Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Orlando City Stadium where Orlando City play host to New York Cosmos. A crowd of 19,221 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Orlando City and New York Cosmos are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Orlando City and New York Cosmos are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
0.00
0-0Orlando City kick off and get the match underway!
4.47
0-0Wade Testo threads a neat ball through to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel whips in a cross ball towards Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.41
0-0Ronald Chancellor flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Melendez collects the pass. Nahuel Melendez knocks in a cross ball towards Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mathew Bell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.36
0-0Wade Testo clumsily knocks into Ronald Chancellor. The referee calls over Wade Testo and shows him a yellow card! Ronald Chancellor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.13
Bernardo Souza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bernardo Souza plays a one-two with Dani Acosta and advances towards the goal... Bernardo Souza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.13
0-0Arthur White makes a beautiful solo run. Arthur White sees Dwayne Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dwayne Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Williams but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.22
Jonathan Guagua passes the ball forward to Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior chips the ball to his team mate, Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta shoots from distance but it is miles over!
26.44
1-0Troy Callahan makes a simple pass to Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor sees Dani Acosta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dani Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.07
Jaime Meleán chips the ball to his team mate, Dax Gore. Dax Gore flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Williams collects the pass. Wayne Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
33.05
Sergio C. César decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio C. César runs straight at the defence! Sergio C. César looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Fernando Santos. Excellent save.
34.14
Sergio C. César threads the ball through to Wayne Williams. Wayne Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.19
1-0Ronald Chancellor plays the ball forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga rushes past Tyrone Kassel! Jaime Meleán hacks Wilker Arteaga from behind! Wilker Arteaga appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
44.14
1-0Orlando City are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
45.00
1-0Dax Gore threads a neat ball through to Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orlando City 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
The whistle blows and New York Cosmos kick off!
47.45
Ronald Chancellor kicks a strong pass forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga plays a quick one-two with Dani Acosta and rushes in on goal... Wilker Arteaga comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Mathew Bell gets down and covers it.
49.19
Murilo Junior passes the ball forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Mathew Bell.
54.11
1-0Troy Callahan catches Wayne Williams on the ankles. The referee brings Troy Callahan to one side and gives him a warning! Wayne Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.11
1-0Free kick to New York Cosmos just outside the area...
55.53
Sergio C. César calmly steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
57.15
Dax Gore flicks a high pass forward to Adam Kassel who brings the ball under control. Adam Kassel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Williams but the linesman indicates offside!
60.59
1-0New York Cosmos have made a substitution with Maurice Baker replacing Wayne Williams .
65.42
1-0Wade Testo flicks a high ball forward to Dwayne Torres who takes it down. Dwayne Torres whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker beats his man to it with a header. Jonathan Guagua steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
66.57
Ronald Chancellor clumsily knocks into Wade Testo. The referee brings Ronald Chancellor to one side and gives him a warning! Wade Testo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.37
Wade Testo knocks the ball to his team mate, Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres makes a great pass forward. Adam Kassel runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.37
Murilo Junior flicks a high pass forward to Nahuel Melendez who brings the ball under control. Nahuel Melendez shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
77.59
Orlando City have made 2 substitutions with Santiago Molina replacing Jonathan Guagua and Juan Sebastian Veron replacing Bernardo Souza .
81.16
Juan Sebastian Veron runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan Sebastian Veron plays a one-two with Dani Acosta and advances towards the goal... Arthur White clumsily knocks into Juan Sebastian Veron. Juan Sebastian Veron appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.44
Nahuel Rossi runs forward with the ball. Nahuel Rossi knocks the ball to his team mate, Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres plays a one-two with Adam Kassel and advances towards the goal... Dwayne Torres tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Fernando Santos.
84.03
1-0It's a corner kick. Dax Gore loops the ball over to the far post. Wade Testo rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.32
Santiago Molina threads a neat ball through to Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior flicks a high ball forward to Wilker Arteaga who takes it down. Wilker Arteaga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Mathew Bell effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Tyrone Kassel receives the ball from a throw-in from Jaime Meleán. Tyrone Kassel flicks a high pass forward. Wade Testo controls it well on his chest. Wade Testo laces a weighted ball forward to Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres plays a quick one-two with Maurice Baker and rushes in on goal... Dwayne Torres rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Santos smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26.6%
49.4%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nahuel Melendez of Orlando City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Santos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Troy Callahan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jonathan Guagua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Caio Rodrigues (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Murilo Junior (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bernardo Souza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ronald Chancellor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nahuel Melendez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Wilker Arteaga (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Dani Acosta (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Santiago Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juan Sebastian Veron (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Massimo Amauri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mathew Bell (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tyrone Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jaime Meleán (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nahuel Rossi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wade Testo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Dax Gore (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sergio C. César (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adam Kassel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wayne Williams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dwayne Torres (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Dennis Wingert (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Henry King (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurice Baker (ATT) | 6 | |