Match Report


D.C. UnitedD.C. United     Carolina RailhawksCarolina Railhawks
John MillerJohn Miller Danny Pearson Danny Pearson
José CoronadoJ. Coronado71
G
1captain
G
81Renato GruezoR. Gruezo
Delio CruzD. Cruz66
D
2
D
75Raymond MoralesR. Morales
Terrance MartinezT. Martinez69
D
3
D
84Paulo AlbarracínP. Albarracín
Juan Cruz RivasJ. Rivas75
D
4
D
77Matias SantosM. Santos
Dinis OliveiraD. Oliveira72
D
5
M
81Jhasmani PedrielJ. Pedriel
Samuel PickensS. Pickens72
M
6
M
80Diogo AraújoD. Araújo
Jerry AlesciJ. Alesci73
M
7
M
80Damián GonzálezD. González
Gabriel DíazG. Díaz70
M
8
M
82Wayne CampbellW. Campbell
Elmer ReyesE. Reyes73
A
9
A
85Jefre CarabalíJ. Carabalí
Sam MooreS. Moore70
A
captain10
A
78Segundo AnguloS. Angulo
Pedro RonaldoP. Ronaldo71
A
11
A
74Lloyd LowryL. Lowry
 
Ramon GomezR. Gomez68
D
12
D
74Grenddy RivasG. Rivas
Brandon CookB. Cook70
M
13
M
76Guy SanchezG. Sanchez
Giovanni SivigliaG. Siviglia69
A
14
A
76Henry SeversH. Severs

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to Carolina Railhawks. A crowd of 20,046 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.


0.00
Carolina Railhawks get the match underway!
2.33
Terrance Martinez catches Jefre Carabalí on the ankles. Terrance Martinez is warned by the referee! Jefre Carabalí hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.26
Juan Cruz Rivas runs forward with the ball. Juan Cruz Rivas passes the ball forward to Sam Moore. Sam Moore shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.34
Matias Santos makes a probing pass to Diogo Araújo. Diogo Araújo knocks the ball forward to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí shoots from 25 yards but José Coronado reads it well. Excellent save!
8.40
Jerry Alesci threads a neat ball through to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ronaldo. Some good footwork from Pedro Ronaldo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.00
Diogo Araújo threads a neat ball through to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dinis Oliveira.
14.44
Terrance Martinez sees Jerry Alesci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerry Alesci flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ronaldo who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ronaldo lofts in a cross ball towards Sam Moore. Paulo Albarracín hacks Sam Moore from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.33
Jhasmani Pedriel sees a break and surges forward. Jhasmani Pedriel knocks in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí flicks the ball with his head but is denied by José Coronado. Excellent save.
18.49
Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward to Elmer Reyes who brings the ball under control. Elmer Reyes shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Renato Gruezo. What a great pair of hands!
20.03
Dinis Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Dinis Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raymond Morales.
24.14
Diogo Araújo makes an attacking run forward. Diogo Araújo lofts in a cross ball towards Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving José Coronado with no chance!! Goal for Carolina Railhawks!
28.24
Damián González flicks a high ball forward to Segundo Angulo who takes it down. Segundo Angulo shoots from outside the area. José Coronado gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.11
Wayne Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Jefre Carabalí collects the pass. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball towards Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
36.12
Dinis Oliveira makes a probing pass to Gabriel Díaz. Gabriel Díaz knocks the ball forward to Sam Moore. Sam Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Albarracín.
42.07
Wayne Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí rises majestically and gets a header on goal. José Coronado didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.53
Paulo Albarracín sees space and advances. Paulo Albarracín makes a simple pass to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Jhasmani Pedriel kicks a strong pass forward to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Carolina Railhawks also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and D.C. United get the second half underway!
47.46
Juan Cruz Rivas passes the ball forward to Jerry Alesci. Jerry Alesci flicks a high pass forward to Elmer Reyes who brings the ball under control. Elmer Reyes shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.20
Samuel Pickens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.54
Diogo Araújo threads the ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.33
Elmer Reyes hacks Paulo Albarracín from behind! The referee brings Elmer Reyes to one side and gives him a warning! Paulo Albarracín hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.30
Paulo Albarracín sees a break and surges forward. Paulo Albarracín changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Albarracín knocks in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
59.11
Damián González hits a low pass to Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry whips in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Carolina Railhawks!
61.11
D.C. United have made a substitution with Brandon Cook replacing Gabriel Díaz .Carolina Railhawks have made 2 substitutions with Guy Sanchez replacing Jhasmani Pedriel and Henry Severs replacing Lloyd Lowry .
63.17
Matias Santos makes a simple pass to Diogo Araújo. Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo controls it well on his chest. Segundo Angulo flicks a high pass forward. Jefre Carabalí controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jefre Carabalí looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but José Coronado is on top of his game. Good keeping!
65.52
Delio Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Jefre Carabalí. The referee calls over Delio Cruz and warns him to calm down! Jefre Carabalí runs off the knock.
67.41
Juan Cruz Rivas takes the throw-in. Delio Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Cook controls it well on his chest. Brandon Cook kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo shoots from long range but it is miles over!
69.31
Matias Santos volleys a long ball forward. Segundo Angulo cuts inside the box! Segundo Angulo takes a shot at goal but is denied by José Coronado. Excellent save.
71.29
Terrance Martinez makes a simple pass to Brandon Cook. Brandon Cook plays the ball forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.32
Diogo Araújo threads a neat ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terrance Martinez.
73.07
Henry Severs clumsily knocks into Juan Cruz Rivas. The referee warns Henry Severs to calm down! Juan Cruz Rivas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.09
D.C. United have made 2 substitutions with Ramon Gomez replacing Delio Cruz and Giovanni Siviglia replacing Sam Moore .Carolina Railhawks have made a substitution with Grenddy Rivas replacing Raymond Morales .
81.01
Juan Cruz Rivas clumsily knocks into Henry Severs. The referee calls over Juan Cruz Rivas and shows him a yellow card! Henry Severs stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.19
Jerry Alesci barges into Damián González. The referee calls over Jerry Alesci and shows him a yellow card! Damián González runs off the knock.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Matias Santos plays the ball forward to Guy Sanchez. Guy Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

D.C. United

Carolina Railhawks
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
36.8%
41.4%
21.8%

Scorers
Lloyd Lowry 24
Segundo Angulo 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lloyd Lowry of Carolina Railhawks

Match Ratings
1.José Coronado (GK)
8
2.Delio Cruz (DEF)
6
3.Terrance Martinez (DEF)
6
4.Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Dinis Oliveira (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Pickens (MID)
6
7.Jerry Alesci (MID)yellow card
6
8.Gabriel Díaz (MID)
6
9.Elmer Reyes (ATT)
6
10.Sam Moore (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Ronaldo (ATT)
6
 
12.Ramon Gomez (DEF)
6
13.Brandon Cook (MID)
6
14.Giovanni Siviglia (ATT)
6

1.Renato Gruezo (GK)
7
2.Raymond Morales (DEF)
6
3.Paulo Albarracín (DEF)
7
4.Matias Santos (DEF)
6
5.Jhasmani Pedriel (MID)
6
6.Diogo Araújo (MID)
8
7.Damián González (MID)
6
8.Wayne Campbell (MID)
6
9.Jefre Carabalí (ATT)
6
10.Segundo Angulo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Lloyd Lowry (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Grenddy Rivas (DEF)
6
13.Guy Sanchez (MID)
6
14.Henry Severs (ATT)
5