Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at StubHUb Centre where LA Galaxy play host to Toronto FC. A crowd of 16,980 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both LA Galaxy and Toronto FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both LA Galaxy and Toronto FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and LA Galaxy get the match underway!
3.55
0-0Clayton Hayes plays the ball forward to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
4.19
0-0Clayton Hayes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Robinson. Francisco Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Howard Kallman but the linesman indicates offside!
9.55
0-0Edgar Basso comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Walker. The referee warns Edgar Basso to calm down! Carlos Walker runs off the knock.
12.46
0-0Clayton Hayes makes a probing pass to Bob Kassel. Bob Kassel finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
15.59
Ray Basso knocks the ball forward to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Robinson. Francisco Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Bob Kassel. Bob Kassel powers a header at goal. Edwin Ackley comfortably punches it away to safety.
21.44
0-0Edgar Basso advances with the ball. Edgar Basso runs straight at the defence! Ray Basso comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Basso. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
22.19
0-1Carlos Walker flicks a high pass forward to Bob Kassel who brings the ball under control. Bob Kassel lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Robinson. Francisco Robinson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Edwin Ackley had no chance!! Goal for Toronto FC!
28.46
Perica Hall knocks the ball forward to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bob Kassel. Bob Kassel lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Robinson. Francisco Robinson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.42
0-2Edder Arteaga makes a probing pass to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.22
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro threads a neat ball through to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. LA Galaxy are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.55
Carlos Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Robinson. Francisco Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.00
Cheyne Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Roy Alston comfortably collects the pass. Roy Alston lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Beckerman gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
44.11
Carlos Walker threads a neat ball through to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Kassel. Bob Kassel flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Edwin Ackley!
45.00
0-2Francisco Robinson catches Herbert Rourke on the ankles. The referee brings Francisco Robinson to one side and gives him a warning! Herbert Rourke carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The LA Galaxy players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Toronto FC kicking off!
48.18
Edgar Basso catches Carlos Walker on the ankles. The referee brings Edgar Basso to one side and gives him another warning! Carlos Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.27
0-2Carlos Walker clumsily knocks into Mario Delatorre. The referee calls over Carlos Walker and shows him a yellow card! Mario Delatorre stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.56
Perica Hall passes the ball forward to Edder Arteaga. With some swift thinking, Edder Arteaga plays the ball forward to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman plays a one-two with Francisco Robinson and rushes in on goal... Howard Kallman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.58
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro passes the ball forward to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Jorge Beckerman. Excellent save.
57.46
Carlos Walker sees space and advances. Carlos Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.10
Edgar Basso plays the ball forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
60.38
0-2LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Nicolas Ross replacing Roy Alston .
67.06
Blake Martin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Blake Martin makes a probing pass to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
72.45
Clayton Hayes kicks a strong pass forward to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Edwin Ackley.
73.38
Edder Arteaga takes a quick corner, playing it short to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Edwin Ackley.
74.29
0-2Corner kick to Toronto FC. Edder Arteaga plays it out to the edge of the box. Herbert Rourke gets to the ball and clears it up field.
77.03
Toronto FC have made 2 substitutions with Arnold Ortiz replacing Edder Arteaga and Alexander Régis replacing Bob Kassel .
78.11
Cheyne Thompson plays the ball forward to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini plays a one-two with Francisco Avalos and rushes in on goal... Mateo Marzolini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jorge Beckerman.
79.50
0-2It's a corner kick. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro loops the ball in to towards the near post. Francisco Robinson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Francisco Robinson 22, 28 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Robinson of Toronto FC |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Edwin Ackley (GK)
8
2. Mario Delatorre (DEF)
7
3. Herbert Rourke (DEF)
6
4. Blake Martin (DEF)
7
5. Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
6. Edgar Basso (MID)
6
7. Cheyne Thompson (MID)
6
8. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
6
9. Francisco Avalos (ATT)
6
10. Mateo Marzolini (ATT)
6
11. Roy Alston (ATT)
6
12. Earnest Peterson (MID)
0
13. Nicolas Ross (ATT)
6
14. Jorge Tavernese (MID)
0
1. Jorge Beckerman (GK)
7
2. Richard Watson (DEF)
6
3. Perica Hall (DEF)
6
4. Ray Basso (DEF)
6
5. Ernest Cook (DEF)
6
6. Clayton Hayes (MID)
7
7. Edder Arteaga (MID)
6
8. Carlos Walker (MID)
7
9. Bob Kassel (ATT)
8
10. Howard Kallman (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Robinson (ATT)
9
12. Darrell Thomas (DEF)
0
13. Arnold Ortiz (MID)
6
14. Alexander Régis (ATT)
6