Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at National Sports Center where Minnesota United play LA Galaxy in this first of two leg Copa Sudamericana game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cristián Sánchez.
The pitch is in great condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cristián Sánchez.
0.00
0-0LA Galaxy kick off and get the first half underway!
3.32
0-0Louis Vela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raúl Paulo Requena. Raúl Paulo Requena whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tobías Figueroa effortlessly punches it away to safety.
4.01
0-0Simón Pizarro clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Solano. The referee calls over Simón Pizarro and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Solano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.50
0-0Philip Nanchoff flicks a high pass forward to Simón Pizarro who brings the ball under control. Simón Pizarro makes a simple pass to Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Vela. Louis Vela finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
8.07
Daniel Cruzado comes in with a late challenge on Philip Nanchoff. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philip Nanchoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.34
0-0Calebe Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on David Bryant. Calebe Teixeira is given a warning by the referee! David Bryant runs off the knock.
14.28
0-0Rodrigo Solano flicks a high pass forward to Jeremy Nanchoff who brings the ball neatly under control. Jeremy Nanchoff makes a great pass forward. Rodrigo Solano runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.41
Óscar Rojas hits a long diagonal ball forward. Fabian Ocampo plays a scrappy one-two with Maurice Chavarri and advances towards the goal... Fabian Ocampo takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Darryl Kallman smothers it!
18.36
Fabian Ocampo threads the ball through to Daniel Cruzado. Daniel Cruzado threads a neat, attacking ball through to Fabian Ocampo. Fabian Ocampo rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Darryl Kallman.
24.03
Marcos Cafù barges into Junior Ayoví. The referee calls over Marcos Cafù and shows him a yellow card! Junior Ayoví hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.46
Ramiro Acosta threads the ball through to Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù edges inside the box! Marcos Cafù shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.12
Fabian Ocampo threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Solano. Rodrigo Solano plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Cruzado and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Solano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
32.19
Simón Pizarro advances with the ball. Simón Pizarro lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Vela. With a superhuman jump, Louis Vela connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Tobías Figueroa!
33.44
Fabian Ocampo flicks a high pass forward. Calebe Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Calebe Teixeira shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Darryl Kallman easily smothers it!
44.05
0-0Junior Ayoví receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Céspedes. Junior Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Solano controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Solano sees Calebe Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Calebe Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philip Nanchoff.
45.00
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half. LA Galaxy also appear unchanged since the first half. The Minnesota United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Minnesota United kick off!
47.17
Rodrigo Solano hacks Philip Nanchoff from behind! Rodrigo Solano is shown the yellow card! Philip Nanchoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.01
Wallace Harris chips the ball to his team mate, Simón Pizarro. Simón Pizarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Junior Ayoví.
54.55
David Bryant passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Cheyne Lopez. Cheyne Lopez threads a neat ball through to Ramiro Acosta. Ramiro Acosta threads the ball through into the box. Louis Vela tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Tobías Figueroa effortlessly smothers it!
55.05
1-0Juan Lizio knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Cruzado. Daniel Cruzado lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Solano. Rodrigo Solano makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.19
Wallace Harris passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Cheyne Lopez. Cheyne Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù passes the ball forward but Raúl Paulo Requena is offside!
60.05
1-0Minnesota United have made 3 substitutions with Leonel Carlos Zampiery replacing Carlos Céspedes, Eugene Perry replacing Rodrigo Solano and Daniel Lopez replacing Daniel Cruzado .
61.09
Jeremy Nanchoff flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Ocampo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Ocampo plays a one-two with Maurice Chavarri and advances towards the goal... Fabian Ocampo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darryl Kallman with no chance!! Goal for Minnesota United!
65.30
Ramiro Acosta knocks the ball forward to Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Wallace Harris plays the ball forward to Cheyne Lopez. Cheyne Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Louis Vela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Louis Vela knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Cafù. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Cafù connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.40
Cheyne Lopez barges into Calebe Teixeira. Cheyne Lopez is shown the yellow card! Calebe Teixeira runs off the knock.
77.09
LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Juan Farías replacing Simón Pizarro .
78.19
Junior Ayoví laces a through ball forward to Eugene Perry. Eugene Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Ocampo. Fabian Ocampo runs straight at the defence! Fabian Ocampo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Darryl Kallman gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
81.22
Leonel Carlos Zampiery flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Nanchoff. Jeremy Nanchoff kicks a strong pass forward to Calebe Teixeira. Calebe Teixeira makes a simple pass, allowing Maurice Chavarri to run into the box. Maurice Chavarri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Darryl Kallman!
83.47
Ramiro Acosta barges into Fabian Ocampo. The referee brings Ramiro Acosta to one side and gives him a warning! Fabian Ocampo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.27
Junior Ayoví breaks forward. Junior Ayoví kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
89.07
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Ocampo of Minnesota United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tobías Figueroa (GK)
7
2. Carlos Céspedes (DEF)
6
3. Óscar Rojas (DEF)
6
4. Junior Ayoví (DEF)
7
5. Juan Lizio (MID)
6
6. Fabian Ocampo (MID)
9
7. Rodrigo Solano (MID)
8
8. Jeremy Nanchoff (MID)
6
9. Maurice Chavarri (ATT)
7
10. Daniel Cruzado (ATT)
6
11. Calebe Teixeira (ATT)
6
12. Leonel Carlos Zampiery (DEF)
6
13. Eugene Perry (MID)
6
14. Daniel Lopez (ATT)
6
1. Darryl Kallman (GK)
8
2. Wallace Harris (DEF)
6
3. Philip Nanchoff (DEF)
6
4. Tyson Schilawski (DEF)
6
5. David Bryant (DEF)
6
6. Simón Pizarro (MID)
6
7. Ramiro Acosta (MID)
6
8. Cheyne Lopez (MID)
6
9. Raúl Paulo Requena (ATT)
6
10. Louis Vela (ATT)
7
11. Marcos Cafù (ATT)
7
12. Juan Farías (DEF)
6
13. Leon Wingert (ATT)
0
14. Heath Perkins (MID)
0