Match Report


New York CosmosNew York Cosmos     Chicago FireChicago Fire
Jamie LivermoreJamie Livermore Edgar Formosa Edgar Formosa
Mathew BellM. Bell85
G
1
G
79Jefferson GonzálezJ. González
Tyrone KasselT. Kassel77
D
2
D
75Daniel BulosD. Bulos
Jaime MeleánJ. Meleán80
D
3
D
72Jaime BejaranoJ. Bejarano
Arthur WhiteA. White72
D
4
D
72Carlos KoufattyC. Koufatty
Nahuel RossiN. Rossi81
D
captain5
D
68Breno BrancoB. Branco
Henry KingH. King77
M
6
M
76Sixto EscobarS. Escobar
Dax GoreD. Gore79
M
7
M
76Jeremy KnightonJ. Knighton
Dale WoodD. Wood85
M
8
M
76Luciano BlancoL. Blanco
Adam KasselA. Kassel74
A
9captain
M
87Casey AlstonC. Alston
Maurice BakerM. Baker78
A
10
A
72Jamie WatsonJ. Watson
Tyler MappT. Mapp79
A
11
A
71Hernan BatistutaH. Batistuta
 
Alex PalacioA. Palacio66
D
12
G
67Cheyne YatesC. Yates
Santino DomínguezS. Domínguez75
M
13
M
72César PerozoC. Perozo
Wayne WilliamsW. Williams69
A
14
A
71Luís MendozaL. Mendoza

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at James M. Shuart Stadium where New York Cosmos play host to Chicago Fire. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Cosmos are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chicago Fire appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.


0.00
New York Cosmos start the match!
3.37
Daniel Bulos knocks the ball forward to Casey Alston. Casey Alston sees Hernan Batistuta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur White.
4.52
Jeremy Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Hernan Batistuta controls it well on his chest. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.47
Arthur White flicks a high pass forward to Dax Gore who brings the ball under control. Dax Gore kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel puts a great ball through. Maurice Baker runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.39
Jaime Bejarano barges into Tyler Mapp. The referee calls over Jaime Bejarano and shows him a yellow card! Tyler Mapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.41
Jeremy Knighton takes it forward alone. Jeremy Knighton whips in a cross ball towards Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mathew Bell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.56
Tyrone Kassel flicks a high ball forward to Dax Gore who takes it down. Dax Gore kicks a strong pass forward to Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp knocks the ball forward, putting Adam Kassel through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Adam Kassel provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.12
Henry King hits a low pass to Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Breno Branco.
39.05
Dale Wood flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Baker controls it well on his chest. Maurice Baker runs straight at the defence! Maurice Baker strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
44.24
Luciano Blanco makes a simple pass to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson plays a one-two with Hernan Batistuta and advances towards the goal... Jamie Watson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Cosmos appear unchanged since the first half. Chicago Fire also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York Cosmos players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Chicago Fire start the second half!
49.18
Nahuel Rossi knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry King. Henry King flicks a high pass forward. Tyler Mapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tyler Mapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jefferson González manages to keep it out.
54.47
Tyrone Kassel takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Jaime Meleán. Jaime Meleán sees a break and surges forward. Jaime Meleán flicks a high pass forward to Maurice Baker who brings the ball under control. Maurice Baker shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
55.50
Dale Wood hacks Sixto Escobar from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sixto Escobar carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.41
New York Cosmos have made a substitution with Wayne Williams replacing Maurice Baker .Chicago Fire have made a substitution with Luís Mendoza replacing Hernan Batistuta .
63.02
Jaime Meleán threads a neat ball through to Dale Wood. Dale Wood knocks the ball forward to Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. New York Cosmos are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.07
Luciano Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Luciano Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Jaime Meleán hits a low pass to Henry King. Henry King makes an attacking run forward. Henry King lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.19
Daniel Bulos flicks a high pass forward to Jeremy Knighton who brings the ball under control. Jeremy Knighton flicks a high pass forward to Luís Mendoza who brings the ball under control. Luís Mendoza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Bell who gathers it comfortably.
89.56
With imagination, Luciano Blanco laces a through ball forward to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Mathew Bell. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

New York Cosmos

Chicago Fire
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
28%
47.6%
24.4%

Scorers
Adam Kassel 77
Hernan Batistuta 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry King of New York Cosmos

Match Ratings
1.Mathew Bell (GK)
6
2.Tyrone Kassel (DEF)
6
3.Jaime Meleán (DEF)
8
4.Arthur White (DEF)
6
5.Nahuel Rossi (DEF)
6
6.Henry King (MID)
9
7.Dax Gore (MID)
6
8.Dale Wood (MID)yellow card
6
9.Adam Kassel (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Maurice Baker (ATT)
7
11.Tyler Mapp (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Palacio (DEF)
0
13.Santino Domínguez (MID)
0
14.Wayne Williams (ATT)
6

1.Jefferson González (GK)
6
2.Daniel Bulos (DEF)
6
3.Jaime Bejarano (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
6
5.Breno Branco (DEF)
6
6.Sixto Escobar (MID)
6
7.Jeremy Knighton (MID)
8
8.Luciano Blanco (MID)
7
9.Casey Alston (MID)
6
10.Jamie Watson (ATT)
7
11.Hernan Batistuta (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Cheyne Yates (GK)
0
13.César Perozo (MID)
0
14.Luís Mendoza (ATT)
6