Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Al Lang Stadium where Tampa Bay Rowdies play host to Toronto FC. A crowd of 14,424 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tampa Bay Rowdies are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Toronto FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Micheal Morales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tampa Bay Rowdies are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Toronto FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Micheal Morales.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Toronto FC get the match underway!
3.03
0-0Matthew Melia catches Gerson Rogers on the ankles. The referee brings Matthew Melia to one side and gives him a warning! Gerson Rogers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.18
0-1Kenneth Adams flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Melia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Melia shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Meredith with no chance!! Goal for Toronto FC!
8.34
Clayton Hayes sees Joao Rojas Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Rojas Lopez shoots from distance. Joao Rojas Lopez scores for Toronto FC!!
14.50
0-2Clayton Hayes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Clayton Hayes shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Harry Meredith easily smothers it!
15.07
Jim Morgan takes it forward alone. Jim Morgan makes a simple pass to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio knocks in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Jorge Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for Tampa Bay Rowdies!
20.55
Martín Diaz threads a neat ball through to Clayton Hayes. Clayton Hayes makes a probing pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez plays a one-two with Matthew Melia and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joao Rojas Lopez provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.40
1-3Richard Watson catches Manny Hall on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Watson and shows him a yellow card! Manny Hall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.54
1-3Jimmy White takes the throw-in. Manny Hall sees Leroy Peterson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leroy Peterson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Brent King. John Ward barges into Brent King. Brent King appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.17
Martín Diaz makes a probing pass to Edder Arteaga. Edder Arteaga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez skips past Gerson Rogers! Joao Rojas Lopez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
32.25
Edder Arteaga passes the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Harry Meredith!
33.35
Jim Morgan hacks Kenneth Adams from behind! Jim Morgan is shown the yellow card! Kenneth Adams carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.05
Jimmy White hits a low pass to Brent King. Brent King lofts in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.02
2-4Kenneth Adams flicks a high pass forward. Howard Kallman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Howard Kallman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Meredith who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tampa Bay Rowdies appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tampa Bay Rowdies players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off!
53.02
Edder Arteaga threads the ball through to Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia plays a one-two with Joao Rojas Lopez and advances towards the goal... Matthew Melia shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Harry Meredith.
54.58
2-4It's a corner kick. Edder Arteaga loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Joao Rojas Lopez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
57.16
Kenneth Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerson Rogers.
60.35
2-4Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Tomás Duarte replacing Jimmy White and Lucas Junior replacing Arnold Watson .
61.37
2-4Tomás Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Brent King controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Brent King plays the ball forward to Lucas Junior who has made a great run into the box. Lucas Junior shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.40
Edder Arteaga hits a low pass to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Howard Kallman provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
67.41
2-4Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.02
Manny Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Brent King. Brent King lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Junior. Lucas Junior makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
71.25
Clayton Hayes knocks the ball forward to Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
75.45
Richard Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clayton Hayes. Without breaking stride, Clayton Hayes plays the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez runs straight at the defence! Joao Rojas Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
77.13
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Jesse Anderson replacing Jim Morgan .Toronto FC have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Walker replacing Edder Arteaga and Oscar Batistuta replacing Joao Rojas Lopez .
78.15
Tomás Duarte makes a probing pass to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
84.41
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
33.9%
44.1%
22%
Scorers
| Leroy Peterson 15 Andrès Osorio 34 | Matthew Melia 4 Joao Rojas Lopez 8, 21, 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joao Rojas Lopez of Toronto FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harry Meredith (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Brent King (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jesse Anderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lucas Junior (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jorge Beckerman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martín Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Watson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Perica Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kenneth Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Edder Arteaga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Clayton Hayes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Howard Kallman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthew Melia (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Rene Heinemann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Oscar Batistuta (ATT) | 6 | |