Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Orlando City Stadium where Orlando City play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. A crowd of 17,478 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Orlando City and Tampa Bay Rowdies are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Orlando City and Tampa Bay Rowdies are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.
0.00
Tampa Bay Rowdies start the match!
4.37
Juan Sebastian Veron flicks a high ball forward to Nahuel Melendez who takes it down. Nahuel Melendez sees Rodrigo Zamora just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Zamora shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Harry Meredith.
6.12
Caio Rodrigues breaks forward. Caio Rodrigues makes a probing pass to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Harry Meredith. Excellent save.
15.34
Jimmy White flicks a high pass forward. Brent King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brent King knocks in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Murilo Junior plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Zamora. Rodrigo Zamora cuts inside the box! Rodrigo Zamora looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.00
Murilo Junior kicks a strong pass forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga flicks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez shoots from just inside the box but Harry Meredith is on top of it.
22.10
Seeing Troy Callahan's run, Henry Hill quickly throws the ball into his path. Troy Callahan hits a low pass to Juan Sebastian Veron. Juan Sebastian Veron threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez knocks in a cross ball towards Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
26.54
Manny Hall makes an attacking run forward. Manny Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.17
Juan Sebastian Veron flicks a high pass forward to Dani Acosta who brings the ball under control. Dani Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.53
Alan Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manny Hall. Manny Hall flicks a high ball forward to Leroy Peterson who takes it down. Leroy Peterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.05
Juan Sebastian Veron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Zamora. Rodrigo Zamora runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Rodrigo Zamora provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Harry Meredith had no chance!! Goal for Orlando City!
39.09
Jimmy White flicks a high pass forward. Leroy Peterson controls it well on his chest. Leroy Peterson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.28
Rodrigo Zamora barges into Joseph Basso. The referee calls over Rodrigo Zamora and shows him a yellow card! Joseph Basso runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orlando City appear unchanged since the first half. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Orlando City get the second half underway!
47.31
Jonathan Guagua clumsily knocks into Leroy Peterson. The referee calls over Jonathan Guagua and shows him a yellow card! Leroy Peterson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.51
Joseph Basso makes a simple pass to Manny Hall. Manny Hall flicks a high ball forward to Leroy Peterson who takes it down. Leroy Peterson lofts in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
53.38
Murilo Junior flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Melendez controls it well on his chest. Nahuel Melendez plays the ball forward to Wilker Arteaga who has made a great run into the box. Wilker Arteaga cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.41
Murilo Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Zamora. Rodrigo Zamora runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Zamora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
59.21
Murilo Junior hacks Manny Hall from behind! Murilo Junior is shown the yellow card! Manny Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.13
Orlando City have made a substitution with Massimo Amauri replacing Dani Acosta .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Tomás Duarte replacing Jimmy White and Lucas Junior replacing Arnold Watson .
61.16
Joseph Basso flicks a high pass forward. Manny Hall controls it well on his chest. Manny Hall threads the ball through to Brent King. Brent King knocks in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fernando Santos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.50
Jonathan Guagua passes the ball forward to Murilo Junior. Seeing a gap ahead, Murilo Junior plays the ball forward to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
65.05
Murilo Junior flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Amauri collects the pass. Massimo Amauri makes a pass forward but Wilker Arteaga is yards offside!
67.04
Manny Hall advances with the ball. Manny Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Santos who gathers it comfortably.
69.01
Caio Rodrigues flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Sebastian Veron. Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Sebastian Veron plays the ball forward to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri makes a great pass forward. Wilker Arteaga runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.31
Andrès Osorio hacks Caio Rodrigues from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Caio Rodrigues stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.56
Murilo Junior makes an attacking run forward. Murilo Junior shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
77.24
Orlando City have made a substitution with Ronald Chancellor replacing Murilo Junior .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Jesse Anderson replacing Gerson Rogers .
83.24
Caio Rodrigues flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Chancellor collects the pass. Ronald Chancellor hits a low pass to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Meredith who gathers it comfortably.
89.23
Brent King catches Jonathan Guagua on the ankles. The referee brings Brent King to one side and gives him a warning! Jonathan Guagua gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
25.9%
42%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Zamora of Orlando City |
Match Ratings
1. | Fernando Santos (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Troy Callahan (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jonathan Guagua (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
4. | Caio Rodrigues (DEF) | 8 | |
5. | Henry Hill (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Juan Sebastian Veron (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Murilo Junior (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
8. | Wilker Arteaga (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Rodrigo Zamora (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Dani Acosta (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Nahuel Melendez (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Santiago Molina (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Ronald Chancellor (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Massimo Amauri (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Harry Meredith (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Alan Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Joseph Basso (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Gerson Rogers (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jim Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Jimmy White (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Manny Hall (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Andrès Osorio (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Brent King (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Jesse Anderson (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Lucas Junior (MID) | 6 |