Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play Orange County Blues in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both D.C. United and Orange County Blues are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both D.C. United and Orange County Blues are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
0.00
0-0D.C. United kick off and get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Joel Chávez hacks Johnathan Butler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Johnathan Butler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.29
0-0Manny Jackson makes a simple pass to Jimmy Russell. Jimmy Russell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. José Coronado gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
15.33
0-0Aaron Elenio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leo Roberts.
18.10
Keith Scott clumsily knocks into Leo Roberts. Keith Scott is shown the yellow card! Leo Roberts runs off the knock.
22.41
Clifford Chandler chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Morales. Jamie Morales flicks a high pass forward. Joel Chávez controls it well on his chest. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Coronado who gathers it comfortably.
24.19
Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward. William Yates collects the pass. William Yates knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.23
Nicolas Clark threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Russell. Jimmy Russell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Coronado who gathers it comfortably.
38.30
Nicolas Clark catches Aaron Elenio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Elenio stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.10
Without breaking stride, Nicolas Clark plays the ball forward to Jimmy Russell. Jimmy Russell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Orange County Blues get the second half underway!
48.15
Nicolas Clark sees Jimmy Russell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Russell skips past Craig Sesay! Jimmy Russell rockets a shot on goal. José Coronado gets down and covers it.
53.33
Ernest Grossman flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Clark comfortably collects the pass. Nicolas Clark plays the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by José Coronado. Excellent save.
55.14
0-1Manny Jackson makes a probing pass to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Russell. Jimmy Russell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving José Coronado with no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
60.39
0-1D.C. United have made a substitution with Ezequiel Bermudez replacing Keith Scott .
65.30
Juan Cruz Rivas surges forward with the ball. Juan Cruz Rivas knocks the ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pedro Ronaldo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.38
0-1Clifford Chandler knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark chips the ball to his team mate, William Yates. William Yates shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
67.33
Johnathan Butler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nestor Galletti. Nestor Galletti kicks a strong pass forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks the ball forward, putting Ezequiel Bermudez through on goal. Ezequiel Bermudez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.17
Jamie Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Ayoví.
77.47
Nestor Galletti threads the ball through to Ezequiel Bermudez. Ezequiel Bermudez finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jeffrén Rondón. Excellent save.
78.16
With great vision, Dinis Villalobos plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Bermudez. Ezequiel Bermudez whips in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jeffrén Rondón reads it well. Fabulous stop!
79.12
Luis Ayoví controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Elenio. Aaron Elenio hits a low pass to Ezequiel Bermudez. Ezequiel Bermudez shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
83.55
Clifford Chandler threads a neat ball through to Jamie Morales. Jamie Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of William Yates. William Yates whips in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from José Coronado.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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 Jimmy Russell of Orange County Blues |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. José Coronado (GK)
8
2. Craig Sesay (DEF)
6
3. Johnathan Butler (DEF)
6
4. Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)
6
5. Luis Ayoví (DEF)
6
6. Nestor Galletti (MID)
6
7. Aaron Elenio (MID)
7
8. Dinis Villalobos (MID)
7
9. Elmer Reyes (ATT)
6
10. Keith Scott (ATT)
5
11. Pedro Ronaldo (ATT)
6
12. Bryan Ferrari (DEF)
0
13. Alvaro Cortes (MID)
0
14. Ezequiel Bermudez (ATT)
6
1. Jeffrén Rondón (GK)
8
2. Randall Morris (DEF)
6
3. Ernest Grossman (DEF)
6
4. Clifford Chandler (DEF)
7
5. Leo Roberts (DEF)
6
6. Manny Jackson (MID)
6
7. Nicolas Clark (MID)
7
8. Jamie Morales (MID)
7
9. Jimmy Russell (ATT)
9
10. Joel Chávez (ATT)
6
11. William Yates (ATT)
6
12. António Aloisio (DEF)
0
13. Santiago Miranda (MID)
0
14. Jordon Rivera (ATT)
0