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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. A crowd of 15,896 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.
The pitch is in great condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.
0.00
0-0Tampa Bay Rowdies start the match!
3.26
0-0Julio Ricardo Suárez makes a simple pass to Fernando Parra. Fernando Parra runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Parra advances inside the box! Fernando Parra comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but is blocked by Calen Foster's outstretched leg.
4.26
0-0Lukas Baca catches Manny Hall on the ankles. Lukas Baca is shown the yellow card! Manny Hall runs off the knock.
6.22
0-0Manny Hall hacks Fernando Parra from behind! The referee warns Manny Hall to calm down! Fernando Parra grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.31
0-0Julio Ricardo Suárez hits a low pass to Fernando Parra. Fernando Parra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas puts a great ball through. Mauricio Núnez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.37
0-0Manny Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Brent King. Brent King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.29
0-0Lukas Baca comes in with a late challenge on Manny Hall. The referee brings Lukas Baca to one side and gives him a warning! Manny Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.36
0-0André Palacios flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Núnez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Núnez lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas beats his man to it with a header. Harry Meredith didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.41
1-0With a delightful solo run, André Palacios stretches the opposition's defence. André Palacios whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.06
1-0Fernando Parra makes a simple pass to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez passes the ball forward to Miguel Cardenas. Some good footwork from Miguel Cardenas provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.12
Fernando Parra knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza makes a great pass forward. Mauricio Núnez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.17
Lukas Baca sees Gianni Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Garza shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.02
André Palacios threads the ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Manny Hall makes a simple pass to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tampa Bay Rowdies players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
New York Red Bulls kick off the second half!
47.42
Jimmy White knocks the ball forward to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
55.32
Brent King hacks Allan Korb from behind! The referee brings Brent King to one side and gives him a warning! Allan Korb runs off the knock.
57.49
Julio Ricardo Suárez surges forward with the ball. Julio Ricardo Suárez knocks the ball forward to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas skips past Gerson Rogers! Miguel Cardenas takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.39
2-0Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Tomás Duarte replacing Jimmy White and Lucas Junior replacing Arnold Watson .
61.47
Gerson Rogers hacks Fernando Parra from behind! The referee calls over Gerson Rogers and warns him to calm down! Fernando Parra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.13
Fernando Parra flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Cardenas who takes it down. Miguel Cardenas lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.12
Fernando Parra kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza makes a simple pass, allowing Miguel Cardenas to run into the box. Miguel Cardenas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Cardenas! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
69.13
André Palacios knocks the ball forward to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza edges inside the box! Gianni Garza shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Harry Meredith!
73.37
Manny Hall comes in with a late challenge on André Palacios. The referee calls over Manny Hall and shows him a yellow card! André Palacios stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.20
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Jesse Anderson replacing Jim Morgan .
78.30
Fernando Parra catches Manny Hall on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manny Hall runs off the knock.
81.19
André Palacios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez shoots from distance but Harry Meredith reads it well. Nice save!
87.53
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.4%
23.6%
Play Area
16.7%
48.6%
34.7%
Scorers
| Miguel Cardenas 30, 57, 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Cardenas of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
| 1. | João Navarrete (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Allan Korb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julio Ricardo Suárez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ken Pickens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lukas Baca (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | André Palacios (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fernando Parra (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Richard Elcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianni Garza (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Miguel Cardenas (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Mauricio Núnez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alves De S. Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Perez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Noonan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harry Meredith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joseph Basso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerson Rogers (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Jim Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Calen Foster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manny Hall (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Andrès Osorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brent King (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jesse Anderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lucas Junior (MID) | 6 | |