Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Lower.com Field where Columbus Crew play host to Chicago Fire in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Columbus Crew are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chicago Fire appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
The pitch is in good condition.
Columbus Crew are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chicago Fire appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
0.00
0-0Chicago Fire kick off the first half!
2.40
0-0Chester Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson passes the ball forward but Alan Medina is offside!
4.44
0-0Luciano Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
6.58
0-0Leo Dufty hacks Sixto Escobar from behind! The referee calls over Leo Dufty and warns him to calm down! Sixto Escobar runs off the knock.
9.09
0-0Daniel Bulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sixto Escobar. Sixto Escobar flicks a high ball forward to Hernan Batistuta who takes it down. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.08
Chester Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Medina. Alan Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
22.29
Chester Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Cheyne Yates!
24.56
Paolo Hurtado threads a neat ball through to Chester Ramirez. Chester Ramirez makes a beautiful solo run. Chester Ramirez shoots from distance but Cheyne Yates reads it well. Excellent keeping!
33.20
Leo Dufty flicks a high pass forward. Sal Young controls it well on his chest. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball towards Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
44.51
Leo Dufty sees Alan Medina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Medina 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. Columbus Crew appear unchanged since the first half. Chicago Fire have changed their lineup with Luís Mendoza replacing Hernan Batistuta. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Columbus Crew kick off!
51.56
1-0Paolo Hurtado hits a low pass to Leroy Palacio. Leroy Palacio makes a probing pass to Sal Young. Sal Young cuts inside the box! Sal Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.56
With great imagination, Leo Dufty plays the ball forward to Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cheyne Yates who gathers it comfortably.
65.13
Luciano Blanco hits a low pass to Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza makes a simple pass, allowing Jamie Watson to run into the box. Jamie Watson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Thiago Julinho gets down and covers it.
81.04
1-0Leroy Palacio kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Medina. Alan Medina shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
84.41
Casey Alston hits a low pass to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Thiago Julinho manages to keep it out.
85.09
Chester Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Sal Young. Sal Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
89.48
Paolo Hurtado threads a neat ball through to Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty advances with the ball. Leo Dufty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Cheyne Yates. What a save!
90.00
Casey Alston flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Watson who brings the ball under control. Jamie Watson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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
| Sal Young 52 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thiago Julinho (GK)
7
2. Christian Castillo (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Hurtado (DEF)
6
4. Dante Marzolini (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Fernandes (DEF)
6
6. Chester Ramirez (MID)
8
7. Leroy Palacio (MID)
8
8. Leo Dufty (MID)
7
9. Alan Medina (ATT)
6
10. Sal Young (ATT)
9
11. Landon Anderson (ATT)
6
12. Angel Almaguer (DEF)
0
13. Russell Chandler (MID)
0
14. Emilio Reyes (ATT)
0
1. Cheyne Yates (GK)
8
2. Daniel Bulos (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Bejarano (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
6
5. Breno Branco (DEF)
6
6. Sixto Escobar (MID)
6
7. Luciano Blanco (MID)
6
8. Jeremy Knighton (MID)
6
9. Casey Alston (MID)
6
10. Jamie Watson (ATT)
6
11. Hernan Batistuta (ATT)
6
12. Julio Taricco (DEF)
0
13. César Perozo (MID)
0
14. Luís Mendoza (ATT)
6