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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Switchbacks Stadium where Colorado Springs Switchbacks play host to Orlando City. A crowd of 19,881 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Torres.


0.00
Orlando City start the match!
3.32
Terrance Edwards flicks a high pass forward to Yoximar Navarro who brings the ball under control. Yoximar Navarro shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.04
Max Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Yoximar Navarro. Yoximar Navarro takes it forward alone. Yoximar Navarro sees Sean Lassiter just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sean Lassiter takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.31
Quavas Scott makes a strong solo run forward. Quavas Scott sees Enrique Beckerman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Beckerman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Tierney.
18.02
Yoximar Navarro surges forward with the ball. Yoximar Navarro knocks the ball forward to Earnest Elenio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.50
João Granados deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Morales. James Morales whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Perkins. Nicholas Perkins makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
36.06
Terrance Edwards makes a simple pass to Sacha Ustruck. Sacha Ustruck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.41
With a delightful solo run, Terrance Edwards stretches the opposition's defence. Terrance Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Camacho. Lucas Camacho outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Santiago Mora.
40.25
With a delightful solo run, Walter Chavarri stretches the opposition's defence. Walter Chavarri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricky Alston who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. Orlando City have changed their lineup with Salvador Flores replacing Santos Thome.

45.00
Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off the second half!
48.47
Lucas Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Sacha Ustruck comfortably collects the pass. Sacha Ustruck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quavas Scott.
49.54
Without breaking stride, Sean Lassiter plays the ball forward to Earnest Elenio. Earnest Elenio tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Ricky Alston. Excellent save.
51.33
Terrance Edwards advances with the ball. Terrance Edwards makes a great pass forward. Sacha Ustruck runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.46
Earnest Elenio threads the ball through to Sean Lassiter. Sean Lassiter runs straight at the defence! Sean Lassiter rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Ricky Alston has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.17
With vision, João Granados plays the ball forward to James Morales. James Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Beckerman. Enrique Beckerman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.29
Yoximar Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Salvador Flores. The referee calls over Yoximar Navarro and shows him a yellow card! Salvador Flores stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.46
Max Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Chavarri. Walter Chavarri knocks the ball forward to Yoximar Navarro. Yoximar Navarro shoots from long range but Ricky Alston is on top of it.
63.24
João Granados threads a neat ball through to Enrique Beckerman. Enrique Beckerman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Walter Chavarri.
65.22
With great vision, João Granados laces a through ball forward to James Morales. James Morales whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Perkins. Nicholas Perkins shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Seth Baker!
66.28
Terrance Edwards comes in with a late challenge on Salvador Flores. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvador Flores hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.35
João Granados catches Sean Lassiter on the ankles. The referee calls over João Granados and shows him a yellow card! Sean Lassiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.15
Terrance Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoximar Navarro. Yoximar Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.10
James Morales barges into Max Castro. The referee calls over James Morales and shows him a yellow card! Max Castro runs off the knock.
73.25
Walter Chavarri takes it forward alone. Walter Chavarri tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.31
Max Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Earnest Elenio. Earnest Elenio passes the ball forward to Sacha Ustruck. Sacha Ustruck sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ricky Alston is on top of it.
85.19
Max Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Earnest Elenio. Earnest Elenio knocks in a cross ball towards Sacha Ustruck. With a superhuman jump, Sacha Ustruck connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Ricky Alston is on top of it.
87.55
With vision, João Granados plays the ball forward to James Morales. James Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Beckerman. Enrique Beckerman connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 76.6233766233766 vs 23.3766233766234
Play Area
Home team third: 19.48%, Midfield: 53.25%, Away team third: 27.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sean Lassiter of Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Seth Baker (GK)
6
2. Ernest Watson (DEF)
6
7
4. Max Castro (DEF)
7
5. Paul Tierney (DEF)
6
7. Sean Lassiter (MID)
9
6
9. Sacha Ustruck (ATT)
7
10. Earnest Elenio (ATT)
7
11. Lucas Camacho (ATT)
6

12. Ramon Saad (MID)
0
0
14. Samuel Arevalo (ATT)
0

1. Ricky Alston (GK)
8
2. Quavas Scott (DEF)
6
3. Alexis Corona (DEF)
6
4. Santiago Mora (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Santos Thome (MID)
6
6
11. James Morales (ATT)
6

6
13. Ezequiel Flores (ATT)
0
14. Duarte Paz (MID)
0