Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Avaya Stadium where San Jose Earthquakes play host to Real Salt Lake. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Salt Lake appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Salt Lake appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with San Jose Earthquakes kicking off!
2.46
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Harris plays the ball forward to Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton decides to run forward with the ball. Jordan Knighton finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Fabian Francescoli.
4.48
0-0Thomas Sanders threads the ball through to Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton advances with the ball. Jordan Knighton shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
10.09
Sergio Harris sees Alvaro Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alvaro Cortes knocks the ball forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona plays a scrappy one-two with Alejo Caniggia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sixto Carmona tries a spectacular strike. Fabian Francescoli gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
12.39
0-0Alvaro Gomez catches Augusto Escobedo on the ankles. Alvaro Gomez is shown the yellow card! Augusto Escobedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.43
Scott Davis hacks Jordan Knighton from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jordan Knighton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.49
0-0Paolo Arias flicks a high pass forward. Sixto Carmona collects the pass. Sixto Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martins Amoroso but he's offside!
18.23
With imagination, Paolo Arias plays the ball forward to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.05
0-1Thomas Sanders hits a low pass to Paolo Arias. Paolo Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona skips past Lance Wood! Sixto Carmona shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.42
Scott Davis flicks a high pass forward. Angelo De S. Amoroso collects the pass. Angelo De S. Amoroso shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
27.24
Jeff Myers makes a probing pass to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson cuts inside the box! Sanchez Anderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Gustavo E. Castillo. Excellent save.
32.05
Mauricio Goycochea deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso threads the ball through into the box. Alvaro Gomez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Gustavo E. Castillo is on top of it.
33.42
Marcio Rivelino sees space and advances. Marcio Rivelino flicks a high pass forward. Angelo De S. Amoroso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Angelo De S. Amoroso shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Gustavo E. Castillo keeps it out!
36.06
0-1Scott Davis threads a neat ball through to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo E. Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
38.05
Lance Wood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Gomez collects the pass. Alvaro Gomez makes a probing pass to Sanchez Anderson but he's offside!
42.31
Mauricio Goycochea flicks a high pass forward to Sanchez Anderson who brings the ball under control. Sanchez Anderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. San Jose Earthquakes appear unchanged since the first half. Real Salt Lake also appear unchanged since the first half. The San Jose Earthquakes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Salt Lake get the second half underway!
47.09
Paolo Arias threads the ball through to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso passes the ball forward but Sixto Carmona is offside!
48.01
Joaquín Mejia runs forward with the ball. Showing composure, Joaquín Mejia plays the ball forward to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.35
Thomas Walker clumsily knocks into Paolo Arias. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Arias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.00
Scott Davis takes it forward alone. Scott Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gustavo E. Castillo gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
57.30
Paolo Arias surges forward with the ball. Paolo Arias edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Paolo Arias provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.37
With a delightful solo run, Scott Davis stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Saldana.
66.27
0-1Thomas Walker threads a neat ball through to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson whips in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Sergio Harris catches Angelo De S. Amoroso on the ankles. Angelo De S. Amoroso appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
69.24
Jeff Myers comes in with a late challenge on Jordan Knighton. Jeff Myers is shown the yellow card! Jordan Knighton stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.55
Scott Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augusto Escobedo.
75.49
Paolo Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
78.51
Scott Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso lofts in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
83.34
Mauricio Goycochea knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.35
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Sixto Carmona of Real Salt Lake |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fabian Francescoli (GK)
6
2. Joaquín Mejia (DEF)
6
3. Lance Wood (DEF)
6
4. Marcio Rivelino (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Walker (MID)
5
6. Mauricio Goycochea (MID)
6
7. Scott Davis (MID)
7
8. Jeff Myers (MID)
5
9. Alvaro Gomez (ATT)
5
10. Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT)
6
11. Sanchez Anderson (ATT)
6
12. Zachary Clark (ATT)
0
13. Henry Lewis (GK)
0
14. Matheus Rodriguez (ATT)
0
1. Gustavo E. Castillo (GK)
7
2. Thomas Sanders (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Saldana (DEF)
6
4. Augusto Escobedo (DEF)
6
5. Sergio Harris (DEF)
6
6. Jordan Knighton (MID)
7
7. Alvaro Cortes (MID)
6
8. Paolo Arias (MID)
8
9. Sixto Carmona (ATT)
9
10. Martins Amoroso (ATT)
6
11. Alejo Caniggia (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Miller (GK)
0
13. Tino Severs (DEF)
0
14. Gabriel Núnez (ATT)
0