Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Toyota Stadium where FC Dallas play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 15,540 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Dallas kick off!
2.15
0-0Chance Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Augusto Ronaldo. Augusto Ronaldo flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Chavarri controls it well on his chest. Patrick Chavarri whips in a cross ball towards Martin Vargas. Martin Vargas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Luís Taffarel happens to be in the right place to block it.
6.14
0-0Augusto Ronaldo takes it forward alone. Augusto Ronaldo whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.25
1-0Dias De Almeida Serginho runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dias De Almeida Serginho knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Joshua Rogers with no chance!! Goal for FC Dallas!
14.15
1-0Daniel Blanco makes a probing pass to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jose Luis Macias is offside!
15.14
1-0Dias De Almeida Serginho flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. With a superhuman jump, Jaime Mena connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Joshua Rogers reads it well. Fabulous stop!
20.13
José Riquelme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Serginho. Dias De Almeida Serginho chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena whips in a cross ball towards Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mario Sanders scores for FC Dallas!!
24.46
Daniel Blanco threads the ball through to Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
32.13
2-0Daniel Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chance Ramirez.
33.27
2-0Daniel Blanco catches Duarte Acosta on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duarte Acosta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.13
Dias De Almeida Serginho sees space and advances. Dias De Almeida Serginho knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
38.08
Chance Ramirez volleys a long ball forward. Ezequiel Renteria whips in a cross ball towards Martin Vargas. Martin Vargas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
2-0Duarte Acosta catches Glenn Nelson on the ankles. Duarte Acosta is shown the yellow card! Glenn Nelson stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dallas appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York City FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
New York City FC kick off!
47.02
José Riquelme makes a simple pass to Dias De Almeida Serginho. Dias De Almeida Serginho knocks the ball forward to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joshua Rogers who gathers it comfortably.
48.16
José Riquelme threads the ball through to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco threads a neat ball through to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera edges inside the box! Fernando Figuera cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.37
Rodrigo Franco threads the ball through to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Chavarri who takes it down. Patrick Chavarri shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Luis Advíncula. Excellent save.
54.11
With vision, Augusto Ronaldo plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
57.49
Sebastian Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Mario Sanders controls it well on his chest. Mario Sanders knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustin Zuniga.
59.32
Augusto Ronaldo makes a simple pass to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria plays a quick one-two with Martin Vargas and rushes in on goal... Ezequiel Renteria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Luis Advíncula manages to gather it.
60.11
3-0FC Dallas have made a substitution with Lukas Figueroa replacing Glenn Nelson .
61.19
With vision, Lukas Figueroa plays the ball forward to Dias De Almeida Serginho. Dias De Almeida Serginho sees Jaime Mena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Mena whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
63.04
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.44
Dias De Almeida Serginho flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Mena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Mena shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Joshua Rogers. Excellent save.
66.23
Augusto Ronaldo flicks a high pass forward. Martin Vargas controls it well on his chest. Martin Vargas shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Luis Advíncula.
67.37
3-0It's a corner kick. Ezequiel Renteria kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. José Riquelme gets to the ball and clears it up field.
69.06
Dias De Almeida Serginho knocks the ball forward to Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias passes the ball forward but Jaime Mena is offside!
71.42
Alexandre Bernhardt makes a probing pass to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri shoots from outside the area but is denied by Luis Advíncula. Excellent save.
75.45
Dias De Almeida Serginho makes a probing pass to Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.28
3-0Agustin Zuniga hacks Mario Sanders from behind! Agustin Zuniga is warned by the referee! Mario Sanders stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.31
José Riquelme makes a simple pass to Dias De Almeida Serginho. Dias De Almeida Serginho flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Mena controls it well on his chest. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.30
Chance Ramirez passes the ball forward to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra makes a probing pass to Martin Vargas. Martin Vargas finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
84.23
Alexandre Bernhardt makes a simple pass to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.44
Duarte Acosta comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Nieto. The referee brings Duarte Acosta to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Rodrigo Franco hacks Mario Sanders from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Sanders hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Mario Sanders 9, 20 Fernando Figuera 48 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dias De Almeida Serginho of FC Dallas |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luis Advíncula (GK)
7
2. Glenn Nelson (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Nieto (DEF)
6
4. José Riquelme (DEF)
7
5. Luís Taffarel (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Blanco (MID)
7
7. Dias De Almeida Serginho (MID)
9
8. Jose Luis Macias (ATT)
6
9. Fernando Figuera (ATT)
8
10. Jaime Mena (ATT)
7
11. Mario Sanders (ATT)
9
12. Lukas Figueroa (DEF)
6
13. Dean Ramirez (MID)
0
14. Claudio Salgado (ATT)
0
1. Joshua Rogers (GK)
6
2. Chance Ramirez (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Franco (DEF)
6
4. Agustin Zuniga (DEF)
6
5. Alexandre Bernhardt (MID)
6
6. Augusto Ronaldo (MID)
7
7. Francisco Parra (MID)
6
8. Duarte Acosta (MID)
5
9. Martin Vargas (ATT)
6
10. Patrick Chavarri (ATT)
6
11. Ezequiel Renteria (ATT)
6
12. Luís Ednilson (ATT)
0
13. Javier Samuel (MID)
0
14. Mario Cabrera (MID)
0