Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium where Atlanta United play Lanús in this friendly game. A crowd of 15,961 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atlanta United and Lanús are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atlanta United and Lanús are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Atlanta United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
0-0Rubén Gonzales knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego F. Giménez. Diego F. Giménez makes a simple pass to Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.32
0-0Diego F. Giménez flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Escobedo who brings the ball under control. Oscar Escobedo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Augusto Mateo is offside!
6.53
0-0Tomás Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Ted Morris controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Ted Morris stretches the opposition's defence. Ted Morris skips past Claudio Romero! Ted Morris strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jairo Enriquez easily smothers it!
10.01
Claudio Romero sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
14.24
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ezequiel Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Morales but the linesman indicates offside!
15.20
0-0Marcelo Coloccini breaks forward. Marcelo Coloccini kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Araya. Renato Araya knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Escobedo. Oscar Escobedo makes a deft header. The ball comes off Paolo Zambrano and the loose ball is cleared up field.
16.43
0-1Thiago Subiat makes an attacking run forward. Thiago Subiat lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Araya. With a superhuman jump, Renato Araya connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Fidel Achilier had no chance!! Goal for Lanús!
20.28
0-1Diego F. Giménez flicks the ball to his team mate, Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomás Alvarado.
24.52
0-1Ted Morris hacks Mauricio González from behind! The referee calls over Ted Morris and warns him to calm down! Mauricio González stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.53
Ted Morris takes it forward alone. Ted Morris shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.17
Rubén Gonzales darts forward. Rubén Gonzales flicks a high pass forward to Renato Araya who brings the ball under control. Renato Araya shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.03
Claudio Romero clumsily knocks into Ezequiel Nunez. Claudio Romero is warned by the referee! Ezequiel Nunez runs off the knock.
39.35
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Nunez collects the pass. Ezequiel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Morales. Gustavo Morales jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.40
Mauricio González makes a simple pass to Oscar Escobedo. Oscar Escobedo lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo powers a header at goal. Solid save from Fidel Achilier. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlanta United appear unchanged since the first half. Lanús also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlanta United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lanús get the second half underway!
47.55
Gustavo Saavedra makes an attacking run forward. Gustavo Saavedra plays a perfect one-two with Ezequiel Nunez and rushes in on goal... Gustavo Saavedra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gustavo Saavedra!
54.46
Ted Morris takes it forward alone. Ted Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Morales. Gustavo Morales rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.10
2-1Renato Araya barges into Paolo Zambrano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Zambrano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.47
2-1Atlanta United have made a substitution with Raymond Gomez replacing Gustavo Saavedra .Lanús have made a substitution with Emanuel Ortega replacing Renato Araya .
61.53
Marcelo Coloccini catches Ezequiel Nunez on the ankles. The referee brings Marcelo Coloccini to one side and gives him a warning! Ezequiel Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.14
Thiago Subiat flicks a high pass forward to Augusto Mateo who brings the ball under control. Augusto Mateo shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.34
André Dida darts forward. André Dida runs deep into the other half of the pitch. André Dida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jairo Enriquez!
67.55
Cody Petrone makes a simple pass to Gustavo Morales. Gustavo Morales shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Jairo Enriquez had no chance!! Goal for Atlanta United!
71.25
Marcelo Coloccini barges into Gustavo Morales. Marcelo Coloccini is given another warning by the referee! Gustavo Morales runs off the knock.
72.01
André Dida surges forward with the ball. With vision, André Dida laces a weighted ball forward to Gustavo Morales. Gustavo Morales shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
73.33
Matías Ezequiel Rattin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emanuel Ortega. Emanuel Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.05
Thiago Subiat chips the ball to his team mate, Emanuel Ortega. Emanuel Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Escobedo. Oscar Escobedo flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.26
Tomás Alvarado threads a neat ball through to Ted Morris. Ted Morris sees space and advances. Ted Morris whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. With a superhuman jump, Ezequiel Nunez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Diego F. Giménez kicks a strong pass forward to Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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
| Gustavo Saavedra 48 Gustavo Morales 54, 68 Ezequiel Nunez 78 | Renato Araya 16 Oscar Escobedo 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fidel Achilier (GK)
6
2. Tomás Alvarado (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Zambrano (DEF)
6
4. André Dida (DEF)
8
5. Raúl Deza (MID)
6
6. Gustavo Saavedra (MID)
8
7. Ted Morris (MID)
9
8. Cody Petrone (MID)
6
9. Ezequiel Nunez (ATT)
8
10. Gustavo Morales (ATT)
9
11. Jorge Quiñónez (ATT)
6
12. Juan Bernal (DEF)
0
13. Raymond Gomez (DEF)
6
14. Marcos Yanez (ATT)
0
1. Jairo Enriquez (GK)
6
2. Rubén Gonzales (DEF)
6
3. Claudio Romero (DEF)
6
4. Marcelo Coloccini (DEF)
6
5. Mauricio González (MID)
6
6. Thiago Subiat (MID)
7
7. Diego F. Giménez (MID)
6
8. Matías Ezequiel Rattin (MID)
6
9. Renato Araya (ATT)
7
10. Augusto Mateo (ATT)
6
11. Oscar Escobedo (ATT)
7
12. Mario Hector Ruiz (MID)
0
13. Da Silva Saldana (MID)
0
14. Emanuel Ortega (DEF)
6