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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at National Sports Center where Minnesota United play host to D.C. United. A crowd of 16,021 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while D.C. United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while D.C. United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
0.00
0-0Minnesota United kick off!
6.10
0-1Alvaro Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Keith Scott who brings the ball neatly under control. Keith Scott whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Tomás Contreras, sees it late!! Goal for D.C. United!
10.52
0-1Alvaro Cortes flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo who takes it down. Pedro Ronaldo knocks the ball to his team mate, Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Tomás Contreras effortlessly gets down and covers it.
12.40
0-1Juan Cruz Rivas comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Coronado. Juan Cruz Rivas is warned by the referee! Sergio Coronado carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.54
0-1Eduardo Jones takes a quick throw-in. Luis Fernando Perez makes a simple pass to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan chips the ball to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.49
0-1Minnesota United are keeping most of the possession.
26.44
André Rocha chips the ball to his team mate, Emerson Didi. Emerson Didi threads the ball through to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez sees Yordy Zambrano just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some world-class footwork from Yordy Zambrano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. José Coronado easily gets down and covers it.
28.04
Emerson Didi hits a low pass to Korey Reed. Korey Reed knocks in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. With a superhuman jump, Yordy Zambrano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
30.06
Sergio Coronado runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sergio Coronado finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
33.31
0-1Kevin Besler threads the ball through to Korey Reed. Korey Reed knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Sesay.
39.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Emerson Didi plays the ball forward to Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.39
Eduardo Jones threads a neat ball through to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan knocks the ball forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed makes a probing pass between the defence to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by José Coronado.
43.39
0-1Corner kick to Minnesota United. Kevin Besler plays it to the near post. José Coronado gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
44.28
Without breaking stride, Johnathan Butler plays the ball forward to Alvaro Cortes. Seeing a gap ahead, Alvaro Cortes plays the ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo edges inside the box! Pedro Ronaldo tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomás Contreras with no chance!! Goal for D.C. United!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half. D.C. United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
D.C. United kick off!
49.18
Juan Cruz Rivas chips the ball to his team mate, Dinis Villalobos. Dinis Villalobos passes the ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
53.34
Emerson Didi makes a beautiful solo run. Emerson Didi whips in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.29
Luis Ayoví makes a probing pass to Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens brings the ball forward. Samuel Pickens skips past André Rocha! Samuel Pickens muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Tomás Contreras is on top of it.
59.07
1-3Kevin Besler decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Besler threads the ball through to Heitor Gónzalez but he's offside!
60.21
1-3Minnesota United have made 2 substitutions with Chris Kelly replacing Luis Fernando Perez and Gabriel Aragon replacing Yordy Zambrano .
61.21
1-3Eduardo Jones catches Keith Scott on the ankles. The referee warns Eduardo Jones to calm down! Keith Scott stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.00
With great vision, Dinis Villalobos plays the ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo makes a probing pass to Elmer Reyes but he's offside!
69.46
Elmer Reyes comes in with a late challenge on Chris Kelly. The referee calls over Elmer Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Chris Kelly carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.34
Dinis Villalobos flicks a high pass forward. Keith Scott controls it well on his chest. Keith Scott shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
73.48
André Rocha runs forward with the ball. André Rocha knocks the ball forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed deftly passes the ball to Gabriel Aragon, releasing him through on goal. Gabriel Aragon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.32
Emerson Didi sees Heitor Gónzalez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Heitor Gónzalez shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.04
Sergio Coronado knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Aragon. Gabriel Aragon tries a spectacular long range effort. José Coronado gets down and covers it.
90.00
Sergio Coronado threads a neat ball through to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez skips past Juan Cruz Rivas! Heitor Gónzalez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Yordy Zambrano 53 Heitor Gónzalez 90 | Pedro Ronaldo 6, 44, 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomás Contreras (GK)
6
2. Luis Fernando Perez (DEF)
6
3. André Rocha (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Jones (DEF)
6
5. Floyd Morgan (MID)
6
6. Sergio Coronado (MID)
7
7. Emerson Didi (MID)
7
8. Kevin Besler (MID)
6
9. Korey Reed (ATT)
6
10. Yordy Zambrano (ATT)
7
11. Heitor Gónzalez (ATT)
7
12. Chris Kelly (DEF)
6
13. Jeb Murphy (MID)
0
14. Gabriel Aragon (ATT)
6
1. José Coronado (GK)
7
2. Craig Sesay (DEF)
6
3. Johnathan Butler (DEF)
6
4. Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)
6
5. Luis Ayoví (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Pickens (MID)
7
7. Alvaro Cortes (MID)
6
8. Dinis Villalobos (MID)
7
9. Elmer Reyes (ATT)
5
10. Keith Scott (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Ronaldo (ATT)
9
12. Bryan Ferrari (DEF)
0
13. Aaron Elenio (MID)
0
14. Ezequiel Bermudez (ATT)
0