Match Report
| D.C. United | D.C. United |  |  | Minnesota United | Minnesota United | ||||||||||||||||
| John Miller | John Miller | manager | Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | |||||||||||||||||
| José Coronado | J. Coronado |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 78 |  | Manny Nanchoff | M. Nanchoff | ||||||||
| Delio Cruz | D. Cruz |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Miguel Pardo | M. Pardo | |||||||||
| Terrance Martinez | T. Martinez | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | André Rocha | A. Rocha | |||||||||
| Juan Cruz Rivas | J. Rivas |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 | | Facundo Leal | F. Leal | |||||||||
| Dinis Oliveira | D. Oliveira |  | 72 | D | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Floyd Morgan | F. Morgan | |||||||||
| Samuel Pickens | S. Pickens | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Jeb Murphy | J. Murphy | |||||||||
| Gabriel Díaz | G. Díaz | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Marco Silva | M. Silva | |||||||||
| Jerry Alesci | J. Alesci | | 73 | M | | 8 | | M | 84 | | Ted Richardson | T. Richardson | |||||||||
| Giovanni Siviglia | G. Siviglia | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Scott Wilson | S. Wilson | |||||||||
| Sam Moore | S. Moore | | 70 | A | | | 10 | | A | 80 |  | Juan Caicedo | J. Caicedo | ||||||||
| Pedro Ronaldo | P. Ronaldo | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Leonardo Cafù | L. Cafù | |||||||||
| Ramon Gomez | R. Gomez | | 68 | D | | 12 | | D | 71 | | Chris Kelly | C. Kelly | |||||||||
| Brandon Cook | B. Cook | | 70 | M | | 13 | | M | 70 | | Sergio Coronado | S. Coronado | |||||||||
| Elmer Reyes | E. Reyes | | 73 | A | | 14 | | A | 44 | | Antonio Joyce | A. Joyce | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 18,179 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
0.00
0-0Minnesota United start the match!
2.50
0-0André Rocha sees Jeb Murphy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeb Murphy knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo powers a header at goal. José Coronado didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Díaz laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo plays a quick one-two with Sam Moore and rushes in on goal... Pedro Ronaldo shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
6.15
0-0Floyd Morgan advances with the ball. Floyd Morgan shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.40
0-0Jeb Murphy catches Juan Cruz Rivas on the ankles. Jeb Murphy is given a warning by the referee! Juan Cruz Rivas gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.32
Delio Cruz knocks the ball forward to Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Pickens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Manny Nanchoff easily smothers it!
21.42
André Rocha flicks a high ball forward to Ted Richardson who takes it down. Ted Richardson threads a neat ball through to Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but José Coronado smothers it!
22.40
0-1Floyd Morgan plays the ball forward to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo whips in a cross ball towards Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.39
0-1Juan Caicedo barges into Juan Cruz Rivas. Juan Caicedo is shown the yellow card! Juan Cruz Rivas runs off the knock.
28.04
Jeb Murphy decides to run forward with the ball. Jeb Murphy shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.59
Jeb Murphy sees a break and surges forward. Jeb Murphy makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.18
0-2Minnesota United are dictating the run of play here today.
39.19
Ted Richardson comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pickens. The referee calls over Ted Richardson and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Pickens carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.05
Jeb Murphy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jeb Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Minnesota United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and D.C. United get the second half underway!
49.58
0-2André Rocha knocks the ball forward to Marco Silva. Marco Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.37
Samuel Pickens kicks a strong pass forward to Sam Moore. Sam Moore runs straight at the defence! Sam Moore cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.20
1-2Ted Richardson barges into Terrance Martinez. The referee brings Ted Richardson to one side and gives him a warning! Terrance Martinez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.29
1-2D.C. United have made a substitution with Brandon Cook replacing Jerry Alesci .Minnesota United have made a substitution with Antonio Joyce replacing Juan Caicedo .
67.28
Samuel Pickens makes a simple pass to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Manny Nanchoff!
69.29
1-2Jeb Murphy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Joyce. Antonio Joyce makes a looping header on goal. Fantastic reactions from Terrance Martinez blocks the shot!
71.44
Sam Moore hacks Facundo Leal from behind! Sam Moore is given a warning by the referee! Facundo Leal gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.03
With great vision, Samuel Pickens plays the ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
75.28
Marco Silva changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marco Silva shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.10
D.C. United have made 2 substitutions with Ramon Gomez replacing Delio Cruz and Elmer Reyes replacing Sam Moore .
81.06
Marco Silva kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Joyce. Antonio Joyce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by José Coronado!
85.14
Miguel Pardo hits a low pass to Jeb Murphy. Jeb Murphy passes the ball forward to Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Joyce. Antonio Joyce flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
89.24
Jeb Murphy hits a low pass to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terrance Martinez.
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
| Sam Moore 51 | Scott Wilson 22, 34 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Wilson of Minnesota United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. José Coronado (GK)
7
2. Delio Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Terrance Martinez (DEF)
6
4. Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)
6
5. Dinis Oliveira (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Pickens (MID)
7
7. Gabriel Díaz (MID)
6
8. Jerry Alesci (MID)
6
9. Giovanni Siviglia (ATT)
6
10. Sam Moore (ATT)
7
11. Pedro Ronaldo (ATT)
6
12. Ramon Gomez (DEF)
6
13. Brandon Cook (MID)
6
14. Elmer Reyes (ATT)
6
1. Manny Nanchoff (GK)
7
2. Miguel Pardo (DEF)
6
3. André Rocha (DEF)
7
4. Facundo Leal (DEF)
6
5. Floyd Morgan (MID)
6
6. Jeb Murphy (MID)
8
7. Marco Silva (MID)
7
8. Ted Richardson (MID)
5
9. Scott Wilson (ATT)
9
10. Juan Caicedo (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Cafù (ATT)
6
12. Chris Kelly (DEF)
0
13. Sergio Coronado (MID)
0
14. Antonio Joyce (ATT)
6