Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Lockhart Stadium where Fort Lauderdale Strikers play host to Arizona United. A crowd of 20,052 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Arizona United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Micheal White.


0.00
Fort Lauderdale Strikers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.55
Darren Lowry flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Alfaro. Leonardo Alfaro advances inside the box! Leonardo Alfaro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Adrian Sullivan manages to gather it easily.
3.20
Leonard Janicki flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Velasco controls it well on his chest. Thomas Velasco makes a simple pass, allowing Frederick Morales to run into the box. Frederick Morales tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jack Turner had no chance!! Goal for Arizona United!
6.20
Marcus Kempin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Alfaro. Leonardo Alfaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthew Delass.
8.10
Quintero Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dinis Villanueva. Dinis Villanueva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.37
Terrance Meram makes a simple pass to Alexander Salazar. Alexander Salazar shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
14.28
Warren Bryant passes the ball forward to Marcus Kempin. Marcus Kempin flicks a high pass forward to Dinis Villanueva who brings the ball under control. Dinis Villanueva deftly passes the ball to Leonardo Alfaro, releasing him through on goal. Leonardo Alfaro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fort Lauderdale Strikers!
22.26
Gianni Schiaffino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morgan Cox. Morgan Cox sees a break and surges forward. Morgan Cox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jack Turner who gathers it comfortably.
36.05
Henrique Quintero chips the ball to his team mate, Dinis Villanueva. Dinis Villanueva threads the ball through to Leonardo Alfaro. Leonardo Alfaro lofts in a cross ball towards Dinis Villanueva. Dinis Villanueva powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.15
Alexander Salazar comes in with a late challenge on Henrique Quintero. Alexander Salazar is shown the yellow card! Henrique Quintero stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.40
Marcus Kempin threads a neat ball through to Darren Lowry. Darren Lowry lofts in a cross ball towards Dinis Villanueva. Dinis Villanueva makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Adrian Sullivan.
40.30
Corner kick to Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Robert Gruenebaum plays it to the far post. Leonard Janicki reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.35
Gianni Schiaffino runs forward with the ball. Gianni Schiaffino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederick Morales. Frederick Morales whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Salazar. Alexander Salazar directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Gianni Schiaffino flicks a high ball forward to Morgan Cox who takes it down. Morgan Cox picks a pass forward to Alexander Salazar. Alexander Salazar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear unchanged since the first half. Arizona United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arizona United kick off!
53.02
Lance Jackson makes a strong solo run forward. Lance Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Dinis Villanueva who takes it down. Dinis Villanueva knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Alfaro. Leonardo Alfaro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.23
Marcus Kempin threads the ball through to Dinis Villanueva. Dinis Villanueva runs straight at the defence! Dinis Villanueva looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.40
Matthew Delass knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Velasco. Thomas Velasco threads a neat ball through to Morgan Cox. Morgan Cox finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
69.44
Matthew Delass threads the ball through to Leonard Janicki. Leonard Janicki shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
72.11
Marcus Kempin chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Alfaro. Leonardo Alfaro knocks the ball forward to Dinis Villanueva but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.57
Morgan Cox clumsily knocks into Darren Lowry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Lowry stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.26
Lance Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Kempin who brings the ball under control. Marcus Kempin surges forward with the ball. Marcus Kempin lofts in a cross ball towards Dinis Villanueva. Dinis Villanueva jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.962962962963 vs 37.037037037037
Play Area
Home team third: 27.16%, Midfield: 48.15%, Away team third: 24.69%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dinis Villanueva of Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jack Turner (GK)
6
2. Warren Bryant (DEF)
6
4. Lance Jackson (DEF)
6
6
6. Ignacio Vidal (MID)
6
7. Marcus Kempin (MID)
8
8. Darren Lowry (MID)
7
10. Leonardo Alfaro (ATT)
8
9

12. Marion Reed (DEF)
0
0
14. Israel Fuentes (ATT)
0

2. Manuel César (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Morgan Cox (MID)
6
6
6

12. Mike Perry (GK)
0
13. Tracy Foster (GK)
0
14. Servando Korb (ATT)
0