Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play Club Necaxa in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,269 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Club Necaxa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Club Necaxa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with D.C. United kicking off!
3.16
0-0Wuilker Manuel Seijas kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell Nelson. Mitchell Nelson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.13
0-0Dale Russell flicks a high pass forward. Joao Bolaños holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Bolaños knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Yanez.
16.41
Without breaking stride, Alvaro Pena plays the ball forward to Ian Velazquez. Ian Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Hazael Escamilla. Hazael Escamilla connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.07
Leroy Janicki threads a neat ball through to Dale Russell. Dale Russell flicks a high ball forward to Joao Bolaños who takes it down. Joao Bolaños whips in a cross ball towards Mitchell Nelson. Mitchell Nelson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.15
1-0Clayton Nanchoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramiro Acosta. Ramiro Acosta threads a neat ball through to Jorge Flores. Jorge Flores whips in a cross ball towards Ramiro Acosta. Ramiro Acosta jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.25
1-0Without breaking stride, Ian Velazquez plays the ball forward to Alexander Williams. Alexander Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Velazquez. With a superhuman jump, Ian Velazquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Dwayne Adu is on top of his game. Excellent save!
27.22
1-0Sergio Escamilla hacks Ramiro Acosta from behind! Sergio Escamilla is shown the yellow card! Ramiro Acosta gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.29
1-0Alexander Williams comes in with a late challenge on Leroy Janicki. The referee brings Alexander Williams to one side and gives him a warning! Leroy Janicki hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.38
Alvaro Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Velazquez. Ian Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jesse Scott.
40.21
Wuilker Manuel Seijas sees a break and surges forward. Wuilker Manuel Seijas knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Flores. Jorge Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.48
Cesar Yanez sees space and advances. Cesar Yanez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Yanez shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Club Necaxa are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Club Necaxa also appear unchanged since the first half. The D.C. United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Club Necaxa kick off!
47.18
Ian Velazquez passes the ball forward to Alexander Williams. Alexander Williams cuts inside the box! Alexander Williams cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Club Necaxa!
53.55
Alexander Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Velazquez. Ian Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Zepeda. Esteban Zepeda makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.28
Dale Russell flicks a high ball forward to Joao Bolaños who takes it down. Joao Bolaños shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
60.11
1-2Wuilker Manuel Seijas slams into Esteban Zepeda with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Esteban Zepeda runs off the knock.
65.18
Jesse Scott flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Flores makes a simple pass to Mitchell Nelson. Mitchell Nelson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.54
Mitchell Nelson comes in with a late challenge on Alvaro Pena. Mitchell Nelson is given a warning by the referee! Alvaro Pena runs off the knock.
67.04
1-2D.C. United are keeping most of the possession.
73.43
Leroy Janicki hits a low pass to Jorge Flores. Jorge Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchell Nelson. Mitchell Nelson shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Armando Banuelos keeps it out!
75.27
Ramiro Acosta sees space and advances. Ramiro Acosta shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.01
1-2D.C. United have made a substitution with Roland Fucito replacing Ramiro Acosta .
79.58
1-2Joao Bolaños flicks a high pass forward to Roland Fucito who brings the ball under control. Roland Fucito hits a low pass to Mitchell Nelson. Mitchell Nelson threads the ball through to Jorge Flores but he's offside!
81.07
Alexander Williams passes the ball forward to Ian Velazquez. Ian Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jesse Scott.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Williams of Club Necaxa |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dwayne Adu (GK)
6
2. Clayton Nanchoff (DEF)
6
3. Leroy Janicki (DEF)
6
4. Jesse Scott (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Murillo (DEF)
6
6. Ramiro Acosta (MID)
7
7. Dale Russell (MID)
6
8. Wuilker Manuel Seijas (MID)
3
9. Jorge Flores (ATT)
6
10. Mitchell Nelson (ATT)
6
11. Joao Bolaños (ATT)
6
12. Máximo Morales (MID)
0
13. Roland Fucito (MID)
6
14. João Vega (ATT)
0
1. Armando Banuelos (GK)
6
2. Alexis Leon (DEF)
6
3. Juan Gil (DEF)
6
4. Cesar Yanez (DEF)
6
5. Sergio Escamilla (DEF)
5
6. Mario Avila (MID)
6
7. Alvaro Pena (MID)
6
8. Hazael Escamilla (MID)
6
9. Esteban Zepeda (MID)
7
10. Alexander Williams (ATT)
8
11. Ian Velazquez (ATT)
8
12. Ramón Bernal (ATT)
0
13. Louis Sotelo (GK)
0
14. Gerardo Soto (ATT)
0