Match Report


Orange County BluesOrange County Blues     Toronto FCToronto FC
Dave CeeDave Cee Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
José TorricoJ. Torrico78
G
captain1
G
68Jorge BeckermanJ. Beckerman
Randall MorrisR. Morris77
D
2
D
68Martín DiazM. Diaz
Luis KorbL. Korb73
D
3
D
70Richard WatsonR. Watson
Clifford ChandlerC. Chandler75
D
4
D
66Rene HeinemannR. Heinemann
Leo RobertsL. Roberts78
D
5
D
65Ray BassoR. Basso
Jorge LarreaJ. Larrea80
M
6
M
66Kenneth AdamsK. Adams
Jamie MoralesJ. Morales76
M
7
M
75Edder ArteagaE. Arteaga
Nicolas ClarkN. Clark76
M
8
M
68Clayton HayesC. Hayes
Cameron DiazC. Diaz75
A
9captain
A
71Harold CooperH. Cooper
Joel ChávezJ. Chávez76
A
10
A
72Martim CortezM. Cortez
Jordon RiveraJ. Rivera76
A
11
A
68Matthew MeliaM. Melia
 
Marvin SuárezM. Suárez77
D
12
D
61John WardJ. Ward
Adalberto TapiaA. Tapia72
M
13
M
70Arnold OrtizA. Ortiz
Tommy WhiteT. White72
A
14
A
40Oscar BatistutaO. Batistuta

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Anteater Stadium where Orange County Blues play host to Toronto FC. A crowd of 20,012 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Orange County Blues and Toronto FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Toronto FC kick off!
3.46
Edder Arteaga hits a low pass to Martim Cortez. Martim Cortez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Matthew Melia through on goal. Matthew Melia tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.43
Without breaking stride, Edder Arteaga plays the ball forward to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Cortez. Martim Cortez makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from José Torrico as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.02
It's a corner kick. Edder Arteaga loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Matthew Melia tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! José Torrico had no chance!! Goal for Toronto FC!
8.57
Nicolas Clark kicks a strong pass forward to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera 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!
9.45
Edder Arteaga makes a simple pass to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
10.26
Nicolas Clark barges into Kenneth Adams. Nicolas Clark is shown the yellow card! Kenneth Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.20
Edder Arteaga sees a break and surges forward. Edder Arteaga plays a scrappy one-two with Harold Cooper and advances towards the goal... Leo Roberts barges into Edder Arteaga. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
12.20
The referee points to the spot..
13.11
Harold Cooper calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
15.25
Rene Heinemann runs forward with the ball. Rene Heinemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martim Cortez. Martim Cortez plays a one-two with Matthew Melia and rushes in on goal... Martim Cortez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
18.06
Clayton Hayes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Clayton Hayes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Korb.
20.46
Clifford Chandler passes the ball forward to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark flicks a high ball forward to Cameron Diaz who takes it down. Cameron Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rene Heinemann.
21.37
Richard Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kenneth Adams. Kenneth Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
24.15
Jorge Larrea chips the ball to his team mate, Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.10
Jorge Larrea flicks a high pass forward. Jordon Rivera comfortably collects the pass. Jordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.45
Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward. Jordon Rivera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.30
Jorge Larrea flicks a high pass forward. Cameron Diaz collects the pass. Cameron Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
33.25
Jorge Larrea passes the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
39.03
Rene Heinemann threads the ball through to Edder Arteaga. Edder Arteaga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia shoots from 20 yards. José Torrico effortlessly gets down and covers it.
40.06
Luis Korb comes in with a late challenge on Martim Cortez. Luis Korb is shown the yellow card! Martim Cortez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.06
Free kick to Toronto FC just outside the area...
41.56
Harold Cooper steps up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
44.54
Jordon Rivera clumsily knocks into Martín Diaz. The referee warns Jordon Rivera to calm down! Martín Diaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Orange County Blues appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Orange County Blues players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Orange County Blues kicking off!
47.13
Luis Korb flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Clark who takes it down. Nicolas Clark makes a probing pass to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
48.53
Jamie Morales knocks the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jorge Beckerman!
49.25
Ray Basso clumsily knocks into Jorge Larrea. The referee calls over Ray Basso and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Larrea hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.06
Toronto FC are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
54.32
Jorge Larrea darts forward. Jorge Larrea controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.12
Orange County Blues have made 3 substitutions with Marvin Suárez replacing Randall Morris, Adalberto Tapia replacing Leo Roberts and Tommy White replacing Jordon Rivera and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.50
With a delightful solo run, Clayton Hayes stretches the opposition's defence. Clayton Hayes plays a quick one-two with Matthew Melia and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Clayton Hayes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.44
Marvin Suárez makes a probing pass to Adalberto Tapia. Adalberto Tapia knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy White. Tommy White finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.14
Clifford Chandler flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Clark who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Clark plays the ball forward to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.38
Harold Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Clifford Chandler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clifford Chandler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.28
Adalberto Tapia knocks the ball forward to Tommy White. Tommy White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jorge Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
75.53
Luis Korb makes a strong solo run forward. With great vision, Luis Korb plays the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Watson.
78.20
Edder Arteaga knocks the ball forward to Martim Cortez. Martim Cortez plays a quick one-two with Harold Cooper and rushes in on goal... Martim Cortez rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by José Torrico.
79.53
Edder Arteaga takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Kenneth Adams looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
81.57
Cameron Diaz hacks Martín Diaz from behind! The referee warns Cameron Diaz to calm down! Martín Diaz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.39
Jorge Larrea sees Joel Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joel Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Beckerman comfortably punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Orange County Blues

Toronto FC
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
23.8%
45.2%
31%

Scorers
Tommy White 72
Matthew Melia 7
Harold Cooper 13 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edder Arteaga of Toronto FC

Match Ratings
1.José Torrico (GK)
8
2.Randall Morris (DEF)
6
3.Luis Korb (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Clifford Chandler (DEF)
7
5.Leo Roberts (DEF)
6
6.Jorge Larrea (MID)
8
7.Jamie Morales (MID)
6
8.Nicolas Clark (MID)yellow card
6
9.Cameron Diaz (ATT)
6
10.Joel Chávez (ATT)
6
11.Jordon Rivera (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Suárez (DEF)
6
13.Adalberto Tapia (MID)
7
14.Tommy White (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Jorge Beckerman (GK)
8
2.Martín Diaz (DEF)
6
3.Richard Watson (DEF)
6
4.Rene Heinemann (DEF)
7
5.Ray Basso (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Kenneth Adams (MID)
6
7.Edder Arteaga (MID)
9
8.Clayton Hayes (MID)
7
9.Harold Cooper (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
5
10.Martim Cortez (ATT)
7
11.Matthew Melia (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.John Ward (DEF)
0
13.Arnold Ortiz (MID)
0
14.Oscar Batistuta (ATT)
0