Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio do Jamor where Minnesota United play LA Galaxy in this Copa Sudamericana final. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 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 Facundo Quiroz.


0.00
Minnesota United kick off the first half!
4.05
Juan Lizio flicks the ball to his team mate, Calebe Teixeira. Calebe Teixeira makes a simple pass, allowing Jeremy Nanchoff to run into the box. Jeremy Nanchoff tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Darryl Kallman as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.22
Wallace Harris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simón Pizarro. Simón Pizarro hits a low pass to Louis Vela. Louis Vela shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.13
Heath Perkins flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Manuel Vargas who brings the ball under control. Alexander Manuel Vargas shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
24.33
Cheyne Lopez makes a probing pass to Alexander Manuel Vargas. Alexander Manuel Vargas passes the ball forward but Leon Wingert is offside!
28.12
Maurice Chavarri catches Tyson Schilawski on the ankles. The referee calls over Maurice Chavarri and shows him a yellow card! Tyson Schilawski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.06
Fabian Ocampo threads the ball through to Calebe Teixeira. Calebe Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Chavarri. Maurice Chavarri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.52
Jeremy Nanchoff receives the ball from a throw-in from Librado Lastra. Jeremy Nanchoff threads the ball through to Fabian Ocampo. Fabian Ocampo tries a spectacular long range effort but Darryl Kallman is on top of his game. Good keeping!
42.19
Maurice Chavarri flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Cruzado who brings the ball under control. Daniel Cruzado shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
44.17
Óscar Rojas sees Fabian Ocampo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Ocampo flicks a high pass forward. Calebe Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Calebe Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Cheyne Lopez threads a neat ball through to Leon Wingert. Leon Wingert makes a pass forward but Alexander Manuel Vargas makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
45.00
The referee whistles 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 LA Galaxy get the second half underway!
47.55
Librado Lastra passes the ball forward to Calebe Teixeira. Calebe Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Ocampo. Fabian Ocampo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Darryl Kallman.
49.33
It's a corner kick. Calebe Teixeira loops the ball in to towards the near post. Louis Vela chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
51.07
Heath Perkins advances with the ball. Heath Perkins threads a neat ball through to Louis Vela. Louis Vela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Céspedes.
54.29
Junior Ayoví makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Ocampo. Fabian Ocampo flicks a high pass forward. Calebe Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Calebe Teixeira skips past Tyson Schilawski! Calebe Teixeira rockets a shot on goal but Darryl Kallman is on top of it.
55.25
Librado Lastra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurice Chavarri. Maurice Chavarri plays a one-two with Librado Lastra and rushes in on goal... Maurice Chavarri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Darryl Kallman gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
57.20
Simón Pizarro advances with the ball. Simón Pizarro knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Manuel Vargas. Alexander Manuel Vargas shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.07
Minnesota United have made 3 substitutions with Troy Garey replacing Óscar Rojas, Rodrigo Solano replacing Fabian Ocampo and Gabriel Gamez replacing Daniel Cruzado .
65.52
Jeremy Nanchoff flicks a high pass forward to Calebe Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Calebe Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
66.53
Jeremy Nanchoff hits a low pass to Rodrigo Solano. Rodrigo Solano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.26
Heath Perkins flicks a high ball forward to Simón Pizarro who takes it down. Simón Pizarro knocks the ball forward to Alexander Manuel Vargas. Alexander Manuel Vargas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.05
Junior Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Calebe Teixeira collects the pass. Calebe Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Librado Lastra. Some world-class footwork from Librado Lastra provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darryl Kallman with no chance!! Goal for Minnesota United!
75.02
Troy Garey threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Nanchoff. Jeremy Nanchoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Calebe Teixeira. Calebe Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.28
Jeremy Nanchoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Librado Lastra. Librado Lastra makes a great pass forward. Maurice Chavarri runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
78.43
Rodrigo Solano catches Tyson Schilawski on the ankles. Rodrigo Solano is shown the yellow card! Tyson Schilawski gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.37
Junior Ayoví flicks a high ball forward to Librado Lastra who takes it down. Librado Lastra sees space and advances. Librado Lastra shoots from long range but is denied by Darryl Kallman. Excellent save.
85.45
Junior Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Troy Garey collects the pass. Troy Garey passes the ball forward to Gabriel Gamez. Gabriel Gamez plays a one-two with Librado Lastra and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Gamez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Darryl Kallman manages to gather it.
89.47
Daniel Bolaños knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Manuel Vargas. Alexander Manuel Vargas shoots from 25 yards. Tobías Figueroa gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 63.855421686747 vs 36.144578313253
Play Area
Home team third: 20.48%, Midfield: 45.78%, Away team third: 33.73%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darryl Kallman of LA Galaxy

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Óscar Rojas (DEF)
6
4. Junior Ayoví (DEF)
6
5. Juan Lizio (MID)
6
8
7. Fabian Ocampo (MID)
7
7
10. Daniel Cruzado (ATT)
6
11. Calebe Teixeira (ATT)
8

12. Troy Garey (DEF)
6
13. Rodrigo Solano (MID)
5
14. Gabriel Gamez (ATT)
6

6
6
5. Juan Farías (DEF)
6
8
7. Cheyne Lopez (MID)
6
8. Heath Perkins (MID)
7
9. Louis Vela (ATT)
8
11. Leon Wingert (ATT)
6

12. David Bryant (DEF)
0
13. David Ream (MID)
0
14. Claude Ream (ATT)
0