Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 17,606 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Hugo Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Rivalta. Nicola C. Rivalta sees space and advances. Nicola C. Rivalta knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Gerhard Behrens keeps it out!
8.19
Alejandro Mendez sees Daniel Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Kiko shoots from distance but is denied by Gerhard Behrens. Excellent save.
10.27
0-0Orlando Touré brings the ball forward. Orlando Touré tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.18
14.32
Hugo Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Peiro. Showing composure, Alejandro Peiro laces a through ball forward to Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko rushes past Riad Benyettou! Daniel Kiko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Gerhard Behrens is on top of it.
16.47
0-0Billy Thirlwell clumsily knocks into Fernando Pena. The referee warns Billy Thirlwell to calm down! Fernando Pena stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.09
Riad Benyettou hits a low pass to Syd Ball. Syd Ball sees Billy Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
21.24
0-0Daniel Kiko knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Rey. Ernesto Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
22.23
Marc Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Chippo. Youssef Chippo threads a neat ball through to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Demetrio Petruzzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
24.47
Youssef Chippo makes a beautiful solo run. Youssef Chippo shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
28.37
1-0Youssef Chippo darts forward. Youssef Chippo whips in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Meiklejohn!
33.54
1-0Youssef Chippo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Youssef Chippo whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré beats his man to it with a header but somehow Fernando Pena happens to be in the right place to block it.
36.48
Billy Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward to Orlando Touré who brings the ball under control. Orlando Touré shoots from long range. Solid save from Demetrio Petruzzi.
40.04
Syd Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Chippo. Youssef Chippo finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Mallorca appear unchanged since the first half. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Oviedo get the second half underway!
47.49
Without breaking stride, Riad Benyettou plays the ball forward to Linus Zick. Linus Zick kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from long range but Demetrio Petruzzi is on top of it.
49.32
Linus Zick flicks a high pass forward. Syd Ball controls it well on his chest. Syd Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.12
Youssef Chippo sees Orlando Touré in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Orlando Touré shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.43
Syd Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Billy Thirlwell and rushes in on goal... Scott Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Demetrio Petruzzi.
59.30
Billy Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Chippo. Youssef Chippo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Demetrio Petruzzi keeps it out!
61.20
Julian Bravo knocks the ball forward to Harvey Kanu. Harvey Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko threads a neat, attacking ball through to Harvey Kanu. Harvey Kanu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.15
Syd Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.02
Youssef Chippo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré edges inside the box! Orlando Touré comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Demetrio Petruzzi manages to gather it.
73.52
Pedro Velasco sees Harvey Kanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Rey. Ernesto Rey shoots from outside the area but is denied by Gerhard Behrens. Excellent save.
83.44
Darius James flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Chippo who takes it down. Youssef Chippo flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Touré controls it well on his chest. Orlando Touré shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.19
2-0With vision, Syd Ball plays the ball forward to Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré passes the ball forward but Billy Cleland is offside!
87.27
Harvey Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gerhard Behrens!
89.53
Riad Benyettou hits a low pass to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland makes a probing pass to Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Demetrio Petruzzi!
90.00
With wonderful vision, Syd Ball picks a pass forward to Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Demetrio Petruzzi. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
11
5
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
20.7%
44.8%
34.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Orlando Touré of RCD Mallorca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerhard Behrens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Riad Benyettou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Linus Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Syd Ball (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssef Chippo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Marc Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Orlando Touré (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Meiklejohn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Billy Thirlwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Soares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luca Pandolfi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Zick (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Demetrio Petruzzi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Julian Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Pena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pedro Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Peiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Harvey Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicola C. Rivalta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Rey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Kiko (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marc Kohler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Saez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Federico Cinetto (ATT) | 0 | |