Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Toyota Stadium where FC Dallas play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 14,893 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
0.00
0-0FC Dallas kick off!
3.09
0-0Sergio Coronado flicks the ball to his team mate, Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett threads the ball through to Gabriel Aragon but he's offside!
15.55
0-0Luis Fernando Perez makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Fernando Perez flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Aragon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Aragon makes a defence splitting pass to Ralph Davis. Ralph Davis comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fantastic reaction save from Yasmani Gutiérrez!
22.39
0-0Luis Fernando Perez hacks Jose Luis Macias from behind! The referee calls over Luis Fernando Perez and warns him to calm down! Jose Luis Macias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.28
0-0Dias De Almeida Serginho flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Mena who brings the ball under control. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Facundo Leal. That should have been a goal!
32.24
0-0Luis Fernando Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emerson Didi. Showing composure, Emerson Didi laces a weighted ball forward to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by José Riquelme.
38.28
Gabriel Aragon hacks Sebastian Nieto from behind! Gabriel Aragon is warned by the referee! Sebastian Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.38
Emerson Didi receives the ball from a throw-in from Sergio Coronado. Emerson Didi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Aragon. Gabriel Aragon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dallas appear unchanged since the first half. Minnesota United also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Dallas players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Minnesota United kicking off!
47.00
Gabriel Aragon comes in with a late challenge on José Riquelme. Gabriel Aragon is warned by the referee again! José Riquelme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.53
1-0Dias De Almeida Serginho runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dias De Almeida Serginho lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.18
Showing composure, Dias De Almeida Serginho picks a pass forward to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Tomás Contreras manages to keep it out.
57.04
Dias De Almeida Serginho chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders rushes past Facundo Leal! Mario Sanders rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Tomás Contreras keeps it out!
59.14
1-0Ralph Davis comes in with a late challenge on Glenn Nelson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glenn Nelson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.03
1-0Minnesota United have made a substitution with Korey Reed replacing Gabriel Aragon .
61.06
Dean Ramirez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jose Luis Macias provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.06
FC Dallas have made a substitution with Lukas Figueroa replacing Sebastian Nieto .
69.22
Dias De Almeida Serginho threads a neat ball through to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Tomás Contreras gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
71.02
Dias De Almeida Serginho threads a neat ball through to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
73.10
Luis Fernando Perez catches Fernando Figuera on the ankles. Luis Fernando Perez is warned by the referee again! Fernando Figuera stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.13
2-0Dias De Almeida Serginho makes a probing pass to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.53
Floyd Morgan knocks the ball forward to Ralph Davis. Ralph Davis whips in a cross ball towards Korey Reed. Korey Reed makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.53
Lukas Figueroa flicks a high pass forward. Dias De Almeida Serginho collects the pass. Dias De Almeida Serginho passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Luis Macias but he's offside!
85.07
Dean Ramirez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernando Perez.
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
| Jose Luis Macias 49, 61 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yasmani Gutiérrez (GK)
6
2. Glenn Nelson (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Nieto (DEF)
6
4. José Riquelme (DEF)
6
5. Luís Taffarel (DEF)
6
6. Dean Ramirez (MID)
7
7. Dias De Almeida Serginho (MID)
9
8. Jose Luis Macias (ATT)
9
9. Fernando Figuera (ATT)
6
10. Jaime Mena (ATT)
6
11. Mario Sanders (ATT)
6
12. Alexandre Castro (DEF)
0
13. Lukas Figueroa (DEF)
6
14. Servando Powell (ATT)
0
1. Tomás Contreras (GK)
7
2. Luis Fernando Perez (DEF)
6
3. André Rocha (DEF)
6
4. Facundo Leal (DEF)
6
5. Floyd Morgan (MID)
6
6. Sergio Coronado (MID)
6
7. Emerson Didi (MID)
6
8. Nicolás Herrera (MID)
6
9. Corey Bennett (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Aragon (ATT)
6
11. Ralph Davis (ATT)
6
12. Chris Kelly (DEF)
0
13. Jeb Murphy (MID)
0
14. Korey Reed (ATT)
6