Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to LA Galaxy. A crowd of 12,697 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Colorado Rapids kick off!
3.29
0-0Elmer Morales knocks the ball forward to Conor Lewis. Conor Lewis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edwin Ackley who gathers it comfortably.
4.37
0-0Elmer Morales catches Cheyne Thompson on the ankles. The referee calls over Elmer Morales and shows him a yellow card! Cheyne Thompson stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.43
0-0With vision, Matías Ezequiel Montenegro picks a pass forward to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini cuts inside the box! Mateo Marzolini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.27
0-0Cheyne Thompson threads the ball through to Roy Alston. Roy Alston advances inside the box! Roy Alston makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Hector Heinemann!
14.15
Earnest Peterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dwayne Gutierrez.
20.16
Kelly Basso threads the ball through to John Flores. John Flores makes a simple pass, allowing Conor Lewis to run into the box. Conor Lewis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.15
Kelly Basso kicks a strong pass forward to Conor Lewis. Conor Lewis plays a quick one-two with Howard Martinez and rushes in on goal... Conor Lewis rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.06
Kelly Basso sees a break and surges forward. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.52
0-0Elmer Morales threads a neat ball through to John Flores. John Flores flicks a high pass forward. Howard Martinez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Howard Martinez rockets a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Edwin Ackley. What a save!
27.40
Elmer Morales flicks a high ball forward to Howard Martinez who takes it down. Howard Martinez shoots from distance but somehow Edwin Ackley manages to keep it out.
28.14
1-0Kelly Basso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor advances inside the box! Francis Taylor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Edwin Ackley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.28
1-0With great vision, Earnest Peterson plays the ball forward to Roy Alston. Roy Alston passes the ball forward but Mateo Marzolini is offside!
34.31
Cheyne Thompson sees space and advances. Cheyne Thompson advances inside the box! Cheyne Thompson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Facundo Paris!
39.14
1-0Marcos Vinicius Lucas hacks Roy Alston from behind! The referee brings Marcos Vinicius Lucas to one side and gives him a warning! Roy Alston runs off the knock.
42.13
Mario Delatorre knocks the ball to his team mate, Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro advances with the ball. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Earnest Peterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Alston. Roy Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Vicente Melendez is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Rapids appear unchanged since the first half. LA Galaxy also appear unchanged since the first half. The LA Galaxy players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
LA Galaxy kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Kelly Basso clumsily knocks into Earnest Peterson. The referee calls over Kelly Basso and shows him a yellow card! Earnest Peterson runs off the knock.
49.50
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro threads a neat ball through to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini whips in a cross ball towards Roy Alston. Roy Alston makes a looping header on goal. Vicente Melendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.23
Kelly Basso decides to run forward with the ball. Kelly Basso shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.45
Jim Knighton threads a neat ball through to Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro knocks the ball forward to Roy Alston. Roy Alston whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Vicente Melendez had no chance!! Goal for LA Galaxy!
61.45
1-2Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Bruno Davila replacing Facundo Paris .
63.19
Elmer Morales advances with the ball. Elmer Morales controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting John Flores through on goal. Some good footwork from John Flores provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.54
Bruno Davila catches Francisco Avalos on the ankles. Bruno Davila is warned by the referee! Francisco Avalos stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.39
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro darts forward. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro lofts in a cross ball towards Roy Alston. With a superhuman jump, Roy Alston connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Vicente Melendez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.12
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some awkward footwork from Mario Delatorre provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Vicente Melendez had no chance!! Goal for LA Galaxy!
72.24
Bruno Davila passes the ball forward to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.49
Herbert Rourke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roy Alston. Roy Alston knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mateo Marzolini is offside!
77.24
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Norberto Delacruz replacing Kelly Basso and Nathan Suggs replacing Howard Martinez .
79.05
Elmer Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Conor Lewis. Conor Lewis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.34
Cheyne Thompson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cheyne Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Roy Alston. Roy Alston connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vicente Melendez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.24
Jim Knighton chips the ball to his team mate, Cheyne Thompson. Cheyne Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos lofts in a cross ball towards Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.56
Jim Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro comfortably collects the pass. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Marzolini controls it well on his chest. Mateo Marzolini shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
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
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vicente Melendez (GK)
7
2. Marcos Vinicius Lucas (DEF)
5
3. Dwayne Gutierrez (DEF)
6
4. Facundo Paris (DEF)
6
5. Hector Heinemann (DEF)
6
6. Kelly Basso (MID)
7
7. Elmer Morales (MID)
7
8. Howard Martinez (ATT)
6
9. Francis Taylor (ATT)
7
10. John Flores (ATT)
6
11. Conor Lewis (ATT)
6
12. Nathan Suggs (DEF)
6
13. Norberto Delacruz (DEF)
6
14. Bruno Davila (MID)
6
1. Edwin Ackley (GK)
6
2. Mario Delatorre (DEF)
7
3. Ethan Mitchell (DEF)
6
4. Herbert Rourke (DEF)
6
5. Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
6. Earnest Peterson (MID)
6
7. Cheyne Thompson (MID)
7
8. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
8
9. Mateo Marzolini (ATT)
8
10. Roy Alston (ATT)
9
11. Francisco Avalos (ATT)
8
12. Terrance Korb (DEF)
0
13. Edgar Basso (MID)
0
14. Glen King (ATT)
0