Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Saputo Stadium where Montreal Impact play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. A crowd of 13,568 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Diaz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Diaz.
0.00
0-0Colorado Springs Switchbacks start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.37
0-0Roberto Ward clumsily knocks into Christian Manuel Seijas. The referee calls over Roberto Ward and shows him a yellow card! Christian Manuel Seijas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.06
0-0Luís Velazquez threads a neat ball through to Roberto Ward. Roberto Ward knocks the ball forward to Joe Kissinger. Joe Kissinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Campbell.
14.00
0-0Manuel Thomas sees Roberto Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Kissinger. Joe Kissinger knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
16.35
Oscar Nelson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Zé Maria. Yuri Zé Maria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.11
Nathan Callahan kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Kissinger. Joe Kissinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.45
Bradley Nguyen threads a neat ball through to Yuri Zé Maria. Yuri Zé Maria shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
32.14
Bradley Nguyen plays the ball forward to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.31
Roberto Ward makes a probing pass to Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
40.55
Mariano Ramírez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bradley Nguyen. Bradley Nguyen knocks the ball forward to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luís Velazquez.
44.41
Luís Velazquez threads a neat ball through to Roberto Ward. Roberto Ward flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Santiago holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Santiago knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Robert Campbell plays the ball forward to Bradley Nguyen. Bradley Nguyen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bradley Nguyen shoots from 25 yards 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. Montreal Impact appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Montreal Impact kicking off!
48.37
1-0Nathan Callahan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quincy Noonan. Quincy Noonan lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Harold Clark is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.24
Roberto Ward plays the ball forward to Quincy Noonan. Quincy Noonan shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.43
Manuel Thomas flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Callahan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nathan Callahan makes a simple pass to Quincy Noonan. Quincy Noonan shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.11
Roberto Ward takes a quick throw-in. Nathan Callahan makes a probing pass to Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago knocks in a cross ball towards Quincy Noonan. Quincy Noonan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.07
Bradley Nguyen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bradley Nguyen lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Maurice Davis scores for Colorado Springs Switchbacks!!
66.37
Nathan Callahan flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Santiago controls it well on his chest. Daniel Santiago shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.46
1-1Bradley Nguyen chips the ball to his team mate, Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Aquivaldo Reyna. Aquivaldo Reyna beats his man to it with a header. Juan Carlos Salazar didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.37
Nathan Callahan flicks a high pass forward. Quincy Noonan collects the pass. Quincy Noonan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harold Clark who gathers it comfortably.
75.03
Nathan Callahan makes a simple pass to Quincy Noonan. Quincy Noonan whips in a cross ball towards Joe Kissinger. Joe Kissinger beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
77.21
1-1Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Tino Tavernese replacing Daniel Santiago .
78.21
With a delightful solo run, Nathan Callahan stretches the opposition's defence. Nathan Callahan shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.22
Luís Velazquez catches Yuri Zé Maria on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yuri Zé Maria stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.21
1-1Bradley Nguyen makes a beautiful solo run. Bradley Nguyen lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Zé Maria. Manuel Thomas comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Zé Maria. Penalty not given!!
83.41
Nathan Callahan flicks a high pass forward to Tino Tavernese who brings the ball under control. Tino Tavernese whips in a cross ball towards Joe Kissinger. Joe Kissinger rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Harold Clark effortlessly picks it out of the air!
84.56
Nathan Callahan flicks a high ball forward to Joe Kissinger who takes it down. Joe Kissinger shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
87.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Nelson plays the ball forward to Aquivaldo Reyna. Aquivaldo Reyna tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Juan Carlos Salazar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bradley Nguyen of Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Juan Carlos Salazar (GK)
6
2. Augusto Ferreyra (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Thomas (DEF)
6
4. Luís Velazquez (DEF)
6
5. Fabian Villalobos (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Ward (MID)
6
7. Nathan Callahan (MID)
8
8. Joe Kissinger (ATT)
6
9. Daniel Lassiter (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Santiago (ATT)
8
11. Quincy Noonan (ATT)
7
12. Diego Castaneda (MID)
0
13. Tino Tavernese (MID)
6
14. Roberto Ramos (DEF)
0
1. Harold Clark (GK)
6
2. Robert Campbell (DEF)
6
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)
6
8. Bradley Nguyen (MID)
9
9. Yuri Zé Maria (ATT)
6
10. Aquivaldo Reyna (ATT)
6
11. Maurice Davis (ATT)
8
12. Javier Pérez (MID)
0
13. Julian Morris (MID)
0
14. Larry Scott (MID)
0