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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Al Lang Stadium where Tampa Bay Rowdies play host to San Jose Earthquakes. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tampa Bay Rowdies are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while San Jose Earthquakes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tampa Bay Rowdies are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while San Jose Earthquakes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
0.00
0-0San Jose Earthquakes kick off!
2.59
0-0Pedro Green runs forward with the ball. Pedro Green threads a neat ball through to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Fabian Francescoli reads it well. Great keeping!
6.18
Joaquín Mejia chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Davis. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Davis plays the ball forward to Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Harry Meredith!
9.49
0-0With some swift thinking, Manny Hall plays the ball forward to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.43
0-0Lance Wood clumsily knocks into Leroy Peterson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leroy Peterson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.33
Theodore King flicks the ball to his team mate, Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks in a cross ball towards Brent King. Brent King powers a header at goal but Fabian Francescoli is on top of it.
30.39
Scott Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Douglas Meredith.
32.18
0-0Scott Davis makes an attacking run forward. Scott Davis shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.17
Lance Wood passes the ball forward to Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Harry Meredith!
36.22
Thomas Walker flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Gomez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alvaro Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. San Jose Earthquakes are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.25
Joaquín Mejia makes a strong solo run forward. Joaquín Mejia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
44.17
0-1Joaquín Mejia flicks a high pass forward. Scott Davis controls it well on his chest. Scott Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Harry Meredith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tampa Bay Rowdies appear unchanged since the first half. San Jose Earthquakes also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tampa Bay Rowdies players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off the second half!
48.56
Lance Wood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeff Myers. Jeff Myers threads the ball through to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.02
Pedro Green threads the ball through to Manny Hall. Manny Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Brent King. Brent King makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
55.57
Scott Davis surges forward with the ball. Scott Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Green.
60.41
0-1Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Lucas Junior replacing Theodore King and Victor Flores replacing Gustavo Rodriguez .
61.46
Mauricio Goycochea clumsily knocks into Manny Hall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manny Hall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.42
With great vision, Scott Davis plays the ball forward to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.36
Manny Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson lofts in a cross ball towards Brent King. Brent King whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Fabian Francescoli had no chance!! Goal for Tampa Bay Rowdies!
71.31
Lucas Junior threads the ball through to Brent King. Brent King whips in a cross ball towards Victor Flores. Victor Flores directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fabian Francescoli gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
73.58
Mauricio Goycochea hits a low pass to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.49
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Augusto Tellez replacing Douglas Meredith .
78.51
Lance Wood knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea threads a neat ball through to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson 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!
79.32
Manny Hall flicks a high ball forward to Brent King who takes it down. Brent King knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Flores. Victor Flores flicks the ball with his head. Victor Flores scores for Tampa Bay Rowdies!!
89.42
Thomas Walker threads the ball through to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerson Rogers.
90.00
2-2Manny Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Brent King. Brent King knocks in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Joaquín Mejia. That should have been a goal!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brent King of Tampa Bay Rowdies |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Meredith (GK)
6
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)
6
7. Manny Hall (MID)
7
8. Andrès Osorio (ATT)
6
9. Leroy Peterson (ATT)
6
10. Brent King (ATT)
9
11. Gustavo Rodriguez (ATT)
6
12. Augusto Tellez (ATT)
6
13. Lucas Junior (MID)
6
14. Victor Flores (GK)
7
1. Fabian Francescoli (GK)
7
2. Joaquín Mejia (DEF)
7
3. Lance Wood (DEF)
6
4. Marcio Rivelino (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Walker (MID)
6
6. Mauricio Goycochea (MID)
6
7. Scott Davis (MID)
7
8. Jeff Myers (MID)
6
9. Alvaro Gomez (ATT)
9
10. Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT)
6
11. Sanchez Anderson (ATT)
8
12. Zachary Clark (ATT)
0
13. Henry Lewis (GK)
0
14. Matheus Rodriguez (ATT)
0