Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Toyota Stadium where FC Dallas play Carolina Railhawks in this league cup game. A crowd of 15,366 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.


0.00
FC Dallas get the match underway!
2.03
Guy Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno lofts in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alexandre Castro is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
3.07
It's a corner kick which Jhasmani Pedriel takes quickly, playing the ball short to Diogo Araújo. Diogo Araújo flicks the ball across the goal. Wayne Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
4.28
Guy Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball towards Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.27
Jhasmani Pedriel threads a neat ball through to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yasmani Gutiérrez who gathers it comfortably.
8.40
Wayne Campbell makes a simple pass to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.13
Daniel Blanco threads the ball through to Servando Powell. Servando Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.51
Diogo Araújo sees Sebastián Zavagno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastián Zavagno advances inside the box! Sebastián Zavagno tries a spectacular strike. Yasmani Gutiérrez gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
14.03
Esteban Ayoví kicks a strong pass forward to Guy Sanchez. Guy Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva knocks in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.38
Daniel Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Guy Sanchez. Daniel Blanco is shown the yellow card! Guy Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.59
Dias De Almeida Serginho makes a probing pass to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.39
Clarence Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Guy Sanchez controls it well on his chest. Guy Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.55
Dias De Almeida Serginho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.37
Dias De Almeida Serginho kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Powell. Servando Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Isaac Cardoso manages to gather it.
36.48
Daniel Blanco runs up as Dias De Almeida Serginho takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Daniel Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Servando Powell. Servando Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.52
Clarence Lowry chips the ball to his team mate, Jhasmani Pedriel. Jhasmani Pedriel passes the ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno knocks in a cross ball towards Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Clarence Lowry breaks forward. Clarence Lowry picks a pass forward to Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva 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. FC Dallas have changed their lineup with Fernando Figuera replacing Servando Powell and Jaime Mena replacing Mario Sanders. Carolina Railhawks appear unchanged since the first half. The Carolina Railhawks players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Carolina Railhawks start the second half!
49.22
Sebastian Nieto sweeps the ball up the wings. Francisco Navarrete shoots from long range. Solid save from Isaac Cardoso.
53.51
Sebastián Zavagno barges into Luís Taffarel. The referee calls over Sebastián Zavagno and warns him to calm down! Luís Taffarel runs off the knock.
54.08
Alexandre Castro launches a long ball forward into the other half. Jose Luis Macias whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete flicks the ball with his head but Isaac Cardoso is on top of it.
55.11
Diogo Araújo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diogo Araújo shoots from 25 yards but Yasmani Gutiérrez is on top of it.
57.44
Jaime Mena catches Clarence Lowry on the ankles. Jaime Mena is given a warning by the referee! Clarence Lowry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.19
FC Dallas have made a substitution with Dean Ramirez replacing Daniel Blanco .Carolina Railhawks have made 3 substitutions with Michael Heinemann replacing Esteban Ayoví, Marshall Moore replacing Guy Sanchez and Mike Myers replacing Segundo Angulo .
63.31
Marshall Moore hacks Dias De Almeida Serginho from behind! The referee warns Marshall Moore to calm down! Dias De Almeida Serginho gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.39
Marshall Moore passes the ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Yasmani Gutiérrez!
66.54
Diogo Araújo flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sebastián Zavagno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Yasmani Gutiérrez, sees it late!! Goal for Carolina Railhawks!
71.06
José Riquelme breaks forward. José Riquelme chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.44
Sebastian Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Dias De Almeida Serginho collects the pass. Dias De Almeida Serginho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
78.49
Dias De Almeida Serginho makes a simple pass to Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
79.19
Alexandre Castro hacks Marshall Moore from behind! Alexandre Castro is shown the yellow card! Marshall Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.53
Dean Ramirez hits a low pass to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.17
Michael Heinemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Campbell. Wayne Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Myers. Mike Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by José Riquelme.
87.02
Jhasmani Pedriel brings the ball forward. Jhasmani Pedriel shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
89.16
Dias De Almeida Serginho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.0555555555556 vs 56.9444444444444
Play Area
Home team third: 29.17%, Midfield: 41.67%, Away team third: 29.17%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastián Zavagno of Carolina Railhawks

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
6
6. Daniel Blanco (MID)
6
6
11. Mario Sanders (ATT)
6

12. Dean Ramirez (MID)
6
6
14. Jaime Mena (ATT)
5

7
6
7
6. Diogo Araújo (MID)
7
7. Guy Sanchez (MID)
6
6
10. Ysrael Cueva (ATT)
8
11. Segundo Angulo (ATT)
7

13. Marshall Moore (MID)
6
14. Mike Myers (ATT)
6