Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to Toronto FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Toronto FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
The pitch is in great condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Toronto FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
0.00
0-0New York Red Bulls kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
1-0Juan Martín Ponce brings the ball forward. Juan Martín Ponce runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan Martín Ponce knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.14
1-0Richard Elcock threads a neat ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza shoots from 20 yards but Jorge Beckerman is on top of it.
12.07
Edder Arteaga flicks a high pass forward. Harold Cooper collects the pass. Harold Cooper shoots from distance. João Navarrete gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.39
Carlos Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman advances inside the box! Howard Kallman side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.43
1-1Arnold Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Joao Rojas Lopez controls it well on his chest. Joao Rojas Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.12
1-1Joao Rojas Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Julio Ricardo Suárez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julio Ricardo Suárez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.02
Allan Korb flicks the ball to his team mate, André Palacios. André Palacios passes the ball forward to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas hits a low pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jorge Beckerman with no chance!! Goal for New York Red Bulls!
34.28
2-1André Palacios hacks Carlos Walker from behind! The referee warns André Palacios to calm down! Carlos Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.19
Carlos Walker makes a probing pass to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman runs straight at the defence! Howard Kallman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from João Navarrete.
39.23
Carlos Walker threads a neat ball through to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
40.50
Harold Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Juan Martín Ponce. The referee calls over Harold Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Juan Martín Ponce stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.16
Allan Korb passes the ball forward to Richard Elcock. Richard Elcock chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
André Palacios makes a simple pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza runs straight at the defence! Gianni Garza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Toronto FC kick off the second half!
51.40
2-1Arnold Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Howard Kallman but he's offside!
53.41
Lukas Baca hits a low pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.22
Allan Korb chips the ball to his team mate, André Palacios. André Palacios sees Gianni Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Garza advances inside the box! Gianni Garza cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.37
Carlos Walker threads a neat ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez skips past Allan Korb! Joao Rojas Lopez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. João Navarrete is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.10
2-2André Palacios kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas skips past Perica Hall! Miguel Cardenas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Ray Basso's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
69.46
Edder Arteaga flicks a high pass forward to Harold Cooper who brings the ball under control. Harold Cooper advances inside the box! Harold Cooper side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.53
Fernando Parra threads a neat ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza plays the ball forward to Mauricio Núnez who has made a great run into the box. Mauricio Núnez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Jorge Beckerman. Excellent save.
78.37
Perica Hall plays the ball forward to Edder Arteaga. Edder Arteaga flicks a high pass forward. Harold Cooper controls it well on his chest. Harold Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from João Navarrete as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
79.57
2-2It's a corner kick. Edder Arteaga loops the ball in to towards the near post. Mauricio Núnez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.09
Juan Martín Ponce takes a quick throw-in. Allan Korb sees Fernando Parra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Parra passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez but the linesman indicates offside!
83.23
Fernando Parra catches Edder Arteaga on the ankles. The referee brings Fernando Parra to one side and gives him a warning! Edder Arteaga stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.08
Richard Elcock flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cardenas controls it well on his chest. Miguel Cardenas shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.19
Fernando Parra kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez makes a pass forward but Gianni Garza is yards offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
26.9%
47.8%
25.4%
Scorers
| Gianni Garza 2, 30 | Howard Kallman 20 Joao Rojas Lopez 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gianni Garza of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
| 1. | João Navarrete (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Allan Korb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julio Ricardo Suárez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Martín Ponce (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Lukas Baca (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | André Palacios (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Parra (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Elcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianni Garza (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Miguel Cardenas (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Núnez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alves De S. Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Perez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Noonan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jorge Beckerman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Perica Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rene Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ray Basso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnold Ortiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edder Arteaga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Walker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Harold Cooper (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Howard Kallman (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | John Ward (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clayton Hayes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Batistuta (ATT) | 0 | |