Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Avaya Stadium where San Jose Earthquakes play host to Minnesota United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Rios.


0.00
The first half starts with Minnesota United kicking off!
6.47
Junior Ayoví chips the ball to his team mate, Max Jackson. Max Jackson shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Kelly Jackson.
10.08
Kirk Severs flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Bruno Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.21
Showing composure, Logan Noonan plays the ball forward to Ian García. Ian García makes a beautiful solo run. Ian García shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.56
Ian García plays the ball forward to Máximo Arias. Máximo Arias plays the ball forward to Ian García. Ian García knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.31
Fabian Ocampo knocks the ball forward to Max Jackson. Max Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Cruzado but he's offside!
30.35
Clayton Bell hits a low pass to Kirk Anderson. Kirk Anderson shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.26
Paolo Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Vazquez. Bruno Vazquez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Hansell Chumpitaz.
35.50
Corner kick to San Jose Earthquakes. Ian García chips it out wide. Máximo Arias makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
36.32
Librado Lastra runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Librado Lastra knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Chavarri. Mario Reyes catches Maurice Chavarri on the ankles. Maurice Chavarri appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.16
Junior Ayoví flicks a high pass forward to Librado Lastra who brings the ball under control. Librado Lastra flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Ocampo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Ocampo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jeremy Nanchoff is offside!
44.43
Librado Lastra flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Ocampo who takes it down. Fabian Ocampo whips in a cross ball towards Jeremy Nanchoff. Jeremy Nanchoff makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Librado Lastra flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Cruzado who brings the ball under control. Daniel Cruzado knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Chavarri. Maurice Chavarri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Kelly Jackson keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Jose Earthquakes appear unchanged since the first half. Minnesota United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Minnesota United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
San Jose Earthquakes kick off!
47.04
Carlos Céspedes plays the ball forward to Jeremy Nanchoff. Jeremy Nanchoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Librado Lastra. Librado Lastra shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.40
Fabian Ocampo flicks a high pass forward. Librado Lastra collects the pass. Librado Lastra knocks in a cross ball towards Max Jackson. Max Jackson heads the ball goalwards. Kelly Jackson manages to gather it effortlessly.
49.11
Librado Lastra flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Cruzado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Cruzado advances inside the box! Daniel Cruzado side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.34
Junior Ayoví deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Librado Lastra. Librado Lastra advances with the ball. Librado Lastra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.33
Showing wonderful composure, Kirk Severs plays the ball forward to Bruno Vazquez. Bruno Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.49
Minnesota United have made 3 substitutions with Leonel Carlos Zampiery replacing Óscar Rojas, Eugene Perry replacing Jeremy Nanchoff and Daniel Lopez replacing Daniel Cruzado .
63.55
Junior Ayoví flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Ocampo who brings the ball under control. Fabian Ocampo flicks a high pass forward. Juan Lizio controls it well on his chest. Juan Lizio threads the ball through into the box. Maurice Chavarri shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Kelly Jackson.
65.12
Corner kick to Minnesota United. Maurice Chavarri chips it to the near post. Ian García reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
67.29
Leonel Carlos Zampiery flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Ocampo. Fabian Ocampo threads the ball through to Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez passes the ball forward but Maurice Chavarri is offside!
75.49
Fabian Ocampo knocks the ball forward to Juan Lizio. Juan Lizio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kelly Jackson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
85.40
Leonel Carlos Zampiery flicks a high pass forward to Librado Lastra who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Librado Lastra plays the ball forward to Maurice Chavarri. Maurice Chavarri runs straight at the defence! Maurice Chavarri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.06
Daniel Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Ocampo collects the pass. Fabian Ocampo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 30.5882352941176 vs 69.4117647058823
Play Area
Home team third: 36.47%, Midfield: 43.53%, Away team third: 20.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Librado Lastra of Minnesota United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
8
2. Paolo Navarro (DEF)
6
3. Logan Noonan (DEF)
6
4. Yoet Aguirre (DEF)
6
5. Mario Reyes (DEF)
6
6. Kirk Severs (MID)
6
7. Máximo Arias (MID)
6
8. Ian García (MID)
6
9. Clayton Bell (MID)
6
10. Kirk Anderson (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Vazquez (ATT)
6

13. Allen Ortiz (GK)
0
14. Mauricio Guigou (MID)
0

3. Óscar Rojas (DEF)
6
4. Junior Ayoví (DEF)
7
5. Juan Lizio (MID)
6
9
7. Fabian Ocampo (MID)
8
6
10. Daniel Cruzado (ATT)
7
11. Max Jackson (ATT)
6

13. Eugene Perry (MID)
6
14. Daniel Lopez (ATT)
6