Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Al Lang Stadium where Tampa Bay Rowdies play host to Columbus Crew. A crowd of 15,382 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tampa Bay Rowdies are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tampa Bay Rowdies are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off!
9.54
0-0Marcio Roque Junior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sal Young. Sal Young shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.05
0-0Manny Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson whips in a cross ball towards Brent King. With a superhuman jump, Brent King connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Alexandre Castro is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
16.55
0-0Russell Chandler passes the ball forward to Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.28
Hamilton Palomeque flicks a high pass forward. Russell Chandler collects the pass. Russell Chandler passes the ball forward to Alan Medina. Alan Medina whips in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Joseph Basso is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
21.50
Gerson Rogers surges forward with the ball. Gerson Rogers makes a probing pass to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.15
0-0Jimmy White catches Leo Dufty on the ankles. The referee calls over Jimmy White and shows him a yellow card! Leo Dufty grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.46
0-0Showing composure, Marcio Roque Junior plays the ball forward to Sal Young. Sal Young whips in a cross ball towards Alan Medina. Alan Medina outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. 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.
30.35
1-0Joseph Basso makes a beautiful solo run. Joseph Basso advances with the ball. Joseph Basso plays a one-two with Arnold Watson and advances towards the goal... Joseph Basso shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.22
Manny Hall flicks a high pass forward to Andrès Osorio who brings the ball under control. Andrès Osorio lofts in a cross ball towards Brent King. Brent King is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.08
Manny Hall barges into Marcio Roque Junior. Manny Hall is shown the yellow card! Marcio Roque Junior grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.15
Francesco Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Marcio Roque Junior. Marcio Roque Junior changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcio Roque Junior whips in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Harry Meredith.
45.00
Manny Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tampa Bay Rowdies appear unchanged since the first half. Columbus Crew also appear unchanged since the first half. The Columbus Crew players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Columbus Crew kick off the second half!
47.33
Hamilton Palomeque hits a low pass to Marcio Roque Junior. Marcio Roque Junior makes a beautiful solo run. Marcio Roque Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young heads the ball goalwards. Sal Young scores for Columbus Crew!!
51.19
Hamilton Palomeque takes it forward alone. Hamilton Palomeque controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Medina. Alan Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.34
2-1Andrès Osorio clumsily knocks into Hamilton Palomeque. Andrès Osorio is shown the yellow card! Hamilton Palomeque hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.55
Alexandre Castro knocks the ball forward to Marcio Roque Junior. Marcio Roque Junior hits a low pass to Alan Medina. Alan Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Meredith who gathers it comfortably.
55.00
Alexandre Castro catches Brent King on the ankles. Alexandre Castro is shown the yellow card! Brent King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.34
Manny Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thiago Julinho who gathers it comfortably.
59.35
Alan Medina barges into Gerson Rogers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerson Rogers runs off the knock.
60.40
2-1Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Tomás Duarte replacing Jimmy White and Lucas Junior replacing Arnold Watson .
63.40
Marcio Roque Junior chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joseph Basso.
66.13
2-1Marcio Roque Junior flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Medina. Alan Medina makes a defence splitting pass to Sal Young. Jim Morgan hacks Sal Young from behind! Penalty not given!!
67.37
Tomás Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Junior collects the pass. Lucas Junior whips in a cross ball towards Brent King. Brent King connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.24
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Jesse Anderson replacing Gerson Rogers .
81.10
Andrès Osorio comes in with a late challenge on Hamilton Palomeque. The referee brings Andrès Osorio to one side and gives him a warning! Hamilton Palomeque gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.48
Manny Hall hacks Marcio Roque Junior from behind! The referee calls over Manny Hall and warns him to calm down! Marcio Roque Junior is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
87.04
Sal Young comes in with a late challenge on Jesse Anderson. Sal Young is shown the yellow card! Jesse Anderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.1%
70.9%
Play Area
27.8%
41.8%
30.4%
Scorers
| Joseph Basso 30 Brent King 33, 67 | Sal Young 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brent King of Tampa Bay Rowdies |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harry Meredith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joseph Basso (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 4. | Gerson Rogers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jim Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy White (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Manny Hall (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Andrès Osorio (ATT) | | 6 |
| 9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brent King (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jesse Anderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lucas Junior (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Thiago Julinho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Castro (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Hamilton Palomeque (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Francesco Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chester Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcio Roque Junior (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Russell Chandler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leo Dufty (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alan Medina (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Sal Young (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Oscar Parra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Thiago Rattin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Carmona (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastián Alarcón (ATT) | 0 | |