Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Inter Miami CF Stadium where Inter Miami play host to New York Cosmos. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Miami are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Taylor.


0.00
The whistle blows and Inter Miami kick off!
2.48
Showing wonderful composure, David Petrone laces a weighted ball forward to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mathew Bell.
3.36
Diego Luis Chávez takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Sam Kallman chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
6.09
Henry King runs straight at the opposition's defence. Henry King plays a scrappy one-two with Tyler Mapp and stumbles forward towards the goal... Henry King cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
14.43
Marco Rodriguez hacks Adam Kassel from behind! The referee warns Marco Rodriguez to calm down! Adam Kassel runs off the knock.
22.07
Mario Luis Chávez kicks a strong pass forward to David Petrone. David Petrone threads a neat ball through to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Wingert.
32.30
David Petrone flicks a high pass forward. Benício Gónzalez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benício Gónzalez shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.31
Juan Pablo Peralta hacks Samuel Williams from behind! The referee calls over Juan Pablo Peralta and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.28
Diego Luis Chávez flicks a high pass forward. Russell Sippola controls it well on his chest. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
38.02
Henry King surges forward with the ball. Henry King plays a quick one-two with Maurice Baker and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Henry King provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Mario Luis Chávez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.42
David Petrone plays the ball forward to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Mathew Bell is on top of it.
45.00
Marco Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Diego Luis Chávez collects the pass. Diego Luis Chávez chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Mathew Bell is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
New York Cosmos kick off and get the second half underway!
55.06
Henry King clumsily knocks into David Petrone. The referee calls over Henry King and shows him a yellow card! David Petrone runs off the knock.
57.57
Diego Luis Chávez darts forward. Diego Luis Chávez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sam Kallman.
66.12
Mario Luis Chávez flicks a high pass forward. David Petrone controls it well on his chest. David Petrone threads a neat ball through to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Bell who gathers it comfortably.
67.20
Adam Kassel comes in with a late challenge on Vasco Edmundo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Edmundo stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.43
Diego Luis Chávez catches Dale Wood on the ankles. Diego Luis Chávez is given a warning by the referee! Dale Wood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.38
Diego Luis Chávez hits a low pass to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.48
Dax Gore barges into David Petrone. Dax Gore is warned by the referee! David Petrone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.14
David Petrone kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga rushes past Dennis Wingert! Diego Veizaga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Mathew Bell.
78.03
Samuel Williams flicks a high pass forward. Diego Veizaga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Veizaga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Pablo Peralta.
81.56
Marco Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Petrone. David Petrone chips the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Mathew Bell manages to keep it out.
84.32
Sam Kallman flicks a high pass forward. Dax Gore collects the pass. Dax Gore knocks the ball forward to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Luis Callens smothers it!
90.00
David Petrone knocks the ball to his team mate, Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Bell who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
23.2%
50.7%
26.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mathew Bell of New York Cosmos

Match Ratings
1.Mathew Bell (GK)
9
2.Tyrone Kassel (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Wingert (DEF)
6
4.Sam Kallman (DEF)
7
5.Juan Pablo Peralta (DEF)yellow card
4
6.Henry King (MID)yellow card
7
7.Dax Gore (MID)
6
8.Dale Wood (MID)
6
9.Adam Kassel (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Maurice Baker (ATT)
6
11.Tyler Mapp (ATT)
6
 
12.Patricio Zavagno (DEF)
0
13.Sergio C. César (MID)
0
14.Felipe Olivares (ATT)
0