Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at James M. Shuart Stadium where New York Cosmos play host to Orlando City. A crowd of 20,112 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Cosmos are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Cosmos are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
0.00
0-0Orlando City get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Arturo Ibarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor threads a neat ball through to Aaron Meram. Aaron Meram shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.35
0-0Arthur White kicks a strong pass forward to Santino Domínguez. Santino Domínguez passes the ball forward to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
9.18
Arturo Ibarra passes the ball forward to Troy Alston. Troy Alston makes an attacking run forward. Troy Alston lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
10.13
Daniel Pontarollo chips the ball to his team mate, Wade Testo. Wade Testo makes a simple pass to Justin Perez. Justin Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Fernando Santos.
11.56
Dax Gore takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some awkward footwork from Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Fernando Santos. What a save!
12.27
Murilo Junior flicks a high pass forward to Dani Acosta who brings the ball under control. Dani Acosta finds some space and shoots from distance but Mathew Bell is on top of his game. Well saved!
20.52
Raul Jenkins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor brings the ball forward. Ronald Chancellor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
24.49
0-0Santino Domínguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.49
0-0Arthur White comes in with a late challenge on Dani Acosta. The referee calls over Arthur White and shows him a yellow card! Dani Acosta carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.25
Santino Domínguez hits a low pass to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva runs straight at the defence! Javier Leiva cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fernando Santos gets down and covers it.
33.34
0-0Wade Testo catches Ronald Chancellor on the ankles. Wade Testo is shown the yellow card! Ronald Chancellor stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.18
1-0Dax Gore flicks a high ball forward to Javier Leiva who takes it down. Javier Leiva whips in a cross ball towards Justin Perez. Justin Perez connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Cosmos appear unchanged since the first half. Orlando City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Orlando City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York Cosmos kick off!
47.14
Arthur White passes the ball forward to Dax Gore. Dax Gore threads the ball through to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.16
Daniel Pontarollo passes the ball forward to Wade Testo. Wade Testo chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.56
Murilo Junior flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Meram. Aaron Meram shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.48
Wade Testo laces a through ball forward to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raul Jenkins.
60.21
1-1Orlando City have made 2 substitutions with Santiago Molina replacing Ronald Chancellor and Drew Price replacing Murilo Junior .
71.46
Santino Domínguez hits a low pass to Justin Perez. Justin Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
72.07
Nelson Rivera catches Justin Perez on the ankles. Nelson Rivera is given a warning by the referee! Justin Perez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.28
Dax Gore flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.45
Arthur White flicks a high pass forward. Santino Domínguez controls it well on his chest. With imagination, Santino Domínguez laces a weighted ball forward to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel lofts in a cross ball towards Justin Perez. Justin Perez makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.25
Daniel Pontarollo passes the ball forward to Dax Gore. Dax Gore makes a simple pass to Justin Perez. Justin Perez shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Justin Perez 42, 81 | Aaron Meram 55 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Justin Perez of New York Cosmos |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathew Bell (GK)
7
2. Alex Palacio (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Pontarollo (DEF)
6
4. Arthur White (DEF)
6
5. Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez (DEF)
6
6. Santino Domínguez (MID)
7
7. Dax Gore (MID)
6
8. Wade Testo (MID)
6
9. Adam Kassel (ATT)
7
10. Justin Perez (ATT)
9
11. Javier Leiva (ATT)
7
12. Tyrone Kassel (DEF)
0
13. Sergio C. César (MID)
0
14. Agustin Trevino (ATT)
0
1. Fernando Santos (GK)
7
2. Arturo Ibarra (DEF)
7
3. Nelson Rivera (DEF)
5
4. Raul Jenkins (DEF)
6
5. Troy Alston (MID)
6
6. Ronald Chancellor (MID)
7
7. Murilo Junior (MID)
7
8. Bernardo Souza (MID)
6
9. Miguel Prado (ATT)
6
10. Dani Acosta (ATT)
6
11. Aaron Meram (ATT)
8
12. Santiago Molina (DEF)
6
13. Francisco Cantu (ATT)
0
14. Drew Price (MID)
6