Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 17,823 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
The pitch is in good condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
0.00
0-0New York City FC start the match!
2.54
0-0Javier Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Javier Samuel collects the pass. Javier Samuel flicks a high pass forward. Logan Gruenebaum collects the pass. Logan Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frickson Mina who gathers it comfortably.
3.38
0-0Kupono Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.15
Amaro Venegas makes a probing pass to João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo flicks a high pass forward to Luís Ednilson who brings the ball under control. Luís Ednilson whips in a cross ball towards Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.48
João Pedro Azevedo runs straight at the opposition's defence. João Pedro Azevedo shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
16.31
0-0Alexandre Bernhardt passes the ball forward to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Frickson Mina.
18.27
Ryan Diaz sees Gerson Schneider in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerson Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Joshua Rogers. Excellent save.
21.42
Alfredo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Raul Morris collects the pass. Raul Morris surges forward with the ball. Raul Morris shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
24.29
Mario Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Martin Vargas who brings the ball under control. Martin Vargas finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
30.10
Rodrigo Franco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Cabrera. Mario Cabrera passes the ball forward to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson whips in a cross ball towards Martin Vargas. Martin Vargas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Frickson Mina didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.29
0-0Larry Thompson catches Rodrigo Franco on the ankles. Larry Thompson is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Franco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.41
0-1João Pedro Azevedo passes the ball forward to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum plays a one-two with Luís Ednilson and advances towards the goal... Logan Gruenebaum rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.21
Javier Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Mario Cabrera. Mario Cabrera makes a simple pass to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum deftly passes the ball to Martin Vargas, releasing him through on goal. Martin Vargas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.29
Alexandre Bernhardt knocks the ball forward to Martin Vargas. Martin Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Philadelphia Union start the second half!
49.23
Without breaking stride, Joe-Max Roberts plays the ball forward to Kupono Hall. Kupono Hall knocks the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.58
Javier Samuel comes in with a late challenge on Raul Morris. The referee calls over Javier Samuel and shows him a yellow card! Raul Morris gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.07
Seeing a gap ahead, João Pedro Azevedo plays the ball forward to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Vargas. Martin Vargas heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.36
0-3New York City FC have made 2 substitutions with Augusto Ronaldo replacing Logan Gruenebaum and Patrick Chavarri replacing Javier Samuel .
63.14
João Pedro Azevedo hits a low pass to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.12
João Pedro Azevedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson knocks in a cross ball towards Augusto Ronaldo. Augusto Ronaldo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
67.01
0-3Armando Kissinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raul Morris. Raul Morris flicks a high pass forward to Servando Butler who brings the ball under control. Servando Butler puts a great ball through. Gerson Schneider runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.28
0-3Martin Vargas comes in with a late challenge on Joe-Max Roberts. The referee brings Martin Vargas to one side and gives him a warning! Joe-Max Roberts runs off the knock.
71.19
Raul Morris flicks a high ball forward to Larry Thompson who takes it down. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.20
Armando Kissinger flicks a high pass forward. Ryan Diaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ryan Diaz flicks a high pass forward to Servando Butler who brings the ball under control. Servando Butler whips in a cross ball towards Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Joshua Rogers is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.45
2-3Rodrigo Franco hacks Kupono Hall from behind! The referee calls over Rodrigo Franco and shows him a yellow card! Kupono Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ryan Diaz passes the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Joshua Rogers.
90.00
Ryan Diaz takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Gerson Schneider side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Joshua Rogers!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Servando Butler 71 Gerson Schneider 75 | Logan Gruenebaum 33, 39 Martin Vargas 36 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Logan Gruenebaum of New York City FC |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Frickson Mina (GK)
6
2. Todd Joyce (DEF)
6
3. Joe-Max Roberts (DEF)
6
4. Armando Kissinger (DEF)
6
5. Alfredo Ramirez (DEF)
6
6. Raul Morris (MID)
6
7. Kupono Hall (MID)
6
8. Ryan Diaz (MID)
6
9. Servando Butler (ATT)
8
10. Gerson Schneider (ATT)
7
11. Larry Thompson (ATT)
6
12. Casey Arnoux (MID)
0
13. Casey Alesci (MID)
0
14. Manuel Barros (ATT)
0
1. Joshua Rogers (GK)
7
2. Amaro Venegas (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Franco (DEF)
6
4. Javier Ortiz (DEF)
6
5. Alexandre Bernhardt (MID)
6
6. Mario Cabrera (MID)
6
7. João Pedro Azevedo (MID)
7
8. Javier Samuel (MID)
5
9. Martin Vargas (ATT)
8
10. Luís Ednilson (ATT)
7
11. Logan Gruenebaum (ATT)
9
12. Patrick Chavarri (ATT)
6
13. Duarte Acosta (MID)
0
14. Augusto Ronaldo (MID)
6