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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Community First Park where Jacksonville Armada play New York Red Bulls in this league cup game. A crowd of 20,708 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Jacksonville Armada and New York Red Bulls are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.


0.00
New York Red Bulls start the match!
8.15
Richard Elcock flicks a high pass forward. Christian Hernández holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Hernández lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
9.49
Norman Mapp chips the ball to his team mate, Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio sees a break and surges forward. Blake Elenio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.40
Samuel Torres brings the ball forward. Samuel Torres sees Gianni Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Garza knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Gelmin Figuera is on top of it.
14.16
Richard Elcock knocks the ball forward to Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gelmin Figuera!
16.04
Richard Elcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.08
Darren Arnoux flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Tapia easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Tapia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Torres.
26.57
Darren Arnoux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Tapia. Alexander Tapia shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
27.15
Warley Pele makes a strong solo run forward. Warley Pele flicks a high pass forward. Nat Heinemann controls it well on his chest. Nat Heinemann whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Breno Paganin. What a great pair of hands!
30.05
Blake Elenio flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Scott easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Scott lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
32.37
Darren Arnoux passes the ball forward to Alexander Tapia. Alexander Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
38.24
Norman Mapp runs forward with the ball. Norman Mapp hits a low pass to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Breno Paganin who gathers it comfortably.
39.30
Blake Elenio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ken Pickens.
40.35
André Palacios knocks the ball forward to Troy Anderson. Troy Anderson edges inside the box! Troy Anderson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. New York Red Bulls are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.37
Blake Elenio sees Nahuel Melendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nahuel Melendez tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Norman Mapp advances with the ball. Norman Mapp makes a probing pass to Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Tapia. Alexander Tapia rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Jacksonville Armada appear unchanged since the first half. New York Red Bulls also appear unchanged since the first half. The Jacksonville Armada players seem much more motivated whilst the New York Red Bulls players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Jacksonville Armada kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
David Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Blake Elenio. These players appear to think like one. Blake Elenio makes an attacking run forward. Blake Elenio shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
53.05
Showing composure, Emiliano Olivares plays the ball forward to André Palacios. André Palacios hits a low pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Hernández. David Moore comes in with a late challenge on Christian Hernández. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
54.54
Ken Pickens chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Elcock. Richard Elcock flicks a high ball forward to Gianni Garza who takes it down. Gianni Garza whips in a cross ball towards Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Gelmin Figuera!
55.41
Richard Elcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warley Pele.
57.12
Norman Mapp flicks a high pass forward. Darren Arnoux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Arnoux passes the ball forward to Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.43
Blake Elenio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Blake Elenio knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.03
Blake Elenio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann plays a quick one-two with Sergio Scott and rushes in on goal... Nat Heinemann takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.51
Blake Elenio advances with the ball. Blake Elenio rushes past Luiz Otávio Fernandez! Blake Elenio strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.15
Luiz Otávio Fernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Luiz Otávio Fernandez brings the ball forward. Luiz Otávio Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gelmin Figuera is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.48
Norman Mapp flicks a high pass forward to Blake Elenio who brings the ball under control. Blake Elenio makes a simple pass to Alexander Tapia. Alexander Tapia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emiliano Olivares.
77.15
Jacksonville Armada have made 3 substitutions with Austin Gatt replacing Norman Mapp, Esteban Pérez replacing Darren Arnoux and Max Peterson replacing Blake Elenio .
78.22
Austin Gatt pushes mid-way up the pitch. Austin Gatt sees Alexander Tapia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.58
Max Peterson flicks a high pass forward to Nat Heinemann who brings the ball under control. Nat Heinemann puts a great ball through. Sergio Scott runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.17
Richard Elcock makes a simple pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.38
Richard Elcock catches Max Peterson on the ankles. Richard Elcock is given a warning by the referee! Max Peterson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.51
Max Peterson makes a simple pass to Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann edges inside the box! Emiliano Olivares catches Nat Heinemann on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
85.51
The referee points to the spot..
87.25
Sergio Scott takes a slow run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.26
Nat Heinemann barges into Luiz Otávio Fernandez. Nat Heinemann is given a warning by the referee! Luiz Otávio Fernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 63.4146341463415 vs 36.5853658536585
Play Area
Home team third: 25.61%, Midfield: 41.46%, Away team third: 32.93%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nat Heinemann of Jacksonville Armada

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Warley Pele (DEF)
6
4. Norman Mapp (DEF)
7
5. David Moore (DEF)
6
6. Darren Arnoux (MID)
6
7. Blake Elenio (MID)
9
6
8
10. Sergio Scott (ATT)
7
11. Nat Heinemann (ATT)
9

12. Austin Gatt (DEF)
6
13. Esteban Pérez (MID)
6
14. Max Peterson (MID)
6

7
2. Samuel Torres (DEF)
6
5. Ken Pickens (DEF)
6
6
6
8. Gianni Garza (ATT)
8
7
10. Troy Anderson (ATT)
6

12. Lukas Baca (MID)
0
13. Freddy Hughes (DEF)
0
14. Favio Leyva (GK)
0