Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium where Atlanta United play host to Portland Timbers. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlanta United and Portland Timbers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlanta United and Portland Timbers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portland Timbers kick off!
2.40
0-0David Bennett chips the ball to his team mate, Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.31
Ángel Araya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez whips in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
4.47
0-1Tiago Davis plays the ball forward to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo plays a one-two with Edison Chávez and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gonçalo Arroyo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Leandro Lorenzo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.33
0-1José Velez flicks a high pass forward. Uruguay Ornelas collects the pass. Uruguay Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova lofts in a cross ball towards Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao makes a looping header on goal. Warren Hayes gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
9.12
0-1José Velez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Ramirez.
10.37
Eddie Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Ángel Araya. Ángel Araya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Leandro Lorenzo smothers it!
12.13
Ángel Araya threads a neat ball through to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.56
Gustavo Saavedra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gustavo Saavedra whips in a cross ball towards Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.15
Eddie Ramirez threads the ball through to Ángel Araya. Ángel Araya knocks the ball forward to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.58
Mauro Hernández chips the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Warren Hayes who gathers it comfortably.
26.10
Gustavo Saavedra makes an attacking run forward. Gustavo Saavedra plays a one-two with Ezequiel Nunez and advances towards the goal... Gustavo Saavedra rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
27.44
Jaime Rojas makes a simple pass to Uruguay Ornelas. Uruguay Ornelas threads the ball through to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Gomez.
28.22
Ángel Araya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez plays a quick one-two with Gonçalo Arroyo and rushes in on goal... Edison Chávez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.10
Ángel Araya decides to run forward with the ball. Ángel Araya shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.05
David Bennett knocks the ball to his team mate, Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao makes a defence splitting pass to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Warren Hayes!
36.01
Uruguay Ornelas knocks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Ramirez.
39.04
0-2Mauro Hernández comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Molina. The referee calls over Mauro Hernández and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Molina stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.04
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.35
Jaime Rojas flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Saavedra collects the pass. Gustavo Saavedra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Molina.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlanta United appear unchanged since the first half. Portland Timbers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlanta United get the second half underway!
47.25
Uruguay Ornelas threads the ball through to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.31
Ángel Araya flicks a high pass forward to Gonçalo Arroyo who brings the ball under control. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Cardona.
53.32
Eddie Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Cory Young collects the pass. Cory Young sees Edison Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edison Chávez skips past Jaime Rojas! Edison Chávez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.40
José Velez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra sees space and advances. Gustavo Saavedra shoots from 20 yards but Warren Hayes is on top of it.
57.59
0-2José Velez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra makes a simple pass to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Francisco Molina steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.24
0-2Portland Timbers have made a substitution with Dan Cook replacing Cory Young .
61.24
Manuel Gomez threads the ball through to Eddie Morales. Eddie Morales knocks the ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.23
Dan Cook sees Edison Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edison Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez makes a convincing header. It's there!! Leandro Lorenzo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.26
0-3Ángel Araya sees space and advances. Ángel Araya threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Melendez. José Velez barges into Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
73.39
Uruguay Ornelas kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova lofts in a cross ball towards Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Warren Hayes picks it out of the air!
81.02
0-3Eddie Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez passes the ball forward but Edison Chávez is offside!
84.31
Eddie Ramirez surges forward with the ball. Eddie Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez whips in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.15
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Valentim Tostao collects the pass. Valentim Tostao 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. Superb keeping!
87.18
Gustavo Saavedra threads the ball through to Valentim Tostao. Valentim Tostao knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Ramirez.
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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 Edison Chávez of Portland Timbers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
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)
6
7. Gustavo Saavedra (MID)
8
8. Mauro Hernández (MID)
5
9. Ezequiel Nunez (ATT)
6
10. Valentim Tostao (ATT)
6
11. Joaquín Cordova (ATT)
6
12. Nelson Adu (MID)
0
13. Joe-Max Roberts (DEF)
0
14. Raymond Gomez (DEF)
0
1. Warren Hayes (GK)
8
2. Francisco Molina (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Ramirez (DEF)
7
4. Manuel Gomez (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Davis (MID)
6
6. Eddie Morales (MID)
6
7. Ángel Araya (MID)
7
8. Cory Young (MID)
6
9. Nahuel Melendez (ATT)
8
10. Gonçalo Arroyo (ATT)
8
11. Edison Chávez (ATT)
9
12. Marvin Edwards (ATT)
0
13. Dan Cook (DEF)
6
14. Norman Torres (ATT)
0