Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at StubHUb Centre where LA Galaxy play host to Carolina Railhawks. A crowd of 16,707 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
LA Galaxy are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Earl Moore.
The pitch is in good condition.
LA Galaxy are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Earl Moore.
0.00
0-0LA Galaxy kick off!
3.08
0-0Ramiro Acosta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raúl Paulo Requena. Raúl Paulo Requena whips in a cross ball towards Leon Wingert. Leon Wingert makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
4.19
0-0Rafael Romo kicks a strong pass forward to Simón Pizarro. Simón Pizarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Raúl Paulo Requena. Raúl Paulo Requena puts a great ball through. Leon Wingert runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.17
Rafael Romo makes a probing pass to Renato Ramos. Renato Ramos makes a simple pass to Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Wingert. Leon Wingert jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Pedro Schilawski effortlessly picks it out of the air!
20.02
0-0With some swift thinking, Ramiro Acosta plays the ball forward to Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alvin Sullivan.
24.26
Alexandre Lima knocks the ball forward to Victor Sippola. Victor Sippola knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lassiter. Eduardo Lassiter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Darryl Kallman reads it well. He makes it look easy!
30.11
0-0LA Galaxy are in full control of this game.
36.23
1-0Renato Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Raúl Paulo Requena. Raúl Paulo Requena passes the ball forward to Marcos Cafù. Some awkward footwork from Marcos Cafù provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Schilawski with no chance!! Goal for LA Galaxy!
40.49
1-0Simón Pizarro comes in with a late challenge on Victor Sippola. Simón Pizarro is shown the yellow card! Victor Sippola runs off the knock.
45.00
1-0Luis Piñón kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Martinez. Alexandre Martinez threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Lassiter. Eduardo Lassiter shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. Carolina Railhawks also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Carolina Railhawks kick off!
47.14
Juan Farías kicks a strong pass forward to Wallace Harris. Wallace Harris flicks a high pass forward. Raúl Paulo Requena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raúl Paulo Requena lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Wingert. Leon Wingert makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.50
Alexandre Lima flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Lassiter controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Lassiter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Bolaños.
53.52
Ramiro Acosta makes a beautiful solo run. With some swift thinking, Ramiro Acosta plays the ball forward to Raúl Paulo Requena. Raúl Paulo Requena lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Ramos. Renato Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Pedro Schilawski is on top of it.
57.02
Luis Piñón flicks a high pass forward. Alvin Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alvin Sullivan hits a low pass to Martin Hernandez. Martin Hernandez shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
59.13
Renato Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Ramiro Acosta who brings the ball under control. Ramiro Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù flicks the ball with his head. Marcos Cafù scores for LA Galaxy!!
67.26
Renato Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Renato Ramos shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.58
Simón Pizarro threads the ball through to Leon Wingert. Leon Wingert threads the ball through to Marcos Cafù but he's offside!
72.50
Renato Ramos threads the ball through to Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Gore.
75.25
Wallace Harris makes a beautiful solo run. Wallace Harris flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Cafù controls it well on his chest. Marcos Cafù knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Schilawski who gathers it comfortably.
77.58
2-0LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Alexander Manuel Vargas replacing Raúl Paulo Requena .
78.67
Rafael Romo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramiro Acosta. Ramiro Acosta runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ramiro Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Pedro Schilawski is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
80.67
LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Israel Suarez replacing Leon Wingert .
81.19
Simón Pizarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Ramos. Renato Ramos shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
83.06
Wallace Harris kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Ramos. Renato Ramos passes the ball forward to Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Manuel Vargas. Alexander Manuel Vargas powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.57
3-0Simón Pizarro clumsily knocks into Alexandre Lima. Simón Pizarro is warned by the referee! Alexandre Lima runs off the knock.
89.25
Hugh Turner decides to run forward with the ball. Hugh Turner flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Lassiter collects the pass. Eduardo Lassiter plays a one-two with Victor Sippola and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Lassiter looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Darryl Kallman!
90.00
Ramiro Acosta runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ramiro Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Cafù. Marcos Cafù is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
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
| Marcos Cafù 36, 59, 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darryl Kallman (GK)
6
2. Daniel Bolaños (DEF)
6
3. Wallace Harris (DEF)
7
4. Rafael Romo (DEF)
6
5. Juan Farías (DEF)
6
6. Ramiro Acosta (MID)
8
7. Renato Ramos (MID)
7
8. Simón Pizarro (MID)
5
9. Leon Wingert (ATT)
6
10. Raúl Paulo Requena (ATT)
7
11. Marcos Cafù (ATT)
10
12. Alexander Manuel Vargas (ATT)
6
13. Israel Suarez (ATT)
6
14. Tino Cook (DEF)
0
1. Pedro Schilawski (GK)
6
2. Sidney White (DEF)
6
3. Alexandre Martinez (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Gore (DEF)
6
5. Luis Piñón (DEF)
6
6. Martin Hernandez (MID)
6
7. Alexandre Lima (MID)
6
8. Hugh Turner (MID)
6
9. Alvin Sullivan (MID)
6
10. Eduardo Lassiter (ATT)
6
11. Victor Sippola (ATT)
6
12. Afonso Sandoval (DEF)
0
13. Alex Bennett (ATT)
0
14. Joe Thompson (ATT)
0