Match Report


Toronto FCToronto FC     Orlando CityOrlando City
Bojan PopovicBojan Popovic Grant Bennion Grant Bennion
Jorge BeckermanJ. Beckerman69
G
1captain
G
76Fernando SantosF. Santos
Perica HallP. Hall66
D
2
D
71Troy CallahanT. Callahan
Richard WatsonR. Watson70
D
3
D
86Jonathan GuaguaJ. Guagua
Rene HeinemannR. Heinemann66
D
4
D
74Luiz Guilherme GónzalezL. Gónzalez
Ray BassoR. Basso65
D
5
D
68Caio RodriguesC. Rodrigues
Arnold OrtizA. Ortiz70
M
6
M
82Juan Sebastian VeronJ. Veron
Edder ArteagaE. Arteaga75
M
7
M
76Ronald ChancellorR. Chancellor
Carlos WalkerC. Walker72
M
8
A
85Mark TraynorM. Traynor
Harold CooperH. Cooper71
A
captain9
A
78Wilker ArteagaW. Arteaga
Howard KallmanH. Kallman65
A
10
A
74Rodrigo ZamoraR. Zamora
Joao Rojas LopezJ. Rojas Lopez75
A
11
A
80Nahuel MelendezN. Melendez
 
John WardJ. Ward61
D
12
D
66Santiago MolinaS. Molina
Clayton HayesC. Hayes68
M
13
M
76Murilo JuniorM. Junior
Oscar BatistutaO. Batistuta40
A
14
A
71Massimo AmauriM. Amauri

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at BMO Field where Toronto FC play host to Orlando City. A crowd of 20,074 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Toronto FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.


0.00
The first half starts with Orlando City kicking off!
3.00
Juan Sebastian Veron knocks the ball forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga puts a great ball through. Rodrigo Zamora runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.54
Carlos Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Howard Kallman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joao Rojas Lopez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.21
Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez makes a simple pass to Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Zamora but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.55
Ronald Chancellor flicks a high pass forward to Wilker Arteaga who brings the ball under control. Wilker Arteaga knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.13
Wilker Arteaga catches Perica Hall on the ankles. Wilker Arteaga is shown the yellow card! Perica Hall runs off the knock.
20.13
Jonathan Guagua hits a low pass to Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez whips in a cross ball towards Mark Traynor. Richard Watson barges into Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor appeals for a penalty! Given!!
20.13
The referee points to the spot..
21.46
Mark Traynor takes a slow run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.40
Arnold Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Howard Kallman controls it well on his chest. Howard Kallman cuts inside the box! Howard Kallman shoots from just inside the box. Fernando Santos gets down and covers it.
26.35
Arnold Ortiz sees space and advances. Arnold Ortiz cuts inside the box! Arnold Ortiz takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
27.51
Juan Sebastian Veron flicks a high pass forward. Mark Traynor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Traynor shoots from distance but Jorge Beckerman reads it well. Nice save!
30.46
Edder Arteaga comes in with a late challenge on Ronald Chancellor. Edder Arteaga is given a warning by the referee! Ronald Chancellor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.26
With some swift thinking, Juan Sebastian Veron plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Zamora. Rodrigo Zamora whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Beckerman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.20
Juan Sebastian Veron flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
40.01
Edder Arteaga brings the ball forward. Edder Arteaga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.29
Juan Sebastian Veron receives the ball from a throw-in from Ronald Chancellor. Juan Sebastian Veron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Toronto FC appear unchanged since the first half. Orlando City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Toronto FC kick off!
47.58
Richard Watson comes in with a late challenge on Wilker Arteaga. The referee calls over Richard Watson and shows him a yellow card! Wilker Arteaga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.09
Rene Heinemann knocks the ball forward to Arnold Ortiz. Arnold Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Guagua.
53.15
Jonathan Guagua makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Guagua knocks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jorge Beckerman gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.15
Ronald Chancellor threads a neat ball through to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga edges inside the box! Wilker Arteaga tries a spectacular strike. Jorge Beckerman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.15
Orlando City have made 2 substitutions with Santiago Molina replacing Jonathan Guagua and Murilo Junior replacing Juan Sebastian Veron .
66.09
Santiago Molina comes in with a late challenge on Harold Cooper. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harold Cooper stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.26
Arnold Ortiz makes a high pass forward. Joao Rojas Lopez shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Joao Rojas Lopez skips past Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez! Santiago Molina barges into Joao Rojas Lopez. Penalty not given!!
72.20
Rene Heinemann kicks a strong pass forward to Edder Arteaga. Edder Arteaga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez puts a great ball through. Harold Cooper runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.04
Ronald Chancellor flicks a high pass forward. Wilker Arteaga controls it well on his chest. Wilker Arteaga makes a great pass forward. Nahuel Melendez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.11
Ronald Chancellor threads a neat ball through to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Perica Hall is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
78.12
Edder Arteaga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.24
Murilo Junior flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.28
Caio Rodrigues surges forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Caio Rodrigues plays the ball forward to Mark Traynor. Mark Traynor knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Zamora. Rodrigo Zamora jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
84.04
Arnold Ortiz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arnold Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Fernando Santos. What a save!
85.06
Arnold Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman cuts inside the box! Howard Kallman tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Ronald Chancellor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Toronto FC

Orlando City
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%

Scorers
Joao Rojas Lopez 5
Mark Traynor 21 (p)
Nahuel Melendez 34
Wilker Arteaga 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Ortiz of Toronto FC

Match Ratings
1.Jorge Beckerman (GK)
7
2.Perica Hall (DEF)
6
3.Richard Watson (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Rene Heinemann (DEF)
6
5.Ray Basso (DEF)
6
6.Arnold Ortiz (MID)
9
7.Edder Arteaga (MID)
6
8.Carlos Walker (MID)
6
9.Harold Cooper (ATT)
6
10.Howard Kallman (ATT)
8
11.Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.John Ward (DEF)
0
13.Clayton Hayes (MID)
0
14.Oscar Batistuta (ATT)
0

1.Fernando Santos (GK)
7
2.Troy Callahan (DEF)
6
3.Jonathan Guagua (DEF)
6
4.Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez (DEF)
6
5.Caio Rodrigues (DEF)
6
6.Juan Sebastian Veron (MID)
7
7.Ronald Chancellor (MID)
8
8.Mark Traynor (ATT)goal scored
6
9.Wilker Arteaga (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Rodrigo Zamora (ATT)
6
11.Nahuel Melendez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Santiago Molina (DEF)yellow card
5
13.Murilo Junior (MID)
6
14.Massimo Amauri (ATT)
0