Match Report


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An overcast sky looms overhead here at Rio Tinto Stadium where Real Salt Lake play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 18,382 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.


0.00
Minnesota United kick off and get the match underway!
6.13
Facundo Leal threads a neat ball through to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.02
Augusto Escobedo flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Arias who brings the ball under control. Paolo Arias passes the ball forward to Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton cuts inside the box! Jordan Knighton rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.39
With great vision, Floyd Morgan plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yoshimar Ballón who gathers it comfortably.
14.43
Floyd Morgan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Thomas Sanders plays the ball forward to Alvaro Cortes. Alvaro Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia cuts inside the box! Alejo Caniggia rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Manny Nanchoff has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.05
Tino Severs flicks a high ball forward to Ian Núnez who takes it down. Ian Núnez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia makes a great pass forward. Jordan Knighton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.44
Marco Silva threads a neat ball through to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augusto Escobedo.
26.26
Floyd Morgan kicks a strong pass forward to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Yoshimar Ballón comfortably smothers it!
27.04
Luis Fernando Hurtado threads a neat ball through to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
33.21
Floyd Morgan brings the ball forward. Floyd Morgan knocks the ball forward to Juan Caicedo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.36
Alvaro Cortes takes it forward alone. Alvaro Cortes shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
40.39
Ian Núnez flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Núnez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Núnez lofts in a cross ball towards Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
42.10
With vision, Chris Kelly laces a through ball forward to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan flicks a high pass forward. Heitor Gónzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Heitor Gónzalez shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Salt Lake appear unchanged since the first half. Minnesota United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Minnesota United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Salt Lake start the second half!
48.32
Facundo Leal threads a neat ball through to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Yoshimar Ballón smothers it!
49.38
Floyd Morgan hits a low pass to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Yoshimar Ballón.
50.27
Scott Wilson takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Facundo Leal. Facundo Leal chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Jordan Knighton chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
51.23
Tino Severs makes a beautiful solo run. Tino Severs chips the ball to his team mate, Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Manny Nanchoff!
53.00
Floyd Morgan threads the ball through to Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it is tipped over by Yoshimar Ballón.
54.08
Corner kick to Minnesota United. Scott Wilson plays it out to the edge of the box. Jordan Knighton gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
59.45
Chris Kelly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Silva. Marco Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo threads the ball through to Heitor Gónzalez but he's offside!
60.16
Minnesota United have made a substitution with Antonio Joyce replacing Juan Caicedo .
63.06
Ian Núnez flicks a high pass forward. Alejo Caniggia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejo Caniggia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.48
Luis Fernando Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan sees Leonardo Cafù in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Joyce. Antonio Joyce is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.05
Facundo Leal breaks forward. Facundo Leal flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Joyce who brings the ball under control. Antonio Joyce lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Yoshimar Ballón. What a great pair of hands!
67.22
Paolo Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia plays a quick one-two with Gabriel Núnez and rushes in on goal... Alejo Caniggia tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Manny Nanchoff smothers it!
69.25
Marco Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.46
Luis Fernando Hurtado decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Fernando Hurtado chips the ball to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Yoshimar Ballón. Excellent save.
77.27
Marco Silva surges forward with the ball. Marco Silva finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.29
Antonio Joyce hacks Tino Severs from behind! The referee calls over Antonio Joyce and shows him a yellow card! Tino Severs runs off the knock.
83.59
Minnesota United are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
84.26
Luis Fernando Hurtado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yoshimar Ballón manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
31.3%
44.6%
24.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yoshimar Ballón of Real Salt Lake

Match Ratings