Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Orlando City Stadium where Orlando City play host to San Antonio Scorpions. A crowd of 12,879 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Orlando City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while San Antonio Scorpions appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.
The pitch is in good condition.
Orlando City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while San Antonio Scorpions appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with San Antonio Scorpions kicking off!
2.36
0-0Ray Anderson threads a neat ball through to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Santos who gathers it comfortably.
3.49
0-0Ronald Chancellor chips the ball to his team mate, Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior whips in a cross ball towards Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Benjamin Chavarri is on top of it.
4.54
0-0Bernardo Souza passes the ball forward to Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
8.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Jaime Campbell plays the ball forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.43
Gordon Barnes launches a long ball forward. Dani Acosta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Nelson.
20.42
0-1Ray Anderson chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Rivera. With a superhuman jump, Joseph Rivera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Fernando Santos had no chance!! Goal for San Antonio Scorpions!
24.40
Bernardo Souza makes a probing pass to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Serginho plays the ball forward to Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benjamin Chavarri who gathers it comfortably.
30.53
With a delightful solo run, Sebastiano Bilica stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastiano Bilica shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.03
Sebastiano Bilica flicks a high pass forward to Dani Acosta who brings the ball under control. Dani Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ronald Chancellor flicks a high pass forward. Murilo Junior collects the pass. Murilo Junior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orlando City appear unchanged since the first half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Thomas Sippola replacing Dustin Hernandez.
45.00
Orlando City start the second half!
48.20
0-1Thomas Sippola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks the ball forward to Joseph Rivera but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.11
0-1Massimo Amauri hacks Nicholas Nelson from behind! The referee brings Massimo Amauri to one side and gives him a warning! Nicholas Nelson stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.25
Sebastiano Bilica takes it forward alone. Sebastiano Bilica whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.07
Bernardo Souza threads the ball through to Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Benjamin Chavarri gets down and covers it.
55.49
0-1Nicholas Nelson barges into Massimo Amauri. Nicholas Nelson is shown the yellow card! Massimo Amauri stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.41
Ronald Chancellor threads the ball through to Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Benjamin Chavarri!
60.30
Arturo Ibarra sees Bernardo Souza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Bernardo Souza plays the ball forward to Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Benjamin Chavarri easily picks it out of the air!
61.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Bernardo Souza plays the ball forward to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.43
Arturo Ibarra comes in with a late challenge on Luciano Pereyra. The referee brings Arturo Ibarra to one side and gives him a warning! Luciano Pereyra stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.03
Ray Anderson flicks a high pass forward. Joseph Rivera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joseph Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.02
Ronald Chancellor makes a probing pass to Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.20
Nelson Rivera knocks the ball forward to Sebastiano Bilica. Sebastiano Bilica flicks a high pass forward. Murilo Junior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Murilo Junior whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.21
Thomas Sippola threads a neat ball through to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.50
With great vision, Ronald Chancellor plays the ball forward to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Willis.
89.31
Ronald Chancellor flicks a high pass forward to Murilo Junior who brings the ball under control. Murilo Junior knocks in a cross ball towards Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Joseph Rivera 20, 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joseph Rivera of San Antonio Scorpions |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Santos (GK)
6
2. Gordon Barnes (DEF)
6
3. Nelson Rivera (DEF)
6
4. Arturo Ibarra (DEF)
6
5. Juan Serginho (DEF)
6
6. Sebastiano Bilica (MID)
7
7. Ronald Chancellor (MID)
7
8. Bernardo Souza (MID)
7
9. Murilo Junior (MID)
7
10. Dani Acosta (ATT)
6
11. Massimo Amauri (ATT)
6
12. Raul Jenkins (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Prado (ATT)
0
14. Aaron Meram (ATT)
0
1. Benjamin Chavarri (GK)
8
2. Nicholas Nelson (DEF)
6
3. John Beckerman (DEF)
6
4. Ross Willis (DEF)
6
5. Randy Richardson (MID)
6
6. Ray Anderson (MID)
6
7. Jaime Campbell (MID)
6
8. Dustin Hernandez (MID)
6
9. Joseph Rivera (ATT)
9
10. Luciano Pereyra (ATT)
7
11. Facundo Vasquez (ATT)
6
12. Ralph Long (MID)
0
13. Thomas Sippola (MID)
6
14. Johnny Ramirez (GK)
0