Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anteater Stadium where Orange County Blues play host to New England Revolution. A crowd of 18,524 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Orange County Blues are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New England Revolution appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.


0.00
Orange County Blues get the match underway!
2.41
Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward. Diego Veizaga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. William Phillips hacks Marvin Pickens from behind! Marvin Pickens appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
3.03
Luis Korb threads the ball through to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga rushes past Ivan Jenkins! Diego Veizaga strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.55
Miguel Peterson knocks the ball forward to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga threads the ball through to Scott Wilson but he's offside!
10.18
Luis Korb kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark knocks the ball forward to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.50
Ralph Mitchell flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez whips in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. José Torrico gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
16.06
Ivan Jenkins flicks a high pass forward. Clifford Lewis controls it well on his chest. Clifford Lewis threads a neat ball through to Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernest Grossman.
20.16
Ralph Mitchell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
21.04
Marvin Pickens comes in with a late challenge on William Phillips. The referee calls over Marvin Pickens and shows him a yellow card! William Phillips grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.47
Luis Korb makes a probing pass to Jamie Morales. Jamie Morales sees space and advances. Jamie Morales whips in a cross ball towards Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson connects with a diving header but is denied by Juan Cermeño. Excellent save.
27.20
Ralph Mitchell makes a probing pass to Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel shoots from outside the area but is denied by José Torrico. Excellent save.
30.23
Miguel Peterson comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Mitchell. Miguel Peterson is warned by the referee! Ralph Mitchell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.01
Ralph Mitchell sees Troy Harris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Troy Harris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
36.17
Ralph Mitchell passes the ball forward to Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.58
Christian L. Pérez flicks a high ball forward to Troy Harris who takes it down. Troy Harris advances inside the box! Troy Harris tries a spectacular strike but is denied by José Torrico. Excellent save.
45.00
With some swift thinking, Miguel Peterson plays the ball forward to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens makes a looping header on goal but Juan Cermeño reads it well. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Orange County Blues appear unchanged since the first half. New England Revolution also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
New England Revolution start the second half!
48.11
Clifford Lewis kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. New England Revolution are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.51
With great vision, Christian L. Pérez plays the ball forward to Troy Harris. Troy Harris shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
55.17
Miguel Peterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson plays a one-two with Marvin Pickens and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Scott Wilson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.54
Evan Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Morales. Jamie Morales flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wilson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens heads the ball goalwards. Franklin Kallman clears it off the line with his head!
60.01
Ralph Mitchell flicks a high pass forward. Walter Domínguez controls it well on his chest. Walter Domínguez shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.16
Ernest Grossman hacks Walter Domínguez from behind! Ernest Grossman is shown the yellow card! Walter Domínguez runs off the knock.
63.10
Miguel Peterson passes the ball forward to Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson shoots from outside the area but somehow Juan Cermeño manages to keep it out.
72.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Ernest Grossman plays the ball forward to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Pickens controls it well on his chest. Marvin Pickens shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
73.03
Luis Korb takes it forward alone. Luis Korb passes the ball forward to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens edges inside the box! Ivan Jenkins comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Pickens. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
73.03
The referee points to the spot..
74.15
Scott Wilson takes a long run up. The ball flies inside the right post - goal!!
77.47
Ivan Jenkins kicks a strong pass forward to Clifford Lewis. Clifford Lewis chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
79.44
Nicolas Clark flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga advances inside the box! Diego Veizaga strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Juan Cermeño is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.06
Ralph Mitchell flicks a high pass forward. Walter Domínguez collects the pass. Walter Domínguez passes the ball forward to Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. José Torrico is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.52
Christian L. Pérez comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Peterson. The referee warns Christian L. Pérez to calm down! Miguel Peterson runs off the knock.
87.52
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Dave Sesay makes a probing pass to Troy Harris. Troy Harris shoots from distance. José Torrico effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.438202247191 vs 50.561797752809
Play Area
Home team third: 31.46%, Midfield: 44.94%, Away team third: 23.60%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diego Veizaga of Orange County Blues

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
6
3. Luis Korb (DEF)
7
5
5. Evan Brown (DEF)
6
6. Jamie Morales (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Clark (MID)
8
6
9. Scott Wilson (ATT)
6
10. Marvin Pickens (ATT)
8
11. Diego Veizaga (ATT)
9

12. Harold Bailey (DEF)
0
13. Adalberto Tapia (MID)
0
14. Jordon Rivera (ATT)
0

7
2. Ivan Jenkins (DEF)
6
7
6
8. Dave Sesay (MID)
6
11. Troy Harris (ATT)
7

12. Jordan Petrone (MID)
0
0
14. Jordan Joyce (MID)
0