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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at StubHUb Centre where LA Galaxy play host to D.C. United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both LA Galaxy and D.C. United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sidney Ramos.


0.00
D.C. United kick off and get the first half underway!
6.44
Rafael Lucena pushes up the pitch. Rafael Lucena sees Jorge Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Flores whips in a cross ball towards Mario Ayoví. Mario Ayoví connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
14.27
Raúl Paulo Requena knocks the ball forward to Cheyne Lopez. Cheyne Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.04
Mario Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. João Vega collects the pass. João Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darryl Kallman who gathers it comfortably.
28.58
Steven Ramos flicks a high pass forward. João Vega controls it well on his chest. João Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.30
Simón Pizarro sees space and advances. Simón Pizarro rushes past Rafael Lucena! Some good footwork from Simón Pizarro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
39.14
Clayton Nanchoff hits a low pass to Joao Bolaños. Joao Bolaños knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Bolaños.
45.00
Cheyne Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Raúl Paulo Requena. Raúl Paulo Requena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dwayne Adu who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. D.C. United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
LA Galaxy kick off!
47.27
Jorge Flores clumsily knocks into Simón Pizarro. The referee calls over Jorge Flores and shows him a yellow card! Simón Pizarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.32
Mario Ayoví sees a break and surges forward. Mario Ayoví shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. D.C. United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
49.19
Cheyne Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Raúl Paulo Requena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raúl Paulo Requena whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Cafù. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Cafù connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dwayne Adu easily punches it away to safety.
51.04
Simón Pizarro takes it forward alone. Simón Pizarro knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Vela. Louis Vela gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.38
Rafael Lucena sees Allan Perry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Allan Perry sees Jorge Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Flores lofts in a cross ball towards João Vega. João Vega powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.52
D.C. United have made a substitution with Josh Ream replacing João Vega .
61.54
Clayton Nanchoff makes a probing pass to Mario Ayoví. Mario Ayoví makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Flores. Jorge Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Farías.
73.06
Cheyne Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Vela. Louis Vela shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
77.09
LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Tyson Schilawski replacing Simón Pizarro .
78.16
Mario Ayoví runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mario Ayoví shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.06
Wallace Harris makes a probing pass to Louis Vela. Louis Vela threads the ball through into the box. Marcos Cafù makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Marcos Cafù scores for LA Galaxy!!
87.20
Rafael Lucena hacks Tino Cook from behind! Rafael Lucena is shown the yellow card! Tino Cook hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Allan Perry clumsily knocks into Tino Cook. The referee calls over Allan Perry and shows him a yellow card! Tino Cook grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 62.1212121212121 vs 37.8787878787879
Play Area
Home team third: 28.79%, Midfield: 46.97%, Away team third: 24.24%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Cafù of LA Galaxy

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Juan Farías (DEF)
6
4. Tino Cook (DEF)
7
6
9
7. Ramiro Acosta (MID)
6
8. Cheyne Lopez (MID)
7
10. Louis Vela (ATT)
7
11. Marcos Cafù (ATT)
9

6
13. Leon Wingert (ATT)
0
14. Heath Perkins (MID)
0

1. Dwayne Adu (GK)
7
3. Rafael Lucena (DEF)
6
4. Steven Ramos (DEF)
6
5. Leroy Janicki (DEF)
6
6. Mario Ayoví (MID)
7
7. Allan Perry (MID)
5
8. Roland Fucito (MID)
6
9. Jorge Flores (ATT)
5
10. Joao Bolaños (ATT)
6
11. João Vega (ATT)
6

12. Ronald Otero (DEF)
0
13. Dale Russell (MID)
0
14. Josh Ream (ATT)
6