Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Saputo Stadium where Montreal Impact play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.
0.00
0-0Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off!
3.12
0-0Marcio Dida flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Callahan controls it well on his chest. Nathan Callahan makes a probing pass to Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter knocks in a cross ball towards Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
4.12
Sebastián Bianchi threads a neat ball through to Tino Tavernese. Tino Tavernese kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Garcia. Wayne Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Harry Meredith manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.32
0-0Nathan Callahan kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Garcia. Wayne Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter connects with a diving header but is denied by Gerson Rogers. Excellent block.
12.49
0-1Douglas Meredith receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan Cruz Cabrera. Douglas Meredith pushes mid-way up the pitch. Douglas Meredith makes a simple pass to Gustavo Rodriguez. Gustavo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.09
0-1Tino Tavernese flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Lassiter who brings the ball under control. Daniel Lassiter finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.40
Lucas Junior knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
20.11
Pedro Green hits a low pass to Theodore King. Theodore King decides to run forward with the ball. Theodore King knocks in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.45
0-2Lucas Junior makes a simple pass to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.48
Nathan Callahan receives the ball from a throw-in from Tino Tavernese. Nathan Callahan flicks the ball to his team mate, Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.16
Marcio Dida flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Callahan collects the pass. Nathan Callahan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Garcia. Wayne Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Kissinger. Joe Kissinger finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
33.02
Theodore King plays the ball forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Carlos Salazar who gathers it comfortably.
36.30
With great vision, Theodore King plays the ball forward to Brent King. Brent King lofts in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
40.51
Lucas Junior knocks the ball to his team mate, Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Rodriguez. Gustavo Rodriguez makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.39
Theodore King knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Rodriguez. Gustavo Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Lucas Junior makes a simple pass to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio lofts in a cross ball towards Brent King. Brent King directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Juan Carlos Salazar manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montreal Impact appear unchanged since the first half. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Montreal Impact kick off!
48.29
Gerson Rogers flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Junior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucas Junior knocks the ball to his team mate, Brent King. Brent King lofts in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Marcio Dida and the loose ball is cleared up field.
53.46
Luís Velazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Tino Tavernese. Tino Tavernese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Kissinger. Joe Kissinger whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Harry Meredith picks it out of the air!
55.50
Nathan Callahan knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Garcia. Wayne Garcia tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.12
0-4Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Victor Flores replacing Theodore King and Reginald Jenkins replacing Gustavo Rodriguez .
61.13
Douglas Meredith hits a low pass to Victor Flores. Without breaking stride, Victor Flores plays the ball forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson shoots from 25 yards but Juan Carlos Salazar is on top of it.
65.25
Tino Tavernese makes a probing pass to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.53
Tino Tavernese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
67.13
0-4Andrès Osorio clumsily knocks into Manuel Thomas. The referee warns Andrès Osorio to calm down! Manuel Thomas stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.57
Tino Tavernese kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter cuts inside the box! Daniel Lassiter takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.09
Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Daniel Amador replacing Johnathan Morales .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Augusto Tellez replacing Douglas Meredith .
81.02
Victor Flores threads the ball through to Reginald Jenkins. Reginald Jenkins knocks in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Juan Carlos Salazar easily punches it away to safety.
83.03
Gerson Rogers flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Junior. Lucas Junior sees Leroy Peterson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leroy Peterson lofts in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio makes a convincing header. Juan Carlos Salazar manages to gather it.
85.46
Tino Tavernese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Garcia. Wayne Garcia shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Pedro Green flicks a high ball forward to Lucas Junior who takes it down. Lucas Junior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Thomas.
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
| Daniel Lassiter 70 | Leroy Peterson 12, 20, 36 Gustavo Rodriguez 41 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leroy Peterson of Tampa Bay Rowdies |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Juan Carlos Salazar (GK)
7
2. Manuel Thomas (DEF)
6
3. Luís Velazquez (DEF)
6
4. Marcio Dida (DEF)
6
5. Sebastián Bianchi (DEF)
6
6. Nathan Callahan (MID)
6
7. Tino Tavernese (MID)
7
8. Joe Kissinger (ATT)
6
9. Wayne Garcia (ATT)
6
10. Johnathan Morales (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Lassiter (ATT)
7
12. Gene Adu (MID)
0
13. Daniel Amador (DEF)
6
14. Fabian Villalobos (DEF)
0
1. Harry Meredith (GK)
7
2. Gerson Rogers (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Green (DEF)
6
4. Douglas Meredith (DEF)
6
5. Juan Cruz Cabrera (DEF)
6
6. Theodore King (MID)
7
7. Lucas Junior (MID)
7
8. Andrès Osorio (ATT)
6
9. Leroy Peterson (ATT)
9
10. Brent King (ATT)
6
11. Gustavo Rodriguez (ATT)
7
12. Augusto Tellez (ATT)
6
13. Victor Flores (GK)
6
14. Reginald Jenkins (ATT)
6