Match Report


New York CosmosNew York Cosmos     Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders
Jamie LivermoreJamie Livermore Borja Legaz Borja Legaz
Mathew BellM. Bell85
G
1
G
85Rómulo OteroR. Otero
Tyrone KasselT. Kassel77
D
2
D
77Dwayne MartinD. Martin
Arthur WhiteA. White72
D
3
D
75Robbie KorbR. Korb
Patricio ZavagnoP. Zavagno78
D
4
D
81Joel GareyJ. Garey
Nahuel RossiN. Rossi82
D
captain5
D
72Henry BoggsH. Boggs
Wade TestoW. Testo75
M
6
M
76Tyler SippolaT. Sippola
Dax GoreD. Gore79
M
7captain
M
75Lloyd GilstrapL. Gilstrap
Dale WoodD. Wood85
M
8
M
80Douglas JohnsonD. Johnson
Adam KasselA. Kassel74
A
9
A
72Clifford TraynorC. Traynor
Maurice BakerM. Baker78
A
10
A
73Barry SchilawskiB. Schilawski
Tyler MappT. Mapp79
A
11
A
74Freddie AlstonF. Alston
 
Juan Pablo PeraltaJ. Peralta70
D
12
D
74Neil ParkerN. Parker
Santino DomínguezS. Domínguez75
M
13
M
75Russell MorganR. Morgan
Wayne WilliamsW. Williams69
A
14
A
71Diego ChávezD. Chávez

United Flights
today's match is sponsored by United Flights
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at James M. Shuart Stadium where New York Cosmos play host to Seattle Sounders. A crowd of 19,877 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New York Cosmos and Seattle Sounders are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.


0.00
The whistle blows and Seattle Sounders get the match underway!
2.40
Robbie Korb hits a low pass to Tyler Sippola. Tyler Sippola plays the ball forward to Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
3.40
Douglas Johnson makes an attacking run forward. Douglas Johnson shoots from outside the area but somehow Mathew Bell manages to keep it out.
6.40
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward. Barry Schilawski collects the pass. Barry Schilawski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Seattle Sounders are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.53
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward. Clifford Traynor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Clifford Traynor shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
16.43
Dax Gore makes a probing pass to Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.43
Lloyd Gilstrap makes a simple pass to Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.52
Henry Boggs sees Lloyd Gilstrap in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lloyd Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward. Clifford Traynor collects the pass. Clifford Traynor knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tyrone Kassel clears it off the line with his head!
26.33
Nahuel Rossi comes in with a late challenge on Barry Schilawski. The referee calls over Nahuel Rossi and warns him to calm down! Barry Schilawski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.47
Tyrone Kassel flicks a high ball forward to Dale Wood who takes it down. Dale Wood advances with the ball. Dale Wood hits a low pass to Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.14
Dax Gore makes a probing pass to Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Kassel but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.39
Dwayne Martin clumsily knocks into Adam Kassel. Dwayne Martin is shown the yellow card! Adam Kassel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Nahuel Rossi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nahuel Rossi flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Cosmos appear unchanged since the first half. Seattle Sounders also appear unchanged since the first half. The Seattle Sounders players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
New York Cosmos start the second half!
47.15
Douglas Johnson sees Freddie Alston in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Freddie Alston knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.02
Dale Wood makes a simple pass to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.25
New York Cosmos have made a substitution with Santino Domínguez replacing Dax Gore .Seattle Sounders have made 2 substitutions with Neil Parker replacing Henry Boggs and Russell Morgan replacing Douglas Johnson .
66.15
Arthur White hacks Barry Schilawski from behind! Arthur White is shown the yellow card! Barry Schilawski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.30
Russell Morgan makes a simple pass to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Zavagno.
71.57
Wade Testo flicks a high ball forward to Maurice Baker who takes it down. Maurice Baker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rómulo Otero who gathers it comfortably.
72.30
Santino Domínguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Kassel but the linesman indicates offside!
77.06
New York Cosmos have made a substitution with Juan Pablo Peralta replacing Nahuel Rossi .Seattle Sounders have made a substitution with Diego Chávez replacing Barry Schilawski .
78.12
Arthur White flicks a high pass forward. Wade Testo controls it well on his chest. Wade Testo chips the ball to his team mate, Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Kassel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tyler Mapp tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Rómulo Otero had no chance!! Goal for New York Cosmos!
81.32
Russell Morgan threads the ball through to Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Zavagno.
83.49
Santino Domínguez threads a neat ball through to Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.02
With a delightful solo run, Dale Wood stretches the opposition's defence. Dale Wood advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Dale Wood provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Rómulo Otero had no chance!! Goal for New York Cosmos!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

New York Cosmos

Seattle Sounders
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%

Scorers
Maurice Baker 36
Tyler Mapp 78
Dale Wood 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dale Wood of New York Cosmos

Match Ratings
1.Mathew Bell (GK)
7
2.Tyrone Kassel (DEF)
6
3.Arthur White (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Patricio Zavagno (DEF)
6
5.Nahuel Rossi (DEF)
6
6.Wade Testo (MID)
6
7.Dax Gore (MID)
6
8.Dale Wood (MID)goal scored
9
9.Adam Kassel (ATT)
6
10.Maurice Baker (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Tyler Mapp (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Juan Pablo Peralta (DEF)
6
13.Santino Domínguez (MID)
7
14.Wayne Williams (ATT)
0

1.Rómulo Otero (GK)
6
2.Dwayne Martin (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Robbie Korb (DEF)
6
4.Joel Garey (DEF)
6
5.Henry Boggs (DEF)
6
6.Tyler Sippola (MID)
6
7.Lloyd Gilstrap (MID)
7
8.Douglas Johnson (MID)
6
9.Clifford Traynor (ATT)
6
10.Barry Schilawski (ATT)
6
11.Freddie Alston (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Parker (DEF)
6
13.Russell Morgan (MID)
6
14.Diego Chávez (ATT)
6