Match Report


Toronto FCToronto FC     New England RevolutionNew England Revolution
Bojan PopovicBojan Popovic Neil Farrington Neil Farrington
Jorge BeckermanJ. Beckerman69
G
1
G
79Juan CermeñoJ. Cermeño
John WardJ. Ward61
D
2
D
74Ivan JenkinsI. Jenkins
Richard WatsonR. Watson70
D
3
D
71Afonso RibeiroA. Ribeiro
Rene HeinemannR. Heinemann66
D
4
D
71Franklin KallmanF. Kallman
Perica HallP. Hall66
D
5
M
77Lee NoonanL. Noonan
Arnold OrtizA. Ortiz70
M
6
M
72Christian L. PérezC. Pérez
Carlos WalkerC. Walker72
M
7
M
74Milton ReamM. Ream
Clayton HayesC. Hayes68
M
8captain
M
76Lee AgudeloL. Agudelo
Harold CooperH. Cooper71
A
captain9
A
74Kelly BassoK. Basso
Howard KallmanH. Kallman65
A
10
A
73Javier AckleyJ. Ackley
Joao Rojas LopezJ. Rojas Lopez75
A
11
A
79Troy HarrisT. Harris
 
Ray BassoR. Basso65
D
12
M
79Jordan JoyceJ. Joyce
Kenneth AdamsK. Adams66
M
13
D
69Mitchell RobertsM. Roberts
Oscar BatistutaO. Batistuta40
A
14
D
74Alex GareyA. Garey

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at BMO Field where Toronto FC play host to New England Revolution. A crowd of 18,662 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Toronto FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New England Revolution appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.


0.00
Toronto FC kick off and get the first half underway!
8.42
Carlos Walker surges forward with the ball. Carlos Walker plays a scrappy one-two with Harold Cooper and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlos Walker takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.28
Clayton Hayes flicks a high pass forward. Harold Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harold Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
14.27
Ivan Jenkins barges into Clayton Hayes. The referee calls over Ivan Jenkins and shows him a yellow card! Clayton Hayes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.09
Lee Agudelo knocks the ball forward to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley lofts in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Jorge Beckerman.
21.26
Christian L. Pérez takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Rene Heinemann reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
22.01
Christian L. Pérez kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.44
Milton Ream makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.09
Ivan Jenkins flicks a high pass forward to Christian L. Pérez who brings the ball under control. Christian L. Pérez flicks a high pass forward to Troy Harris who brings the ball under control. Troy Harris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.24
Afonso Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez sees Javier Ackley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Javier Ackley runs straight at the defence! Javier Ackley rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
45.00
Carlos Walker hacks Milton Ream from behind! Carlos Walker is shown the yellow card! Milton Ream gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Toronto FC appear unchanged since the first half. New England Revolution also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
New England Revolution kick off!
47.09
Without breaking stride, Ivan Jenkins plays the ball forward to Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Jorge Beckerman.
48.12
Milton Ream takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Afonso Ribeiro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.45
Lee Agudelo advances with the ball. Lee Agudelo shoots from long range. Jorge Beckerman gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
51.33
Arnold Ortiz plays the ball forward to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franklin Kallman.
53.09
Milton Ream kicks a strong pass forward to Troy Harris. Troy Harris whips in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. With a superhuman jump, Kelly Basso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
69.47
Rene Heinemann threads the ball through to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker knocks the ball forward to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman knocks in a cross ball towards Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Juan Cermeño had no chance!! Goal for Toronto FC!
73.55
Rene Heinemann knocks the ball forward to Arnold Ortiz. Arnold Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
77.31
Carlos Walker threads the ball through to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman knocks in a cross ball towards Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.31
Toronto FC have made 2 substitutions with Kenneth Adams replacing Carlos Walker and Oscar Batistuta replacing Harold Cooper .
84.49
Arnold Ortiz laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Batistuta. Oscar Batistuta shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.27
Afonso Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Milton Ream who brings the ball under control. Milton Ream flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley lofts in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. With a superhuman jump, Kelly Basso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jorge Beckerman with no chance!! Goal for New England Revolution!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Toronto FC

New England Revolution
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
34.6%
42.3%
23.1%

Scorers
Carlos Walker 8
Harold Cooper 69, 77
Javier Ackley 42
Kelly Basso 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harold Cooper of Toronto FC

Match Ratings
1.Jorge Beckerman (GK)
7
2.John Ward (DEF)
6
3.Richard Watson (DEF)
6
4.Rene Heinemann (DEF)
6
5.Perica Hall (DEF)
6
6.Arnold Ortiz (MID)
6
7.Carlos Walker (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
8.Clayton Hayes (MID)
6
9.Harold Cooper (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Howard Kallman (ATT)
7
11.Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
6
 
12.Ray Basso (DEF)
0
13.Kenneth Adams (MID)
6
14.Oscar Batistuta (ATT)
6

1.Juan Cermeño (GK)
6
2.Ivan Jenkins (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Afonso Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.Franklin Kallman (DEF)
6
5.Lee Noonan (MID)
6
6.Christian L. Pérez (MID)
7
7.Milton Ream (MID)
6
8.Lee Agudelo (MID)
6
9.Kelly Basso (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Javier Ackley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Troy Harris (ATT)
6
 
12.Jordan Joyce (MID)
0
13.Mitchell Roberts (DEF)
0
14.Alex Garey (DEF)
0