Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to Atlanta United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both D.C. United and Atlanta United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jeremy Cox.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both D.C. United and Atlanta United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jeremy Cox.
0.00
0-0Atlanta United kick off the first half!
2.04
0-0Ronald Faríñez flicks a high pass forward. Earnest Johnson collects the pass. Earnest Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
3.25
0-0Ronald Faríñez knocks the ball forward to Óscar Pinedo. Óscar Pinedo flicks a high ball forward to Yohandry Contreras who takes it down. Yohandry Contreras whips in a cross ball towards Óscar Pinedo. Óscar Pinedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
6.21
Mario Ayoví makes an attacking run forward. Mario Ayoví sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.57
0-0Dale Russell barges into Óscar Pinedo. Dale Russell is shown the yellow card! Óscar Pinedo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.48
Mariano Benítez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Gallese. Claudio Gallese lofts in a cross ball towards Yohandry Contreras. Yohandry Contreras is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Dwayne Adu. Excellent save.
14.26
Ronald Faríñez threads the ball through to Óscar Pinedo. Óscar Pinedo lofts in a cross ball towards Earnest Johnson. Earnest Johnson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dwayne Adu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.55
Rafael Lucena pushes up the pitch. Rafael Lucena runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Lucena shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.24
0-0Manuel González barges into Mario Ayoví. The referee brings Manuel González to one side and gives him a warning! Mario Ayoví hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.04
0-0Ronald Faríñez flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Gallese who takes it down. Claudio Gallese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Troy Garey.
22.07
Mariano Benítez flicks a high pass forward. Óscar Pinedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Óscar Pinedo lofts in a cross ball towards Earnest Johnson. Earnest Johnson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
24.09
Óscar Pinedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Earnest Johnson. Earnest Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Gallese. Claudio Gallese jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Dwayne Adu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.40
Clayton Nanchoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Russell. Dale Russell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.02
Leroy Janicki flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Fucito. Roland Fucito makes an attacking run forward. Roland Fucito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.43
Mariano Benítez flicks a high pass forward. Brian Elcock controls it well on his chest. Brian Elcock whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Benítez. Mariano Benítez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.38
Mariano Benítez threads a neat ball through to Earnest Johnson. Earnest Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.34
1-0With great imagination, Mario Ayoví plays the ball forward to Jorge Flores. Jorge Flores whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Contreras. Tomás Contreras finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Atlanta United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
D.C. United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.34
Dale Russell makes a simple pass to Tomás Contreras. Tomás Contreras knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emilio San Martín.
51.12
Ronald Faríñez makes a simple pass to Óscar Pinedo. Óscar Pinedo advances with the ball. Óscar Pinedo knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Gallese. Claudio Gallese directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Dwayne Adu.
53.41
Leroy Janicki sees Tomás Contreras in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomás Contreras knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Russell. Dale Russell connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
54.34
Roland Fucito makes a probing pass to Tomás Contreras. Tomás Contreras whips in a cross ball towards Joao Bolaños. Joao Bolaños finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alejo Ríos. Excellent save.
57.52
Emilio San Martín hits a low pass to Brian Elcock. Brian Elcock surges forward with the ball. Brian Elcock lofts in a cross ball towards Yohandry Contreras. Yohandry Contreras outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Dwayne Adu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.14
Mariano Benítez advances with the ball. Mariano Benítez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leroy Janicki.
60.49
1-0D.C. United have made 2 substitutions with Steven Ramos replacing Troy Garey and Josh Ream replacing Joao Bolaños .Atlanta United have made a substitution with Jorge Larrea replacing Manuel González and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.59
Dale Russell flicks a high pass forward. Roland Fucito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roland Fucito shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alejo Ríos!
63.09
Mariano Benítez hits a low pass to Claudio Gallese. Claudio Gallese shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
66.34
1-0Clayton Nanchoff catches Yohandry Contreras on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yohandry Contreras stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.25
Mariano Benítez knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohandry Contreras. Yohandry Contreras lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Elcock. Brian Elcock heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
69.39
Óscar Pinedo makes a simple pass to Claudio Gallese. Claudio Gallese whips in a cross ball towards Yohandry Contreras. Yohandry Contreras directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
71.23
Leroy Janicki flicks a high pass forward to Mario Ayoví who brings the ball under control. Mario Ayoví makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Russell. Dale Russell makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Josh Ream. Josh Ream makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
73.32
Emilio San Martín hacks Josh Ream from behind! The referee calls over Emilio San Martín and shows him a yellow card! Josh Ream runs off the knock.
75.03
1-0Dale Russell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dale Russell whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Contreras. Tomás Contreras is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Clyde Mapp and the loose ball is cleared up field.
77.09
Jorge Larrea makes a beautiful solo run. Jorge Larrea knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dwayne Adu (GK)
9
2. Clayton Nanchoff (DEF)
5
3. Rafael Lucena (DEF)
7
4. Leroy Janicki (DEF)
6
5. Troy Garey (DEF)
6
6. Mario Ayoví (MID)
7
7. Roland Fucito (MID)
7
8. Dale Russell (MID)
7
9. Jorge Flores (ATT)
7
10. Tomás Contreras (ATT)
9
11. Joao Bolaños (ATT)
6
12. Steven Ramos (DEF)
6
13. Máximo Morales (MID)
0
14. Josh Ream (ATT)
6
1. Alejo Ríos (GK)
7
2. Clyde Mapp (DEF)
6
3. Ronald Faríñez (DEF)
8
4. Emilio San Martín (DEF)
6
5. Manuel González (DEF)
6
6. Óscar Pinedo (MID)
8
7. Mariano Benítez (MID)
8
8. Brian Elcock (MID)
7
9. Earnest Johnson (ATT)
6
10. Yohandry Contreras (ATT)
7
11. Claudio Gallese (ATT)
7
12. Jorge Larrea (MID)
6
13. Joao Hidalgo (ATT)
0
14. Nolberto Callens (ATT)
0