Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Anteater Stadium where Orange County Blues play host to Chicago Fire. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Orange County Blues are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chicago Fire appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Chicago Fire looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.
The pitch is in great condition.
Orange County Blues are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chicago Fire appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Chicago Fire looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.
0.00
0-0Orange County Blues start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.50
0-0Julián Peña comes in with a late challenge on Alexis Duarte. The referee calls over Julián Peña and shows him a yellow card! Alexis Duarte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.23
0-0Alexis Duarte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Bulos.
9.30
0-0Benjamin Evans pushes mid-way up the pitch. Benjamin Evans makes a probing pass to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos knocks in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.22
César Perozo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.48
Jeremy Knighton surges forward with the ball. Jeremy Knighton whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
20.19
Nicolas Clark makes a simple pass to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julián Peña.
22.23
Jaime Bejarano barges into Marvin Pickens. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Pickens stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.31
Nicolas Clark sees space and advances. Nicolas Clark knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Leiva who gathers it comfortably.
28.57
0-0Jeremy Knighton flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Palacio who takes it down. Rafael Palacio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but José Torrico smothers it!
32.18
António Aloisio flicks a high pass forward. Mario González holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Mario González plays the ball forward to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
36.26
Marvin Suárez makes a simple pass to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte plays the ball forward to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.36
1-0Nicolas Clark hits a low pass to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens lofts in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orange County Blues appear unchanged since the first half. Chicago Fire also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Chicago Fire kicking off!
48.52
1-0Jaime Bejarano hacks Marvin Pickens from behind! Jaime Bejarano is warned by the referee! Marvin Pickens stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.11
With a delightful solo run, Jeremy Knighton stretches the opposition's defence. Jeremy Knighton shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
59.11
Mario González flicks a high pass forward. Sixto Gallegos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sixto Gallegos whips in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.20
1-0Chicago Fire have made 2 substitutions with Hernan Batistuta replacing Jamie Watson and Valentino Rossi replacing Carlos Koufatty .
71.41
Mauricio Salinas flicks a high pass forward. Mario González controls it well on his chest. Mario González flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos connects with a diving header. It's there!! Gabriel Leiva has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.05
2-0Alexis Duarte makes a simple pass to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera puts a great ball through. Sixto Gallegos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
78.14
Nicolas Clark hacks Diego Paz from behind! Nicolas Clark is shown the yellow card! Diego Paz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.54
Julián Peña comes in with a late challenge on Jordon Rivera. Julián Peña is given a warning by the referee! Jordon Rivera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Nicolas Clark runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Clark shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sixto Gallegos of Orange County Blues |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. José Torrico (GK)
6
2. Marvin Suárez (DEF)
6
3. António Aloisio (DEF)
6
4. Benjamin Evans (DEF)
7
5. Mauricio Salinas (DEF)
6
6. Alexis Duarte (MID)
7
7. Mario González (MID)
7
8. Nicolas Clark (MID)
7
9. Sixto Gallegos (ATT)
9
10. Marvin Pickens (ATT)
8
11. Jordon Rivera (ATT)
8
12. Clifford Chandler (DEF)
0
13. Santiago Miranda (MID)
0
14. Joel Chávez (ATT)
0
1. Gabriel Leiva (GK)
6
2. Daniel Bulos (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Bejarano (DEF)
5
4. Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
6
5. Julián Peña (DEF)
5
6. Diego Paz (MID)
6
7. Jeremy Knighton (MID)
7
8. César Perozo (MID)
6
9. Casey Alston (MID)
6
10. Rafael Palacio (ATT)
6
11. Jamie Watson (ATT)
6
12. Cheyne Yates (GK)
0
13. Valentino Rossi (DEF)
6
14. Hernan Batistuta (ATT)
6