Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at WakeMed Soccer Park where Carolina Railhawks play host to New England Revolution. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Carolina Railhawks and New England Revolution are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Carolina Railhawks and New England Revolution are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
0.00
0-0Carolina Railhawks start the match!
2.35
0-0Clifford Lewis flicks a high pass forward. Walter Domínguez controls it well on his chest. Walter Domínguez lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Isaac Cardoso easily picks it out of the air!
3.57
Diogo Araújo makes an attacking run forward. Diogo Araújo plays a scrappy one-two with Jefre Carabalí and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Diogo Araújo provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Juan Cermeño. Excellent save.
4.22
Alex Garey chips the ball to his team mate, Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Christian L. Pérez lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Isaac Cardoso. What a great pair of hands!
6.34
Alex Garey flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Isaac Cardoso manages to gather it.
9.17
Clarence Lowry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guy Sanchez. With some swift thinking, Guy Sanchez plays the ball forward to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí whips in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo flicks the ball with his head. Juan Cermeño didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.27
0-0Guy Sanchez sees Segundo Angulo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Segundo Angulo shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.37
1-0Esteban Ayoví knocks the ball forward to Diogo Araújo. Diogo Araújo flicks a high ball forward to Segundo Angulo who takes it down. Segundo Angulo shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.07
Paulo Albarracín makes a simple pass to Jhasmani Pedriel. Jhasmani Pedriel flicks the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí plays a quick one-two with Segundo Angulo and rushes in on goal... Jefre Carabalí muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Juan Cermeño manages to keep it out.
28.15
Jhasmani Pedriel darts forward. Jhasmani Pedriel lofts in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.38
Dave Sesay threads a neat ball through to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.38
Clarence Lowry advances with the ball. Clarence Lowry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí shoots from 20 yards. Juan Cermeño gets down and covers it.
36.13
Brandon Cook flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Villarroel who takes it down. Jorge Villarroel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Isaac Cardoso manages to keep it out.
40.56
Clifford Lewis flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel whips in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
42.46
Brandon Cook makes a probing pass to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Isaac Cardoso is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
44.49
Paulo Albarracín flicks a high pass forward. Guy Sanchez collects the pass. Guy Sanchez makes an attacking run forward. Guy Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Carolina Railhawks appear unchanged since the first half. New England Revolution also appear unchanged since the first half. The Carolina Railhawks players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and New England Revolution kick off!
51.18
Esteban Ayoví pushes mid-way up the pitch. Esteban Ayoví makes a simple pass to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Juan Cermeño.
52.19
Wayne Campbell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Sebastián Zavagno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Juan Cermeño is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.13
Christian L. Pérez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian L. Pérez plays a sublime one-two with Javier Ackley and races in on goal... Christian L. Pérez shoots from just inside the box. Isaac Cardoso gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
55.35
Guy Sanchez threads the ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí runs straight at the defence! Jefre Carabalí shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Juan Cermeño comfortably smothers it!
57.52
Brandon Cook makes a simple pass to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
60.58
3-0Carolina Railhawks have made 3 substitutions with Michael Heinemann replacing Esteban Ayoví, Damián González replacing Guy Sanchez and Lloyd Lowry replacing Sebastián Zavagno .
66.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Afonso Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Dave Sesay. Dave Sesay flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez plays a scrappy one-two with Javier Ackley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Walter Domínguez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.12
3-0Damián González flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Segundo Angulo makes a great pass forward. Lloyd Lowry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.16
Michael Heinemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jhasmani Pedriel. Jhasmani Pedriel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo makes a probing pass between the defence to Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Juan Cermeño!
71.29
Brandon Cook makes a probing pass to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Isaac Cardoso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.11
Christian L. Pérez plays the ball forward to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley shoots from long range. Isaac Cardoso gets down and covers it.
79.26
3-1Christian L. Pérez flicks a high ball forward to Javier Ackley who takes it down. Javier Ackley whips in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Clarence Lowry barges into Walter Domínguez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
83.44
Brandon Cook sees Javier Ackley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Javier Ackley whips in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.36
3-1Afonso Ribeiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Tiago Muniz. Afonso Ribeiro threads the ball through to Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez sees Javier Ackley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Javier Ackley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Isaac Cardoso of Carolina Railhawks |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaac Cardoso (GK)
9
2. Esteban Ayoví (DEF)
6
3. Paulo Albarracín (DEF)
6
4. Clarence Lowry (DEF)
6
5. Jhasmani Pedriel (MID)
6
6. Diogo Araújo (MID)
7
7. Guy Sanchez (MID)
7
8. Wayne Campbell (MID)
6
9. Jefre Carabalí (ATT)
9
10. Sebastián Zavagno (ATT)
7
11. Segundo Angulo (ATT)
8
12. Michael Heinemann (DEF)
6
13. Damián González (MID)
6
14. Lloyd Lowry (ATT)
6
1. Juan Cermeño (GK)
8
2. Afonso Ribeiro (DEF)
6
3. Alex Garey (DEF)
6
4. Tiago Muniz (DEF)
6
5. Brandon Cook (MID)
7
6. Clifford Lewis (MID)
6
7. Christian L. Pérez (MID)
8
8. Dave Sesay (MID)
6
9. Jorge Villarroel (ATT)
8
10. Walter Domínguez (ATT)
7
11. Javier Ackley (ATT)
7
12. Milton Ream (MID)
0
13. Jack Howard (ATT)
0
14. Jordan Joyce (MID)
0