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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to Orlando City. A crowd of 20,800 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Elenio.
The pitch is in good condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Elenio.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Orlando City get the match underway!
2.22
0-0José Cermeño hits a low pass to Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
6.53
0-0Edwin Flores flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Salvatierra who takes it down. Carlos Salvatierra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Paz.
9.01
Duarte Paz kicks a strong pass forward to James Morales. James Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
18.47
1-0Joshua Joyce threads the ball through to Barry Wood. Barry Wood plays a one-two with Carlos Salvatierra and rushes in on goal... Barry Wood takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.37
Cecil Elenio makes a simple pass to Edwin Flores. Edwin Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Joshua Joyce. Joshua Joyce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.50
Cecil Elenio flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Salvatierra collects the pass. Carlos Salvatierra lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Wood. Barry Wood knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.26
2-0Nicholas Perkins knocks the ball forward to Enrique Beckerman. Enrique Beckerman knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Perkins. Nicholas Perkins beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
42.49
João Granados kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Perkins. Nicholas Perkins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.01
Duarte Paz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Granados. João Granados sees Enrique Beckerman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Beckerman tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Derrick Evans. What a save!
45.00
Xavier Bocanegra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Salvatierra. Carlos Salvatierra lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Orlando City have changed their lineup with Salvador Flores replacing João Granados.
45.00
New York Red Bulls kick off the second half!
48.58
Salvador Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexis Corona. Alexis Corona sees James Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Morales whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Perkins. Nicholas Perkins whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
49.20
3-0Salvador Flores sees Enrique Beckerman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Beckerman knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Perkins. Cecil Elenio comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Perkins. Nicholas Perkins appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
53.04
Duarte Paz knocks the ball forward to Enrique Beckerman. Enrique Beckerman cuts inside the box! Enrique Beckerman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Derrick Evans is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.12
Emilio Muñoz kicks a strong pass forward to José Cermeño. José Cermeño threads a neat ball through to Carlos Salvatierra. Carlos Salvatierra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricky Alston who gathers it comfortably.
66.16
Joshua Joyce makes a probing pass to Carlos Salvatierra. Carlos Salvatierra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexis Corona.
67.24
Under pressure, Alexis Corona clears the ball far upfield. James Morales tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.40
With a delightful solo run, Andre Da S. Mozart stretches the opposition's defence. Andre Da S. Mozart lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Wood. Quavas Scott barges into Barry Wood. Penalty not given!!
71.16
Duarte Paz plays the ball forward to Salvador Flores. Salvador Flores sees Nicholas Perkins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Perkins lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Beckerman. Enrique Beckerman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Derrick Evans. Excellent save.
73.34
Duarte Paz threads the ball through to Nicholas Perkins. Nicholas Perkins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
78.05
Duarte Paz surges forward with the ball. Duarte Paz knocks in a cross ball towards James Morales. James Morales makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.25
3-1Duarte Paz clumsily knocks into Edwin Flores. The referee calls over Duarte Paz and shows him a yellow card! Edwin Flores gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.18
With great vision, José Cermeño plays the ball forward to Barry Wood. Barry Wood tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ricky Alston manages to keep it out.
83.31
Alexis Corona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Paz. Duarte Paz flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Salvador Flores shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.37
Quavas Scott makes a probing pass to Duarte Paz. Duarte Paz makes a probing pass to Enrique Beckerman. Enrique Beckerman shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
87.36
José Cermeño barges into Alexis Corona. The referee calls over José Cermeño and shows him a yellow card! Alexis Corona carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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
| Barry Wood 18, 28 Xavier Bocanegra 45 | Enrique Beckerman 53 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Barry Wood of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Derrick Evans (GK)
7
2. Cecil Elenio (DEF)
7
3. Emilio Muñoz (DEF)
6
4. Conor Lauderdale (DEF)
6
5. Joshua Joyce (MID)
6
6. José Cermeño (MID)
6
7. Edwin Flores (MID)
7
8. Andre Da S. Mozart (MID)
6
9. Barry Wood (ATT)
9
10. Xavier Bocanegra (ATT)
7
11. Carlos Salvatierra (ATT)
8
12. Roland Grendi (DEF)
0
13. Steve Boggs (ATT)
0
14. Nelson Sanders (GK)
0
1. Ricky Alston (GK)
6
2. Quavas Scott (DEF)
6
3. Alexis Corona (DEF)
6
4. Santiago Mora (DEF)
6
5. Jeffery Sanders (DEF)
6
6. Arnold Agudelo (DEF)
6
7. João Granados (MID)
6
8. Duarte Paz (MID)
7
9. Nicholas Perkins (ATT)
6
10. Enrique Beckerman (ATT)
8
11. James Morales (ATT)
6
12. Salvador Flores (GK)
6
13. Ezequiel Flores (ATT)
0
14. Fred Alesci (DEF)
0