Match Report


Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United     FC DallasFC Dallas
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Manny NanchoffM. Nanchoff78
G
captain1
G
75Yasmani GutiérrezY. Gutiérrez
Miguel PardoM. Pardo69
D
2
D
69Carlos Eduardo PereiraC. Pereira
Sal MeredithS. Meredith44
D
3
D
69Glenn NelsonG. Nelson
Chris KellyC. Kelly71
D
4
D
67José RiquelmeJ. Riquelme
Luis Fernando HurtadoL. Hurtado66
D
5
D
72Luís TaffarelL. Taffarel
Marco SilvaM. Silva73
M
6
M
80Daniel BlancoD. Blanco
Emerson DidiE. Didi76
M
7captain
M
75Ezequiel IbáñezE. Ibáñez
Korey ReedK. Reed73
A
8
A
70Jose Luis MaciasJ. Macias
Gerald MartinG. Martin52
A
9
A
74Servando PowellS. Powell
Juan CaicedoJ. Caicedo80
A
10
A
71Mario SandersM. Sanders
Guy MartinG. Martin73
A
11
A
73Jaime MenaJ. Mena
 
Jeb MurphyJ. Murphy62
M
12
D
69Lukas FigueroaL. Figueroa
Floyd MorganF. Morgan77
M
13
M
70Jairo LaraJ. Lara
Antonio JoyceA. Joyce44
A
14
A
69Francisco NavarreteF. Navarrete

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at National Sports Center where Minnesota United play host to FC Dallas. A crowd of 17,796 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Dallas appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Dallas kicking off!
3.46
Emerson Didi hacks Ezequiel Ibáñez from behind! The referee brings Emerson Didi to one side and gives him a warning! Ezequiel Ibáñez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.05
Juan Caicedo catches Carlos Eduardo Pereira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Eduardo Pereira stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.45
Miguel Pardo sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Pardo hits a low pass to Guy Martin. Guy Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.09
Daniel Blanco threads the ball through to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Luis Fernando Hurtado.
10.32
Corner kick to FC Dallas. Mario Sanders plays it to the far post. Glenn Nelson takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Luis Fernando Hurtado.
12.58
Emerson Didi sees space and advances. Emerson Didi runs straight at the defence! Emerson Didi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yasmani Gutiérrez with no chance!! Goal for Minnesota United!
18.13
Ezequiel Ibáñez kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Manny Nanchoff. What a save!
20.50
Daniel Blanco threads the ball through to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.15
Ezequiel Ibáñez chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Pardo.
26.20
Ezequiel Ibáñez hacks Marco Silva from behind! The referee calls over Ezequiel Ibáñez and shows him a yellow card! Marco Silva gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.23
Daniel Blanco passes the ball forward to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.18
José Riquelme flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Blanco collects the pass. Daniel Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Luis Fernando Hurtado hacks Jaime Mena from behind! Jaime Mena appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
33.42
Luís Taffarel passes the ball forward to Ezequiel Ibáñez. Ezequiel Ibáñez flicks a high pass forward to Servando Powell who brings the ball neatly under control. Servando Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.27
Ezequiel Ibáñez takes it forward alone. Ezequiel Ibáñez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Manny Nanchoff manages to gather it.
38.30
Mario Sanders catches Miguel Pardo on the ankles. The referee calls over Mario Sanders and warns him to calm down! Miguel Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.22
Ezequiel Ibáñez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena skips past Sal Meredith! Jaime Mena cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Manny Nanchoff had no chance!! Goal for FC Dallas!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half. FC Dallas also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Minnesota United get the second half underway!
47.46
Korey Reed comes in with a late challenge on Luís Taffarel. The referee calls over Korey Reed and shows him a yellow card! Luís Taffarel runs off the knock.
53.19
Daniel Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Emerson Didi. Daniel Blanco is shown the yellow card! Emerson Didi stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.39
Ezequiel Ibáñez passes the ball forward to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.46
Ezequiel Ibáñez receives the ball from a throw-in from Daniel Blanco. Ezequiel Ibáñez kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Manny Nanchoff reads it well. Excellent keeping!
59.02
Emerson Didi clumsily knocks into Ezequiel Ibáñez. The referee brings Emerson Didi to one side and gives him another warning! Ezequiel Ibáñez gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
60.42
Minnesota United have made a substitution with Antonio Joyce replacing Juan Caicedo .FC Dallas have made 2 substitutions with Jairo Lara replacing Daniel Blanco and Francisco Navarrete replacing Servando Powell .
61.49
José Riquelme makes a beautiful solo run. José Riquelme flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Navarrete who brings the ball under control. Francisco Navarrete flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Luis Macias. Some silky footwork from Jose Luis Macias provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Manny Nanchoff had no chance!! Goal for FC Dallas!
69.46
Emerson Didi knocks the ball to his team mate, Guy Martin. Guy Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Joyce. Antonio Joyce gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
71.41
Carlos Eduardo Pereira threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Ibáñez. Ezequiel Ibáñez hits a low pass to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manny Nanchoff who gathers it comfortably.
72.06
Emerson Didi advances with the ball. Emerson Didi shoots from outside the area. Yasmani Gutiérrez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.54
Ezequiel Ibáñez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mario Sanders!
78.13
Emerson Didi flicks a high pass forward. Korey Reed holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Korey Reed runs straight at the defence! Korey Reed makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.22
Marco Silva flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Joyce. Antonio Joyce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by José Riquelme.
81.21
Jairo Lara kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks the ball forward to Jose Luis Macias but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.38
Miguel Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emerson Didi. Emerson Didi flicks a high pass forward. Korey Reed collects the pass. Korey Reed knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glenn Nelson.
90.00
Jairo Lara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete whips in a cross ball towards Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Manny Nanchoff is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Minnesota United

FC Dallas
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31%
69%
Play Area
32.4%
43.7%
23.9%

Scorers
Emerson Didi 13
Jaime Mena 40
Jose Luis Macias 54, 61
Mario Sanders 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Luis Macias of FC Dallas

Match Ratings
1.Manny Nanchoff (GK)
7
2.Miguel Pardo (DEF)
6
3.Sal Meredith (DEF)
6
4.Chris Kelly (DEF)
6
5.Luis Fernando Hurtado (DEF)
6
6.Marco Silva (MID)
6
7.Emerson Didi (MID)goal scored
8
8.Korey Reed (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Gerald Martin (ATT)
6
10.Juan Caicedo (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Guy Martin (ATT)
6
 
12.Jeb Murphy (MID)
0
13.Floyd Morgan (MID)
0
14.Antonio Joyce (ATT)
6

1.Yasmani Gutiérrez (GK)
6
2.Carlos Eduardo Pereira (DEF)
6
3.Glenn Nelson (DEF)
6
4.José Riquelme (DEF)
6
5.Luís Taffarel (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Blanco (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ezequiel Ibáñez (MID)yellow card
7
8.Jose Luis Macias (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Servando Powell (ATT)
6
10.Mario Sanders (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jaime Mena (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Lukas Figueroa (DEF)
0
13.Jairo Lara (MID)
6
14.Francisco Navarrete (ATT)
7