Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 17,229 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
The pitch is in good condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Minnesota United kick off!
4.36
0-0Luis Fernando Perez darts forward. Luis Fernando Perez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis Fernando Perez shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.01
0-0Alfredo Ramirez makes a strong solo run forward. Alfredo Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernando Perez.
9.11
0-0Facundo Leal catches Servando Butler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Servando Butler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.56
Kupono Hall flicks a high pass forward. Larry Thompson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.43
Kupono Hall flicks a high pass forward. Servando Butler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Servando Butler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by André Rocha.
26.57
1-0Raul Morris threads a neat ball through to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.08
Curtis Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armando Kissinger.
34.19
Alfredo Ramirez hacks Korey Reed from behind! The referee calls over Alfredo Ramirez and shows him a yellow card! Korey Reed gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.55
Sergio Coronado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Korey Reed. Korey Reed shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.01
1-0Kurt Duka flicks a high pass forward. Gerson Schneider holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerson Schneider threads the ball through to Larry Thompson but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. Minnesota United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Philadelphia Union kick off!
47.03
1-0Curtis Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed skips past Joe-Max Roberts! Todd Joyce hacks Korey Reed from behind! Korey Reed appeals for a penalty! Given!!
47.03
1-0The referee points to the spot..
48.25
Tomás Bustos calmly steps up. What a cracker!! Frickson Mina had no chance!!
51.15
Kupono Hall comes in with a late challenge on Floyd Morgan. Kupono Hall is given a warning by the referee! Floyd Morgan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.49
1-1Minnesota United have made a substitution with Wallace Perez replacing Floyd Morgan .
61.55
Kupono Hall catches Wallace Perez on the ankles. The referee calls over Kupono Hall and shows him a yellow card! Wallace Perez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.18
1-1Larry Thompson clumsily knocks into André Rocha. The referee calls over Larry Thompson and shows him a yellow card! André Rocha runs off the knock.
69.04
Raul Morris flicks a high pass forward. Gerson Schneider collects the pass. Gerson Schneider shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
73.26
Joe-Max Roberts sees Kupono Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kupono Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernando Perez.
75.20
Armando Kissinger barges into Tomás Bustos. The referee calls over Armando Kissinger and shows him a yellow card! Tomás Bustos stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.10
1-1Facundo Leal flicks a high pass forward. Wallace Perez controls it well on his chest. Wallace Perez threads a neat ball through to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez deftly passes the ball to Tomás Bustos, releasing him through on goal. Tomás Bustos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Frickson Mina.
79.52
1-1Kupono Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider runs straight at the defence! Gerson Schneider strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Luis Fernando Perez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
81.32
1-1Corner kick to Philadelphia Union. Kupono Hall plays it out to the edge of the box. Armando Kissinger is dispossessed by a tackle from Facundo Leal.
83.18
Kupono Hall makes a probing pass to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Larry Thompson. Facundo Leal clumsily knocks into Larry Thompson. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
83.18
The referee points to the spot..
84.22
Servando Butler calmly steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.38
Facundo Leal threads the ball through to Wallace Perez. Wallace Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gerson Schneider 27 Servando Butler 84 (p) | Tomás Bustos 48 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gerson Schneider of Philadelphia Union |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Frickson Mina (GK)
6
2. Todd Joyce (DEF)
6
3. Joe-Max Roberts (DEF)
6
4. Armando Kissinger (DEF)
4
5. Alfredo Ramirez (DEF)
6
6. Raul Morris (MID)
6
7. Kurt Duka (MID)
6
8. Kupono Hall (MID)
6
9. Servando Butler (ATT)
6
10. Gerson Schneider (ATT)
9
11. Larry Thompson (ATT)
6
12. Casey Arnoux (MID)
0
13. Casey Alesci (MID)
0
14. Manuel Barros (ATT)
0
1. Tomás Contreras (GK)
6
2. Luis Fernando Perez (DEF)
7
3. André Rocha (DEF)
6
4. Facundo Leal (DEF)
6
5. Floyd Morgan (MID)
6
6. Sergio Coronado (MID)
6
7. Curtis Hall (MID)
7
8. Nicolás Herrera (MID)
6
9. Korey Reed (ATT)
7
10. Tomás Bustos (ATT)
6
11. Heitor Gónzalez (ATT)
6
12. Chris Kelly (DEF)
0
13. Wallace Perez (MID)
7
14. Yordy Zambrano (ATT)
0