Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Rio Tinto Stadium where Real Salt Lake play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. A crowd of 12,030 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
0.00
0-0Real Salt Lake kick off the first half!
3.40
0-0Randy Ustruck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.44
0-0Jordan Knighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Flores. Gregory Flores kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Ferreira but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.35
0-0Rodrigo Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Theodore King. Theodore King passes the ball forward to Brent King. Brent King shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Gustavo E. Castillo smothers it!
20.52
Guy Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira rushes past Dennis Schilawski! Some good footwork from Sebastiano Ferreira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
21.30
0-0Thomas Sanders flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Quintero who takes it down. Bruno Quintero knocks the ball to his team mate, Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
26.11
Thomas Sanders breaks forward. Thomas Sanders flicks a high pass forward. Martins Amoroso controls it well on his chest. Martins Amoroso hits a low pass to Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.54
1-0Guy Sanchez makes a probing pass to Gregory Flores. Gregory Flores makes a simple pass, allowing Martins Amoroso to run into the box. Martins Amoroso strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.31
Rodrigo Montero makes a probing pass to Randy Ustruck. Randy Ustruck flicks a high pass forward. Brent King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brent King knocks in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.43
With great vision, Jordan Knighton plays the ball forward to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Guy Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Salt Lake appear unchanged since the first half. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off the second half!
47.43
Augusto Escobedo chips the ball to his team mate, Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton flicks a high pass forward to Gregory Flores who brings the ball under control. Gregory Flores makes a probing pass between the defence to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Harry Meredith smothers it!
48.27
Jordan Knighton flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Flores. Gregory Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
49.34
1-1Theodore King clumsily knocks into Guy Sanchez. The referee calls over Theodore King and shows him a yellow card! Guy Sanchez runs off the knock.
51.25
Augusto Escobedo flicks a high ball forward to Jordan Knighton who takes it down. Jordan Knighton makes a simple pass to Gregory Flores. Gregory Flores shoots from long range but Harry Meredith is on top of it.
54.24
Samuel Saldana makes a probing pass to Guy Sanchez. Guy Sanchez hits a low pass to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Harry Meredith.
55.24
Guy Sanchez makes an attacking run forward. Guy Sanchez plays a quick one-two with Gregory Flores and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Guy Sanchez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.17
2-1Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Tom Reyes replacing Randy Ustruck and Victor Flores replacing Gustavo Rodriguez .
66.55
Guy Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiano Ferreira shoots from outside the area. Harry Meredith effortlessly gets down and covers it.
67.20
Guy Sanchez threads the ball through to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Schilawski.
69.29
Sergio Harris passes the ball forward to Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Martins Amoroso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martins Amoroso shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
71.17
Augusto Escobedo brings the ball forward. Augusto Escobedo passes the ball forward to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martins Amoroso!
77.23
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Jimmy White replacing Gerson Rogers .
81.01
Jordan Knighton hits a low pass to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Harry Meredith gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
87.48
Sergio Harris makes a simple pass to Bruno Quintero. Bruno Quintero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
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
| Martins Amoroso 28, 71 Guy Sanchez 55 | Leroy Peterson 32 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martins Amoroso of Real Salt Lake |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gustavo E. Castillo (GK)
6
2. Thomas Sanders (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Saldana (DEF)
6
4. Augusto Escobedo (DEF)
7
5. Sergio Harris (DEF)
6
6. Bruno Quintero (MID)
6
7. Guy Sanchez (MID)
9
8. Jordan Knighton (MID)
7
9. Sebastiano Ferreira (ATT)
7
10. Martins Amoroso (ATT)
9
11. Gregory Flores (ATT)
7
12. Daniel Miller (GK)
0
13. Tino Severs (DEF)
0
14. Cauê Pele (ATT)
0
1. Harry Meredith (GK)
8
2. Dennis Schilawski (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Montero (DEF)
6
4. Gerson Rogers (DEF)
6
5. Douglas Meredith (DEF)
6
6. Randy Ustruck (MID)
6
7. Theodore King (MID)
5
8. Andrès Osorio (ATT)
6
9. Leroy Peterson (ATT)
7
10. Brent King (ATT)
6
11. Gustavo Rodriguez (ATT)
6
12. Jimmy White (MID)
6
13. Tom Reyes (MID)
6
14. Victor Flores (GK)
6