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 FC Edmonton. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atlanta United and FC Edmonton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atlanta United and FC Edmonton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
0.00
0-0FC Edmonton kick off and get the match underway!
3.22
0-0Tomás Bustos comes in with a late challenge on Kupono Miller. Tomás Bustos is warned by the referee! Kupono Miller stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.22
0-0Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Rubén Renteria collects the pass. Rubén Renteria makes a great pass forward. Dustin Alesci runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.24
0-0Raymond Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castaneda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Castaneda threads a neat ball through to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos threads a neat ball through to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
16.09
Randy Lowry surges forward with the ball. Randy Lowry finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
22.24
0-0Osbaldo Banguera flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Carrillo who takes it down. Carlos Carrillo plays a one-two with Tomás Bustos and advances towards the goal... Carlos Carrillo rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
24.28
1-0With vision, Rodrigo Castaneda picks a pass forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.08
Paolo Zambrano makes a strong solo run forward. Paolo Zambrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo makes a convincing header. Russell Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.56
Rodrigo Castaneda runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Castaneda lofts in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Russell Lee!
40.43
Randy Lowry threads a neat ball through to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Johnathan Williams hacks Ezequiel Nunez from behind! Johnathan Williams is given a warning by the referee! Ezequiel Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Gustavo Cafù replacing Rui Jimenez. The Atlanta United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Atlanta United kick off the second half!
47.25
2-0Osbaldo Banguera makes a simple pass to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kupono Miller.
51.41
Felipe Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Randy Lowry. Randy Lowry sees space and advances. Randy Lowry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Leandro Lorenzo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
53.48
Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Benítez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Benítez plays a quick one-two with Dustin Alesci and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Benítez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.53
Marco Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.15
2-1Atlanta United have made a substitution with Diego Sandoval replacing Ezequiel Nunez .FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Fede Saenz replacing Felipe Romero .
65.00
Gustavo Cafù knocks the ball forward to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci plays a scrappy one-two with Rubén Renteria and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dustin Alesci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.16
Randy Lowry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez rushes past Tomás Alvarado! Gabriel Benítez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Edmonton!
81.29
Paolo Zambrano hits a low pass to Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra sees a break and surges forward. Gustavo Saavedra makes a probing pass to Diego Sandoval but he's offside!
83.04
Rodrigo Castaneda sees Carlos Carrillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Carrillo whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
87.04
2-2Rodrigo Castaneda clumsily knocks into Randy Lowry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Randy Lowry stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.58
2-2Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Dustin Alesci who brings the ball under control. Dustin Alesci whips in a cross ball towards Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reactions from Paolo Zambrano blocks the shot!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tomás Bustos 24 Carlos Carrillo 32 | Gabriel Benítez 53, 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leandro Lorenzo (GK)
6
2. Tomás Alvarado (DEF)
6
3. Emanuel Torres (DEF)
6
4. Paolo Zambrano (DEF)
7
5. Raymond Gomez (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Castaneda (MID)
6
7. Gustavo Saavedra (MID)
6
8. Osbaldo Banguera (MID)
6
9. Ezequiel Nunez (ATT)
7
10. Tomás Bustos (ATT)
7
11. Carlos Carrillo (ATT)
8
12. Diego Sandoval (ATT)
6
13. Lucas Pérez (DEF)
0
14. Duarte Villarreal (MID)
0
1. Russell Lee (GK)
7
2. Felipe Romero (DEF)
6
3. Johnathan Williams (DEF)
6
4. Kupono Miller (DEF)
6
5. Terry Garcia (DEF)
6
6. Marco Carmona (MID)
6
7. Rui Jimenez (MID)
6
8. Randy Lowry (MID)
8
9. Rubén Renteria (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Benítez (ATT)
9
11. Dustin Alesci (ATT)
7
12. Fede Saenz (GK)
6
13. Gustavo Cafù (ATT)
6
14. Jose Luis Rosales (ATT)
0