Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at BMO Field where Toronto FC play host to Sporting Kansas City. A crowd of 19,875 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Toronto FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Kansas City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Micheal Morales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Toronto FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Kansas City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Micheal Morales.
0.00
0-0Toronto FC start the match!
2.04
0-0Ignacio Deleon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darrell Thomas.
3.17
0-0Ignacio Deleon hits a low pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada connects with a diving header but is denied by Jorge Beckerman. Excellent save.
4.32
Darrell Thomas makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Darrell Thomas stretches the opposition's defence. Darrell Thomas finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
8.26
Tiago Yanez flicks a high ball forward to Gerson Reyes who takes it down. Gerson Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Joao Rojas Lopez controls it well on his chest. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.55
Darrell Thomas sees space and advances. Darrell Thomas makes a beautiful solo run. Darrell Thomas shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dani Rosales smothers it!
18.08
0-0Clayton Hayes barges into Claudio Estrada. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Estrada hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.23
0-1Gerson Reyes passes the ball forward to Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jorge Beckerman with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Kansas City!
26.01
Clayton Hayes kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Matthew Melia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Dani Rosales has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.38
Ignacio Deleon knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.26
1-1Francisco Davis plays the ball forward to Claudio Estrada. Claudio Estrada threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.13
Tiago Yanez chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon decides to run forward with the ball. Ignacio Deleon knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.26
1-1Gerson Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Crespo who brings the ball neatly under control. Mauricio Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Darrell Thomas blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.16
Darrell Thomas threads the ball through to Arnold Ortiz. Seeing a gap ahead, Arnold Ortiz laces a weighted ball forward to Alexander Régis. Alexander Régis shoots from 25 yards. Dani Rosales comfortably gets down and covers it.
40.02
Perica Hall sweeps the ball long. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.11
1-1Guilherme Estrada comes in with a late challenge on Perica Hall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Perica Hall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.11
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
44.12
Edder Arteaga flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Régis collects the pass. Alexander Régis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Toronto FC appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Kansas City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Toronto FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Kansas City get the second half underway!
48.37
Francisco Davis makes a simple pass to Claudio Estrada. Claudio Estrada makes a simple pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Jorge Beckerman as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.41
1-1Gerson Reyes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Francisco Davis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
61.17
Claudio Estrada sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Estrada lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Jorge Beckerman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.16
1-2Richard Watson catches Mauricio Crespo in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Richard Watson to come over. It's a red card!! Mauricio Crespo is a little dazed but should be okay.
71.34
Edder Arteaga comes in with a late challenge on Gerson Reyes. Edder Arteaga is warned by the referee! Gerson Reyes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.26
Gerson Reyes threads a neat ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jorge Beckerman manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.22
Edder Arteaga barges into Tiago Yanez. The referee warns Edder Arteaga again to calm down! Tiago Yanez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.26
Claudio Estrada flicks a high ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez who takes it down. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.47
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.23
Claudio Estrada passes the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernest Cook.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Matthew Melia 26 | Guilherme Estrada 21, 81 Joao Rojas Lopez 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Estrada of Sporting Kansas City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jorge Beckerman (GK)
6
2. Richard Watson (DEF)
3
3. Perica Hall (DEF)
6
4. Darrell Thomas (DEF)
7
5. Ernest Cook (DEF)
6
6. Arnold Ortiz (MID)
6
7. Edder Arteaga (MID)
6
8. Clayton Hayes (MID)
6
9. Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Régis (ATT)
6
11. Matthew Melia (ATT)
7
12. Ray Basso (DEF)
0
13. Carlos Walker (MID)
0
14. Jared Mitchell (ATT)
0
1. Dani Rosales (GK)
6
2. Marcos Pacheco (DEF)
6
3. Francisco Davis (DEF)
6
4. Tiago Yanez (DEF)
6
5. Jeff Cooper (DEF)
6
6. Claudio Estrada (MID)
7
7. Gerson Reyes (MID)
6
8. Ignacio Deleon (MID)
6
9. Mauricio Crespo (ATT)
6
10. Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
8
11. Guilherme Estrada (ATT)
8
12. Enner Mena (ATT)
0
13. Felipe Olivares (ATT)
0
14. Aaron Besler (ATT)
0