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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to New York Red Bulls in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.


0.00
New England Revolution kick off!
2.11
André Palacios controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Troy Anderson. Troy Anderson knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Esparza but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.09
Richard Elcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza whips in a cross ball towards Troy Anderson. Troy Anderson makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
8.16
Jordan Joyce knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jorge Villarroel through on goal. Jorge Villarroel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Luiz Otávio Fernandez.
9.09
André Palacios clumsily knocks into Milton Ream. André Palacios is given a warning by the referee! Milton Ream runs off the knock.
12.26
Luiz Otávio Fernandez passes the ball forward to Richard Elcock. Richard Elcock advances with the ball. Richard Elcock plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Esparza and stumbles forward towards the goal... Richard Elcock muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Juan Cermeño with no chance!! Goal for New York Red Bulls!
16.49
Jorge Villarroel catches Samuel Torres on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.40
Jordan Joyce receives the ball from a throw-in from Clifford Lewis. Jordan Joyce sees space and advances. Jordan Joyce skips past Luiz Otávio Fernandez! Some silky footwork from Jordan Joyce provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Breno Paganin is on top of it.
22.52
Milton Ream makes a beautiful solo run. Milton Ream tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.18
Jordan Joyce knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley threads a neat, attacking ball through to Walter Domínguez. Some silky footwork from Walter Domínguez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Jordan Joyce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jordan Joyce knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. New England Revolution appear unchanged since the first half. New York Red Bulls also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with New York Red Bulls kicking off!
48.47
Richard Elcock flicks a high pass forward. Troy Anderson controls it well on his chest. Troy Anderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.11
Dave Sesay clumsily knocks into André Palacios. Dave Sesay is shown the yellow card! André Palacios grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.30
Milton Ream receives the ball from a throw-in from Jordan Joyce. Milton Ream brings the ball forward. Milton Ream makes a great pass forward. Jorge Villarroel runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.26
Richard Elcock plays the ball forward to Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Esparza but the linesman indicates offside!
59.36
Luiz Otávio Fernandez makes a probing pass to Richard Elcock. Richard Elcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Troy Anderson. Troy Anderson shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
63.16
Richard Elcock threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza chips the ball to his team mate, Troy Anderson. Troy Anderson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ivan Jenkins.
65.20
Richard Elcock hits a low pass to Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Franklin Kallman happens to be in the right place to block it.
66.32
Richard Elcock sees Gianni Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Garza skips past Rodrigo Cardozo! Gianni Garza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Juan Cermeño.
67.43
It's a corner kick. Ken Pickens loops the ball over to the far post. Nicolas Esparza shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
72.24
Ken Pickens sees Richard Elcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Elcock passes the ball forward to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza shoots from distance but somehow Juan Cermeño manages to keep it out.
81.18
Clifford Lewis comes in with a late challenge on André Palacios. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! André Palacios runs off the knock.
84.30
Milton Ream flicks a high pass forward. Javier Ackley collects the pass. Javier Ackley shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.08
Milton Ream threads the ball through to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley makes a great pass forward. Jorge Villarroel runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.07
Richard Elcock flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Garza controls it well on his chest. Gianni Garza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Jenkins.
89.34
Richard Elcock barges into Milton Ream. Richard Elcock is given a warning by the referee! Milton Ream runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 42.1052631578947 vs 57.8947368421053
Play Area
Home team third: 23.68%, Midfield: 43.42%, Away team third: 32.89%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Elcock of New York Red Bulls

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Ivan Jenkins (DEF)
6
6
5
6. Jordan Joyce (MID)
8
7. Milton Ream (MID)
7
8. Dave Sesay (MID)
5
11. Javier Ackley (ATT)
7

12. Tiago Muniz (DEF)
0
13. Jack Howard (ATT)
0
14. Lee Agudelo (MID)
0

6
2. Samuel Torres (DEF)
6
5. Ken Pickens (DEF)
6
6
9
8. Gianni Garza (ATT)
6
6
10. Troy Anderson (ATT)
6

12. Lukas Baca (MID)
0
13. Freddy Hughes (DEF)
0
14. Favio Leyva (GK)
0