Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 20,620 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Zamora.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Zamora.
0.00
0-0Union Las Palmas start the match!
2.07
0-0Tjalle Alberda takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Tjalle Alberda stretches the opposition's defence. Tjalle Alberda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Gil.
3.41
0-0Romero P. Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, James Mike. James Mike plays a scrappy one-two with Ben Thatcher and advances towards the goal... James Mike muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.07
Rodolfo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Thatcher. Ben Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. James Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.21
0-0Martin Bravo clumsily knocks into Ben Thatcher. The referee warns Martin Bravo to calm down! Ben Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.39
0-0Kamal Bourgeais catches Romero P. Pascual on the ankles. The referee calls over Kamal Bourgeais and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Pascual hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.54
0-1Ben Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora whips in a cross ball towards James Mike. With a superhuman jump, James Mike connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.35
0-1James Mike makes a probing pass to Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora shoots from long range but Julian Schulze reads it well. Fabulous save!
22.14
Ben Thatcher sees a break and surges forward. Ben Thatcher shoots from outside the area but somehow Julian Schulze manages to keep it out.
33.16
Rodolfo Castro hits a low pass to Ben Thatcher. Ben Thatcher passes the ball forward to Romero P. Pascual. Romero P. Pascual shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
36.27
Romero P. Pascual knocks the ball forward to Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Julian Schulze reads it well. Good save!
38.11
Romero P. Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Mora controls it well on his chest. Francisco Mora tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
40.09
Tjalle Alberda makes a probing pass to Ben Thatcher. Ben Thatcher makes a probing pass to Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Schulze who gathers it comfortably.
42.12
Nicolas Gil makes a probing pass to Hugo Marcos. Hugo Marcos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
44.24
Bakary Sammer hacks Ben Thatcher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ben Thatcher 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. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with RCD Mallorca kicking off!
55.27
0-1Nicolas Gil barges into Romero P. Farinos. The referee calls over Nicolas Gil and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Farinos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.38
Vitor Lima flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Mora tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
60.45
From the throw-in, Lomano Henry picks out Romero P. Farinos. Romero P. Farinos sees space and advances. Romero P. Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mora. Some silky footwork from Francisco Mora provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Julian Schulze!
67.28
Rodolfo Castro plays the ball forward to Ben Thatcher. Ben Thatcher decides to run forward with the ball. Ben Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ben Thatcher scores for RCD Mallorca!!
72.52
Nicolas Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Soler. What teamwork. Claudio Soler makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Soler shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.05
Tjalle Alberda sees Romero P. Pascual in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Romero P. Pascual plays the ball forward to Ben Thatcher. Ben Thatcher shoots from distance but is denied by Julian Schulze. Excellent save.
77.22
Romero P. Pascual changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Pascual tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Julian Schulze.
78.15
1-2Corner kick to RCD Mallorca. Romero P. Pascual plays it to the near post. Gerard Malm reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
79.44
Martin Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Carrasco. Gabriel Carrasco powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
81.21
Nicolas Gil threads the ball through to Simone Cardascio. Simone Cardascio flicks a high ball forward to Martin Bravo who takes it down. Martin Bravo plays a perfect one-two with Adolfo Menendez and rushes in on goal... Martin Bravo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
83.05
Hugo Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Kamal Bourgeais. Kamal Bourgeais outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Gabriel Reyes.
84.49
1-2Kamal Bourgeais takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Claudio Soler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.58
Vitor Lima flicks a high pass forward to James Mike who brings the ball under control. James Mike advances inside the box! James Mike cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Francisco Mora hacks Gerard Malm from behind! Francisco Mora is warned by the referee! Gerard Malm stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%
Scorers
| Claudio Soler 73 | James Mike 19 Ben Thatcher 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ben Thatcher of RCD Mallorca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Schulze (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gerard Malm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Gil (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Claudio Soler (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Gabriel Carrasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hugo Marcos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simone Cardascio (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bakary Sammer (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Adolfo Menendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kamal Bourgeais (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Kurt Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Röhner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edern Pontal (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gabriel Reyes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lomano Henry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodolfo Castro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tjalle Alberda (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Guillermo Lorenzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vitor Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Romero P. Farinos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ben Thatcher (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Romero P. Pascual (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | James Mike (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Francisco Mora (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nikolas Maier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enzo Marchegiani (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Hutchison (ATT) | 0 | |