Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Community First Park where Jacksonville Armada play host to FC Dallas. A crowd of 18,624 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Jacksonville Armada 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.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Jacksonville Armada 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
0-0The first half starts with FC Dallas kicking off!
2.07
0-0Ryan Garey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Yasmani Gutiérrez manages to gather it comfortably.
3.38
0-0Santiago Espinoza flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Navarrete controls it well on his chest. Francisco Navarrete knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.34
Santiago Espinoza threads the ball through to Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Enner Dreer!
14.16
0-0Lloyd Janicki hacks Ezequiel Ibáñez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ezequiel Ibáñez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.13
0-0Santiago Espinoza comes in with a late challenge on Lloyd Janicki. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lloyd Janicki gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.38
Glenn Nelson plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Ibáñez. Ezequiel Ibáñez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Luis Macias who takes it down. Jose Luis Macias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Enner Dreer is on top of it.
24.48
José Riquelme hacks Nat Heinemann from behind! The referee warns José Riquelme to calm down! Nat Heinemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.50
1-0Esteban Pérez passes the ball forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Jacksonville Armada!
32.13
David Moore flicks a high pass forward. Lloyd Janicki controls it well on his chest. Lloyd Janicki knocks the ball forward to Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
36.42
Glenn Nelson flicks a high pass forward to Santiago Espinoza who brings the ball under control. Santiago Espinoza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Santiago Espinoza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
38.04
1-0Esteban Pérez passes the ball forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz plays a one-two with Jean Tapia and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Juan Ortiz provides some space. He shoots at goal but Luís Taffarel is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
39.33
Esteban Pérez passes the ball forward to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
40.57
1-0Ezequiel Ibáñez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
44.51
1-0Lloyd Janicki catches Santiago Espinoza on the ankles. The referee brings Lloyd Janicki to one side and gives him a warning! Santiago Espinoza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Jacksonville Armada appear unchanged since the first half. FC Dallas also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Dallas players seem much more motivated whilst the Jacksonville Armada players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Jacksonville Armada kick off and get the second half underway!
49.31
José Riquelme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Espinoza. Santiago Espinoza sees Francisco Navarrete in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Navarrete shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
55.44
1-0Lloyd Janicki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann threads the ball through to Jean Tapia but he's offside!
57.21
Norman Mapp makes a strong solo run forward. Norman Mapp threads a neat ball through to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz puts a great ball through. Billy Peterson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.40
1-0FC Dallas have made a substitution with Servando Powell replacing Jose Luis Macias .
65.19
Santiago Espinoza hits a low pass to Servando Powell. Servando Powell whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Enner Dreer!
67.33
José Riquelme hits a low pass to Ezequiel Ibáñez. Ezequiel Ibáñez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Navarrete collects the pass. Francisco Navarrete sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Enner Dreer had no chance!! Goal for FC Dallas!
72.44
David Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
77.48
Jacksonville Armada have made 3 substitutions with Austin Gatt replacing Ryan Garey, Blake Elenio replacing Esteban Pérez and Allan Lee replacing Lloyd Janicki .
79.51
Santiago Espinoza barges into Allan Lee. Santiago Espinoza is warned by the referee! Allan Lee runs off the knock.
81.16
José Riquelme kicks a strong pass forward to Santiago Espinoza. Santiago Espinoza passes the ball forward to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena powers a header at goal. Enner Dreer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.58
Santiago Espinoza passes the ball forward to Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
26.2%
47.7%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mario Sanders of FC Dallas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enner Dreer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jaime Meleán (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ryan Garey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Mapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Moore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Esteban Pérez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lloyd Janicki (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jean Tapia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Peterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nat Heinemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Ortiz (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Austin Gatt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Blake Elenio (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Allan Lee (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Yasmani Gutiérrez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Eduardo Pereira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glenn Nelson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | José Riquelme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luís Taffarel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ezequiel Ibáñez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Santiago Espinoza (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Jose Luis Macias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Navarrete (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mario Sanders (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jaime Mena (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sebastian Nieto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lukas Figueroa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Servando Powell (ATT) | 6 | |