Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Louisville Slugger Field where Louisville City play host to Carolina Railhawks. A crowd of 16,984 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Louisville City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Louisville City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.
0.00
0-0Carolina Railhawks get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Paulo Albarracín makes a probing pass to Jhasmani Pedriel. Jhasmani Pedriel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno edges inside the box! Sebastián Zavagno muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Lucas Gabriel Pelado.
3.50
0-1Corner kick to Carolina Railhawks. Jhasmani Pedriel chips it to the near post. Guy Sanchez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
4.18
0-1Luís Cavalcante flicks a high ball forward to Lester Ferrari who takes it down. Lester Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
12.53
Victor Salinas flicks a high ball forward to Mike Fisher who takes it down. Mike Fisher knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Arca. Luciano Arca rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Isaac Cardoso.
20.02
Guy Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno advances inside the box! Sebastián Zavagno side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.33
Lester Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Arca controls it well on his chest. Luciano Arca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Esteban Ayoví.
30.56
Diogo Araújo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diogo Araújo lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.40
0-3Guy Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Jefre Carabalí holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jefre Carabalí flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. José Pizarro catches Segundo Angulo on the ankles. Segundo Angulo appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
36.47
Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Segundo Angulo whips in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Lucas Gabriel Pelado punches it away to safety.
38.27
Lester Ferrari flicks a high pass forward to Mike Fisher who brings the ball under control. Mike Fisher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
39.15
Lester Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Luciano Arca. Luciano Arca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Esteban Ayoví.
42.02
Jhasmani Pedriel makes a simple pass to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Wayne Campbell stretches the opposition's defence. Wayne Campbell shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Lucas Gabriel Pelado!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Louisville City appear unchanged since the first half. Carolina Railhawks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Louisville City players seem much more motivated whilst the Carolina Railhawks players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Louisville City kick off the second half!
49.47
0-3Luciano Arca catches Clarence Lowry on the ankles. The referee calls over Luciano Arca and warns him to calm down! Clarence Lowry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.59
Diogo Araújo catches Rocha A. Silva on the ankles. The referee brings Diogo Araújo to one side and gives him a warning! Rocha A. Silva hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.45
0-3Gabriel Díaz flicks a high ball forward to Luciano Arca who takes it down. Luciano Arca shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.37
0-3Fernando Sotelo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Fernando Sotelo flicks a high ball forward to Luciano Arca who takes it down. Luciano Arca knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Esteban Ayoví!
59.26
Jhasmani Pedriel makes an attacking run forward. Jhasmani Pedriel shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
60.01
0-3Carolina Railhawks have made 3 substitutions with Michael Heinemann replacing Esteban Ayoví, Damián González replacing Wayne Campbell and Mike Myers replacing Segundo Angulo .
61.04
0-3Luciano Arca hacks Paulo Albarracín from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paulo Albarracín carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.27
Lester Ferrari makes a simple pass to Luciano Arca. Luciano Arca shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.56
0-3Lester Ferrari comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Araújo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Araújo stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.23
Guy Sanchez barges into Gabriel Díaz. The referee calls over Guy Sanchez and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Díaz runs off the knock.
75.43
Victor Salinas catches Diogo Araújo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Araújo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Diogo Araújo threads a neat ball through to Mike Myers. Mike Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julián Reggi.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastián Zavagno of Carolina Railhawks |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lucas Gabriel Pelado (GK)
7
2. Julián Reggi (DEF)
6
3. José Pizarro (DEF)
6
4. Luís Cavalcante (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Sotelo (DEF)
6
6. Gabriel Díaz (MID)
6
7. Victor Salinas (MID)
5
8. Lester Ferrari (MID)
6
9. Rocha A. Silva (MID)
6
10. Mike Fisher (ATT)
6
11. Luciano Arca (ATT)
5
12. Derrick Thompson (ATT)
0
13. Dale King (MID)
0
14. Jay Thomas (ATT)
0
1. Isaac Cardoso (GK)
6
2. Esteban Ayoví (DEF)
6
3. Paulo Albarracín (DEF)
6
4. Clarence Lowry (DEF)
6
5. Jhasmani Pedriel (MID)
7
6. Diogo Araújo (MID)
7
7. Guy Sanchez (MID)
9
8. Wayne Campbell (MID)
6
9. Jefre Carabalí (ATT)
8
10. Sebastián Zavagno (ATT)
9
11. Segundo Angulo (ATT)
6
12. Michael Heinemann (DEF)
6
13. Damián González (MID)
6
14. Mike Myers (ATT)
6