Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at House Park where Austin Aztex play host to Colorado Rapids. A crowd of 11,433 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Austin Aztex and Colorado Rapids are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Troy Melia.


0.00
The whistle blows and Austin Aztex get the match underway!
6.52
Jeff Kallman takes it forward alone. Jeff Kallman plays a one-two with Ruben Lalas and advances towards the goal... Jeff Kallman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.45
Miguel Chitivia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Marcos Assunçao. Manuel Marcos Assunçao flicks a high pass forward to Jeff Kallman who brings the ball under control. Jeff Kallman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Martin.
10.27
Hugh Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Arellano. Duarte Arellano knocks in a cross ball towards Chad Cooper. Chad Cooper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jon Lowry reads it well. Excellent keeping!
14.29
Dale Fisher chips the ball to his team mate, Chad Cooper. Chad Cooper threads a neat ball through to Duarte Arellano. Duarte Arellano tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, Jon Lowry, sees it late!! Goal for Austin Aztex!
20.46
Miguel Chitivia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeff Kallman. Jeff Kallman tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
22.33
Ramon Saad threads the ball through to Hugh Cruz. Hugh Cruz knocks the ball forward to Duarte Arellano. Duarte Arellano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rick Bell.
26.52
Joe Martin hits a low pass to Hugh Cruz. Hugh Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Carl Nanchoff comfortably collects the pass. Carl Nanchoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daryl Ramirez.
34.57
Showing composure, Lukas Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Jeff Kallman. Jeff Kallman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Morales who gathers it comfortably.
38.59
Jeff Kallman makes a simple pass to Daryl Ramirez. Daryl Ramirez shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
39.40
Manuel Marcos Assunçao flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Lalas collects the pass. Ruben Lalas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.52
Ruben Lalas flicks a high pass forward. Jeff Kallman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeff Kallman shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Austin Aztex appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Rapids also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Colorado Rapids kick off!
54.23
Manuel Marcos Assunçao flicks a high pass forward to Daryl Ramirez who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Daryl Ramirez picks a pass forward to Jeff Kallman. Jeff Kallman runs straight at the defence! Jeff Kallman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.41
Daryl Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Lalas. Ruben Lalas shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.08
Carl Nanchoff makes a simple pass to Chad Cooper. Chad Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jon Lowry.
61.51
It's a corner kick. Carl Nanchoff loops the ball over to the far post. Duarte Arellano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
66.25
Ramon Saad threads a neat ball through to Hugh Cruz. Hugh Cruz threads the ball through to Duarte Arellano. Duarte Arellano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rick Bell.
67.24
Hugh Cruz makes a beautiful solo run. Hugh Cruz plays a one-two with Duarte Arellano and advances towards the goal... Hugh Cruz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
69.28
Matías Lagos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeff Kallman. Jeff Kallman shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
72.39
Ramon Saad pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ramon Saad flicks a high pass forward. Chad Cooper collects the pass. Chad Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.54
Dale Fisher flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Arellano collects the pass. Duarte Arellano plays a scrappy one-two with Chad Cooper and advances towards the goal... Duarte Arellano comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.28
Carl Nanchoff changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Nanchoff lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Arellano. Duarte Arellano makes a deft header. Jon Lowry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.56
Jeffrey Willis flicks a high pass forward. Dale Fisher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dale Fisher plays a one-two with Chad Cooper and rushes in on goal... Dale Fisher rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Jon Lowry. Excellent save.
83.33
Matías Lagos threads the ball through to Jeff Kallman. Jeff Kallman shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
84.37
Carl Nanchoff takes a quick throw-in, which Duarte Arellano takes on the chest. Duarte Arellano flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Fisher. Dale Fisher rushes past Seth Alston! Some world-class footwork from Dale Fisher provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jon Lowry smothers it!
85.53
Jeff Kallman passes the ball forward to Manuel Marcos Assunçao. Manuel Marcos Assunçao makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Lalas but he's offside!
87.49
Rick Bell barges into Dale Fisher. The referee calls over Rick Bell and warns him to calm down! Dale Fisher stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.75 vs 51.25
Play Area
Home team third: 23.75%, Midfield: 48.75%, Away team third: 27.50%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Arellano of Austin Aztex

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Jose Thomas (DEF)
6
3. Ramon Saad (DEF)
7
4. Joe Martin (DEF)
6
5. Quincy Kassel (DEF)
6
6
7. Dale Fisher (MID)
7
8. Hugh Cruz (MID)
7
9. Carl Nanchoff (MID)
7
10. Duarte Arellano (ATT)
9
11. Chad Cooper (ATT)
7

13. Joe Reed (ATT)
0
14. Tressor Guillen (DEF)
0

1. Jon Lowry (GK)
7
6
6
4. Rick Bell (DEF)
6
5. Seth Alston (DEF)
6
6
7. Daryl Ramirez (MID)
6
9. Matías Lagos (MID)
6
10. Jeff Kallman (ATT)
7
11. Ruben Lalas (ATT)
7

12. Fernando Rogers (MID)
0
0
14. Seth Yates (ATT)
0