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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to LA Galaxy. A crowd of 15,620 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and LA Galaxy kick off!
4.21
0-0Terrance Martinez makes a simple pass to Gabriel Díaz. With vision, Gabriel Díaz picks a pass forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
8.35
Morris Perry threads a neat ball through to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.45
0-0Dinis Oliveira runs forward with the ball. Dinis Oliveira makes a simple pass to Sam Moore. Sam Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.36
0-0Blake Martin barges into Juan Zambrano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Zambrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.21
0-0Mateo Marzolini comes in with a late challenge on Ramon Gomez. The referee calls over Mateo Marzolini and warns him to calm down! Ramon Gomez runs off the knock.
20.40
0-0Matías Ezequiel Montenegro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.17
Gabriel Díaz threads a neat ball through to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.57
1-0Samuel Pickens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.25
Andre Green flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Avalos controls it well on his chest. Francisco Avalos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.39
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Marzolini collects the pass. Mateo Marzolini lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Travis Lowry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.48
Felix Ortiz passes the ball forward to Morris Perry. Morris Perry knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. LA Galaxy also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
D.C. United kick off!
51.13
Dinis Oliveira passes the ball forward to Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens hits a low pass to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
53.09
Samuel Pickens laces a weighted ball forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes hits a low pass to Juan Zambrano. Some silky footwork from Juan Zambrano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.45
1-1Terrance Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Terrance Martinez makes a simple pass to Sam Moore. Sam Moore whips in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Felix Ortiz.
58.46
1-1It's a corner kick. Samuel Pickens kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Juan Zambrano cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.54
1-1LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Billy Butler replacing Samuel Mata .
63.07
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
65.54
1-1Ramon Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Alesci. Jerry Alesci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Felix Ortiz hacks Juan Zambrano from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.03
Terrance Martinez knocks the ball forward to Jerry Alesci. Jerry Alesci sees a break and surges forward. Jerry Alesci knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.38
D.C. United have made 2 substitutions with Derrick Mitchell replacing Jerry Alesci and Ezequiel Bermudez replacing Elmer Reyes .LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Rick Gutierrez replacing Blake Martin .
78.40
Ramon Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Bermudez. Ezequiel Bermudez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.16
Samuel Pickens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.44
Gabriel Díaz brings the ball forward. Gabriel Díaz runs straight at the defence! Gabriel Díaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.50
Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Avalos collects the pass. Francisco Avalos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Travis Lowry.
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
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Travis Lowry (GK)
7
2. Ramon Gomez (DEF)
6
3. Terrance Martinez (DEF)
7
4. Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)
6
5. Dinis Oliveira (DEF)
7
6. Samuel Pickens (MID)
7
7. Gabriel Díaz (MID)
8
8. Jerry Alesci (MID)
8
9. Elmer Reyes (ATT)
9
10. Sam Moore (ATT)
6
11. Juan Zambrano (ATT)
8
12. Rene White (DEF)
0
13. Derrick Mitchell (MID)
6
14. Ezequiel Bermudez (ATT)
6
1. Edwin Ackley (GK)
7
2. Samuel Mata (DEF)
6
3. Blake Martin (DEF)
6
4. Felix Ortiz (DEF)
7
5. Guy Green (DEF)
6
6. Andre Green (MID)
6
7. Edgar Basso (MID)
7
8. Morris Perry (MID)
7
9. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
7
10. Francisco Avalos (ATT)
9
11. Mateo Marzolini (ATT)
7
12. Billy Butler (ATT)
6
13. Rick Gutierrez (MID)
6
14. Walter Rodriguez (DEF)
0