Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Orlando City Stadium where Orlando City play host to Toronto FC. A crowd of 17,498 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Orlando City and Toronto FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Orlando City and Toronto FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Orlando City kick off!
3.14
0-0Arnold Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Troy Callahan.
8.15
0-0Ronald Chancellor kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.35
0-0Perica Hall clumsily knocks into Nahuel Melendez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nahuel Melendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.56
Henry Hill sees Ronald Chancellor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Chancellor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.59
0-0Joao Rojas Lopez barges into Henry Hill. Joao Rojas Lopez is shown the yellow card! Henry Hill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.16
0-0Ernest Cook flicks the ball to his team mate, Clayton Hayes. Clayton Hayes flicks a high pass forward. Harold Cooper controls it well on his chest. Harold Cooper plays a scrappy one-two with Joao Rojas Lopez and advances towards the goal... Harold Cooper strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Troy Callahan.
22.24
Jonathan Guagua hits a low pass to Juan Sebastian Veron. Juan Sebastian Veron flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.20
0-0Ernest Cook catches Mark Traynor on the ankles. The referee calls over Ernest Cook and warns him to calm down! Mark Traynor stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.26
0-1Clayton Hayes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Clayton Hayes plays a one-two with Matthew Melia and rushes in on goal... Clayton Hayes rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.06
0-1Edder Arteaga plays the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Harold Cooper and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joao Rojas Lopez tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Fernando Santos!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orlando City appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Orlando City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Toronto FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Richard Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clayton Hayes. Clayton Hayes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Clayton Hayes plays a perfect one-two with Joao Rojas Lopez and rushes in on goal... Clayton Hayes tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.31
0-1Perica Hall makes a simple pass to Arnold Ortiz. Arnold Ortiz passes the ball forward to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper edges inside the box! Henry Hill clumsily knocks into Harold Cooper. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
53.35
Ronald Chancellor barges into Arnold Ortiz. Ronald Chancellor is given a warning by the referee! Arnold Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.47
Ronald Chancellor flicks a high pass forward. Wilker Arteaga controls it well on his chest. Wilker Arteaga shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.50
With a delightful solo run, Murilo Junior stretches the opposition's defence. Murilo Junior knocks in a cross ball towards Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga makes a looping header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jorge Beckerman!
60.03
0-1Orlando City have made a substitution with Juan Serginho replacing Henry Hill .
63.26
Murilo Junior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga rushes past John Ward! Wilker Arteaga looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.06
Clayton Hayes makes a simple pass to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Harold Cooper provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
67.07
With some swift thinking, Juan Serginho plays the ball forward to Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ronald Chancellor plays a one-two with Nahuel Melendez and advances towards the goal... Ronald Chancellor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jorge Beckerman manages to gather it.
71.58
Juan Sebastian Veron comes in with a late challenge on Edder Arteaga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edder Arteaga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.09
Ronald Chancellor hits a low pass to Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor advances inside the box! Mark Traynor takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jorge Beckerman.
73.04
0-1Corner kick to Orlando City. Juan Sebastian Veron plays it to the far post. Richard Watson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.28
Orlando City have made 2 substitutions with Bernardo Souza replacing Ronald Chancellor and Massimo Amauri replacing Wilker Arteaga .
78.28
Troy Callahan hits a low pass to Bernardo Souza. Bernardo Souza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri advances inside the box! Massimo Amauri tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
81.08
Jonathan Guagua flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Souza. Bernardo Souza passes the ball forward to Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Amauri controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Massimo Amauri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Richard Watson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.01
Arnold Ortiz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arnold Ortiz shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Juan Serginho advances with the ball. Juan Serginho flicks a high pass forward to Massimo Amauri who brings the ball under control. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Santos (GK)
6
2. Troy Callahan (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Guagua (DEF)
6
4. Arturo Ibarra (DEF)
6
5. Henry Hill (DEF)
6
6. Murilo Junior (MID)
6
7. Juan Sebastian Veron (MID)
5
8. Ronald Chancellor (MID)
7
9. Mark Traynor (ATT)
7
10. Wilker Arteaga (ATT)
6
11. Nahuel Melendez (ATT)
6
12. Juan Serginho (DEF)
6
13. Bernardo Souza (MID)
6
14. Massimo Amauri (ATT)
6
1. Jorge Beckerman (GK)
7
2. John Ward (DEF)
6
3. Richard Watson (DEF)
7
4. Perica Hall (DEF)
5
5. Ernest Cook (DEF)
6
6. Arnold Ortiz (MID)
6
7. Edder Arteaga (MID)
6
8. Clayton Hayes (MID)
9
9. Harold Cooper (ATT)
7
10. Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Matthew Melia (ATT)
6
12. Maximiliano Lozano (DEF)
0
13. Kent Kissinger (MID)
0
14. Oscar Batistuta (ATT)
0