Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Inter Miami CF Stadium where Inter Miami play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inter Miami are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franklin Jackson.


0.00
Inter Miami start the match!
3.40
Luciano Melendez threads the ball through to Cheyne Ustruck. Cheyne Ustruck finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.46
Chance Reyes hits a low pass to Sebastián Sosa. Sebastián Sosa surges forward with the ball. Sebastián Sosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.33
Max Castro brings the ball forward. Max Castro knocks the ball forward to Kirk James. Kirk James cuts inside the box! Kirk James comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.39
Afonso Quezada knocks the ball forward to Luciano Melendez. With some swift thinking, Luciano Melendez plays the ball forward to Cheyne Ustruck. Cheyne Ustruck knocks in a cross ball towards Kamani Powell. Kamani Powell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.48
Luciano Melendez hacks Bautista Méndez from behind! Luciano Melendez is shown the yellow card! Bautista Méndez stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.53
Bautista Méndez hits a low pass to Kirk James. Kirk James plays a one-two with Yoximar Navarro and rushes in on goal... Kirk James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Paul Jones. Excellent save.
34.51
Mauricio Madrigal chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Melendez. Luciano Melendez threads a neat ball through to Cheyne Ustruck. Cheyne Ustruck shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.22
Ramon Saad sees Mathew Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mathew Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Miami appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off the second half!
48.30
Jim Castillo knocks the ball forward to Salvador White. Salvador White whips in a cross ball towards Cheyne Ustruck. Cheyne Ustruck finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
53.04
Jim Castillo barges into Bautista Méndez. Jim Castillo is warned by the referee! Bautista Méndez runs off the knock.
60.04
Ernest Watson plays the ball forward to Mathew Cooper. Mathew Cooper threads a neat ball through to Sacha Ustruck. Sacha Ustruck shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
65.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Bautista Méndez plays the ball forward to Ramon Saad. Ramon Saad edges inside the box! Ramon Saad cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Zachary Rodriguez.
66.23
Mathew Cooper takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Walter Chavarri provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.10
With a delightful solo run, Bautista Méndez stretches the opposition's defence. Bautista Méndez advances inside the box! Bautista Méndez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Paul Jones. What a great pair of hands!
69.31
With great vision, Ramon Saad plays the ball forward to Kirk James. Kirk James knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathew Cooper. Mathew Cooper comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
72.43
Zachary Rodriguez comes in with a late challenge on Sacha Ustruck. The referee warns Zachary Rodriguez to calm down! Sacha Ustruck stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.51
Walter Chavarri flicks a high pass forward. Kirk James controls it well on his chest. Kirk James edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Kirk James provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.07
Jim Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Cheyne Ustruck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cheyne Ustruck shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
84.45
Max Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bautista Méndez. Bautista Méndez makes a probing pass to Kirk James. Kirk James makes a simple pass, allowing Mathew Cooper to run into the box. Mathew Cooper looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Jones!
85.51
Kamani Powell clumsily knocks into Yoximar Navarro. The referee warns Kamani Powell to calm down! Yoximar Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.15
Sacha Ustruck flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Traynor controls it well on his chest. Matthew Traynor skips past Sebastián Sosa! Matthew Traynor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul Jones smothers it!
89.32
Zachary Rodriguez catches Yoximar Navarro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yoximar Navarro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 34.7222222222222 vs 65.2777777777778
Play Area
Home team third: 29.17%, Midfield: 47.22%, Away team third: 23.61%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mathew Cooper of Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Paul Jones (GK)
8
2. Chance Reyes (DEF)
6
6
6. Jim Castillo (MID)
6
8. Kamani Powell (MID)
8
6
10. Cheyne Ustruck (ATT)
7
11. Salvador White (ATT)
6

12. Joe Meredith (GK)
0
13. Johnny Smith (MID)
0
14. Diego Molina (ATT)
0

1. Seth Baker (GK)
7
2. Ernest Watson (DEF)
7
6
4. Max Castro (DEF)
7
6
6. Ramon Saad (MID)
7
8. Mathew Cooper (MID)
9
7
10. Sacha Ustruck (ATT)
6
11. Kirk James (ATT)
8

12. Earnest Elenio (ATT)
0
14. Lucas Camacho (ATT)
0