Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Switchbacks Stadium where Colorado Springs Switchbacks play host to Colorado Rapids in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Colorado Rapids appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Colorado Rapids appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Colorado Springs Switchbacks get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Gonzalo Hurtado hits it upfield. Yuri Zé Maria knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.20
0-0Robert Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Bradley Nguyen. Bradley Nguyen flicks a high pass forward. Aquivaldo Reyna collects the pass. Aquivaldo Reyna lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Zé Maria. Yuri Zé Maria powers a header at goal but Dave Perkins is on top of it.
9.25
Gustavo E. Castro threads the ball through to Ramon King. Ramon King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Janicki. Harvey Janicki shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Harold Clark. Excellent save.
10.48
0-0Bradley Nguyen barges into Ramon King. The referee calls over Bradley Nguyen and warns him to calm down! Ramon King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.49
0-0Luis Nazario Cardoso brings the ball forward. Luis Nazario Cardoso chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Eladio Benitez. Jorge Eladio Benitez lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Gamez. Nahuel Gamez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Robert Campbell blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.54
Ramon King chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Janicki. Harvey Janicki runs straight at the defence! Harvey Janicki shoots from just inside the box but somehow Harold Clark manages to keep it out.
20.20
James Gomez makes a simple pass to Jorge Eladio Benitez. Jorge Eladio Benitez rushes past Gonzalo Hurtado! Jorge Eladio Benitez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.24
James Gomez brings the ball forward. James Gomez plays a quick one-two with Everett Rivera and rushes in on goal... James Gomez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.57
Bradley Nguyen flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Davis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Aquivaldo Reyna. Aquivaldo Reyna makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
30.43
Oscar Nelson clumsily knocks into James Gomez. Oscar Nelson is given a warning by the referee! James Gomez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.14
Bradley Nguyen hits a low pass to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
38.51
0-0Christian Manuel Seijas knocks the ball to his team mate, Bradley Nguyen. Bradley Nguyen flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Davis collects the pass. Maurice Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Floyd Anderson.
39.02
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gustavo E. Castro plays the ball forward to James Gomez. James Gomez surges forward with the ball. James Gomez passes the ball forward but Harvey Janicki is offside!
44.27
1-0Oscar Nelson passes the ball forward to Aquivaldo Reyna. Aquivaldo Reyna shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Rapids also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Colorado Rapids get the second half underway!
48.16
Floyd Anderson sees James Gomez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Gomez makes a simple pass to Everett Rivera. Everett Rivera shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.14
With imagination, Dustin Willis plays the ball forward to Ramon King. Ramon King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Everett Rivera. Everett Rivera tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
51.52
Oscar Nelson knocks the ball forward to Aquivaldo Reyna. Aquivaldo Reyna shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.16
Floyd Anderson threads the ball through to James Gomez. James Gomez knocks the ball forward to Nahuel Gamez. Nahuel Gamez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Harold Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
60.36
1-0Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Melvin Morgan replacing Harvey Janicki .
61.40
1-0James Gomez catches Bradley Nguyen on the ankles. The referee calls over James Gomez and shows him a yellow card! Bradley Nguyen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.06
Floyd Anderson chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon King. Ramon King flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Eladio Benitez. Jorge Eladio Benitez whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Gamez. Nahuel Gamez connects with a diving header. Harold Clark effortlessly punches it away to safety.
65.58
1-0James Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Melvin Morgan easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Melvin Morgan whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Eladio Benitez. Gonzalo Hurtado barges into Jorge Eladio Benitez. Jorge Eladio Benitez appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
66.35
James Gomez barges into Oscar Nelson. The referee calls over James Gomez and warns him to calm down! Oscar Nelson stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.33
With some swift thinking, James Gomez plays the ball forward to Everett Rivera. Everett Rivera shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Harold Clark. What a save!
75.22
James Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Everett Rivera collects the pass. Everett Rivera shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.05
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Gordon Kallman replacing Jorge Eladio Benitez and Porfirio Cuellar replacing James Gomez .
81.18
Ramon King catches Oscar Nelson on the ankles. The referee calls over Ramon King and warns him to calm down! Oscar Nelson stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.22
Robert Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Nelson collects the pass. Oscar Nelson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Zé Maria. Yuri Zé Maria lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.24
Christian Manuel Seijas plays the ball forward to Bradley Nguyen. Bradley Nguyen flicks a high pass forward. Aquivaldo Reyna collects the pass. Aquivaldo Reyna puts a great ball through. Maurice Davis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
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 Harold Clark of Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harold Clark (GK)
9
2. Robert Campbell (DEF)
7
3. Christian Manuel Seijas (DEF)
6
4. Mariano Ramírez (DEF)
6
5. Wesley Gray (DEF)
6
6. Gonzalo Hurtado (DEF)
6
7. Oscar Nelson (MID)
7
8. Bradley Nguyen (MID)
7
9. Yuri Zé Maria (ATT)
7
10. Aquivaldo Reyna (ATT)
9
11. Maurice Davis (ATT)
9
12. Javier Pérez (MID)
0
13. Julian Morris (MID)
0
14. Larry Scott (MID)
0
1. Dave Perkins (GK)
7
2. Luis Nazario Cardoso (DEF)
6
3. Gustavo E. Castro (DEF)
6
4. Floyd Anderson (DEF)
7
5. Dustin Willis (DEF)
6
6. Ramon King (MID)
6
7. James Gomez (MID)
8
8. Harvey Janicki (ATT)
7
9. Everett Rivera (ATT)
6
10. Jorge Eladio Benitez (ATT)
7
11. Nahuel Gamez (ATT)
7
12. Porfirio Cuellar (ATT)
6
13. Gordon Kallman (MID)
6
14. Melvin Morgan (DEF)
6