Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Iberostar Stadium where RCD Mallorca play host to Girona FC. A crowd of 20,354 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Mallorca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.


0.00
The whistle blows and Girona FC kick off!
2.26
Claude Levet kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro makes a simple pass to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by David Van Dalen. Excellent save.
6.34
Alberto Laquait advances with the ball. Alberto Laquait knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.51
Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.40
Mustapha de Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Moriero. Martin Moriero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.59
Rafael Romero takes it forward alone. Rafael Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
20.34
Claude Levet threads a neat ball through to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero darts forward. Rafael Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. Juan Duran is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
22.07
Claude Levet threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Leon threads a neat, attacking ball through to George Noica. George Noica shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.26
Eduardo Castro sees space and advances. Eduardo Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
28.35
Eduardo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
30.29
Brendan Hurst barges into Guillermo Leon. Brendan Hurst is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.09
Eduardo Castro plays the ball forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.16
Claude Levet threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro advances with the ball. Eduardo Castro shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
39.50
Mustapha de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Martin Moriero controls it well on his chest. Martin Moriero shoots from distance but Jose Barbosa is on top of it.
40.58
Alfredo Buso surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Buso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Moriero. Martin Moriero threads the ball through to Adriano De Cesare but he's offside!
42.24
Martin Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to George Noica. George Noica shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
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. Girona FC 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
The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca get the second half underway!
47.14
Claude Levet sees Eduardo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Juan Duran. Juan Duran looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.40
Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Romero deftly passes the ball to Eduardo Castro, releasing him through on goal. Eduardo Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. David Van Dalen gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
53.14
Brendan Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Moriero. Martin Moriero knocks in a cross ball towards Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.28
Mustapha de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Adriano De Cesare controls it well on his chest. Adriano De Cesare makes a probing pass to Brendan Hurst but he's offside!
65.29
Eduardo Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon passes the ball forward to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
67.09
Alberto Laquait flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Castro controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon advances inside the box! Guillermo Leon comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
69.17
Eduardo Castro brings the ball forward. Eduardo Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
71.31
Andres Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Hurst. Brendan Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Moriero. Martin Moriero plays a scrappy one-two with Tjalle Heering and advances towards the goal... Martin Moriero comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Jose Barbosa reads it well. Great save!
75.41
Eduardo Castro comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Buso. The referee calls over Eduardo Castro and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Buso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.10
Juan Duran laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero advances inside the box! Rafael Romero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Girona FC!
81.50
Eduardo Castro plays the ball forward to Juan Duran. Juan Duran shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Girona FC!
84.46
Carlos Garcia threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero lofts in a cross ball towards George Noica. With a superhuman jump, George Noica connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.56
Martin Moriero flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Sanz. Luis Sanz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 12
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 34.2465753424658 vs 65.7534246575342
Play Area
Home team third: 31.51%, Midfield: 45.21%, Away team third: 23.29%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Castro of Girona FC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
6
6
6
5. Brendan Hurst (MID)
6
6. Luis Sanz (MID)
6
8. David Bridges (MID)
6
7
10. Martin Moriero (ATT)
6

12. Domenico Caputi (DEF)
0
14. Colin Hendry (ATT)
0

1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
6
6
3. Claude Levet (DEF)
6
6
5. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
7
9
8. Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
9. Juan Duran (ATT)
9
10. George Noica (ATT)
7
11. Rafael Romero (ATT)
8

12. Ernesto Velasco (DEF)
0
13. Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
0
14. Ernesto Marin (MID)
0