Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Málaga. 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 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Vicente.


0.00
RCD Mallorca start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.21
Alfredo Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Kevin Law. Kevin Law rushes past Nikolas Maier! Kevin Law takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.40
Jose Romero threads the ball through to Romero P. Pascual. With a delightful solo run, Romero P. Pascual stretches the opposition's defence. Romero P. Pascual rushes past Nicolas Lensing! Romero P. Pascual looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Romero P. Pascual scores for RCD Mallorca!!
14.18
With great vision, Gaetano Erra plays the ball forward to Alfredo Hidalgo. Alfredo Hidalgo shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.57
With a delightful solo run, Alex Liddell stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Redondo but he's offside!
24.07
Nicol˜ Cangini threads a neat ball through to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell sees Alberto Redondo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Redondo advances inside the box! Alberto Redondo shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
26.04
Ben Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.53
Gaetano Erra sees Alberto Redondo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Redondo shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gabriel Reyes manages to keep it out.
33.31
Vitor Lima takes a quick throw-in. Ben Thatcher threads the ball through to Anton Buchwald. Anton Buchwald finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Massimo Morrone.
34.29
It's a corner kick which Jose Romero takes quickly, playing the ball short to Romero P. Pascual. Romero P. Pascual knocks the ball into the box. Sophiane Jouault reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.03
Vitor Lima hits a low pass to Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Morrone who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
60.45
Málaga have made a substitution with Morgan Schenardi replacing Kevin Law .
61.52
Romero P. Pascual catches Alfredo Hidalgo on the ankles. Romero P. Pascual is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Hidalgo runs off the knock.
63.28
Nicolas Lensing threads a neat ball through to Gaetano Erra. Gaetano Erra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gaetano Erra plays a sublime one-two with Alberto Redondo and races in on goal... Gaetano Erra rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
72.07
Guillermo Lorenzo threads a neat ball through to Lomano Henry. Lomano Henry knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.35
Guillermo Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Thatcher. Ben Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora tries a spectacular long range effort but Massimo Morrone reads it well. Excellent save!
77.13
Ben Thatcher passes the ball forward to Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
79.22
Ben Thatcher chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Romero. Jose Romero hits a low pass to Anton Buchwald. Anton Buchwald shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.04
Alex Liddell clumsily knocks into Francisco Mora. Alex Liddell is warned by the referee! Francisco Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.27
Ben Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mora. Francisco Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filippo Davanzante.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
21.7%
52.2%
26.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Pascual of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings
1.Gabriel Reyes (GK)
6
2.Hugo Duran (DEF)
6
3.Nikolas Maier (DEF)
6
4.Lomano Henry (DEF)
6
5.Guillermo Lorenzo (DEF)
6
6.Vitor Lima (MID)
6
7.Ben Thatcher (MID)
8
8.Romero P. Pascual (MID)goal scored
9
9.Jose Romero (MID)
8
10.Anton Buchwald (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Francisco Mora (ATT)
6
 
12.Tjalle Alberda (DEF)
0
13.Romero P. Farinos (MID)
0
14.Daniel Antunes (ATT)
0