Match Report
| Colorado Springs Switchbacks | Colorado Springs Switchbacks |  |  | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Tampa Bay Rowdies | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher Terrell | Christopher Terrell | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Dax Hernandez | D. Hernandez |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Vincent Brown | V. Brown | |||||||||
| Avril Saucedo | A. Saucedo |  | 27 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Jose Fisher | J. Fisher | |||||||||
| Alves De S. César | A. César |  | 28 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | Alan Rey | A. Rey | |||||||||
| Guy Janicki | G. Janicki | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Joseph Basso | J. Basso | |||||||||
| Marcos Sosa | M. Sosa | | 64 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Pedro Green | P. Green | |||||||||
| Chester Robinson | C. Robinson | | 66 | D | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Chad Elenio | C. Elenio | |||||||||
| Fabio Alves Aldair | F. Aldair | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Lucas Junior | L. Junior | |||||||||
| Bryan Myers | B. Myers | | 56 | M |  | | 8 | | | A | 74 |  | Andrès Osorio | A. Osorio | |||||||
| Virgil Rogers | V. Rogers | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Leroy Peterson | L. Peterson | |||||||||
| Nelson Besler | N. Besler | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Arnold Watson | A. Watson | |||||||||
| Facundo Ferreyra | F. Ferreyra | | 27 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 |  | Tomás Duarte | T. Duarte | |||||||||
| Thomas Phillips | T. Phillips | | 67 | G | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Quavas Bailey | Q. Bailey | |||||||||
| Juan Cruz Flores | J. Flores | | 61 | D | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Vítor Julinho | V. Julinho | |||||||||
| Elmer Willis | E. Willis | | 59 | D | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Reginald Jenkins | R. Jenkins | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Switchbacks Stadium where Colorado Springs Switchbacks play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
0.00
0-0Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off and get the match underway!
4.12
0-0Bryan Myers makes a beautiful solo run. Bryan Myers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Rey.
6.24
1-0Marcos Sosa flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Alves Aldair who takes it down. Fabio Alves Aldair knocks the ball forward to Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colorado Springs Switchbacks!
12.50
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Chad Elenio plays the ball forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dax Hernandez easily smothers it!
14.51
Alan Rey surges forward with the ball. Alan Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.38
1-0Bryan Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
21.52
Lucas Junior passes the ball forward to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Dax Hernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.35
1-1Lucas Junior threads a neat ball through to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson puts a great ball through but Arnold Watson is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
39.51
Bryan Myers hits a low pass to Facundo Ferreyra. Facundo Ferreyra knocks the ball forward to Nelson Besler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.56
With imagination, Guy Janicki picks a pass forward to Bryan Myers. With imagination, Bryan Myers plays the ball forward to Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Vincent Brown as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
1-1Bryan Myers takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Chester Robinson takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Tampa Bay Rowdies kicking off!
53.24
1-1Colorado Springs Switchbacks are in full control of this game.
60.21
1-1Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Vítor Julinho replacing Chad Elenio and Reginald Jenkins replacing Tomás Duarte .
61.26
Pedro Green receives the ball from a throw-in from Joseph Basso. Pedro Green flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Junior controls it well on his chest. Lucas Junior plays the ball forward to Reginald Jenkins. Reginald Jenkins shoots from long range but Dax Hernandez is on top of it.
63.36
1-1Arnold Watson barges into Alves De S. César. Arnold Watson is shown the yellow card! Alves De S. César stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.51
Alves De S. César comes in with a late challenge on Reginald Jenkins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reginald Jenkins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.42
1-1Facundo Ferreyra clumsily knocks into Jose Fisher. The referee calls over Facundo Ferreyra and warns him to calm down! Jose Fisher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.54
Guy Janicki flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Myers who brings the ball under control. Bryan Myers flicks a high pass forward. Virgil Rogers collects the pass. Virgil Rogers lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Vincent Brown gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
77.09
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Quavas Bailey replacing Joseph Basso .
79.26
Bryan Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quavas Bailey.
84.41
Lucas Junior flicks the ball to his team mate, Reginald Jenkins. Reginald Jenkins lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Nelson Besler of Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dax Hernandez (GK)
7
2. Avril Saucedo (DEF)
6
3. Alves De S. César (DEF)
6
4. Guy Janicki (DEF)
6
5. Marcos Sosa (DEF)
6
6. Chester Robinson (DEF)
6
7. Fabio Alves Aldair (MID)
7
8. Bryan Myers (MID)
8
9. Virgil Rogers (ATT)
6
10. Nelson Besler (ATT)
9
11. Facundo Ferreyra (ATT)
5
12. Thomas Phillips (GK)
0
13. Juan Cruz Flores (DEF)
0
14. Elmer Willis (DEF)
0
1. Vincent Brown (GK)
7
2. Jose Fisher (DEF)
6
3. Alan Rey (DEF)
7
4. Joseph Basso (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Green (DEF)
6
6. Chad Elenio (MID)
6
7. Lucas Junior (MID)
7
8. Andrès Osorio (ATT)
6
9. Leroy Peterson (ATT)
9
10. Arnold Watson (ATT)
6
11. Tomás Duarte (ATT)
6
12. Quavas Bailey (ATT)
6
13. Vítor Julinho (MID)
6
14. Reginald Jenkins (ATT)
6