Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Switchbacks Stadium where Colorado Springs Switchbacks play host to Atlanta United. A crowd of 20,379 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlanta United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Joyce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlanta United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Joyce.
0.00
0-0Atlanta United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.11
0-0Tim Garey comes in with a late challenge on Jon Videira. Tim Garey is shown the yellow card! Jon Videira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.16
0-0Jon Videira flicks a high ball forward to Raul Silva who takes it down. Raul Silva shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.48
With wonderful vision, Sidney Moore picks a pass forward to Drew Balboa. Drew Balboa shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.53
0-0Tommy Duka surges forward with the ball. Tommy Duka whips in a cross ball towards Drew Balboa. Drew Balboa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
16.55
0-0Adrian Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Régis controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Régis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernest Anderson who gathers it comfortably.
22.21
Tim Garey flicks the ball to his team mate, Néstor Aguirre. Seeing a gap ahead, Néstor Aguirre plays the ball forward to Angel Guillen. Angel Guillen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.32
Angel Collins knocks the ball forward to Jon Videira. Jon Videira decides to run forward with the ball. Jon Videira plays a scrappy one-two with Raul Silva and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jon Videira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ernest Anderson!
32.44
Dean Elenio pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dean Elenio makes a simple pass to Raul Silva. Raul Silva shoots from distance but Ernest Anderson reads it well. Great keeping!
36.08
Emmanuel Castillo hits a low pass to Corey Bailey. Corey Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Videira. Jon Videira directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Sidney Moore plays the ball forward to Drew Balboa. Drew Balboa shoots from 25 yards but Maxwell Kissinger reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. Atlanta United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlanta United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
Jimmy Régis kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Videira. Jon Videira makes a defence splitting pass to Corey Bailey. Some awkward footwork from Corey Bailey provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Ernest Anderson keeps it out!
51.48
0-0Jon Videira kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Fucito. Jason Fucito knocks in a cross ball towards Raul Silva. Raul Silva shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Tim Garey. That should have been a goal!
53.06
Sidney Moore flicks a high pass forward. Angel Guillen collects the pass. Angel Guillen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Jiménez.
59.12
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.47
Drew Balboa sees Angel Guillen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Angel Guillen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emmanuel Castillo.
72.44
1-0Robert Ream runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Ream whips in a cross ball towards Earnest Ream. Earnest Ream jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.29
Tim Garey kicks a strong pass forward to Earnest Ream. Earnest Ream flicks a high pass forward. Drew Balboa collects the pass. Drew Balboa shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.21
Tommy Duka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Drew Balboa. Drew Balboa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Elenio.
81.23
1-0Dean Elenio kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Hughes. Adrian Hughes knocks the ball forward to Raul Silva but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.13
Dean Elenio threads a neat ball through to Adrian Hughes. Adrian Hughes passes the ball forward to Raul Silva. Raul Silva knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Adrian Hughes is offside!
89.19
1-0Jimmy Régis clumsily knocks into Tim Garey. The referee warns Jimmy Régis to calm down! Tim Garey runs off the knock.
90.00
Luis Jiménez flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Hughes who brings the ball under control. Adrian Hughes makes a probing pass to Raul Silva. Raul Silva shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ernest Anderson.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Earnest Ream 72 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Earnest Ream of Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ernest Anderson (GK)
8
2. Robert Ream (DEF)
8
3. Paolo Barajas (DEF)
6
4. Tim Garey (DEF)
6
5. Marc Wilson (DEF)
6
6. Earnest Ream (MID)
9
7. Néstor Aguirre (MID)
6
8. Sidney Moore (MID)
7
9. Tommy Duka (MID)
7
10. Angel Guillen (ATT)
6
11. Drew Balboa (ATT)
7
12. Lonnie Price (GK)
0
13. Jordon Murphy (DEF)
0
14. Jose Bedoya (GK)
0
1. Maxwell Kissinger (GK)
7
2. Angel Collins (DEF)
6
3. Dean Elenio (DEF)
8
4. Emmanuel Castillo (DEF)
6
5. Luis Jiménez (DEF)
6
6. Jimmy Régis (MID)
6
7. Jon Videira (MID)
8
8. Adrian Hughes (MID)
7
9. Jason Fucito (ATT)
6
10. Corey Bailey (ATT)
6
11. Raul Silva (ATT)
6
12. Fabian Quezada (MID)
0
13. Tiziano Castillo (ATT)
0
14. Sal Lalas (ATT)
0