soares (DEF)
0
13.Luca Pandolfi (MID)
0
14.Orlando Touré (ATT)
0

1.Jocelyn Vrielynck (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Lozano (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Goodwin (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Sveinn Kjartansson (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Tomek Bak (DEF)
6
6.Tonino Piazza (MID)goal scored
9
7.Tommy Scales (MID)goal scored
9
8.Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
9.Romero P. Santos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rafael Romero (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Raul Tostado (ATT)
7
 
12.Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT)
6
13.Alfredo Marin (MID)
0
14.Neil Grant (MID)
6