Match Report
| Columbus Crew | Columbus Crew |  |  | New York Red Bulls | New York Red Bulls | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Phibeon Taruvinga | Phibeon Taruvinga | |||||||||||||||||
| Calen Lowry | C. Lowry |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Derrick Evans | D. Evans | |||||||||
| José Velazquez | J. Velazquez |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Guilherme Cardona | G. Cardona | |||||||||
| Bruce Willis | B. Willis | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Emilio Muñoz | E. Muñoz | |||||||||
| Joe Saad | J. Saad | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 |  | Cecil Elenio | C. Elenio | |||||||||
| Tony Yates | T. Yates | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Darryl Gore | D. Gore | |||||||||
| Jeffrey Hayes | J. Hayes | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Edwin Flores | E. Flores | |||||||||
| Karl Cook | K. Cook | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | John Russell | J. Russell | |||||||||
| Gabriel Magana | G. Magana |  | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 72 |  | José Cermeño | J. Cermeño | |||||||||
| Alberto Tuttle | A. Tuttle | | 50 | M | | 9 | |  | A | 77 | | Barry Wood | B. Wood | ||||||||
| Nelson Poyet | N. Poyet |  | 62 | A | | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Carlos Salvatierra | C. Salvatierra | ||||||||
| Daryl Grossman | D. Grossman | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 | | Xavier Bocanegra | X. Bocanegra | |||||||||
| Ronald Collins | R. Collins | | 58 | G | | 12 | | A | 63 | | Steve Boggs | S. Boggs | |||||||||
| Roy Edwards | R. Edwards | | 54 | D | | 13 | | D | 62 | | Roland Grendi | R. Grendi | |||||||||
| Jessie Myers | J. Myers | | 50 | D | | 14 | | G | 60 | | Nelson Sanders | N. Sanders | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Lower.com Field where Columbus Crew play host to New York Red Bulls. A crowd of 17,728 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Columbus Crew are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hernandez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Columbus Crew are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hernandez.
0.00
0-0Columbus Crew kick off and get the match underway!
3.04
0-0Emilio Muñoz comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Magana. Emilio Muñoz is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Magana stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.40
0-0Gabriel Magana catches Edwin Flores in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Edwin Flores grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.36
0-0Edwin Flores makes a simple pass to Darryl Gore. Darryl Gore knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Salvatierra. Carlos Salvatierra makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
12.13
0-0José Cermeño threads a neat ball through to Barry Wood. Barry Wood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Saad.
15.21
Edwin Flores deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Barry Wood. Barry Wood shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
20.40
John Russell makes a simple pass to Barry Wood. Barry Wood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruce Willis.
21.57
Guilherme Cardona flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Flores collects the pass. Edwin Flores plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Salvatierra and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edwin Flores provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.35
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Cecil Elenio plays the ball forward to José Cermeño. José Cermeño hits a low pass to Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra whips in a cross ball towards Barry Wood. Barry Wood finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.57
Cecil Elenio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Barry Wood. Barry Wood lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Salvatierra. Carlos Salvatierra knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Calen Lowry!
27.57
0-0Edwin Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darryl Gore. Darryl Gore knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Flores. Edwin Flores directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Tony Yates. That should have been a goal!
38.08
John Russell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darryl Gore. Darryl Gore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Karl Cook.
42.39
Edwin Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Calen Lowry manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Columbus Crew appear unchanged since the first half. New York Red Bulls also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
New York Red Bulls start the second half!
48.32
Edwin Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Russell. John Russell plays a one-two with Barry Wood and rushes in on goal... John Russell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
51.37
Cecil Elenio hits a low pass to Edwin Flores. Edwin Flores knocks the ball forward to Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.37
Joe Saad takes it forward alone. Joe Saad flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Poyet who takes it down. Nelson Poyet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
54.37
0-0Karl Cook barges into John Russell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Russell stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.41
Emilio Muñoz threads the ball through to Cecil Elenio. Cecil Elenio flicks a high pass forward. Darryl Gore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darryl Gore skips past José Velazquez! Darryl Gore rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.01
Edwin Flores comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Tuttle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Tuttle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.13
0-1Edwin Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra shoots from 25 yards. Calen Lowry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.19
Darryl Gore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Flores. Edwin Flores shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Calen Lowry!
71.01
Darryl Gore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Russell. John Russell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Calen Lowry who gathers it comfortably.
73.41
Guilherme Cardona makes a simple pass to John Russell. John Russell decides to run forward with the ball. John Russell whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Bocanegra. With a superhuman jump, Xavier Bocanegra connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
77.39
Cecil Elenio brings the ball forward. Cecil Elenio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by José Velazquez.
79.04
Guilherme Cardona makes a simple pass to John Russell. John Russell flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Salvatierra. Carlos Salvatierra knocks in a cross ball towards Xavier Bocanegra. With a superhuman jump, Xavier Bocanegra connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Calen Lowry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.39
0-2John Russell flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Flores collects the pass. Edwin Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Xavier Bocanegra. Daryl Grossman barges into Xavier Bocanegra. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
84.39
0-2The referee points to the spot..
85.05
Xavier Bocanegra takes a short run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Xavier Bocanegra 66, 79, 85 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Xavier Bocanegra of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Calen Lowry (GK)
7
2. José Velazquez (DEF)
6
3. Bruce Willis (DEF)
6
4. Joe Saad (DEF)
6
5. Tony Yates (DEF)
6
6. Jeffrey Hayes (MID)
6
7. Karl Cook (MID)
6
8. Gabriel Magana (MID)
3
9. Alberto Tuttle (MID)
6
10. Nelson Poyet (ATT)
6
11. Daryl Grossman (ATT)
6
12. Ronald Collins (GK)
0
13. Roy Edwards (DEF)
0
14. Jessie Myers (DEF)
0
1. Derrick Evans (GK)
6
2. Guilherme Cardona (DEF)
6
3. Emilio Muñoz (DEF)
6
4. Cecil Elenio (DEF)
6
5. Darryl Gore (MID)
6
6. Edwin Flores (MID)
7
7. John Russell (MID)
7
8. José Cermeño (MID)
6
9. Barry Wood (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Salvatierra (ATT)
6
11. Xavier Bocanegra (ATT)
9
12. Steve Boggs (ATT)
0
13. Roland Grendi (DEF)
0
14. Nelson Sanders (GK)
0