Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Yankee Stadium where New York City FC play host to Orange County Blues. A crowd of 15,285 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
The pitch is in good condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
0.00
Orange County Blues kick off and get the first half underway!
6.39
Benjamin Evans flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamie Morales threads a neat ball through to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Pedro Orellana. Excellent save.
8.52
Jorge Larrea runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jorge Larrea tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.08
Jorge Larrea threads the ball through to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.23
Jorge Larrea comes in with a late challenge on Joaquín Velasquez. The referee brings Jorge Larrea to one side and gives him a warning! Joaquín Velasquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.43
Benjamin Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte sees Joel Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joel Chávez skips past Bernardo Hurtado! Joel Chávez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.08
Diogo Gallegos comes in with a late challenge on Alexis Duarte. Diogo Gallegos is shown the yellow card! Alexis Duarte stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.21
Leo Roberts knocks the ball forward to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte flicks a high ball forward to Joel Chávez who takes it down. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.01
Clifford Chandler threads a neat ball through to Jorge Larrea. Jorge Larrea threads a neat ball through to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Jordon Rivera hacks Rodrigo Franco from behind! The referee calls over Jordon Rivera and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Franco runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York City FC appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York City FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York City FC get the second half underway!
47.03
Jorge Larrea knocks the ball to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Franco.
49.51
Benjamin Evans hits a low pass to Jamie Morales. Jamie Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordon Rivera but he's offside!
51.04
Diogo Gallegos makes a simple pass to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
53.51
Randall Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Larrea. Jorge Larrea controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
55.51
Alexis Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Cameron Diaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cameron Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Orellana who gathers it comfortably.
57.13
Bernardo Hurtado comes in with a late challenge on Joel Chávez. The referee warns Bernardo Hurtado to calm down! Joel Chávez runs off the knock.
59.06
Leo Roberts threads the ball through to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Cameron Diaz controls it well on his chest. Cameron Diaz plays a perfect one-two with Joel Chávez and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Cameron Diaz provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.06
Orange County Blues have made a substitution with Nicolas Clark replacing Alexis Duarte .
63.23
Nicolas Clark threads a neat ball through to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Hurtado.
65.36
Jamie Morales threads a neat ball through to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Orellana who gathers it comfortably.
66.58
Clifford Chandler threads a neat ball through to Jorge Larrea. Jorge Larrea advances with the ball. Jorge Larrea threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jordon Rivera. Rodrigo Franco hacks Jordon Rivera from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.16
Jorge Larrea flicks the ball to his team mate, Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera makes a great pass forward. Cameron Diaz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.27
Benjamin Evans flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Morales who gracefully takes it down. Jamie Morales flicks a high pass forward to Joel Chávez who brings the ball under control. Joel Chávez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
71.54
Diogo Gallegos sees a break and surges forward. Diogo Gallegos whips in a cross ball towards Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving José Torrico with no chance!! Goal for New York City FC!
75.14
Jamie Morales threads a neat ball through to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Orellana who gathers it comfortably.
77.42
Leo Roberts threads a neat ball through to Jorge Larrea. Jorge Larrea flicks a high pass forward. Cameron Diaz collects the pass. Cameron Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. With a superhuman jump, Jordon Rivera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pedro Orellana picks it out of the air!
81.46
Rodrigo Franco threads a neat ball through to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra passes the ball forward to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.09
Ezequiel Renteria barges into Clifford Chandler. The referee calls over Ezequiel Renteria and shows him a yellow card! Clifford Chandler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.38
Felipe Silva hits a low pass to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Jamie Morales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jamie Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
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
Luís Ednilson 72 | Joel Chávez 20 Cameron Diaz 40, 59 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cameron Diaz of Orange County Blues |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Orellana (GK)
6
2. Bernardo Hurtado (DEF)
6
3. Joaquín Velasquez (DEF)
6
4. Rodrigo Franco (DEF)
6
5. Felipe Silva (MID)
6
6. Diogo Gallegos (MID)
6
7. Francisco Parra (MID)
6
8. Phillip Gray (MID)
6
9. Luís Ednilson (ATT)
7
10. Ezequiel Renteria (ATT)
5
11. Ernest Brooks (ATT)
6
12. Joshua Rogers (GK)
0
13. Salvador Canales (DEF)
0
14. Juan Manuel Villa (DEF)
0
1. José Torrico (GK)
6
2. Randall Morris (DEF)
6
3. Benjamin Evans (DEF)
6
4. Clifford Chandler (DEF)
6
5. Leo Roberts (DEF)
6
6. Jamie Morales (MID)
7
7. Jorge Larrea (MID)
7
8. Alexis Duarte (MID)
7
9. Cameron Diaz (ATT)
9
10. Joel Chávez (ATT)
9
11. Jordon Rivera (ATT)
5
12. Luis Korb (DEF)
0
13. Nicolas Clark (MID)
6
14. Marvin Pickens (ATT)
0