Match Report
| Minnesota United | Minnesota United |  |  | New York Cosmos | New York Cosmos | ||||||||||||||||
| Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | Jamie Livermore | Jamie Livermore | ||||||||||||||||||
| Manny Nanchoff | M. Nanchoff |  | 78 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 85 |  | Mathew Bell | M. Bell | ||||||||
| Facundo Leal | F. Leal |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Alex Palacio | A. Palacio | |||||||||
| André Rocha | A. Rocha |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 85 | | Dennis Wingert | D. Wingert | |||||||||
| Luis Fernando Perez | L. Perez |  | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 78 |  | Patricio Zavagno | P. Zavagno | |||||||||
| Floyd Morgan | F. Morgan | | 78 | M | | 5 | | | D | 82 | | Nahuel Rossi | N. Rossi | ||||||||
| Jeb Murphy | J. Murphy | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Wade Testo | W. Testo | |||||||||
| Sergio Coronado | S. Coronado | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 79 | | Dax Gore | D. Gore | |||||||||
| Ted Richardson | T. Richardson | | 84 | M | | 8 | | M | 85 | | Dale Wood | D. Wood | |||||||||
| Leonardo Cafù | L. Cafù |  | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Adam Kassel | A. Kassel | |||||||||
| Juan Caicedo | J. Caicedo |  | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 | | Antonio Careca | A. Careca | |||||||||
| Guy Martin | G. Martin | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 | | Dwayne Torres | D. Torres | |||||||||
| Chris Kelly | C. Kelly | | 72 | D | | 12 | | D | 77 | | Tyrone Kassel | T. Kassel | |||||||||
| Emerson Didi | E. Didi | | 76 | M | | 13 | | M | 70 | | Oscar Almeyda | O. Almeyda | |||||||||
| Korey Reed | K. Reed | | 73 | A | | 14 | | A | 78 | | Maurice Baker | M. Baker | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at National Sports Center where Minnesota United play host to New York Cosmos. A crowd of 20,950 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.
0.00
0-0New York Cosmos kick off the first half!
2.35
0-0With wonderful vision, Patricio Zavagno laces a weighted ball forward to Dax Gore. Dax Gore sees a break and surges forward. Dax Gore knocks the ball forward, putting Dwayne Torres through on goal. Some silky footwork from Dwayne Torres provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.04
1-0Without breaking stride, Floyd Morgan plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.22
1-0Luis Fernando Perez brings the ball forward. Luis Fernando Perez flicks a high pass forward to Guy Martin who brings the ball under control. Guy Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Bell who gathers it comfortably.
14.19
1-0Dax Gore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.21
André Rocha takes a quick throw-in, which Luis Fernando Perez takes on the chest. Luis Fernando Perez knocks the ball forward to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan hits a low pass to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Guy Martin. Guy Martin makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.43
2-0Dax Gore changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dax Gore puts a great ball through. Dwayne Torres runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.21
Luis Fernando Perez brings the ball forward. Luis Fernando Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Mathew Bell.
28.10
Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Cafù who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Cafù shoots from distance but somehow Mathew Bell manages to keep it out.
33.05
Dale Wood plays the ball forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dwayne Torres but the linesman indicates offside!
34.12
André Rocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ted Richardson. Ted Richardson makes an attacking run forward. Ted Richardson whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.09
Sergio Coronado chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Mathew Bell manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Dennis Wingert flicks a high pass forward. Dale Wood controls it well on his chest. Dale Wood knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel kicks a strong pass forward to Dwayne Torres but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half. New York Cosmos have changed their lineup with Tyrone Kassel replacing Alex Palacio. The New York Cosmos players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Minnesota United kick off!
48.54
Luis Fernando Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Coronado. Sergio Coronado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Bell who gathers it comfortably.
53.18
Wade Testo sees Adam Kassel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Kassel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Manny Nanchoff smothers it!
55.31
Ted Richardson hits a low pass to Guy Martin. Guy Martin skips past Tyrone Kassel! Guy Martin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Mathew Bell.
56.09
3-0Leonardo Cafù takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Patricio Zavagno reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.38
3-0Patricio Zavagno clumsily knocks into Leonardo Cafù. The referee brings Patricio Zavagno to one side and gives him a warning! Leonardo Cafù runs off the knock.
60.31
3-0Minnesota United have made a substitution with Korey Reed replacing Juan Caicedo .
63.40
Sergio Coronado makes a probing pass to Korey Reed. Korey Reed knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.13
Wade Testo flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Careca collects the pass. Antonio Careca shoots from long range but Manny Nanchoff is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
67.02
Floyd Morgan takes it forward alone. Floyd Morgan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.44
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.31
3-0Wade Testo clumsily knocks into Sergio Coronado. Wade Testo is shown the yellow card! Sergio Coronado runs off the knock.
77.30
With imagination, Dax Gore laces a through ball forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Facundo Leal.
83.32
Dennis Wingert flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Wood. Dale Wood flicks a high pass forward. Dwayne Torres controls it well on his chest. Dwayne Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca connects with a diving header. Manny Nanchoff didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.49
Guy Martin clumsily knocks into Dennis Wingert. Guy Martin is given a warning by the referee! Dennis Wingert stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.51
Jeb Murphy sees a break and surges forward. Jeb Murphy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Korey Reed is offside!
89.27
Patricio Zavagno flicks a high ball forward to Dale Wood who takes it down. Dale Wood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Manny Nanchoff manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Cafù of Minnesota United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Manny Nanchoff (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Facundo Leal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | André Rocha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Fernando Perez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Floyd Morgan (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jeb Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sergio Coronado (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ted Richardson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Leonardo Cafù (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Juan Caicedo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Guy Martin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Chris Kelly (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emerson Didi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Korey Reed (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mathew Bell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Palacio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Wingert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Zavagno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nahuel Rossi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wade Testo (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Dax Gore (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dale Wood (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adam Kassel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Careca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dwayne Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tyrone Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oscar Almeyda (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurice Baker (ATT) | 0 | |