Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Orlando City Stadium where Orlando City play Indy Eleven in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Orlando City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Indy Eleven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Orlando City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Indy Eleven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
0.00
0-0Indy Eleven kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Without breaking stride, Nelson Rivera plays the ball forward to Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor sees Dani Acosta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dani Acosta shoots from 25 yards but somehow Walter Rogers manages to keep it out.
8.32
0-0Arturo Ibarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior makes a simple pass to Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta cuts inside the box! Dani Acosta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
10.46
0-0Raul Jenkins comes in with a late challenge on Lawrence Harris. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lawrence Harris stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.21
Murilo Junior darts forward. Murilo Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Meram. Aaron Meram is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.08
0-0Chris Arellano clumsily knocks into Dave Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Collins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.18
0-0Lucio Taricco sees Lawrence Harris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lawrence Harris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nelson Rivera.
28.56
Maximiliano Arroyo flicks a high pass forward. Tyson Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Tyson Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raul Jenkins.
32.43
André Portillo barges into Chris Arellano. André Portillo is shown the yellow card! Chris Arellano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.28
0-0Ronald Chancellor barges into Andres Garay. Ronald Chancellor is given a warning by the referee! Andres Garay stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.49
1-0Bernardo Souza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Arellano. Chris Arellano knocks in a cross ball towards Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Walter Rogers has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.25
Murilo Junior knocks the ball forward to Chris Arellano. Chris Arellano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orlando City appear unchanged since the first half. Indy Eleven also appear unchanged since the first half. The Indy Eleven players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Orlando City start the second half!
48.48
Bernardo Souza threads a neat ball through to Aaron Meram. Aaron Meram knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julián Batistuta.
53.18
1-0Lucio Taricco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tyson Ramirez. Tyson Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Lawrence Harris. Raul Jenkins hacks Lawrence Harris from behind! Lawrence Harris appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
54.56
Maximiliano Arroyo catches Murilo Junior on the ankles. Maximiliano Arroyo is warned by the referee! Murilo Junior stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.16
1-0Orlando City have made 2 substitutions with Santiago Molina replacing Ronald Chancellor and Drew Price replacing Murilo Junior .Indy Eleven have made 2 substitutions with Nestor Santos replacing Dave Collins and José Aldair replacing Maximiliano Arroyo .
67.09
Nelson Rivera barges into Tyson Ramirez. Nelson Rivera is warned by the referee! Tyson Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.16
José Aldair knocks the ball to his team mate, Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris knocks in a cross ball towards Tyson Ramirez. Tyson Ramirez heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.23
Indy Eleven have made a substitution with Jaime Sullivan replacing Lawrence Harris .
81.41
Lucio Taricco sees space and advances. Lucio Taricco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.04
Andres Garay clumsily knocks into Dani Acosta. Andres Garay is given a warning by the referee! Dani Acosta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.58
Nestor Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Régis. Nelson Régis darts forward. Nelson Régis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.29
With imagination, Arturo Ibarra laces a weighted ball forward to Bernardo Souza. Bernardo Souza threads a neat ball through to Chris Arellano. Chris Arellano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.25
Lucio Taricco runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lucio Taricco plays a scrappy one-two with Tyson Ramirez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lucio Taricco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
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
| Dani Acosta 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Santos (GK)
7
2. Arturo Ibarra (DEF)
7
3. Nelson Rivera (DEF)
6
4. Raul Jenkins (DEF)
5
5. Murilo Pereira (MID)
6
6. Ronald Chancellor (MID)
6
7. Murilo Junior (MID)
8
8. Bernardo Souza (MID)
7
9. Chris Arellano (ATT)
7
10. Dani Acosta (ATT)
9
11. Aaron Meram (ATT)
6
12. Santiago Molina (DEF)
6
13. Francisco Cantu (ATT)
0
14. Drew Price (MID)
6
1. Walter Rogers (GK)
6
2. André Portillo (DEF)
5
3. Dave Collins (DEF)
6
4. Andres Garay (DEF)
6
5. Julián Batistuta (DEF)
6
6. Emanuel Blanco (MID)
6
7. Lucio Taricco (MID)
8
8. Maximiliano Arroyo (MID)
6
9. Nelson Régis (MID)
6
10. Tyson Ramirez (ATT)
6
11. Lawrence Harris (ATT)
6
12. Nestor Santos (MID)
6
13. José Aldair (MID)
6
14. Jaime Sullivan (ATT)
6