Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by PinkSpider |
Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Rio Tinto Stadium where Real Salt Lake play Carolina Railhawks in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
0.00
0-0Carolina Railhawks kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
0-0Raymond Morales threads a neat ball through to Jhasmani Pedriel. Jhasmani Pedriel sees Henry Severs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Severs lofts in a cross ball towards Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
6.31
0-0Ian Núnez threads the ball through to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso shoots from 20 yards. Renato Gruezo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
8.11
0-0Thomas Sanders plays the ball forward to Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton kicks a strong pass forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martins Amoroso is offside!
18.04
0-0Damián González threads a neat ball through to Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.49
Jhasmani Pedriel sees Lloyd Lowry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lloyd Lowry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.08
0-0Samuel Saldana threads the ball through to Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jordan Knighton plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Núnez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jordan Knighton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Paulo Albarracín.
23.50
0-0Paolo Arias takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Guy Sanchez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.27
0-1Damián González changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Damián González lofts in a cross ball towards Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Gustavo E. Castillo had no chance!! Goal for Carolina Railhawks!
30.31
Jhasmani Pedriel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Severs. Henry Severs knocks in a cross ball towards Lloyd Lowry. With a superhuman jump, Lloyd Lowry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Gustavo E. Castillo. What a great pair of hands!
34.49
Damián González threads the ball through to Henry Severs. Henry Severs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Escobedo.
39.17
Raymond Morales breaks forward. Raymond Morales makes a simple pass to Henry Severs. Henry Severs whips in a cross ball towards Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gustavo E. Castillo picks it out of the air!
45.00
Paolo Arias threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Renato Gruezo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Salt Lake appear unchanged since the first half. Carolina Railhawks also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Salt Lake kick off and get the second half underway!
49.20
Jhasmani Pedriel flicks a high pass forward. Lloyd Lowry comfortably collects the pass. Lloyd Lowry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo E. Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
51.10
Jordan Knighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso skips past Paulo Albarracín! Some good footwork from Martins Amoroso provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
53.04
Damián González takes it forward alone. Damián González lofts in a cross ball towards Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry makes a convincing header. Gustavo E. Castillo comfortably punches it away to safety.
55.51
Jhasmani Pedriel takes it forward alone. Jhasmani Pedriel finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper, Gustavo E. Castillo, sees it late!! Goal for Carolina Railhawks!
60.15
1-2Carolina Railhawks have made 2 substitutions with Charlie Richardson replacing Jhasmani Pedriel and Ron Duka replacing Lloyd Lowry .
61.22
Paolo Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.33
Ian Núnez threads a neat ball through to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
71.51
Ian Núnez chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez advances inside the box! Gabriel Núnez tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.07
2-2Ron Duka clumsily knocks into Samuel Saldana. The referee brings Ron Duka to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Saldana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.34
2-2Paolo Arias clumsily knocks into Michael Heinemann. The referee calls over Paolo Arias and shows him a yellow card! Michael Heinemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.44
Sergio Harris threads the ball through to Ian Núnez. With a delightful solo run, Ian Núnez stretches the opposition's defence. Ian Núnez shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
90.00
Thomas Sanders deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton sees a break and surges forward. Jordan Knighton lofts in a cross ball towards Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Martins Amoroso of Real Salt Lake |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gustavo E. Castillo (GK)
7
2. Thomas Sanders (DEF)
7
3. Samuel Saldana (DEF)
6
4. Augusto Escobedo (DEF)
6
5. Sergio Harris (DEF)
6
6. Jordan Knighton (MID)
8
7. Ian Núnez (MID)
7
8. Paolo Arias (MID)
6
9. Sixto Carmona (ATT)
7
10. Martins Amoroso (ATT)
9
11. Gabriel Núnez (ATT)
8
12. Daniel Miller (GK)
0
13. Tino Severs (DEF)
0
14. Alejo Caniggia (ATT)
0
1. Renato Gruezo (GK)
6
2. Raymond Morales (DEF)
6
3. Paulo Albarracín (DEF)
6
4. Michael Heinemann (DEF)
6
5. Guy Sanchez (MID)
6
6. Jhasmani Pedriel (MID)
8
7. Damián González (MID)
7
8. Marshall Moore (MID)
6
9. Jefre Carabalí (ATT)
6
10. Lloyd Lowry (ATT)
8
11. Henry Severs (ATT)
6
12. Matias Santos (DEF)
0
13. Charlie Richardson (MID)
6
14. Ron Duka (ATT)
5