Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at StubHUb Centre where LA Galaxy play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 15,595 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
LA Galaxy 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 Milton Mitchell.


0.00
The whistle blows and LA Galaxy kick off!
2.39
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro makes a probing pass to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini plays a scrappy one-two with Adrian Willis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mateo Marzolini shoots from just inside the box but Joshua Rogers is on top of it.
3.01
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro advances with the ball. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Joshua Rogers!
6.10
Charles Reyes flicks a high pass forward. João Pedro Azevedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. João Pedro Azevedo makes a simple pass to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Herbert Rourke.
8.15
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro knocks the ball forward to Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis shoots from distance. Joshua Rogers comfortably gets down and covers it.
9.56
Afonso Amador threads a neat ball through to Samuel Alfaro. Samuel Alfaro shoots from 20 yards. Edwin Ackley gets down and covers it.
10.07
Afonso Amador threads a neat ball through to Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor knocks in a cross ball towards Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.28
Herbert Rourke makes a probing pass to Edgar Basso. Edgar Basso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joaquín Velasquez.
16.44
Earnest Peterson hits a low pass to Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis plays a one-two with Mateo Marzolini and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Adrian Willis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
32.21
Herbert Rourke flicks a high pass forward to Earnest Peterson who brings the ball under control. Earnest Peterson flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Avalos who takes it down. Francisco Avalos skips past Charles Reyes! Francisco Avalos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.08
Earnest Peterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos plays a one-two with Mateo Marzolini and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Francisco Avalos provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.41
Matías Escobar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Avalos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Adrian Willis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
40.58
Herbert Rourke flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Basso. Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Willis who brings the ball under control. Adrian Willis cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Adrian Willis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York City FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
New York City FC start the second half!
47.58
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro threads a neat ball through to Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
53.44
Edgar Basso catches Afonso Amador on the ankles. Edgar Basso is given a warning by the referee! Afonso Amador runs off the knock.
55.46
João Pedro Azevedo threads the ball through to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.45
Joaquín Velasquez passes the ball forward to João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Rómulo Pablo Añor easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rómulo Pablo Añor shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.14
LA Galaxy have made 2 substitutions with Jorge Tavernese replacing Edgar Basso and Morris Perry replacing Jim Knighton .
61.15
Salvador Zamora passes the ball forward to Earnest Peterson. Earnest Peterson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Earnest Peterson shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
66.05
Salvador Zamora threads the ball through to Jorge Tavernese. Jorge Tavernese brings the ball forward. Jorge Tavernese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
67.05
Earnest Peterson makes a beautiful solo run. Earnest Peterson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mateo Marzolini is offside!
71.27
Afonso Amador knocks the ball forward to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.34
With great imagination, Charles Reyes plays the ball forward to João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo passes the ball forward to Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
77.18
LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Glen King replacing Mateo Marzolini .
78.25
Joaquín Velasquez threads the ball through to Joaquín Guerrero. Joaquín Guerrero hits a low pass to Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.16
Salvador Zamora sees Matías Ezequiel Montenegro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro threads a neat ball through to Glen King. Glen King sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.56
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.22
Joaquín Velasquez decides to run forward with the ball. Joaquín Velasquez flicks a high pass forward. Rómulo Pablo Añor controls it well on his chest. Rómulo Pablo Añor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.09
Jorge Tavernese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glen King. Glen King flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Avalos. Charles Reyes barges into Francisco Avalos. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Jorge Tavernese knocks the ball forward to Glen King. Glen King plays the ball forward to Francisco Avalos who has made a great run into the box. Francisco Avalos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.1428571428571 vs 42.8571428571429
Play Area
Home team third: 24.68%, Midfield: 41.56%, Away team third: 33.77%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Willis of LA Galaxy

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Edwin Ackley (GK)
6
6
6
6
5. Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
6. Edgar Basso (MID)
6
10. Adrian Willis (ATT)
9
11. Mateo Marzolini (ATT)
6

12. Jorge Tavernese (MID)
6
13. Glen King (ATT)
6
14. Morris Perry (MID)
6

7
2. Charles Reyes (DEF)
6
7. Afonso Amador (MID)
6
8. Phillip Gray (MID)
6
9. Samuel Alfaro (ATT)
6
6

12. Carl Gatt (DEF)
0
13. Fabian Padilla (ATT)
0
14. Bernardo Souza (MID)
0