Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at James M. Shuart Stadium where New York Cosmos play host to LA Galaxy. A crowd of 19,880 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Cosmos are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Saad.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Cosmos are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Saad.
0.00
0-0New York Cosmos kick off and get the match underway!
6.23
0-0Rick Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Israel Guillen. Israel Guillen shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.41
Axel Medrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Esparza. Mauricio Esparza whips in a cross ball towards Cristóbal Vidal. Cristóbal Vidal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
9.00
0-0Israel Guillen catches León Morales on the ankles. The referee calls over Israel Guillen and shows him a yellow card! León Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.27
0-0Leonardo Nieves plays the ball forward to Kyle Parker. Kyle Parker whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Kissinger. Jacob Kissinger knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Bernard Watson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.29
0-0Rick Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Perez. Marvin Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.39
León Morales knocks the ball forward to Alex Garcia. Alex Garcia brings the ball forward. Alex Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodney Kissinger.
16.02
1-0León Morales pushes up the pitch. León Morales threads a neat ball through to Cristóbal Vidal. Cristóbal Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Rodriguez. Christian Rodriguez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.34
Axel Medrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Rodriguez. Christian Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristóbal Vidal. Cristóbal Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Esparza. Mauricio Esparza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.05
Rick Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Israel Guillen. Israel Guillen whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Perez. Marvin Perez powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
27.34
Christian Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristóbal Vidal. Cristóbal Vidal shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.40
León Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Axel Medrano. Axel Medrano flicks a high pass forward. Cristóbal Vidal collects the pass. Cristóbal Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johnnie Nelson who gathers it comfortably.
33.05
Kyle Parker plays the ball forward to Marvin Perez. Marvin Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Israel Guillen. Israel Guillen beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Bernard Watson.
34.05
Roland Lassiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Perez. Marvin Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.37
León Morales comes in with a late challenge on Kyle Parker. León Morales is shown the yellow card! Kyle Parker runs off the knock.
38.46
Rick Martinez makes a probing pass to Jacob Kissinger. Jacob Kissinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bernard Watson who gathers it comfortably.
40.01
Rodney Kissinger kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Lassiter. Roland Lassiter passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jacob Kissinger. Jacob Kissinger knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Perez. Marvin Perez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.40
Roland Lassiter catches Alex Garcia on the ankles. Roland Lassiter is shown the yellow card! Alex Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Cosmos appear unchanged since the first half. LA Galaxy also appear unchanged since the first half. The LA Galaxy players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and LA Galaxy get the second half underway!
47.03
Roland Lassiter makes an attacking run forward. Roland Lassiter lofts in a cross ball towards Israel Guillen. Israel Guillen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Bernard Watson manages to gather it.
54.34
Roland Lassiter hits a low pass to Kyle Parker. Kyle Parker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kyle Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.51
Leonardo Nieves hits a low pass to Jacob Kissinger. Jacob Kissinger knocks in a cross ball towards Israel Guillen. With a superhuman jump, Israel Guillen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.08
Alan Bilyk flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Esparza who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Esparza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.05
Kyle Parker comes in with a late challenge on Alex Garcia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.30
Leonardo Nieves makes a probing pass to Roland Lassiter. Roland Lassiter knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Kissinger. Jacob Kissinger makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Bernard Watson.
76.51
2-1Kyle Parker takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Bernard Watson scoops up the ball.
77.22
2-1LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Mike Lalas replacing Marvin Perez .
81.37
Axel Medrano makes an attacking run forward. Axel Medrano whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Esparza. Mauricio Esparza beats his man to it with a header. Johnnie Nelson gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
83.01
2-1Rodney Kissinger sees a break and surges forward. Rodney Kissinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Lalas. Axel Medrano hacks Mike Lalas from behind! Penalty not given!!
87.14
2-1Israel Guillen comes in with a late challenge on Dave Mitchell. The referee calls over Israel Guillen and warns him to calm down! Dave Mitchell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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 Bernard Watson of New York Cosmos |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bernard Watson (GK)
9
2. Dave Mitchell (DEF)
6
3. León Morales (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Besler (DEF)
6
5. Axel Medrano (DEF)
7
6. Christian Rodriguez (MID)
9
7. Alex Garcia (MID)
6
8. Bill Meredith (MID)
6
9. Alan Bilyk (MID)
6
10. Mauricio Esparza (ATT)
9
11. Cristóbal Vidal (ATT)
8
12. Da Silva Ortega (DEF)
0
13. Narcise Olivier López (GK)
0
14. Kelly Elenio (DEF)
0
1. Johnnie Nelson (GK)
6
2. Camilo Amaya (DEF)
6
3. Rick Martinez (DEF)
6
4. Rodney Kissinger (DEF)
7
5. Erick Branco (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Nieves (MID)
6
7. Roland Lassiter (MID)
7
8. Kyle Parker (MID)
6
9. Israel Guillen (ATT)
7
10. Jacob Kissinger (ATT)
7
11. Marvin Perez (ATT)
6
12. Floyd Noonan (DEF)
0
13. Mike Lalas (ATT)
6
14. James Gatt (MID)
0