Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Toyota Stadium where FC Dallas play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. A crowd of 13,622 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
0.00
0-0FC Dallas kick off!
2.57
0-0Daniel Blanco passes the ball forward to Servando Powell. Servando Powell skips past Gerson Rogers! Servando Powell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Harry Meredith reads it well. Fabulous stop!
6.38
0-1Jimmy White flicks a high ball forward to Brent King who takes it down. Brent King lofts in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.02
Ezequiel Ibáñez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete lofts in a cross ball towards Servando Powell. Servando Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Harry Meredith comfortably punches it away to safety.
14.53
0-1Ezequiel Ibáñez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
21.48
0-1With great vision, Manny Hall plays the ball forward to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Eduardo Pereira.
22.41
Santiago Espinoza flicks a high pass forward to Servando Powell who brings the ball under control. Servando Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jim Morgan.
24.30
Lukas Figueroa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Espinoza. Santiago Espinoza sees a break and surges forward. Santiago Espinoza knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders flicks the ball with his head. Mario Sanders scores for FC Dallas!!
30.41
1-1Daniel Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Servando Powell. Servando Powell whips in a cross ball towards Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders beats his man to it with a header but somehow Joseph Basso happens to be in the right place to block it.
32.04
Luís Taffarel threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Ibáñez. Ezequiel Ibáñez kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerson Rogers.
34.03
1-1Ezequiel Ibáñez barges into Manny Hall. Ezequiel Ibáñez is shown the yellow card! Manny Hall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.43
Jimmy White makes a simple pass to Brent King. Brent King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luís Taffarel.
40.33
1-1Arnold Watson catches Sebastian Nieto on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dallas appear unchanged since the first half. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Dallas players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off!
48.53
Sebastian Nieto barges into Arnold Watson. The referee calls over Sebastian Nieto and shows him a yellow card! Arnold Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.29
1-1FC Dallas have made a substitution with Jaime Mena replacing Servando Powell .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Tomás Duarte replacing Jimmy White and Lucas Junior replacing Arnold Watson .
61.37
Daniel Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Harry Meredith manages to keep it out.
63.15
Santiago Espinoza flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena runs straight at the defence! Jaime Mena tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
66.27
1-1Santiago Espinoza chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena threads the ball through to Mario Sanders but he's offside!
71.38
Brent King hacks Lukas Figueroa from behind! The referee warns Brent King to calm down! Lukas Figueroa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.54
Jim Morgan makes a probing pass to Manny Hall. With a delightful solo run, Manny Hall stretches the opposition's defence. Manny Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.05
Santiago Espinoza sees space and advances. Santiago Espinoza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.20
Manny Hall catches Santiago Espinoza on the ankles. Manny Hall is shown the yellow card! Santiago Espinoza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.20
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Jesse Anderson replacing Jim Morgan .
84.02
Daniel Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Harry Meredith. Excellent save.
85.18
Ezequiel Ibáñez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Navarrete controls it well on his chest. Francisco Navarrete shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
87.23
Santiago Espinoza flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.08
Manny Hall passes the ball forward to Brent King. Brent King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
22.6%
46.8%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Santiago Espinoza of FC Dallas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yasmani Gutiérrez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Eduardo Pereira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Nieto (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Lukas Figueroa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luís Taffarel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ezequiel Ibáñez (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Santiago Espinoza (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Servando Powell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Francisco Navarrete (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Sanders (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | José Riquelme (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jairo Lara (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Mena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Harry Meredith (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Joseph Basso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerson Rogers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jim Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Calen Foster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manny Hall (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Andrès Osorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Brent King (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Jesse Anderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lucas Junior (MID) | 6 | |