Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Anteater Stadium where Orange County Blues play host to Carolina Railhawks. A crowd of 19,700 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Orange County Blues are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
The pitch is in great condition.
Orange County Blues are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
0.00
Orange County Blues start the match!
2.09
Paulo Albarracín sees Wayne Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Campbell threads a neat ball through to Henry Severs. Henry Severs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
4.40
Diogo Araújo comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Morales. Diogo Araújo is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.04
Jorge Larrea kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Amador. Nelson Amador knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Renato Gruezo who gathers it comfortably.
8.30
Jamie Morales flicks a high pass forward to Cameron Diaz who brings the ball under control. Cameron Diaz knocks the ball forward to Joel Chávez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.44
Ernest Grossman barges into Segundo Angulo. Ernest Grossman is shown the yellow card! Segundo Angulo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.58
Jhasmani Pedriel threads a neat ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Randall Morris.
15.09
Paulo Albarracín hacks Joel Chávez from behind! Paulo Albarracín is warned by the referee! Joel Chávez runs off the knock.
15.09
Free kick to Orange County Blues just outside the area...
16.25
Joel Chávez takes a long run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
21.26
Damián González flicks a high pass forward. Henry Severs controls it well on his chest. Henry Severs lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Ernest Grossman is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
22.11
Corner kick to Carolina Railhawks. Jhasmani Pedriel plays it out to the edge of the box. Diogo Araújo is dispossessed by a tackle from Clifford Chandler.
24.04
Raymond Morales darts forward. Raymond Morales flicks a high pass forward to Henry Severs who brings the ball under control. Henry Severs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
26.54
Jamie Morales sees Joel Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.13
Matias Santos comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Larrea. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Larrea runs off the knock.
30.26
Paulo Albarracín powers a long ball forward. Segundo Angulo whips in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. José Torrico picks it out of the air!
33.47
Randall Morris barges into Henry Severs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Severs stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.10
Jamie Morales passes the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.27
Damián González deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernest Grossman.
42.33
Wayne Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Severs. Henry Severs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.23
Paulo Albarracín flicks a high pass forward. Damián González controls it well on his chest. Damián González knocks the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí whips in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orange County Blues appear unchanged since the first half. Carolina Railhawks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Orange County Blues players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Carolina Railhawks kick off!
47.44
Carolina Railhawks are dictating the run of play here today.
49.23
Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo controls it well on his chest. Segundo Angulo shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.34
Jorge Larrea makes a beautiful solo run. Jorge Larrea knocks in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Renato Gruezo with no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
60.28
Orange County Blues have made a substitution with Tommy White replacing Nelson Amador .
61.33
Jamie Morales catches Damián González on the ankles. The referee warns Jamie Morales to calm down! Damián González hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.34
Matias Santos sees a break and surges forward. Matias Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
66.20
Raymond Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Jhasmani Pedriel. Jhasmani Pedriel makes a probing pass to Henry Severs. Henry Severs knocks in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí connects with a diving header. José Torrico effortlessly punches it away to safety.
75.32
Jefre Carabalí catches Clifford Chandler on the ankles. Jefre Carabalí is warned by the referee! Clifford Chandler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.20
Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo collects the pass. Segundo Angulo finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from José Torrico!
84.07
Evan Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Larrea. Without breaking stride, Jorge Larrea plays the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez plays a one-two with Cameron Diaz and rushes in on goal... Joel Chávez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Renato Gruezo manages to keep it out.
87.41
With a delightful solo run, Diogo Araújo stretches the opposition's defence. Diogo Araújo knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs makes a looping header on goal but is denied by José Torrico. Excellent save.
90.00
Jorge Larrea sees Tommy White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy White knocks in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Renato Gruezo.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%
Scorers
Cameron Diaz 36, 54 | Henry Severs 44 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cameron Diaz of Orange County Blues |
Match Ratings
1. | José Torrico (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Randall Morris (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | Ernest Grossman (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
4. | Clifford Chandler (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Evan Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Jorge Larrea (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Jamie Morales (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Nicolas Clark (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Cameron Diaz (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Joel Chávez (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Nelson Amador (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Luis Korb (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Adalberto Tapia (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Tommy White (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Renato Gruezo (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Raymond Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Paulo Albarracín (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Matias Santos (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
5. | Jhasmani Pedriel (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Diogo Araújo (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Damián González (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Wayne Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jefre Carabalí (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Segundo Angulo (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Henry Severs (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Michael Heinemann (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Marshall Moore (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Ron Duka (ATT) | 0 |