Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to New York Cosmos. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
The pitch is in great condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
0.00
0-0New York Red Bulls start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.20
1-0Lukas Baca runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lukas Baca whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Cardenas!
8.25
1-0Santino Domínguez kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca skips past Allan Korb! Some silky footwork from Antonio Careca provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but João Navarrete reads it well. Great keeping!
10.58
1-0Santino Domínguez sees Antonio Careca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Careca flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.32
1-0Richard Elcock threads the ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
Lukas Baca chips the ball to his team mate, Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.26
Santino Domínguez kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca skips past Julio Ricardo Suárez! Antonio Careca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow João Navarrete manages to keep it out.
27.24
Henry King chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca cuts inside the box! Antonio Careca tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Careca!
38.35
André Palacios makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.23
1-1Henry King comes in with a late challenge on Richard Elcock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Elcock runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. New York Cosmos also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York Cosmos players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
New York Cosmos start the second half!
51.52
1-1Juan Martín Ponce threads a neat ball through to Fernando Parra. Fernando Parra runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fernando Parra puts a great ball through. Mauricio Núnez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.53
Richard Elcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.29
Jaime Meleán runs forward with the ball. Jaime Meleán controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres cuts inside the box! Dwayne Torres looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.51
1-1New York Red Bulls have made 2 substitutions with Alves De S. Oliveira replacing Julio Ricardo Suárez and Harry Perez replacing Fernando Parra .New York Cosmos have made 2 substitutions with Wade Testo replacing Henry King and Adam Kassel replacing Maurice Baker .
63.29
Sam Kallman hits a low pass to Santino Domínguez. Santino Domínguez flicks a high pass forward to Adam Kassel who brings the ball under control. Adam Kassel shoots from 25 yards but somehow João Navarrete manages to keep it out.
67.18
André Palacios laces a through ball forward to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza plays a one-two with Miguel Cardenas and rushes in on goal... Gianni Garza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.10
Juan Martín Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Harry Perez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harry Perez threads a neat ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Cardenas!
78.28
Dale Wood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel makes a probing pass to Dwayne Torres but he's offside!
83.29
Sam Kallman plays the ball forward to Wade Testo. Wade Testo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca whips in a cross ball towards Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel flicks the ball with his head but somehow João Navarrete manages to keep it out.
90.00
Jaime Meleán flicks a high pass forward to Santino Domínguez who brings the ball under control. Santino Domínguez picks a pass forward to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel rushes past Alves De S. Oliveira! Adam Kassel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow João Navarrete manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
24.3%
42.9%
32.9%
Scorers
| Miguel Cardenas 2, 73 Gianni Garza 67 | Antonio Careca 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Cardenas of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
| 1. | João Navarrete (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Allan Korb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julio Ricardo Suárez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Martín Ponce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lukas Baca (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | André Palacios (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Parra (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Elcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianni Garza (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Miguel Cardenas (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Mauricio Núnez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alves De S. Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harry Perez (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Henry Noonan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mathew Bell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tyrone Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jaime Meleán (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sam Kallman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Pablo Peralta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry King (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Santino Domínguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dale Wood (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Maurice Baker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Careca (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dwayne Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dennis Wingert (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wade Testo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adam Kassel (ATT) | 6 | |