Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Orlando City Stadium where Orlando City play host to Sporting Kansas City. A crowd of 20,308 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Orlando City and Sporting Kansas City are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Orlando City and Sporting Kansas City are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
0.00
The first half starts with Sporting Kansas City kicking off!
3.56
Jonathan Guagua flicks a high pass forward. Juan Sebastian Veron holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Sebastian Veron sees Massimo Amauri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Massimo Amauri sees Juan Ortiz just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Juan Ortiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.46
Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Estrada. Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez is warned by the referee! Guilherme Estrada runs off the knock.
6.26
João Paulo Adailton hacks Juan Sebastian Veron from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Sebastian Veron gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.16
Felix Altidore flicks a high pass forward. Wálter Hurtado collects the pass. Wálter Hurtado knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.31
Jonathan Guagua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Sebastian Veron. Juan Sebastian Veron knocks the ball forward to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri passes the ball forward but Juan Ortiz is offside!
16.16
Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Sebastian Veron. Juan Sebastian Veron flicks a high pass forward. Juan Ortiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Dani Rosales manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.32
Troy Callahan chips the ball to his team mate, Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez flicks the ball with his head but Dani Rosales is on top of his game. Great keeping!
21.52
Cecil Noviello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Paulo Adailton. João Paulo Adailton threads a neat ball through to Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
24.34
Cecil Noviello brings the ball forward. Cecil Noviello threads a neat ball through to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Troy Callahan.
32.39
Cecil Noviello makes a simple pass to João Paulo Adailton. João Paulo Adailton flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada knocks in a cross ball towards Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
33.20
Felix Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henry Hill.
34.56
Antonio Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Felix Altidore who takes it down. Felix Altidore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Guilherme Estrada scores for Sporting Kansas City!!
38.43
Henry Hill threads a neat ball through to Juan Sebastian Veron. Juan Sebastian Veron passes the ball forward to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nahuel Melendez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Dani Rosales reads it well. Nice save!
40.33
With imagination, Juan Sebastian Veron laces a through ball forward to Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor runs straight at the defence! Mark Traynor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Orlando City!
45.00
Felix Altidore sees Peter Montoya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Montoya knocks the ball forward, putting Edgar Joyce through on goal. Some silky footwork from Edgar Joyce provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Jonathan Guagua happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orlando City appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Kansas City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Kansas City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Orlando City kick off the second half!
48.32
João Paulo Adailton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya threads the ball through to Edgar Joyce but he's offside!
53.38
Troy Callahan flicks a high ball forward to Juan Sebastian Veron who takes it down. Juan Sebastian Veron kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.23
Murilo Junior plays the ball forward to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
55.40
Jonathan Guagua threads the ball through to Juan Sebastian Veron. Juan Sebastian Veron flicks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Simão Jorginho.
56.30
It's a corner kick. Murilo Junior loops the ball over to the far post. Dani Rosales scoops up the ball.
57.27
Jonathan Guagua sees Juan Sebastian Veron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Sebastian Veron threads a neat ball through to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dani Rosales who gathers it comfortably.
59.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Murilo Junior picks a pass forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor makes a looping header on goal. Dani Rosales picks it out of the air!
60.56
Orlando City have made a substitution with Caio Rodrigues replacing Troy Callahan .Sporting Kansas City have made 2 substitutions with Lester Nanchoff replacing Wálter Hurtado and Francisco Vitor Santiago replacing Guilherme Estrada .
61.58
Felix Altidore flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
63.14
Felix Altidore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago plays a one-two with Peter Montoya and rushes in on goal... Francisco Vitor Santiago side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Santos with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Kansas City!
69.18
João Paulo Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Joyce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Joyce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.28
Caio Rodrigues passes the ball forward to Juan Sebastian Veron. Juan Sebastian Veron plays the ball forward to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez passes the ball forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
73.29
Juan Sebastian Veron sees a break and surges forward. Juan Sebastian Veron plays a quick one-two with Mark Traynor and rushes in on goal... Juan Sebastian Veron makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.23
Orlando City have made a substitution with Dani Acosta replacing Mark Traynor .
78.32
Simão Jorginho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felix Altidore. Felix Altidore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fernando Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
81.24
Caio Rodrigues makes a probing pass to Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior flicks a high pass forward. Dani Acosta collects the pass. Dani Acosta shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
31.8%
40%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Sebastian Veron of Orlando City |
Match Ratings
1. | Fernando Santos (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Troy Callahan (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Jonathan Guagua (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Henry Hill (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Murilo Junior (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Juan Sebastian Veron (MID) | 9 | |
8. | Mark Traynor (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Nahuel Melendez (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Massimo Amauri (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Juan Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Caio Rodrigues (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Ronald Chancellor (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Dani Acosta (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Dani Rosales (GK) | 9 | |
2. | Simão Jorginho (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Cecil Noviello (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Neil Baker (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Antonio Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | João Paulo Adailton (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Felix Altidore (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Wálter Hurtado (ATT) | 7 | |
9. | Edgar Joyce (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Guilherme Estrada (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Peter Montoya (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Lester Nanchoff (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Francisco Vitor Santiago (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
14. | Enner Mena (ATT) | 0 |