Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Toyota Park where Chicago Fire play host to Orange County Blues. A crowd of 20,004 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chicago Fire kick off!
4.11
0-0César Perozo flicks a high ball forward to Luís Mendoza who takes it down. Luís Mendoza finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
8.45
0-0Adalberto Tapia threads a neat ball through to Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustín Carvajal.
9.45
0-0Brian Lewis decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Lewis plays a one-two with Jamie Watson and advances towards the goal... Brian Lewis takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
10.19
Guy Powell makes a simple pass to Lester Bennett. Lester Bennett flicks a high pass forward. Jordon Rivera comfortably collects the pass. Jordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.46
Lester Bennett flicks the ball to his team mate, Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera makes a probing pass between the defence to Kurt Campbell. Some silky footwork from Kurt Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Jefferson González is on top of it.
15.53
Ross Schneider makes a probing pass to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson runs straight at the defence! Jamie Watson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.09
Nicolas Clark controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jefferson González who gathers it comfortably.
27.50
Agustín Carvajal flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Knighton controls it well on his chest. Jeremy Knighton knocks the ball forward to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.19
Jeremy Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Yotún controls it well on his chest. Carlos Yotún finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
32.08
César Perozo threads a neat ball through to Carlos Yotún. Carlos Yotún controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by José Torrico.
33.17
0-0César Perozo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Luís Mendoza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
39.22
César Perozo threads a neat ball through to Carlos Yotún. Carlos Yotún shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by José Torrico!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chicago Fire appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chicago Fire players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Orange County Blues get the second half underway!
47.34
0-0Julio Taricco chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Knighton. Jeremy Knighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Watson but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.45
Agustín Carvajal makes a probing pass to Jeremy Knighton. Jeremy Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Luís Mendoza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luís Mendoza lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Yotún. With a superhuman jump, Carlos Yotún connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.53
0-0Luis Korb clumsily knocks into Carlos Yotún. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Yotún runs off the knock.
53.02
César Perozo brings the ball forward. César Perozo shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
54.41
César Perozo kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
59.19
Lester Bennett makes an attacking run forward. Lester Bennett knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Campbell. Kurt Campbell powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.04
0-0Chicago Fire have made a substitution with Daniel Bulos replacing Agustín Carvajal .
63.25
Lester Bennett flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wilson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Wilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jefferson González reads it well. Good save!
65.05
Nicolas Clark passes the ball forward to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera shoots from long range. Jefferson González gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
67.03
Adalberto Tapia barges into César Perozo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! César Perozo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.07
Jeremy Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Yotún holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Yotún plays a one-two with Luís Mendoza and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carlos Yotún provides some space. He shoots at goal but José Torrico is on top of it.
77.23
0-1Adalberto Tapia passes the ball forward to Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Campbell. Kurt Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
84.35
Lester Bennett hits a low pass to Kurt Campbell. Kurt Campbell shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.40
With some swift thinking, César Perozo plays the ball forward to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.47
Jamie Watson catches Ernest Grossman on the ankles. The referee calls over Jamie Watson and shows him a yellow card! Ernest Grossman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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 José Torrico of Orange County Blues |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jefferson González (GK)
7
2. Agustín Carvajal (DEF)
7
3. Julio Taricco (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
6
5. Brian Lewis (MID)
7
6. Jeremy Knighton (MID)
8
7. César Perozo (MID)
8
8. Ross Schneider (MID)
6
9. Jamie Watson (ATT)
6
10. Luís Mendoza (ATT)
6
11. Carlos Yotún (ATT)
7
12. Daniel Bulos (DEF)
6
13. Luciano Blanco (MID)
0
14. Bernardo Camacho (ATT)
0
1. José Torrico (GK)
9
2. Randall Morris (DEF)
6
3. Luis Korb (DEF)
5
4. Ernest Grossman (DEF)
6
5. Guy Powell (DEF)
6
6. Adalberto Tapia (MID)
5
7. Nicolas Clark (MID)
6
8. Lester Bennett (MID)
7
9. Scott Wilson (ATT)
7
10. Kurt Campbell (ATT)
8
11. Jordon Rivera (ATT)
6
12. Harold Bailey (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Peterson (MID)
0
14. Nelson Amador (ATT)
0