Match Report
| Minnesota United | Minnesota United |  |  | New York Cosmos | New York Cosmos | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | manager | Jamie Livermore | Jamie Livermore | |||||||||||||||||
| Tomás Contreras | T. Contreras |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 86 |  | Mathew Bell | M. Bell | ||||||||
| Chris Kelly | C. Kelly |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 | | Tyrone Kassel | T. Kassel | |||||||||
| Luis Fernando Perez | L. Perez |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 |  | Daniel Pontarollo | D. Pontarollo | |||||||||
| André Rocha | A. Rocha |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 | | Sam Kallman | S. Kallman | |||||||||
| Floyd Morgan | F. Morgan | | 79 | M | | 5 | | D | 68 | | Joaquín Ramírez | J. Ramírez | |||||||||
| Emerson Didi | E. Didi | | 78 | M | | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Henry King | H. King | ||||||||
| Sergio Coronado | S. Coronado | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 77 | | Sergio C. César | S. César | |||||||||
| Nicolás Herrera | N. Herrera | | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 | | Wade Testo | W. Testo | |||||||||
| Yordy Zambrano | Y. Zambrano |  | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 | | Maurice Baker | M. Baker | |||||||||
| Korey Reed | K. Reed | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Justin Perez | J. Perez | |||||||||
| Guy Martin | G. Martin | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Dwayne Torres | D. Torres | |||||||||
| Facundo Leal | F. Leal |  | 70 | D | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Alex Palacio | A. Palacio | |||||||||
| Jeb Murphy | J. Murphy | | 63 | M | | 13 | | M | 75 | | Vicente Sepúlveda | V. Sepúlveda | |||||||||
| Leonardo Cafù | L. Cafù | | 73 | A | | 14 | | A | 72 | | Javier Leiva | J. Leiva | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at National Sports Center where Minnesota United play host to New York Cosmos. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
0.00
0-0Minnesota United kick off and get the match underway!
3.20
0-0Wade Testo comes in with a late challenge on Emerson Didi. Wade Testo is shown the yellow card! Emerson Didi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.29
0-0Daniel Pontarollo pushes up the pitch. Daniel Pontarollo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Justin Perez. Justin Perez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.31
0-0Wade Testo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres plays a one-two with Maurice Baker and advances towards the goal... Dwayne Torres shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tomás Contreras effortlessly smothers it!
20.33
Joaquín Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Henry King. Henry King advances with the ball. Henry King lofts in a cross ball towards Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres powers a header at goal. Tomás Contreras didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.00
0-0Wade Testo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Justin Perez. Justin Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomás Contreras who gathers it comfortably.
26.31
Henry King flicks a high pass forward to Dwayne Torres who brings the ball under control. Dwayne Torres shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
27.25
Sergio C. César threads a neat ball through to Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.09
Sergio Coronado chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Martin. Guy Martin shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
42.51
0-0Sergio Coronado changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Coronado makes a simple pass, allowing Guy Martin to run into the box. Guy Martin tries a spectacular strike. Tyrone Kassel sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
45.00
0-1Henry King flicks a high pass forward. Justin Perez controls it well on his chest. Justin Perez plays a quick one-two with Maurice Baker and rushes in on goal... Justin Perez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half. New York Cosmos also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York Cosmos get the second half underway!
48.27
0-1With some swift thinking, Nicolás Herrera plays the ball forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guy Martin but he's offside!
49.31
0-1Sergio C. César catches Sergio Coronado on the ankles. The referee calls over Sergio C. César and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Coronado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.50
Daniel Pontarollo makes a simple pass to Henry King. Henry King passes the ball forward to Justin Perez. Justin Perez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.43
0-2Minnesota United have made a substitution with Leonardo Cafù replacing Korey Reed .New York Cosmos have made 2 substitutions with Alex Palacio replacing Tyrone Kassel and Javier Leiva replacing Maurice Baker .
69.19
André Rocha threads a neat ball through to Floyd Morgan. With vision, Floyd Morgan plays the ball forward to Guy Martin. Guy Martin whips in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Mathew Bell as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
70.27
It's a corner kick. Nicolás Herrera loops the ball over to the far post. Mathew Bell drops low and scoops up the ball.
72.04
With great vision, Floyd Morgan plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.24
Daniel Pontarollo runs forward with the ball. Daniel Pontarollo threads the ball through to Justin Perez. Justin Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres flicks the ball with his head. Tomás Contreras gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.42
Floyd Morgan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
78.08
Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward to Guy Martin who brings the ball under control. Guy Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano makes a looping header on goal. Mathew Bell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.30
With a delightful solo run, Henry King stretches the opposition's defence. Henry King knocks in a cross ball towards Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dwayne Torres!
87.28
Emerson Didi chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Yordy Zambrano 78 | Justin Perez 45, 55 Dwayne Torres 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Justin Perez of New York Cosmos |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomás Contreras (GK)
7
2. Chris Kelly (DEF)
6
3. Luis Fernando Perez (DEF)
6
4. André Rocha (DEF)
6
5. Floyd Morgan (MID)
6
6. Emerson Didi (MID)
6
7. Sergio Coronado (MID)
7
8. Nicolás Herrera (MID)
6
9. Yordy Zambrano (ATT)
7
10. Korey Reed (ATT)
6
11. Guy Martin (ATT)
7
12. Facundo Leal (DEF)
0
13. Jeb Murphy (MID)
0
14. Leonardo Cafù (ATT)
6
1. Mathew Bell (GK)
6
2. Tyrone Kassel (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Pontarollo (DEF)
7
4. Sam Kallman (DEF)
6
5. Joaquín Ramírez (DEF)
6
6. Henry King (MID)
8
7. Sergio C. César (MID)
5
8. Wade Testo (MID)
5
9. Maurice Baker (ATT)
6
10. Justin Perez (ATT)
9
11. Dwayne Torres (ATT)
8
12. Alex Palacio (DEF)
6
13. Vicente Sepúlveda (MID)
0
14. Javier Leiva (ATT)
6