Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to Portland Timbers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New York Red Bulls and Portland Timbers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roland Parker.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New York Red Bulls and Portland Timbers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roland Parker.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portland Timbers kick off!
3.17
0-0Cheyne Melia chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Jackson. Alfred Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mariano S. Pele.
4.43
0-0Steve Martinez catches Duarte Tapia on the ankles. Steve Martinez is shown the yellow card! Duarte Tapia stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.24
0-0Cheyne Melia sees Pablo Quintanilla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Quintanilla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.24
Esteban Azcona threads a neat ball through to Rafael Dufty. Rafael Dufty lofts in a cross ball towards Allen Elcock. With a superhuman jump, Allen Elcock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.02
0-0Calvin Lopez passes the ball forward to Allen Elcock. Allen Elcock whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Dufty. Rafael Dufty makes a convincing header. Davi Eriberto punches it away to safety.
27.53
Diego Hector Aurellio flicks a high pass forward to Allen Elcock who brings the ball under control. Allen Elcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Calvin Lopez. Calvin Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Alfaro.
28.57
1-0Mariano S. Pele sees Steve Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Martinez makes a probing pass to Rafael Dufty. Rafael Dufty whips in a cross ball towards Willington Parra. Willington Parra makes a convincing header. Willington Parra scores for New York Red Bulls!!
44.04
Esteban Azcona comes in with a late challenge on Cheyne Melia. The referee calls over Esteban Azcona and shows him a yellow card! Cheyne Melia runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Portland Timbers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
New York Red Bulls kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Enrique Roman makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Martinez. Steve Martinez directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Davi Eriberto manages to keep it out.
57.36
Adrian Ferrari makes a probing pass to David Saenz. David Saenz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Tapia. Duarte Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Jackson. Alfred Jackson beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.09
Esteban Azcona makes a probing pass to Rafael Dufty. Rafael Dufty makes a defence splitting pass to Esteban Azcona. Esteban Azcona side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
63.51
David Saenz flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Quintanilla. Pablo Quintanilla lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Tapia. Duarte Tapia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Diego Hector Domínguez punches it away to safety.
65.07
2-0Tommy Levesque flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Jackson who brings the ball under control. Alfred Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Quintanilla but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.37
Mariano S. Pele flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Dufty collects the pass. Rafael Dufty shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
73.04
Steve Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Dufty controls it well on his chest. Rafael Dufty knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Ferrari.
81.27
Cheyne Melia flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Tapia. Duarte Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Quintanilla. Pablo Quintanilla is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.04
Calvin Lopez makes a simple pass to Rafael Dufty. Rafael Dufty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.49
Diego Hector Aurellio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Allen Elcock. Allen Elcock threads a neat ball through to Rafael Dufty. Rafael Dufty knocks the ball to his team mate, Allen Elcock. Allen Elcock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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 Rafael Dufty of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Diego Hector Domínguez (GK)
6
2. Mariano S. Pele (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Murillo (DEF)
6
4. Enrique Roman (DEF)
6
5. Diego Hector Aurellio (DEF)
6
6. Calvin Lopez (MID)
6
7. Allen Elcock (MID)
8
8. Steve Martinez (MID)
6
9. Willington Parra (MID)
8
10. Rafael Dufty (ATT)
9
11. Esteban Azcona (ATT)
8
12. Cameron Tierney (GK)
0
13. Nuno Rodriguez (ATT)
0
14. Russell Garey (ATT)
0
1. Davi Eriberto (GK)
6
2. Cauã Leonardo (DEF)
6
3. Yoiver Garza (DEF)
6
4. Nelson Alfaro (DEF)
6
5. Adrian Ferrari (DEF)
6
6. Tommy Levesque (MID)
6
7. Cheyne Melia (MID)
6
8. Duarte Tapia (MID)
8
9. David Saenz (MID)
6
10. Pablo Quintanilla (ATT)
8
11. Alfred Jackson (ATT)
6
12. Israel Montoya (MID)
0
13. Victor Richardson (GK)
0
14. Ricardo Régis (MID)
0