Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to Oklahoma City. A crowd of 12,283 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Oklahoma City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Oklahoma City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Colorado Rapids get the match underway!
4.30
0-0Ramon King flicks a high pass forward. Porfirio Cuellar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Porfirio Cuellar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.29
0-0Ramon King kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Janicki. Harvey Janicki knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Yates who gathers it comfortably.
9.27
0-0Shane Ferrari flicks a high pass forward to Ramon King who brings the ball under control. Ramon King flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Eladio Benitez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Eladio Benitez skips past Kupono Gomez! Jorge Eladio Benitez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Alexander Yates manages to keep it out.
10.35
0-0Cauã Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Gomez. James Gomez threads the ball through to Harvey Janicki. Harvey Janicki knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jorge Eladio Benitez is offside!
18.15
1-0Shane Ferrari makes a simple pass to James Gomez. James Gomez threads a neat ball through to Everett Rivera. Everett Rivera rushes past Ernesto Zapata! Everett Rivera rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.12
James Gomez makes a beautiful solo run. James Gomez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
27.26
Cauã Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Ramon King collects the pass. Ramon King threads a neat ball through to Everett Rivera. Everett Rivera shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.40
James Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Janicki who takes it down. Harvey Janicki cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Harvey Janicki provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
33.35
Brandon Ackley flicks a high pass forward to Leroy Lauderdale who brings the ball under control. Leroy Lauderdale rushes past Shane Ferrari! Leroy Lauderdale muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Dave Perkins!
38.02
1-0James Gomez clumsily knocks into Brandon Ackley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brandon Ackley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.18
Ramon King sees space and advances. Ramon King 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. Excellent save!
45.00
James Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Everett Rivera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Everett Rivera passes the ball forward but Porfirio Cuellar is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Rapids appear unchanged since the first half. Oklahoma City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oklahoma City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Oklahoma City start the second half!
48.45
1-0Gustavo E. Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, James Gomez. With a delightful solo run, James Gomez stretches the opposition's defence. James Gomez advances inside the box! James Gomez takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Manuel Korb.
49.38
1-0It's a corner kick which Ramon King takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gustavo E. Castro. Gustavo E. Castro knocks the ball into the box. Some awkward footwork from Everett Rivera provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.16
Gustavo E. Castro brings the ball forward. Gustavo E. Castro threads a neat ball through to Everett Rivera. Everett Rivera edges inside the box! Everett Rivera shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.05
2-0Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Melvin Morgan replacing Harvey Janicki .Oklahoma City have made 2 substitutions with Gonçalo Correa replacing Brandon Ackley and Isaac Thome replacing Leroy Lauderdale .
61.12
James Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Everett Rivera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Everett Rivera shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.21
2-0Leandro Silva brings the ball forward. Leandro Silva plays a one-two with Perry Allen and rushes in on goal... Shane Ferrari catches Leandro Silva on the ankles. Leandro Silva appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
65.43
Fabricio Gallardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Gomez. James Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Everett Rivera. Everett Rivera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alexander Yates gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
66.35
Cauã Ferreira boots it upfield. Everett Rivera whips in a cross ball towards Melvin Morgan. Melvin Morgan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Kupono Gomez plays the ball forward to José Quintanilla. José Quintanilla makes a simple pass to Perry Allen. Perry Allen makes a great pass forward. Isaac Thome runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.22
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Gordon Kallman replacing Jorge Eladio Benitez and Micheal Videira replacing James Gomez .Oklahoma City have made a substitution with Jovan Rivera replacing Kupono Gomez .
79.47
José Quintanilla knocks the ball forward to Isaac Thome. Isaac Thome runs straight at the defence! Isaac Thome muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Dave Perkins manages to keep it out.
81.29
Ramon King runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ramon King finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.37
Cauã Ferreira threads the ball through to Micheal Videira. Micheal Videira makes a beautiful solo run. Micheal Videira whips in a cross ball towards Everett Rivera. Everett Rivera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.04
Shane Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramon King. Ramon King knocks the ball forward to Melvin Morgan. Melvin Morgan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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
| Everett Rivera 18, 51, 84 Melvin Morgan 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Everett Rivera of Colorado Rapids |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dave Perkins (GK)
6
2. Fabricio Gallardo (DEF)
6
3. Gustavo E. Castro (DEF)
7
4. Cauã Ferreira (DEF)
6
5. Shane Ferrari (DEF)
6
6. Ramon King (MID)
7
7. James Gomez (MID)
7
8. Harvey Janicki (ATT)
6
9. Everett Rivera (ATT)
9
10. Jorge Eladio Benitez (ATT)
6
11. Porfirio Cuellar (ATT)
6
12. Micheal Videira (MID)
6
13. Gordon Kallman (MID)
6
14. Melvin Morgan (DEF)
7
1. Alexander Yates (GK)
7
2. Dan Beckerman (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Zapata (DEF)
6
4. Kupono Gomez (DEF)
6
5. Manuel Korb (DEF)
6
6. Leandro Silva (MID)
6
7. Brandon Ackley (MID)
6
8. José Quintanilla (MID)
6
9. Leroy Lauderdale (ATT)
6
10. Rene Romero (ATT)
6
11. Perry Allen (ATT)
6
12. Gonçalo Correa (ATT)
6
13. Isaac Thome (DEF)
6
14. Jovan Rivera (DEF)
6