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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to Harrisburg City Islanders. A crowd of 12,912 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Harrisburg City Islanders appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Altidore.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Harrisburg City Islanders appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Altidore.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Harrisburg City Islanders kick off!
2.22
0-0De Jesus S. Garrincha laces a through ball forward to Elmer Morales. Elmer Morales plays the ball forward to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
8.29
1-0Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward. Jesus Gonzalez controls it well on his chest. Jesus Gonzalez runs straight at the defence! Jesus Gonzalez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colorado Rapids!
12.47
1-0Hector Heinemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elmer Morales. Elmer Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
16.02
Dwayne Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elmer Morales. Elmer Morales takes it forward alone. Elmer Morales plays a one-two with Jesus Gonzalez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Elmer Morales provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
18.06
Charles Reed surges forward with the ball. Charles Reed sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.14
Johnnie Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard skips past Hector Heinemann! Jerry Howard takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.47
Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward to Jesus Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Jesus Gonzalez plays a sublime one-two with Francis Taylor and races in on goal... Jesus Gonzalez shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Milton Beckerman. Excellent save.
26.52
Bernard Carter threads a neat ball through to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Harrisburg City Islanders are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
28.03
Dwayne Gutierrez makes a beautiful solo run. Dwayne Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.29
2-0Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward. Howard Martinez collects the pass. Howard Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Taylor but the linesman indicates offside!
44.26
Mark Duka flicks a high ball forward to Charles Reed who takes it down. Charles Reed surges forward with the ball. Charles Reed sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Rapids appear unchanged since the first half. Harrisburg City Islanders also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Colorado Rapids kick off the second half!
49.41
Mark Duka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Carter. Bernard Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Harrisburg City Islanders are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.02
Shane Ferrari breaks forward. Shane Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez plays a one-two with Francis Taylor and advances towards the goal... Howard Martinez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.23
Charles Reed threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
60.10
3-0Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Micheal Long replacing Shane Ferrari .
63.16
Kelly Basso kicks a strong pass forward to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
69.38
Albert Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Carter. Bernard Carter flicks a high pass forward to Joe Grossman who brings the ball under control. Joe Grossman knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
71.21
Kelly Basso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla plays a one-two with Jesus Gonzalez and advances towards the goal... Rafael Bonilla side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.30
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Ramon Yates replacing Kelly Basso and Nathan Suggs replacing Elmer Morales .
79.33
4-0Nathan Suggs comes in with a late challenge on Bernard Carter. The referee calls over Nathan Suggs and shows him a yellow card! Bernard Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.16
Bernard Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Mark Duka hits a low pass to Johnnie Gray. Johnnie Gray flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cortés collects the pass. Gabriel Cortés finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jesus Gonzalez 8 Rafael Bonilla 28, 71 Howard Martinez 53 | Joe Grossman 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jesus Gonzalez of Colorado Rapids |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vicente Melendez (GK)
7
2. Shane Ferrari (DEF)
6
3. Dwayne Gutierrez (DEF)
7
4. Hector Heinemann (DEF)
6
5. De Jesus S. Garrincha (DEF)
6
6. Kelly Basso (MID)
6
7. Elmer Morales (MID)
7
8. Jesus Gonzalez (ATT)
9
9. Rafael Bonilla (ATT)
9
10. Howard Martinez (ATT)
7
11. Francis Taylor (ATT)
6
12. Nathan Suggs (DEF)
5
13. Ramon Yates (GK)
6
14. Micheal Long (MID)
6
1. Milton Beckerman (GK)
6
2. Mark Duka (DEF)
6
3. William Myers (DEF)
6
4. Albert Powell (DEF)
6
5. Gustavo Lucero (MID)
6
6. Johnnie Gray (MID)
6
7. Bernard Carter (MID)
6
8. Charles Reed (MID)
6
9. Joe Grossman (ATT)
7
10. Jerry Howard (ATT)
7
11. Gabriel Cortés (ATT)
6
12. Francisco G. Taffarel (GK)
0
13. Sam Tavernese (ATT)
0
14. John Alston (ATT)
0