Match Report


LA GalaxyLA Galaxy     Toronto FCToronto FC
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Edwin AckleyE. Ackley69
G
1
G
69Jorge BeckermanJ. Beckerman
Duarte MarreroD. Marrero68
D
2
D
61John WardJ. Ward
Blake MartinB. Martin65
D
3
D
68Martín DiazM. Diaz
Ethan MitchellE. Mitchell67
D
4
D
66Rene HeinemannR. Heinemann
Jim KnightonJ. Knighton69
D
5
D
66Perica HallP. Hall
Edgar BassoE. Basso74
M
6
M
70Arnold OrtizA. Ortiz
Cheyne ThompsonC. Thompson72
M
7
M
75Edder ArteagaE. Arteaga
Matías Ezequiel MontenegroM. Montenegro73
M
8
M
68Clayton HayesC. Hayes
Adrian WillisA. Willis69
A
captain9captain
A
75Joao Rojas LopezJ. Rojas Lopez
Glen KingG. King67
A
10
A
65Howard KallmanH. Kallman
Mateo MarzoliniM. Marzolini75
A
11
A
68Matthew MeliaM. Melia
 
Jorge TaverneseJ. Tavernese69
M
12
D
65Ray BassoR. Basso
Earnest PetersonE. Peterson70
M
13
M
72Carlos WalkerC. Walker
Roy AlstonR. Alston66
A
14
A
40Oscar BatistutaO. Batistuta

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at StubHUb Centre where LA Galaxy play host to Toronto FC. A crowd of 19,149 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both LA Galaxy and Toronto FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.


0.00
Toronto FC get the match underway!
3.58
With some swift thinking, Clayton Hayes plays the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.04
Duarte Marrero flicks a high pass forward to Cheyne Thompson who brings the ball under control. Cheyne Thompson hits a low pass to Glen King. Glen King threads the ball through into the box. Mateo Marzolini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by John Ward.
10.20
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Cheyne Thompson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
14.26
Edder Arteaga advances with the ball. Edder Arteaga knocks in a cross ball towards Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
15.52
Edder Arteaga brings the ball forward. Edder Arteaga flicks the ball to his team mate, Howard Kallman. Some silky footwork from Howard Kallman provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.07
Without breaking stride, Clayton Hayes plays the ball forward to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman rushes past Jim Knighton! Howard Kallman comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It curls slightly but Edwin Ackley manages to gather it.
21.02
Duarte Marrero flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Basso collects the pass. Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Willis controls it well on his chest. Adrian Willis lofts in a cross ball towards Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini makes a convincing header. Jorge Beckerman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.56
Arnold Ortiz threads the ball through to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman rushes past Ethan Mitchell! Howard Kallman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.29
Arnold Ortiz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arnold Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Ethan Mitchell blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.00
Edder Arteaga flicks a high pass forward. Howard Kallman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Howard Kallman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Edwin Ackley gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.21
With imagination, Perica Hall laces a weighted ball forward to Clayton Hayes. Clayton Hayes threads a neat ball through to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez but the linesman indicates offside!
36.11
Martín Diaz passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Arnold Ortiz. Arnold Ortiz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arnold Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Edwin Ackley manages to keep it out.
38.20
Edgar Basso passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
40.37
Clayton Hayes flicks a high pass forward. Joao Rojas Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Rojas Lopez rushes past Blake Martin! Some silky footwork from Joao Rojas Lopez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.09
Clayton Hayes hits a low pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.37
Edgar Basso flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Arnold Ortiz threads the ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
LA Galaxy start the second half!
51.56
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro passes the ball forward to Glen King. Glen King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.52
Cheyne Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis plays a one-two with Mateo Marzolini and advances towards the goal... Adrian Willis rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.22
Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Marzolini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mateo Marzolini tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
59.49
Cheyne Thompson sees Mateo Marzolini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jorge Beckerman manages to keep it out.
60.12
LA Galaxy have made 2 substitutions with Earnest Peterson replacing Cheyne Thompson and Roy Alston replacing Adrian Willis .
63.27
Arnold Ortiz passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.11
Blake Martin decides to run forward with the ball. Blake Martin hits a low pass to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.05
Earnest Peterson flicks a high pass forward to Roy Alston who brings the ball neatly under control. Roy Alston shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.26
Edgar Basso sees a break and surges forward. Edgar Basso shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.33
Edgar Basso threads a neat ball through to Roy Alston. Roy Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.21
Edder Arteaga comes in with a late challenge on Earnest Peterson. The referee warns Edder Arteaga to calm down! Earnest Peterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.43
Earnest Peterson passes the ball forward to Roy Alston. Roy Alston knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martín Diaz.
89.50
Ethan Mitchell sees Matías Ezequiel Montenegro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro passes the ball forward to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

LA Galaxy

Toronto FC
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%

Scorers
Mateo Marzolini 21
Howard Kallman 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Howard Kallman of Toronto FC

Match Ratings
1.Edwin Ackley (GK)
8
2.Duarte Marrero (DEF)
6
3.Blake Martin (DEF)
6
4.Ethan Mitchell (DEF)
6
5.Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
6.Edgar Basso (MID)
7
7.Cheyne Thompson (MID)
6
8.Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
6
9.Adrian Willis (ATT)
7
10.Glen King (ATT)
6
11.Mateo Marzolini (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jorge Tavernese (MID)
0
13.Earnest Peterson (MID)
6
14.Roy Alston (ATT)
6

1.Jorge Beckerman (GK)
7
2.John Ward (DEF)
6
3.Martín Diaz (DEF)
6
4.Rene Heinemann (DEF)
6
5.Perica Hall (DEF)
6
6.Arnold Ortiz (MID)
8
7.Edder Arteaga (MID)
8
8.Clayton Hayes (MID)
7
9.Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
6
10.Howard Kallman (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Matthew Melia (ATT)
6
 
12.Ray Basso (DEF)
0
13.Carlos Walker (MID)
0
14.Oscar Batistuta (ATT)
0