Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play Sol de América in this first of two leg Copa Sudamericana game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sol de América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julio César Araújo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sol de América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julio César Araújo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sol de América kick off!
4.07
0-0Diego Hector Aurellio flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Roman who takes it down. Enrique Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Dufty. Rafael Dufty kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Azcona but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.16
0-0Steve Martinez clumsily knocks into Eduardo Salgado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Salgado runs off the knock.
9.01
0-0Lourenço Ocampo hits a low pass to Jorge D. Corona. Jorge D. Corona makes a probing pass to Gonçalo Garcia. Gonçalo Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Corona. Mariano S. Pele catches Jorge D. Corona on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
12.28
0-0Xavier Davis flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Hidalgo controls it well on his chest. Miguel Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Hector Domínguez who gathers it comfortably.
15.48
0-0Allen Elcock catches Jorge D. Corona on the ankles. Allen Elcock is given a warning by the referee! Jorge D. Corona gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.01
Enrique Roman hits a low pass to Calvin Lopez. Calvin Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Willington Parra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Willington Parra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.41
0-0With vision, Claudio Meza laces a weighted ball forward to Afonso Ocampo. Afonso Ocampo flicks a high pass forward. Jorge D. Corona collects the pass. Jorge D. Corona knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Hidalgo. Miguel Hidalgo powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
22.24
Showing composure, Calvin Lopez picks a pass forward to Esteban Azcona. Esteban Azcona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.23
1-0Diego Hector Aurellio surges forward with the ball. Diego Hector Aurellio flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Dufty controls it well on his chest. Rafael Dufty makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Esteban Azcona. Esteban Azcona shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Esteban Azcona! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
33.39
Alvaro Betancourt knocks the ball forward to Xavier Davis. Xavier Davis brings the ball forward. Xavier Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Hector Aurellio.
39.57
Jorge D. Corona sees Xavier Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Xavier Davis whips in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Corona. Jorge D. Corona makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.40
Alvaro Betancourt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Xavier Davis. Xavier Davis hits a low pass to Simão Arredondo. Simão Arredondo shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Sol de América have changed their lineup with Nuno Olivares replacing Claudio Meza, Gabriel Ayala replacing Gonçalo Garcia and Daniel Cuevas replacing Eduardo Salgado.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York Red Bulls get the second half underway!
47.25
1-0Steve Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Esteban Azcona who brings the ball under control. Esteban Azcona shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
48.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Esteban Azcona plays the ball forward to Rafael Dufty. Rafael Dufty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.28
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.51
Alvaro Betancourt decides to run forward with the ball. Alvaro Betancourt takes it forward alone. Alvaro Betancourt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.38
Steve Martinez catches Xavier Davis on the ankles. The referee warns Steve Martinez to calm down! Xavier Davis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.01
Allen Elcock makes a probing pass to Esteban Azcona. Esteban Azcona whips in a cross ball towards Allen Elcock. Allen Elcock directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
65.35
Willington Parra takes it forward alone. Willington Parra shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
66.30
Gabriel Ayala flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Hidalgo collects the pass. Miguel Hidalgo threads the ball through to Gabriel Ayala but he's offside!
69.36
Manuel Murillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Hector Aurellio. With a delightful solo run, Diego Hector Aurellio stretches the opposition's defence. Diego Hector Aurellio knocks in a cross ball towards Willington Parra. Willington Parra knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.23
Esteban Azcona catches Lourenço Ocampo on the ankles. The referee calls over Esteban Azcona and shows him a yellow card! Lourenço Ocampo stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.18
Allen Elcock hits a low pass to Esteban Azcona. Esteban Azcona shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Josue Renteria.
89.08
Steve Martinez brings the ball forward. Steve Martinez shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Josue Renteria manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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 Willington Parra 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)
8
6. Calvin Lopez (MID)
6
7. Allen Elcock (MID)
6
8. Steve Martinez (MID)
6
9. Willington Parra (MID)
9
10. Rafael Dufty (ATT)
7
11. Esteban Azcona (ATT)
8
12. Cameron Tierney (GK)
0
13. Nuno Rodriguez (ATT)
0
14. Russell Garey (ATT)
0
1. Josue Renteria (GK)
7
2. Lourenço Ocampo (DEF)
6
3. Claudio Meza (DEF)
6
4. Alvaro Betancourt (DEF)
7
5. Afonso Ocampo (DEF)
6
6. Xavier Davis (MID)
7
7. Gonçalo Garcia (MID)
6
8. Jorge D. Corona (MID)
6
9. Eduardo Salgado (ATT)
6
10. Simão Arredondo (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Hidalgo (ATT)
6
12. Nuno Olivares (DEF)
6
13. Gabriel Ayala (DEF)
6
14. Daniel Cuevas (ATT)
6