Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium where Atlanta United play host to Atletico Ottawa. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlanta United and Atletico Ottawa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.


0.00
The first half starts with Atletico Ottawa kicking off!
8.32
Ángel Valdés flicks a high pass forward. Uruguay Perez controls it well on his chest. Uruguay Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Floyd Anderson. Floyd Anderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Kallman but he's offside!
10.32
José Velez hacks Floyd Anderson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Floyd Anderson runs off the knock.
12.28
Allen Thompson threads a neat ball through to Uruguay Perez. Uruguay Perez laces a weighted ball forward to Floyd Anderson. Floyd Anderson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Tommy Kallman. Some good footwork from Tommy Kallman provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
14.01
Allen Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Valentim Tostao. Allen Thompson is shown the yellow card! Valentim Tostao runs off the knock.
15.41
Gustavo Saavedra threads a neat ball through to Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.23
Uruguay Ornelas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Uruguay Ornelas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jordon Cox who gathers it comfortably.
22.43
Clyde Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Tommy Kallman. Tommy Kallman shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.14
Uruguay Ornelas passes the ball forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jordon Cox manages to gather it.
28.16
Uruguay Ornelas knocks the ball forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Jordon Cox is on top of it.
30.28
Ángel Valdés flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Maradona who takes it down. Bruno Maradona threads a neat ball through to Floyd Anderson. Floyd Anderson plays a one-two with Tommy Kallman and rushes in on goal... Floyd Anderson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.53
Uruguay Ornelas makes a simple pass to Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.10
Gustavo Saavedra darts forward. Gustavo Saavedra tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
38.26
Ángel Valdés surges forward with the ball. Ángel Valdés changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ángel Valdés sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.09
Allen Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Joaquín Cordova. The referee calls over Allen Thompson and warns him to calm down! Joaquín Cordova hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.19
Allen Thompson runs up as Ángel Valdés takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Allen Thompson sees Uruguay Perez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uruguay Perez flicks a high pass forward to Chance Murphy who brings the ball under control. Chance Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Floyd Anderson. Floyd Anderson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
42.07
Uruguay Perez flicks a high pass forward to Chance Murphy who brings the ball under control. Chance Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Rojas.
44.57
Clyde Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Tommy Kallman. Tommy Kallman flicks the ball to his team mate, Chance Murphy. Chance Murphy comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Leandro Lorenzo manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Rodrigo Cardona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Hernández. Mauro Hernández makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maximiliano Montenegro.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlanta United appear unchanged since the first half. Atletico Ottawa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlanta United kick off and get the second half underway!
54.37
Clyde Gutierrez hits a low pass to Floyd Anderson. Floyd Anderson shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.35
Jaime Rojas sees Uruguay Ornelas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uruguay Ornelas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Uruguay Ornelas flicks a high pass forward. Valentim Tostao controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Valentim Tostao muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jordon Cox comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.16
Atletico Ottawa have made a substitution with Sebastián Sosa replacing Floyd Anderson .
65.14
Jaime Rojas threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra knocks the ball to his team mate, Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jordon Cox who gathers it comfortably.
69.22
David Bennett makes a simple pass to Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ezequiel Nunez through on goal. Ezequiel Nunez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but Jordon Cox is on top of it.
71.18
Bruno Maradona kicks a strong pass forward to Chance Murphy. Chance Murphy skips past José Velez! Chance Murphy cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.25
Maximiliano Montenegro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Maradona. Bruno Maradona kicks a strong pass forward to Chance Murphy. Chance Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Sebastián Sosa. Sebastián Sosa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
77.33
Atletico Ottawa have made 2 substitutions with Roy Harris replacing Tommy Kallman and Jerrit Cox replacing Maximiliano Montenegro .
79.35
Jaime Rojas threads a neat ball through to Uruguay Ornelas. Uruguay Ornelas chips the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Valentim Tostao. With a superhuman jump, Valentim Tostao connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.24
Gustavo Saavedra sees Joaquín Cordova in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ángel Valdés.
83.05
Allen Thompson makes a simple pass to Clyde Gutierrez. Clyde Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Sosa. Sebastián Sosa tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
84.45
Clyde Gutierrez hits a low pass to Roy Harris. Roy Harris cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Roy Harris provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.17
Jaime Rojas advances with the ball. Jaime Rojas flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Cordova who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerrit Cox.
87.15
Jerrit Cox decides to run forward with the ball. Jerrit Cox sees Roy Harris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roy Harris finds some space and shoots from distance but Leandro Lorenzo is on top of his game. Great keeping!
90.00
Uruguay Ornelas knocks the ball to his team mate, Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao cuts inside the box! Valentim Tostao rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Jordon Cox. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.360824742268 vs 54.639175257732
Play Area
Home team third: 27.84%, Midfield: 42.27%, Away team third: 29.90%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clyde Gutierrez of Atletico Ottawa

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Jaime Rojas (DEF)
7
4. José Velez (DEF)
5
5. David Bennett (MID)
6
8
6
10. Valentim Tostao (ATT)
7
6

12. Nelson Adu (MID)
0
13. Joe-Max Roberts (DEF)
0
14. Raymond Gomez (DEF)
0

1. Jordon Cox (GK)
8
6
8
6
6. Uruguay Perez (MID)
7
8
7
9. Tommy Kallman (ATT)
6
10. Floyd Anderson (ATT)
8
11. Chance Murphy (ATT)
7

12. Sebastián Sosa (ATT)
6
13. Roy Harris (ATT)
6
14. Jerrit Cox (DEF)
6