Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at James M. Shuart Stadium where New York Cosmos play host to Columbus Crew. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Cosmos are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Cosmos are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
0.00
0-0Columbus Crew kick off the first half!
3.18
0-0Agustín Guzmán hits a low pass to Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson shoots from outside the area but is denied by Mathew Bell. Excellent save.
6.18
0-0Agustín Guzmán threads a neat ball through to Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.32
Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez hits a low pass to Sergio C. César. Sergio C. César changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sergio C. César skips past Christian Castillo! Sergio C. César comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
10.55
0-0Sergio C. César barges into Agustín Guzmán. Sergio C. César is shown the yellow card! Agustín Guzmán stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.18
Henry King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva plays a one-two with Oscar Parra and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Javier Leiva provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nathan Hill smothers it!
15.24
With a delightful solo run, Vicente Sepúlveda stretches the opposition's defence. Vicente Sepúlveda knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
16.41
Francesco Fernandes threads the ball through to Agustín Guzmán. Agustín Guzmán flicks a high ball forward to Austin Ramirez who takes it down. Austin Ramirez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Mathew Bell!
22.55
Sergio C. César threads a neat ball through to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
24.20
1-0Arthur White threads the ball through to Sergio C. César. Sergio C. César sees Adam Kassel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Kassel knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Nathan Hill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.03
Vicente Sepúlveda threads a neat ball through to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
28.42
Arthur White passes the ball forward to Vicente Sepúlveda. Vicente Sepúlveda kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.23
Agustín Guzmán darts forward. Agustín Guzmán shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.06
Sergio C. César makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.57
Augusto Markic threads a neat ball through to Leonard Schneider. Leonard Schneider shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Agustín Guzmán flicks a high pass forward. Landon Anderson controls it well on his chest. Landon Anderson threads the ball through into the box. Murilo Cafù takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Cosmos appear unchanged since the first half. Columbus Crew also appear unchanged since the first half. The Columbus Crew players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
New York Cosmos kick off the second half!
47.41
Henry King sees a break and surges forward. Henry King shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Nathan Hill.
54.41
2-1Vicente Sepúlveda kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.43
Henry King runs straight at the opposition's defence. Henry King knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
57.08
Paolo Hurtado picks a pass forward to Agustín Guzmán. Agustín Guzmán changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Agustín Guzmán runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Agustín Guzmán provides some space. He shoots at goal but Mathew Bell is on top of it.
60.01
Arthur White breaks forward. Arthur White knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
61.11
2-1Sergio C. César comes in with a late challenge on Agustín Guzmán. The referee warns Sergio C. César to calm down! Agustín Guzmán hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.46
Vicente Sepúlveda changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vicente Sepúlveda lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Nathan Hill had no chance!! Goal for New York Cosmos! That's his third!
72.28
3-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.13
Sergio C. César kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nathan Hill gets down and covers it.
75.33
Paolo Hurtado knocks the ball forward to Augusto Markic. Augusto Markic flicks a high pass forward. Leonard Schneider holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonard Schneider plays a quick one-two with Murilo Cafù and rushes in on goal... Leonard Schneider makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.33
Alex Palacio passes the ball forward to Vicente Sepúlveda. Vicente Sepúlveda flicks a high pass forward. Javier Leiva holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Javier Leiva whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Parra connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Nathan Hill is on top of it.
81.40
Agustín Guzmán comes in with a late challenge on Sam Kallman. Agustín Guzmán is shown the yellow card! Sam Kallman runs off the knock.
83.26
Augusto Markic flicks a high pass forward. Austin Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Austin Ramirez shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
85.07
Sam Kallman threads a neat ball through to Henry King. Henry King flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Parra controls it well on his chest. Oscar Parra shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.55
Henry King kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva makes a probing pass between the defence to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Nathan Hill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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
| Oscar Parra 24, 32, 63 Adam Kassel 90 | Murilo Cafù 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathew Bell (GK)
6
2. Alex Palacio (DEF)
6
3. Arthur White (DEF)
6
4. Sam Kallman (DEF)
6
5. Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez (DEF)
6
6. Henry King (MID)
7
7. Sergio C. César (MID)
6
8. Vicente Sepúlveda (MID)
7
9. Adam Kassel (ATT)
8
10. Oscar Parra (ATT)
9
11. Javier Leiva (ATT)
7
12. Tyrone Kassel (DEF)
0
13. Santino Domínguez (MID)
0
14. Tyler Mapp (ATT)
0
1. Nathan Hill (GK)
8
2. Christian Castillo (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Hurtado (DEF)
6
4. Morgan Schilawski (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Fernandes (DEF)
6
6. Augusto Markic (MID)
6
7. Agustín Guzmán (MID)
7
8. Austin Ramirez (ATT)
6
9. Leonard Schneider (ATT)
6
10. Landon Anderson (ATT)
6
11. Murilo Cafù (ATT)
7
12. Leo Dufty (MID)
0
13. Ryan Brown (DEF)
0
14. Marshall Joyce (DEF)
0