Match Report
| New England Revolution | New England Revolution |  |  | Seattle Sounders | Seattle Sounders | ||||||||||||||||
| Alistair Kidd | Alistair Kidd | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Bernard Noonan | B. Noonan |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 49 | | Angel Howard | A. Howard | ||||||||
| Allan Gray | A. Gray | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Sergio Schneider | S. Schneider | |||||||||
| Leonardo Nieto | L. Nieto |  | 57 | D | | | 3 | | D | 54 |  | Gonzalo Paz | G. Paz | ||||||||
| Terrence Ramos | T. Ramos | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Luis Young | L. Young | |||||||||
| Philip Allen | P. Allen | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Marc Basso | M. Basso | |||||||||
| Casey Sesay | C. Sesay | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Jorge D. Saldana | J. Saldana | |||||||||
| Eugene Altidore | E. Altidore | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Kirk Perkins | K. Perkins | |||||||||
| Jordon Fisher | J. Fisher | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 |  | Hugo Gutierrez | H. Gutierrez | |||||||||
| Sanchez Dida | S. Dida |  | 50 | M | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Martin Gutierrez | M. Gutierrez | |||||||||
| Claude Ackley | C. Ackley | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Cory Wood | C. Wood | |||||||||
| Kirk Kelly | K. Kelly | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Danny Ramos | D. Ramos | |||||||||
| Jon Cox | J. Cox | | 49 | M | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Freddy Severs | F. Severs | |||||||||
| Joe-Max Mapp | J. Mapp | | 49 | A | | 13 | | D | 48 | | Lee Hernandez | L. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Martin Gomez | M. Gomez | | 49 | A | | 14 | | M | 47 | | Jeb Altidore | J. Altidore | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to Seattle Sounders. A crowd of 13,570 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Galindo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Galindo.
0.00
0-0New England Revolution kick off and get the match underway!
6.06
0-0Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Jorge D. Saldana who brings the ball under control. Jorge D. Saldana knocks in a cross ball towards Cory Wood. Cory Wood is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
8.50
0-0Philip Allen clumsily knocks into Cory Wood. The referee warns Philip Allen to calm down! Cory Wood stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.54
0-0From the throw-in, Terrence Ramos picks out Jordon Fisher. Jordon Fisher makes a simple pass to Kirk Kelly. Kirk Kelly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angel Howard who gathers it comfortably.
16.14
0-0Philip Allen comes in with a late challenge on Cory Wood. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cory Wood runs off the knock.
20.32
Jordon Fisher hits a low pass to Kirk Kelly. Kirk Kelly plays a quick one-two with Claude Ackley and rushes in on goal... Kirk Kelly strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.04
1-0Leonardo Nieto sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Nieto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leonardo Nieto knocks in a cross ball towards Kirk Kelly. Kirk Kelly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.14
Eugene Altidore flicks a high pass forward. Kirk Kelly controls it well on his chest. Kirk Kelly sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.43
Marc Basso makes a simple pass to Luis Young. With a delightful solo run, Luis Young stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
27.02
Allan Gray passes the ball forward to Jordon Fisher. Jordon Fisher takes it forward alone. Jordon Fisher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Schneider.
30.31
Casey Sesay flicks a high pass forward. Kirk Kelly controls it well on his chest. Kirk Kelly lofts in a cross ball towards Claude Ackley. Claude Ackley makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
34.02
Luis Young laces a weighted ball forward to Cory Wood. Cory Wood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cory Wood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.49
1-0Marc Basso brings the ball forward. Marc Basso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Basso whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Gutierrez. Hugo Gutierrez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Bernard Noonan. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New England Revolution appear unchanged since the first half. Seattle Sounders also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Seattle Sounders start the second half!
47.09
Martin Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Kirk Perkins. Kirk Perkins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.11
Cory Wood catches Terrence Ramos on the ankles. The referee warns Cory Wood to calm down! Terrence Ramos runs off the knock.
54.14
Jorge D. Saldana flicks a high ball forward to Cory Wood who takes it down. Cory Wood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.20
Allan Gray threads a neat ball through to Eugene Altidore. Eugene Altidore flicks a high pass forward to Kirk Kelly who brings the ball under control. Kirk Kelly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.04
Kirk Perkins takes it forward alone. Kirk Perkins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philip Allen.
61.10
Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Danny Ramos who takes it down. Danny Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
63.01
Kirk Perkins flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Gutierrez. Hugo Gutierrez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.16
Eugene Altidore threads a neat ball through to Claude Ackley. Claude Ackley whips in a cross ball towards Kirk Kelly. Kirk Kelly powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kirk Kelly!
69.55
Eugene Altidore knocks the ball to his team mate, Claude Ackley. Claude Ackley knocks in a cross ball towards Jordon Fisher. Jordon Fisher makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.47
Jordon Fisher makes a probing pass to Claude Ackley. Claude Ackley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Paz.
73.29
Kirk Kelly takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Casey Sesay. Casey Sesay flicks a high ball forward to Sanchez Dida who takes it down. Sanchez Dida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Paz.
75.38
Eugene Altidore flicks a high ball forward to Claude Ackley who takes it down. Claude Ackley lofts in a cross ball towards Kirk Kelly. With a superhuman jump, Kirk Kelly connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.05
Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Jorge D. Saldana who takes it down. Jorge D. Saldana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terrence Ramos.
83.06
Martin Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Ramos. Danny Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Terrence Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Cory Wood. The referee calls over Terrence Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Cory Wood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kirk Kelly 21, 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kirk Kelly of New England Revolution |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bernard Noonan (GK)
6
2. Allan Gray (DEF)
6
3. Leonardo Nieto (DEF)
7
4. Terrence Ramos (DEF)
5
5. Philip Allen (DEF)
5
6. Casey Sesay (MID)
6
7. Eugene Altidore (MID)
7
8. Jordon Fisher (MID)
7
9. Sanchez Dida (MID)
6
10. Claude Ackley (ATT)
7
11. Kirk Kelly (ATT)
9
12. Jon Cox (MID)
0
13. Joe-Max Mapp (ATT)
0
14. Martin Gomez (ATT)
0
1. Angel Howard (GK)
6
2. Sergio Schneider (DEF)
6
3. Gonzalo Paz (DEF)
6
4. Luis Young (DEF)
6
5. Marc Basso (DEF)
7
6. Jorge D. Saldana (MID)
6
7. Kirk Perkins (MID)
6
8. Hugo Gutierrez (MID)
6
9. Martin Gutierrez (MID)
6
10. Cory Wood (ATT)
6
11. Danny Ramos (ATT)
6
12. Freddy Severs (ATT)
0
13. Lee Hernandez (DEF)
0
14. Jeb Altidore (MID)
0