Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to LA Galaxy. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both D.C. United and LA Galaxy are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Suggs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both D.C. United and LA Galaxy are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Suggs.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with LA Galaxy kicking off!
2.22
0-0Cristian Riojas flicks a high pass forward to Cheyne Lopez who brings the ball under control. Cheyne Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Claude Ream. Claude Ream directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Dwayne Adu!
6.09
0-0Jorge Flores flicks a high pass forward. Dale Russell collects the pass. Dale Russell whips in a cross ball towards João Vega. João Vega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.53
0-0Josh Ream sees Jorge Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Flores kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Fucito but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.41
0-0Clayton Nanchoff flicks a high pass forward. Mario Ayoví collects the pass. Mario Ayoví knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.47
Mario Ayoví makes a probing pass to Roland Fucito. Roland Fucito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.32
0-1Juan Farías flicks a high ball forward to Louis Vela who takes it down. Louis Vela knocks in a cross ball towards Claude Ream. Claude Ream makes a convincing header. Dwayne Adu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.58
Dale Russell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Ayoví. Mario Ayoví controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.46
0-1Claude Ream hacks Steven Ramos from behind! Claude Ream is shown the yellow card! Steven Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.15
Leroy Janicki sees Dale Russell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Russell flicks a high pass forward. João Vega collects the pass. João Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Bolaños.
38.26
Fernando Murillo runs forward with the ball. Fernando Murillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Flores. Jorge Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.59
Without breaking stride, Mario Ayoví plays the ball forward to Josh Ream. Josh Ream knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.50
Dale Russell knocks the ball forward to Josh Ream. Josh Ream knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jorge Flores knocks the ball forward to Mario Ayoví. Mario Ayoví knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tyson Schilawski.
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. LA Galaxy 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
D.C. United kick off!
47.44
Wallace Harris comes in with a late challenge on João Vega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! João Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.39
Juan Farías comes in with a late challenge on Roland Fucito. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roland Fucito runs off the knock.
54.25
Heath Perkins flicks the ball to his team mate, Claude Ream. Claude Ream knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.26
Mario Ayoví plays the ball forward to Jorge Flores. Jorge Flores knocks in a cross ball towards João Vega. João Vega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.51
Roland Fucito knocks the ball forward to João Vega. João Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Russell. Dale Russell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.44
Dale Russell kicks a strong pass forward to Josh Ream. Josh Ream knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Flores. Jorge Flores rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
72.02
Tyson Schilawski catches João Vega on the ankles. The referee calls over Tyson Schilawski and shows him a yellow card! João Vega runs off the knock.
72.02
1-1Free kick to D.C. United just outside the area...
73.53
Jorge Flores takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
77.31
1-1LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Alexander Manuel Vargas replacing Louis Vela .
78.36
With imagination, Fernando Murillo plays the ball forward to Roland Fucito. Roland Fucito chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Ayoví. Mario Ayoví skips past Wallace Harris! Mario Ayoví looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.17
Without breaking stride, Steven Ramos plays the ball forward to Dale Russell. Dale Russell darts forward. Dale Russell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.02
1-1Roland Fucito comes in with a late challenge on Heath Perkins. Roland Fucito is shown the yellow card! Heath Perkins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.57
Fernando Murillo flicks a high pass forward to Roland Fucito who brings the ball under control. Roland Fucito sees João Vega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. João Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Heath Perkins.
87.46
Mario Ayoví flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Fucito. Roland Fucito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darryl Kallman who gathers it comfortably.
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
| João Vega 63 | Claude Ream 26 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dwayne Adu (GK)
6
2. Clayton Nanchoff (DEF)
7
3. Fernando Murillo (DEF)
7
4. Steven Ramos (DEF)
6
5. Leroy Janicki (DEF)
7
6. Roland Fucito (MID)
6
7. Mario Ayoví (MID)
7
8. Dale Russell (MID)
7
9. Jorge Flores (ATT)
8
10. Josh Ream (ATT)
6
11. João Vega (ATT)
8
12. Ramiro Acosta (MID)
0
13. Máximo Mena (MID)
0
14. Joao Bolaños (ATT)
0
1. Darryl Kallman (GK)
6
2. Daniel Bolaños (DEF)
6
3. Wallace Harris (DEF)
5
4. Tyson Schilawski (DEF)
5
5. Juan Farías (DEF)
5
6. Cheyne Lopez (MID)
6
7. Cristian Riojas (MID)
6
8. Heath Perkins (MID)
6
9. Louis Vela (ATT)
7
10. Leon Wingert (ATT)
6
11. Claude Ream (ATT)
7
12. David Bryant (DEF)
0
13. Simón Pizarro (MID)
0
14. Alexander Manuel Vargas (ATT)
6