Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez65
G
1
G
69Martin RodriquezM. Rodriquez
Nicolas NietoN. Nieto73
D
2
D
69Jose Javier IzquierdoJ. Izquierdo
Romero P. HerreroR. Herrero72
D
3
D
64Alfredo FuentesA. Fuentes
Stuart HansenS. Hansen64
D
4
D
63Paolo CollingP. Colling
Carlos CastroC. Castro68
M
5
M
69Francisco OrtegaF. Ortega
Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero67
M
captain6captain
M
60Francisco AndresF. Andres
Paulo AndradeP. Andrade67
M
7
M
58Pedro MarquezP. Marquez
Andres GuardiolaA. Guardiola66
M
8
M
52Mauricio AlvarezM. Alvarez
Paul McStayP. McStay74
A
9
A
68Steve NewbyS. Newby
Andy GlassA. Glass66
A
10
A
66Leonardo MoyaL. Moya
Edmundo SuarezE. Suarez64
A
11
A
63Eduardo FarinosE. Farinos
 
Gregorio LopezG. Lopez61
A
12
G
64Andres MarcosA. Marcos
Alberto IzquierdoA. Izquierdo59
A
13
A
62Marcos MenendezM. Menendez
Victor BravoV. Bravo57
D
14
G
62Jose HidalgoJ. Hidalgo

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 8,568 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto  Garrido.


0.00
Levante UD kick off the first half!
2.30
Paulo Andrade brings the ball forward. Paulo Andrade makes a probing pass to Paul McStay but he's offside!
3.11
Jose Javier Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Mauricio Alvarez. Mauricio Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Newby. Steve Newby shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jose Javier Hernandez smothers it!
4.15
Francisco Andres hits a low pass to Leonardo Moya. Leonardo Moya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Hansen.
6.30
Carlos Castro comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Marquez. The referee calls over Carlos Castro and warns him to calm down! Pedro Marquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.47
Andres Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Andres. The referee warns Andres Guardiola to calm down! Francisco Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.12
Nicolas Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Paul McStay controls it well on his chest. Paul McStay knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Edmundo Suarez is offside!
18.06
Jose Javier Izquierdo runs forward with the ball. With imagination, Jose Javier Izquierdo laces a weighted ball forward to Leonardo Moya. Leonardo Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Newby but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.05
Stuart Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Ortega. Stuart Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Ortega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.10
Paulo Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Martin Rodriquez!
26.59
Romero P. Herrero pushes mid-way up the pitch. Romero P. Herrero takes it forward alone. Romero P. Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.51
Nicolas Nieto threads a neat ball through to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade makes a simple pass to Andy Glass. Andy Glass whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.46
Francisco Andres passes the ball forward to Leonardo Moya. Leonardo Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.15
Alfredo Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Paul McStay. The referee warns Alfredo Fuentes to calm down! Paul McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.38
Nicolas Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Barkero controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Paulo Andrade takes a quick throw-in, which Carlos Castro takes on the chest. Carlos Castro flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass collects the pass. Andy Glass makes a great pass forward. Paul McStay runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca have changed their lineup with Marcos Menendez replacing Pedro Marquez and Jose Hidalgo replacing Leonardo Moya and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca get the second half underway!
48.12
Andres Guardiola hits a low pass to Andy Glass. Andy Glass passes the ball forward but Edmundo Suarez is offside!
49.55
Nicolas Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Andrade who takes it down. Paulo Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Andy Glass who brings the ball under control. Andy Glass shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.13
Francisco Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Newby. Steve Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.20
Francisco Andres flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Farinos who takes it down. Eduardo Farinos finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.45
Francisco Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Newby. Steve Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.12
RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Andres Marcos replacing Paolo Colling .
63.43
Marcos Menendez threads a neat ball through to Steve Newby. Steve Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Javier Hernandez with no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
69.11
Marcos Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Steve Newby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Nieto.
72.39
Romero P. Herrero threads the ball through to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Martin Rodriquez smothers it!
73.09
Stuart Hansen threads the ball through to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Glass. Andy Glass plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Suarez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Glass takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
75.18
Nicolas Nieto darts forward. Nicolas Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Paul McStay collects the pass. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.28
Andres Marcos takes the throw-in. Alfredo Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Alvarez. Mauricio Alvarez flicks a high ball forward to Steve Newby who takes it down. Steve Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wonderful reactions from Jose Javier Hernandez keeps it out!
83.09
Francisco Ortega passes the ball forward to Steve Newby. Steve Newby plays a one-two with Eduardo Farinos and advances towards the goal... Steve Newby takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.56
Marcos Menendez knocks the ball forward to Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
89.39
Francisco Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Newby. Steve Newby shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Stuart Hansen makes a simple pass to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero makes a probing pass to Paul McStay. Paul McStay shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

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

Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
31.2%
40.6%
28.1%

Scorers
Paul McStay 27, 42
Jose Hidalgo 63
Steve Newby 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul McStay of Levante UD

Match Ratings