Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both New York Red Bulls and Colorado Springs Switchbacks are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franklin Jackson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both New York Red Bulls and Colorado Springs Switchbacks are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franklin Jackson.
0.00
0-0Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off the first half!
2.27
0-0Barry Wood knocks the ball forward to Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Wood. Barry Wood beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.21
Edwin Flores knocks the ball forward to Carlos Salvatierra. Carlos Salvatierra whips in a cross ball towards Barry Wood. Barry Wood knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.18
Yoximar Navarro knocks the ball forward to Santos B.J. Azevedo. Santos B.J. Azevedo lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Traynor. Matthew Traynor makes a looping header on goal. Derrick Evans didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.53
0-0Walter Chavarri plays the ball forward to Sacha Ustruck. Sacha Ustruck flicks the ball to his team mate, Theodore Clark. Theodore Clark whips in a cross ball towards Sacha Ustruck. Sacha Ustruck is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.47
1-0José Cermeño makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joshua Joyce. Joshua Joyce makes an attacking run forward. Joshua Joyce whips in a cross ball towards José Cermeño. With a superhuman jump, José Cermeño connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Seth Baker had no chance!! Goal for New York Red Bulls!
18.45
Andre Da S. Mozart threads a neat ball through to Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.34
Max Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Lassiter. Sean Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Traynor collects the pass. Matthew Traynor rushes past Emilio Muñoz! Matthew Traynor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Derrick Evans. What a save!
22.58
1-0José Cermeño makes a probing pass to Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra puts a great ball through. Edwin Flores runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.52
Edwin Flores flicks a high pass forward to José Cermeño who brings the ball under control. José Cermeño kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Flores. Edwin Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Seth Baker, sees it late!! Goal for New York Red Bulls!
27.04
Edwin Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Joshua Joyce. Joshua Joyce brings the ball forward. Joshua Joyce shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Seth Baker manages to gather it effortlessly.
32.27
Sean Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Santos B.J. Azevedo collects the pass. Santos B.J. Azevedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Traynor. Matthew Traynor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Derrick Evans!
36.25
Yoximar Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Sacha Ustruck who brings the ball under control. Sacha Ustruck plays a scrappy one-two with Santos B.J. Azevedo and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Sacha Ustruck provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Derrick Evans. Excellent save.
39.24
Yoximar Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Theodore Clark. Theodore Clark tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.49
2-0Joshua Joyce hacks Ramon Saad from behind! The referee calls over Joshua Joyce and warns him to calm down! Ramon Saad stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.46
2-0José Cermeño flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Bocanegra. Xavier Bocanegra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Tierney.
45.00
José Cermeño flicks a high pass forward. Barry Wood controls it well on his chest. Barry Wood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York Red Bulls get the second half underway!
47.03
Edwin Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Cermeño. José Cermeño threads a neat, attacking ball through to Carlos Salvatierra. Carlos Salvatierra looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.59
Conor Lauderdale sees a break and surges forward. Conor Lauderdale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Barry Wood. Barry Wood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Tierney.
49.27
Paul Tierney flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Lassiter. Sean Lassiter chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Traynor. Matthew Traynor whips in a cross ball towards Ramon Saad. Ramon Saad rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Derrick Evans!
51.05
2-0Joshua Joyce hacks Paul Tierney from behind! The referee calls over Joshua Joyce and shows him a yellow card! Paul Tierney stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.56
Walter Chavarri threads a neat ball through to Yoximar Navarro. Yoximar Navarro passes the ball forward to Sean Lassiter. Sean Lassiter tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Derrick Evans easily smothers it!
54.58
Cecil Elenio flicks a high ball forward to Conor Lauderdale who gracefully takes it down. Conor Lauderdale flicks a high pass forward. José Cermeño collects the pass. José Cermeño shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Seth Baker!
61.20
Yoximar Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sacha Ustruck. Sacha Ustruck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Derrick Evans who gathers it comfortably.
63.32
Conor Lauderdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Emilio Muñoz. Emilio Muñoz sees a break and surges forward. Emilio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Flores. Edwin Flores connects with a diving header but is denied by Seth Baker. Excellent save.
65.09
Yoximar Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Traynor. Matthew Traynor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sean Lassiter but the linesman indicates offside!
69.04
José Cermeño threads a neat ball through to Barry Wood. Barry Wood shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
75.48
Cecil Elenio plays the ball forward to Andre Da S. Mozart. Andre Da S. Mozart threads a neat ball through to Edwin Flores. Edwin Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.28
Ramon Saad knocks the ball to his team mate, Santos B.J. Azevedo. Santos B.J. Azevedo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
78.18
Yoximar Navarro makes a probing pass to Santos B.J. Azevedo. Santos B.J. Azevedo whips in a cross ball towards Sean Lassiter. Sean Lassiter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.34
Walter Chavarri flicks a high pass forward to Theodore Clark who brings the ball under control. Theodore Clark passes the ball forward to Santos B.J. Azevedo. Santos B.J. Azevedo shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Colorado Springs Switchbacks are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.56
Santos B.J. Azevedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sean Lassiter. Sean Lassiter shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
89.36
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Andre Da S. Mozart flicks a high ball forward to Edwin Flores who takes it down. Edwin Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seth Baker who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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 José Cermeño of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Derrick Evans (GK)
9
2. Cecil Elenio (DEF)
6
3. Emilio Muñoz (DEF)
6
4. Conor Lauderdale (DEF)
7
5. Joshua Joyce (MID)
7
6. José Cermeño (MID)
9
7. Edwin Flores (MID)
8
8. Andre Da S. Mozart (MID)
6
9. Barry Wood (ATT)
6
10. Xavier Bocanegra (ATT)
8
11. Carlos Salvatierra (ATT)
6
12. Roland Grendi (DEF)
0
13. Steve Boggs (ATT)
0
14. Nelson Sanders (GK)
0
1. Seth Baker (GK)
8
2. Walter Chavarri (DEF)
6
3. Max Castro (DEF)
6
4. Paul Tierney (DEF)
6
5. Theodore Clark (MID)
6
6. Sean Lassiter (MID)
8
7. Yoximar Navarro (MID)
7
8. Ramon Saad (MID)
6
9. Matthew Traynor (ATT)
7
10. Sacha Ustruck (ATT)
6
11. Santos B.J. Azevedo (ATT)
7
12. Lucas Camacho (ATT)
0
13. Bautista Méndez (MID)
0
14. Mathew Cooper (MID)
0