Match Report


Columbus CrewColumbus Crew     New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls
Zachary SensenigZachary Sensenig Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Claudio CardenasC. Cardenas25
G
1
G
64João NavarreteJ. Navarrete
Christian CastilloC. Castillo77
D
2
D
69Allan KorbA. Korb
Alexandre CastroA. Castro77
D
3captain
D
71Julio Ricardo SuárezJ. Suárez
Francesco FernandesF. Fernandes71
D
4
D
71Juan Martín PonceJ. Ponce
Chester RamirezC. Ramirez79
M
5
M
69Lukas BacaL. Baca
Marcio Roque JuniorM. Roque Junior77
M
6
M
68André PalaciosA. Palacios
Russell ChandlerR. Chandler78
M
7
M
73Fernando ParraF. Parra
Leo DuftyL. Dufty73
M
8
M
74Richard ElcockR. Elcock
Alan MedinaA. Medina74
A
9
A
69Gianni GarzaG. Garza
Sal YoungS. Young86
A
captain10
A
70Miguel CardenasM. Cardenas
Oscar ParraO. Parra74
A
11
A
71Mauricio NúnezM. Núnez
 
Marcos PachecoM. Pacheco71
D
12
D
69Alves De S. OliveiraA. Oliveira
Angel AlmaguerA. Almaguer37
D
13
M
66Harry PerezH. Perez
Sebastián AlarcónS. Alarcón29
A
14
A
66Henry NoonanH. Noonan

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Lower.com Field where Columbus Crew play host to New York Red Bulls. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.


0.00
New York Red Bulls get the match underway!
6.19
Russell Chandler flicks the ball to his team mate, Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julio Ricardo Suárez.
9.33
Fernando Parra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez deftly passes the ball to Miguel Cardenas, releasing him through on goal. Some superb footwork from Miguel Cardenas provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Claudio Cardenas is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.16
Fernando Parra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.46
André Palacios flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza plays a one-two with Mauricio Núnez and rushes in on goal... Gianni Garza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
20.29
Julio Ricardo Suárez flicks a high pass forward. André Palacios controls it well on his chest. André Palacios kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez edges inside the box! Francesco Fernandes hacks Mauricio Núnez from behind! Mauricio Núnez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.01
Marcio Roque Junior threads a neat ball through to Sal Young. Sal Young shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.21
Fernando Parra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez plays a quick one-two with Miguel Cardenas and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Núnez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mauricio Núnez scores for New York Red Bulls!!
32.38
Richard Elcock knocks the ball forward to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza finds some space and shoots from distance but Claudio Cardenas is on top of it.
33.27
Russell Chandler threads a neat ball through to Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Allan Korb.
36.23
Lukas Baca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
42.23
Alexandre Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty makes a probing pass to Sal Young. Sal Young shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Christian Castillo hits a low pass to Russell Chandler. Russell Chandler knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Medina. Alan Medina rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from João Navarrete as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Corner kick to Columbus Crew. Russell Chandler plays it out to the edge of the box. Juan Martín Ponce reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Columbus Crew appear unchanged since the first half. New York Red Bulls also appear unchanged since the first half. The Columbus Crew players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Columbus Crew kicking off!
51.56
Marcio Roque Junior advances with the ball. Marcio Roque Junior finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by João Navarrete. Excellent save.
55.03
Fernando Parra chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Claudio Cardenas manages to gather it.
59.28
Leo Dufty hits a low pass to Sal Young. Sal Young lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.50
Richard Elcock threads a neat ball through to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas shoots from outside the area but Claudio Cardenas reads it well. Quality keeping!
63.55
Christian Castillo makes a probing pass to Marcio Roque Junior. Marcio Roque Junior knocks the ball forward to Alan Medina. Alan Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.40
Richard Elcock laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
66.00
Juan Martín Ponce hits a low pass to Richard Elcock. Richard Elcock makes an attacking run forward. Richard Elcock knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Miguel Cardenas is offside!
71.35
Marcio Roque Junior changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcio Roque Junior advances inside the box! Marcio Roque Junior muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.44
André Palacios makes a probing pass to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
75.49
Russell Chandler threads the ball through to Alan Medina. Alan Medina shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.23
Without breaking stride, Russell Chandler plays the ball forward to Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Martín Ponce.
78.16
Allan Korb punts the ball hopefully upfield. Mauricio Núnez plays a one-two with Miguel Cardenas and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Núnez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.26
Allan Korb threads a neat ball through to André Palacios. André Palacios hits a low pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza edges inside the box! Gianni Garza comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Claudio Cardenas has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.34
Francesco Fernandes makes a probing pass to Russell Chandler. Russell Chandler flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Parra who brings the ball under control. Oscar Parra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Allan Korb.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Columbus Crew

New York Red Bulls
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%

Scorers
Miguel Cardenas 9
Mauricio Núnez 26
Gianni Garza 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Núnez of New York Red Bulls

Match Ratings