Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at StubHUb Centre where LA Galaxy play host to Columbus Crew. A crowd of 17,056 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
LA Galaxy are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.
The pitch is in poor condition.
LA Galaxy are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.
0.00
0-0Columbus Crew kick off and get the match underway!
3.25
0-0Jorge Tavernese sees space and advances. Jorge Tavernese knocks the ball forward to Mateo Marzolini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.32
0-0Herbert Rourke flicks a high pass forward. Cheyne Thompson controls it well on his chest. Cheyne Thompson surges forward with the ball. Cheyne Thompson shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
8.36
0-0Ethan Mitchell knocks the ball forward to Cheyne Thompson. Cheyne Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Castillo.
9.50
0-0Matías Ezequiel Montenegro passes the ball forward to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nathan Hill.
11.49
0-0Corner kick to LA Galaxy. Jorge Tavernese plays it short to Mateo Marzolini. Some world-class footwork from Mateo Marzolini provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.55
Agustín Guzmán kicks a strong pass forward to Austin Ramirez. Austin Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ethan Mitchell.
20.27
Cheyne Thompson surges forward with the ball. Cheyne Thompson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.02
Agustín Guzmán flicks a high pass forward. Landon Anderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Landon Anderson rushes past Herbert Rourke! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Landon Anderson provides some space. He shoots at goal but Edwin Ackley is on top of it.
24.28
With some swift thinking, Matías Ezequiel Montenegro plays the ball forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Hurtado.
27.14
Derek Morales runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Derek Morales shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.04
0-0Leo Dufty hits a low pass to Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù whips in a cross ball towards Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mario Delatorre clears it off the line with his head!
38.36
Terrance Korb brings the ball forward. Terrance Korb threads the ball through to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. Columbus Crew also appear unchanged since the first half. The Columbus Crew players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
LA Galaxy kick off and get the second half underway!
47.23
Terrance Korb chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Tavernese. Jorge Tavernese makes a simple pass to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morgan Schilawski.
48.43
Herbert Rourke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro knocks the ball forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
54.58
With some swift thinking, Herbert Rourke plays the ball forward to Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Hurtado.
57.08
Cheyne Thompson threads a neat ball through to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Avalos and advances towards the goal... Mateo Marzolini strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
59.23
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro threads a neat ball through to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.33
0-0LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Adrian Willis replacing Mateo Marzolini .
69.55
Cheyne Thompson makes an attacking run forward. Cheyne Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
72.21
Without breaking stride, Leo Dufty plays the ball forward to Austin Ramirez. Austin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.57
Morgan Schilawski chips the ball to his team mate, Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty kicks a strong pass forward to Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.14
Jorge Tavernese flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Avalos collects the pass. Francisco Avalos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Hurtado.
83.37
0-0Cheyne Thompson passes the ball forward to Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis plays a one-two with Francisco Avalos and advances towards the goal... Morgan Schilawski barges into Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Edwin Ackley (GK)
7
2. Mario Delatorre (DEF)
6
3. Ethan Mitchell (DEF)
7
4. Herbert Rourke (DEF)
7
5. Terrance Korb (DEF)
8
6. Gabriel Korb (MID)
7
7. Cheyne Thompson (MID)
9
8. Jorge Tavernese (MID)
9
9. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
8
10. Francisco Avalos (ATT)
7
11. Mateo Marzolini (ATT)
7
12. Jim Knighton (DEF)
0
13. Edgar Basso (MID)
0
14. Adrian Willis (ATT)
6
1. Nathan Hill (GK)
7
2. Christian Castillo (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Hurtado (DEF)
6
4. Morgan Schilawski (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Fernandes (DEF)
6
6. Derek Morales (MID)
6
7. Agustín Guzmán (MID)
6
8. Leo Dufty (MID)
8
9. Austin Ramirez (ATT)
6
10. Landon Anderson (ATT)
7
11. Murilo Cafù (ATT)
6
12. Leonard Schneider (ATT)
0
13. Ryan Brown (DEF)
0
14. Marshall Joyce (DEF)
0