Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at BMO Field where Toronto FC play host to New York City FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Toronto FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Turner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Toronto FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Turner.
0.00
0-0New York City FC get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Dwayne Scott brings the ball forward. Dwayne Scott cuts inside the box! Terrence LaCrone catches Dwayne Scott on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.06
0-0Ronnie Delass flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Dufty who takes it down. Arthur Dufty threads the ball through into the box. Don Ackley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lonnie Cruz comfortably smothers it!
9.08
0-0Dwayne Scott flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Evans collects the pass. Ivan Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terrence LaCrone.
10.32
0-0Hector Banuelos hacks Don Ackley from behind! The referee calls over Hector Banuelos and shows him a yellow card! Don Ackley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.14
Juan Esterilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Ackley. Don Ackley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Lonnie Cruz!
14.28
0-0Dwayne Scott chips the ball to his team mate, John Noonan. John Noonan whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Evans. Ivan Evans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.38
Juan Esterilla makes a probing pass to Arthur Dufty. Arthur Dufty knocks in a cross ball towards Isaac Zepeda. Isaac Zepeda makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.44
0-1Juan Esterilla makes a probing pass to Alan Garcia. Alan Garcia shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.18
José Canales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Evans. Ivan Evans whips in a cross ball towards Hector Banuelos. Hector Banuelos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.55
Juan Esterilla chips the ball to his team mate, Isaac Zepeda. Isaac Zepeda advances inside the box! Isaac Zepeda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
33.34
Alan Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Delass. Ronnie Delass knocks in a cross ball towards Isaac Zepeda. Isaac Zepeda is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Lonnie Cruz manages to keep it out.
34.12
1-1Juan Esterilla knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Dufty. Arthur Dufty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaac Zepeda but he's offside!
36.25
Dwayne Scott threads a neat ball through to John Testo. John Testo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Hidalgo.
38.46
Juan Esterilla clumsily knocks into Dwayne Scott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dwayne Scott runs off the knock.
42.40
Juan Esterilla takes it forward alone. Juan Esterilla knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Delass. Ronnie Delass makes a looping header on goal but Lonnie Cruz reads it well. Fabulous stop!
44.38
Dwayne Scott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dwayne Scott shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Toronto FC appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Toronto FC kicking off!
47.01
Juan Esterilla hits a low pass to Alan Garcia. Alan Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Dufty. Arthur Dufty outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Lonnie Cruz had no chance!! Goal for New York City FC!
51.13
Juan Esterilla flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Delass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Delass shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.24
Juan Esterilla kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Delass. Ronnie Delass shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.06
José Canales surges forward with the ball. José Canales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.01
Pedro Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Esterilla. Juan Esterilla sees Alan Garcia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Garcia shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.11
Alan Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Esterilla. Juan Esterilla lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Delass. Ronnie Delass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.54
1-3Alan Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Hector Banuelos. Alan Garcia is warned by the referee! Hector Banuelos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.47
Alan Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Ackley. Don Ackley tries a spectacular long range effort. Lonnie Cruz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.28
Pablo Fernández advances with the ball. Pablo Fernández sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Fernández makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Evans but he's offside!
72.40
Juan Esterilla makes a simple pass to Ronnie Delass. Ronnie Delass whips in a cross ball towards Alan Garcia. Alan Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
73.43
Pablo Fernández threads the ball through to Ivan Evans. Ivan Evans chips the ball to his team mate, John Noonan. John Noonan shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.30
Juan Esterilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Garcia. Alan Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Hidalgo.
87.37
Morris Russell sees a break and surges forward. Morris Russell shoots from 25 yards. 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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Esterilla of New York City FC |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lonnie Cruz (GK)
8
2. Paolo Hidalgo (DEF)
6
3. Pablo Fernández (DEF)
6
4. Morris Russell (DEF)
6
5. Agustin Aragon (DEF)
6
6. Hector Banuelos (MID)
7
7. Dwayne Scott (MID)
7
8. José Canales (MID)
6
9. John Testo (MID)
6
10. Ivan Evans (ATT)
6
11. John Noonan (ATT)
6
12. Keith Elcock (GK)
0
13. Chester Testo (ATT)
0
14. Devin Thompson (ATT)
0
1. Eugene Reed (GK)
6
2. Terrence LaCrone (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Hidalgo (DEF)
6
4. Morris Knighton (DEF)
6
5. Jose Thompson (DEF)
6
6. Alan Garcia (MID)
9
7. Juan Esterilla (MID)
9
8. Arthur Dufty (ATT)
7
9. Don Ackley (ATT)
6
10. Isaac Zepeda (ATT)
6
11. Ronnie Delass (ATT)
8
12. Gonçalo Arellano (DEF)
0
13. Gabriel Parra (MID)
0
14. Ángel Arboleda (ATT)
0