Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to New York Red Bulls. A crowd of 19,088 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Micheal Morales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Micheal Morales.
0.00
0-0New York Red Bulls start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.11
0-0Gabriel Díaz sees Elmer Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to João Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
12.10
0-0Juan Martín Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Harry Perez controls it well on his chest. Harry Perez sees a break and surges forward. Harry Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Núnez but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.42
1-0Gabriel Díaz flicks a high pass forward to Elmer Reyes who brings the ball neatly under control. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Sam Moore. Sam Moore outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sam Moore!
26.09
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Samuel Pickens picks a pass forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.01
1-0Richard Elcock comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pickens. The referee brings Richard Elcock to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Pickens stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.47
Miguel Cardenas barges into Juan Cruz Rivas. The referee calls over Miguel Cardenas and warns him to calm down! Juan Cruz Rivas stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.54
Julio Ricardo Suárez makes a strong solo run forward. Julio Ricardo Suárez kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza passes the ball forward but Miguel Cardenas is offside!
40.42
1-0Jerry Alesci hacks André Palacios from behind! Jerry Alesci is shown the yellow card! André Palacios stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.47
Mauricio Núnez comes in with a late challenge on Juan Cruz Rivas. The referee calls over Mauricio Núnez and shows him a yellow card! Juan Cruz Rivas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. New York Red Bulls also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with D.C. United kicking off!
48.39
André Palacios chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! José Coronado had no chance!! Goal for New York Red Bulls!
51.13
Samuel Pickens makes a probing pass to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.09
Samuel Pickens makes a simple pass to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.40
With imagination, Juan Martín Ponce plays the ball forward to Harry Perez. Harry Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
60.59
1-1D.C. United have made a substitution with Brandon Cook replacing Jerry Alesci .New York Red Bulls have made a substitution with Alves De S. Oliveira replacing Julio Ricardo Suárez .
66.48
Samuel Pickens clumsily knocks into Harry Perez. The referee warns Samuel Pickens to calm down! Harry Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.05
Harry Perez knocks the ball forward to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas makes a probing pass between the defence to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies just wide!
72.21
Brandon Cook sees Sam Moore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sam Moore tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
73.21
Ramon Gomez makes a probing pass to Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.14
André Palacios hacks Brandon Cook from behind! The referee warns André Palacios to calm down! Brandon Cook hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.02
D.C. United have made a substitution with Giovanni Siviglia replacing Sam Moore .New York Red Bulls have made a substitution with Daniel Perry replacing Lukas Baca .
78.02
André Palacios threads the ball through to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ramon Gomez.
79.30
Brandon Cook passes the ball forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Siviglia. Giovanni Siviglia makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.33
2-1André Palacios hits a low pass to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow José Coronado manages to keep it out.
85.42
Harry Perez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
89.14
Brandon Cook flicks a high pass forward. Elmer Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Alves De S. Oliveira makes a probing pass to Harry Perez. Harry Perez makes a simple pass to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Cardenas!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
28.6%
44.2%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gianni Garza of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
| 1. | José Coronado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ramon Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terrance Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dinis Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Pickens (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Díaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jerry Alesci (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Elmer Reyes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Sam Moore (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Pedro Ronaldo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Delio Cruz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brandon Cook (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Giovanni Siviglia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | João Navarrete (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Allan Korb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julio Ricardo Suárez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Juan Martín Ponce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lukas Baca (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | André Palacios (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Harry Perez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Richard Elcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianni Garza (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Miguel Cardenas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mauricio Núnez (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Alves De S. Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Henry Noonan (ATT) | 0 | |