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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Toyota Field where San Antonio Scorpions play host to Austin Aztex in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Antonio Scorpions are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Austin Aztex appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.


0.00
San Antonio Scorpions kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
Jaime Campbell threads a neat ball through to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.05
Ray Anderson flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Vasquez who brings the ball under control. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Melvin Martin.
4.01
Juan Martín Ayala catches Jaime Campbell on the ankles. Juan Martín Ayala is warned by the referee! Jaime Campbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.57
Zachary Peterson comes in with a late challenge on Luciano Pereyra. Zachary Peterson is warned by the referee! Luciano Pereyra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.24
Zachary Peterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Róbinson Bonilla. Róbinson Bonilla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez makes a pass forward but Jason Ferrari makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
27.31
Reginald Johnson flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Campbell who takes it down. Jaime Campbell surges forward with the ball. Jaime Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez flicks the ball with his head but Marshall Bell is on top of it.
28.47
Ernest Bernardo advances with the ball. Ernest Bernardo plays the ball forward to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.22
Zachary Peterson kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Martín Ayala. Juan Martín Ayala passes the ball forward to Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari knocks in a cross ball towards Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
32.29
Andre Augusto Almeida threads the ball through to Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fede Rosales provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.09
Jason Ferrari clumsily knocks into Angel Barnes. Jason Ferrari is shown the yellow card! Angel Barnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.44
Ray Anderson sees Facundo Vasquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.20
Ernest Bernardo flicks a high pass forward. Ray Anderson collects the pass. Ray Anderson flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Vasquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Vasquez knocks the ball forward, putting Marco Barragan through on goal. Marco Barragan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.50
Randy Richardson sees Facundo Vasquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Facundo Vasquez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marshall Bell manages to gather it easily.
40.45
Ernest Bernardo catches Leandro Gonzalez on the ankles. Ernest Bernardo is given a warning by the referee! Leandro Gonzalez runs off the knock.
44.43
Juan Martín Ayala changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Martín Ayala finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Benjamin Chavarri.
45.00
Juan Martín Ayala takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Angel Barnes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Carlos Alvarado replacing Pablo Toro. Austin Aztex appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Austin Aztex kick off and get the second half underway!
48.10
Jaime Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Róbinson Bonilla. The referee calls over Jaime Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Róbinson Bonilla hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.45
Randy Richardson hits a low pass to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.16
Róbinson Bonilla clumsily knocks into Ray Anderson. Róbinson Bonilla is warned by the referee! Ray Anderson runs off the knock.
57.41
Under pressure, Ernest Bernardo clears the ball far upfield. Luciano Pereyra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
66.32
Zachary Peterson makes a probing pass to Róbinson Bonilla. Róbinson Bonilla passes the ball forward to Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Gonzalez but the linesman indicates offside!
71.01
Ernest Bernardo catches Fede Rosales on the ankles. Ernest Bernardo is given another warning by the referee! Fede Rosales carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.45
Jaime Campbell makes a probing pass to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Luciano Pereyra provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
77.48
With a delightful solo run, Juan Martín Ayala stretches the opposition's defence. Juan Martín Ayala cuts inside the box! Juan Martín Ayala comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.33
Andre Augusto Almeida passes the ball forward to Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Ernest Bernardo sees a break and surges forward. Ernest Bernardo kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.7532467532467 vs 53.2467532467532
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 44.16%, Away team third: 27.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leandro Gonzalez of Austin Aztex

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
8
3. Angel Barnes (DEF)
6
6
7. Ray Anderson (MID)
6
8. Pablo Toro (MID)
6
6
10. Facundo Vasquez (ATT)
7
11. Marco Barragan (ATT)
8

12. Kamani Ackley (MID)
0
13. Carlos Alvarado (DEF)
6

7
2. Ian Quiroga (DEF)
6
4. Melvin Martin (DEF)
6
6
10. Fede Rosales (ATT)
7
11. Jason Ferrari (ATT)
5

12. Juan Amaral (ATT)
0
0