Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Clarke Stadium where FC Edmonton play host to Atlanta United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Edmonton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlanta United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Edmonton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlanta United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.
0.00
0-0Atlanta United kick off the first half!
3.26
0-0Rui Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Luis Rosales. Jose Luis Rosales edges inside the box! Jose Luis Rosales tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
8.29
0-0Facundo Leal knocks the ball to his team mate, Raul Perry. Raul Perry flicks a high pass forward. Dustin Alesci collects the pass. Dustin Alesci advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Dustin Alesci provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.50
Raul Perry flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Cafù collects the pass. Gustavo Cafù knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Luis Rosales. Some good footwork from Jose Luis Rosales provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
18.07
Juan Gomez passes the ball forward to Raul Perry. Raul Perry brings the ball forward. Raul Perry plays a one-two with Dustin Alesci and rushes in on goal... Raul Perry comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Leandro Lorenzo. Excellent save.
21.48
0-0Ronnie Ream makes a strong solo run forward. Ronnie Ream makes a beautiful solo run. Ronnie Ream makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Cafù but he's offside!
26.34
Uruguay Ornelas flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Cordova collects the pass. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball towards Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by José De Souza. Excellent save.
30.02
0-1David Bennett flicks a high pass forward. Valentim Tostao controls it well on his chest. Valentim Tostao whips in a cross ball towards Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joaquín Cordova!
34.24
0-1Ronnie Ream hacks Valentim Tostao from behind! Ronnie Ream is shown the red card!! Valentim Tostao hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.28
0-1Dustin Alesci barges into Rodrigo Cardona. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Cardona stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Phillip Evans replacing Raul Perry. Atlanta United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Edmonton start the second half!
49.17
0-1Uruguay Ornelas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Facundo Leal blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
54.58
Rui Jimenez makes an attacking run forward. Rui Jimenez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
57.58
Uruguay Ornelas hits a low pass to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. José De Souza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.19
0-2FC Edmonton have made a substitution with António Cuevas replacing Francisco Fucito .Atlanta United have made a substitution with Nelson Adu replacing David Bennett .
63.57
Uruguay Ornelas plays the ball forward to Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao advances inside the box! Valentim Tostao comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.50
0-3Rui Jimenez hacks Nelson Adu from behind! Rui Jimenez is shown the yellow card! Nelson Adu gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.56
Jaime Rojas makes a simple pass to Uruguay Ornelas. Uruguay Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez makes a simple pass, allowing Joaquín Cordova to run into the box. Joaquín Cordova takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.09
Nelson Adu flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Cordova holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball towards Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
89.51
Uruguay Ornelas flicks a high pass forward to Valentim Tostao who brings the ball under control. Valentim Tostao sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joaquín Cordova of Atlanta United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. José De Souza (GK)
6
2. Francisco Fucito (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Ream (DEF)
3
4. Facundo Leal (DEF)
6
5. Juan Gomez (DEF)
6
6. Marco Carmona (MID)
6
7. Raul Perry (MID)
6
8. Rui Jimenez (MID)
6
9. Gustavo Cafù (ATT)
6
10. Dustin Alesci (ATT)
6
11. Jose Luis Rosales (ATT)
6
12. António Cuevas (MID)
6
13. Phillip Evans (ATT)
6
14. Jeffrey Hughes (GK)
0
1. Leandro Lorenzo (GK)
6
2. Rodrigo Cardona (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Rojas (DEF)
6
4. José Velez (DEF)
6
5. David Bennett (MID)
6
6. Uruguay Ornelas (MID)
7
7. Mauro Hernández (MID)
6
8. Gustavo Saavedra (MID)
6
9. Ezequiel Nunez (ATT)
8
10. Valentim Tostao (ATT)
8
11. Joaquín Cordova (ATT)
8
12. Nelson Adu (MID)
6
13. Joe-Max Roberts (DEF)
0
14. Raymond Gomez (DEF)
0