Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to Seattle Sounders. A crowd of 17,187 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Seattle Sounders appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Seattle Sounders appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
0.00
0-0Philadelphia Union kick off the first half!
2.56
0-0Raul Morris passes the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to André Deza who gathers it comfortably.
9.35
0-0Raul Morris threads a neat ball through to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson runs straight at the defence! Larry Thompson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
10.49
Raul Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
14.13
0-0Cheyne Bedoya darts forward. Cheyne Bedoya makes a probing pass to Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston whips in a cross ball towards Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
15.31
Todd Joyce passes the ball forward to Raul Morris. Raul Morris knocks the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler plays a one-two with Larry Thompson and advances towards the goal... Servando Butler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.15
0-1Jay Peterson flicks a high pass forward. Freddie Alston controls it well on his chest. Freddie Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Clifford Traynor!
30.04
Kupono Hall runs up as Raul Morris takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Kupono Hall flicks a high ball forward to Larry Thompson who takes it down. Larry Thompson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
33.04
0-1Raul Nguyen hacks Kupono Hall from behind! The referee brings Raul Nguyen to one side and gives him a warning! Kupono Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Joe-Max Roberts threads the ball through to Kupono Hall. Kupono Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.45
Cheyne Bedoya flicks a high pass forward. Cauã Alex holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cauã Alex knocks the ball to his team mate, Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor knocks in a cross ball towards Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Cory Chavarri gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.33
With vision, Kupono Hall plays the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler rushes past Herculez Hill! Servando Butler comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. Seattle Sounders also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Seattle Sounders start the second half!
47.34
Herculez Hill barges into Gerson Schneider. Herculez Hill is warned by the referee! Gerson Schneider stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.46
Joel Garey sees Raul Nguyen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Raul Nguyen plays the ball forward to Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.55
Cauã Alex makes an attacking run forward. Cauã Alex whips in a cross ball towards Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Cory Chavarri manages to gather it effortlessly.
54.27
Cheyne Bedoya hacks Gerson Schneider from behind! Cheyne Bedoya is warned by the referee! Gerson Schneider stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.55
Raul Nguyen makes a run forward as Cauã Alex takes the throw-in. Raul Nguyen skillfully chests the ball down. Raul Nguyen sees Barry Schilawski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Barry Schilawski shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
60.50
Todd Joyce threads a neat ball through to Kurt Duka. Kurt Duka makes an attacking run forward. Kurt Duka finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but André Deza manages to gather it.
61.12
Jay Peterson threads the ball through to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
63.24
Cauã Alex sees Freddie Alston in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Freddie Alston advances inside the box! Freddie Alston looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Cory Chavarri gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
65.33
Cauã Alex kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.19
Jay Peterson passes the ball forward to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Ramirez.
71.49
Joe-Max Roberts knocks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Duka. Kurt Duka kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler lofts in a cross ball towards Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.13
Lance Taylor plays the ball forward to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider deftly passes the ball to Servando Butler, releasing him through on goal. Servando Butler takes a shot at goal. Solid save from André Deza.
90.00
0-1Joel Garey catches Larry Thompson on the ankles. Joel Garey is shown the yellow card! Larry Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Clifford Traynor of Seattle Sounders |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cory Chavarri (GK)
8
2. Todd Joyce (DEF)
6
3. Joe-Max Roberts (DEF)
7
4. Alfredo Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Raul Morris (MID)
7
6. Kupono Hall (MID)
7
7. Kurt Duka (MID)
7
8. Lance Taylor (MID)
6
9. Servando Butler (ATT)
7
10. Gerson Schneider (ATT)
6
11. Larry Thompson (ATT)
6
12. Ryan Diaz (MID)
0
13. Casey Arnoux (MID)
0
14. Willard Howard (DEF)
0
1. André Deza (GK)
7
2. Herculez Hill (DEF)
5
3. Cheyne Bedoya (DEF)
6
4. Joel Garey (DEF)
5
5. Edgar Campbell (DEF)
6
6. Cauã Alex (MID)
7
7. Jay Peterson (MID)
6
8. Raul Nguyen (MID)
6
9. Clifford Traynor (ATT)
9
10. Barry Schilawski (ATT)
6
11. Freddie Alston (ATT)
9
12. Neil Parker (DEF)
0
13. Fernando Sivori (MID)
0
14. Milton White (ATT)
0