Match Report
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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 Jacksonville Armada. A crowd of 20,203 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Jacksonville Armada appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Jacksonville Armada appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
0.00
0-0Minnesota United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.51
0-0Luis Fernando Perez flicks a high ball forward to Emerson Didi who takes it down. Emerson Didi kicks a strong pass forward to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Zuniga who gathers it comfortably.
8.48
0-0Sergio Coronado decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Coronado skips past Jaime Meleán! Sergio Coronado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
10.48
Nicolás Herrera makes an attacking run forward. Nicolás Herrera cuts inside the box! Nicolás Herrera looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.33
0-1Óscar Dulanto sees space and advances. Óscar Dulanto hits a low pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edgar Joyce!
15.15
0-1Blake Elenio makes a probing pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
22.57
Sergio Coronado plays the ball forward to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Mapp.
30.07
Luis Fernando Perez hits a low pass to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Davis who takes it down. Ralph Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Zuniga who gathers it comfortably.
36.01
Facundo Leal flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Coronado controls it well on his chest. Sergio Coronado threads the ball through to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Zuniga who gathers it comfortably.
39.04
Luis Fernando Perez knocks the ball forward to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Floyd Morgan shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Gustavo Zuniga. What a save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half. Jacksonville Armada also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Jacksonville Armada get the second half underway!
54.40
Óscar Dulanto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio passes the ball forward to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez runs straight at the defence! Diego Sánchez rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Jaime Meleán plays the ball forward to Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez sees Edgar Joyce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Joyce lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.47
Blake Elenio flicks a high pass forward. Diego Sánchez controls it well on his chest. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Tomás Contreras.
60.13
0-2Corner kick to Jacksonville Armada. Blake Elenio plays it short to Ryan Garey. Ryan Garey deftly flicks the ball on. Tomás Contreras jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
65.32
0-2Blake Elenio flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Joyce collects the pass. Edgar Joyce knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Luis Fernando Perez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
66.15
0-2Blake Elenio takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Esteban Pérez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.32
Ryan Garey kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez makes a simple pass to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce plays a one-two with Jean Tapia and rushes in on goal... Edgar Joyce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Tomás Contreras.
77.49
0-2Jacksonville Armada have made 3 substitutions with Alexander Santos replacing Norman Mapp, Jeffrén Chancellor replacing Esteban Pérez and Max Peterson replacing Blake Elenio .
78.52
Jaime Meleán threads the ball through to Jeffrén Chancellor. Jeffrén Chancellor threads the ball through to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nahuel Melendez!
83.23
Emerson Didi brings the ball forward. Emerson Didi plays a scrappy one-two with Ralph Davis and advances towards the goal... Emerson Didi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Alexander Santos blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.26
Max Peterson brings the ball forward. Max Peterson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Tomás Contreras is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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
| Edgar Joyce 12 Jean Tapia 55 Nahuel Melendez 79 Max Peterson 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Joyce of Jacksonville Armada |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomás Contreras (GK)
7
2. Luis Fernando Perez (DEF)
7
3. André Rocha (DEF)
6
4. Facundo Leal (DEF)
6
5. Floyd Morgan (MID)
7
6. Sergio Coronado (MID)
7
7. Emerson Didi (MID)
6
8. Nicolás Herrera (MID)
7
9. Corey Bennett (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Aragon (ATT)
6
11. Ralph Davis (ATT)
6
12. Chris Kelly (DEF)
0
13. Jeb Murphy (MID)
0
14. Korey Reed (ATT)
0
1. Gustavo Zuniga (GK)
7
2. Jaime Meleán (DEF)
6
3. Ryan Garey (DEF)
6
4. Norman Mapp (DEF)
6
5. Óscar Dulanto (DEF)
6
6. Esteban Pérez (MID)
6
7. Blake Elenio (MID)
6
8. Jean Tapia (ATT)
8
9. Nahuel Melendez (ATT)
8
10. Diego Sánchez (ATT)
8
11. Edgar Joyce (ATT)
9
12. Alexander Santos (DEF)
6
13. Jeffrén Chancellor (MID)
6
14. Max Peterson (MID)
8