Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to Vancouver Whitecaps. A crowd of 12,554 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Vancouver Whitecaps kick off!
2.39
0-1Troy Miller makes a beautiful solo run. Troy Miller lofts in a cross ball towards David Barragan. David Barragan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Cory Chavarri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.55
0-1Duarte Edmundo clumsily knocks into Ryan Diaz. The referee warns Duarte Edmundo to calm down! Ryan Diaz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.11
0-1With imagination, Joe-Max Roberts plays the ball forward to Casey Alesci. Casey Alesci threads the ball through to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Rivelino who gathers it comfortably.
9.21
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Ryan Diaz. Ryan Diaz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ryan Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Kyle Lalas but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.59
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Ryan Diaz plays the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.20
0-1Raul Morris flicks a high ball forward to Larry Thompson who takes it down. Larry Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Manuel Rivelino is on top of it.
16.32
Troy Miller darts forward. Troy Miller shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Cory Chavarri comfortably smothers it!
20.02
Lautaro Marino gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. David Barragan tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.58
With great vision, Jesse Sippola plays the ball forward to David Barragan. David Barragan knocks in a cross ball towards Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Cory Chavarri effortlessly punches it away to safety.
27.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Troy Miller plays the ball forward to Rodney Chavarri. Rodney Chavarri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.55
Fede Ponce makes a simple pass to Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo cuts inside the box! Óscar Gruezo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.48
Jesse Sippola surges forward with the ball. Jesse Sippola cuts inside the box! Jesse Sippola rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
34.03
Casey Alesci knocks the ball forward to Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas runs straight at the defence! Kyle Lalas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.06
Duarte Edmundo threads a neat ball through to David Barragan. David Barragan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. Vancouver Whitecaps also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Philadelphia Union kick off the second half!
51.06
Casey Alesci kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Servando Butler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Philadelphia Union!
54.26
Casey Alesci knocks the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.51
Troy Miller flicks a high ball forward to David Barragan who takes it down. David Barragan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
57.37
Lautaro Marino makes a probing pass to Troy Miller. Troy Miller threads a neat ball through to David Barragan. David Barragan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.06
Jesse Sippola flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Chavarri. Rodney Chavarri shoots from 25 yards. Cory Chavarri effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.58
1-3Vancouver Whitecaps have made 2 substitutions with Jairo Brown replacing Jeb Sanchez and Allan Noviello replacing Óscar Gruezo .
61.60
Raul Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler sees Kyle Lalas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kyle Lalas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.55
Alfredo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Ryan Diaz. Ryan Diaz makes a simple pass to Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas knocks the ball forward to Servando Butler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.41
Gustavo Enrique Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesse Sippola. With great vision, Jesse Sippola plays the ball forward to Rodney Chavarri. Rodney Chavarri lofts in a cross ball towards Allan Noviello. Allan Noviello connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.18
1-4Ryan Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Gustavo Enrique Ferrari and the loose ball is cleared up field.
75.39
1-4David Barragan comes in with a late challenge on Joe-Max Roberts. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe-Max Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.22
Without breaking stride, Joe-Max Roberts plays the ball forward to Raul Morris. Raul Morris threads the ball through to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gustavo Enrique Ferrari.
78.36
Kevin Gilstrap makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Casey Alesci. Casey Alesci makes a probing pass to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson runs straight at the defence! Larry Thompson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Manuel Rivelino gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
87.04
Jesse Sippola hits a low pass to David Barragan. David Barragan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cory Chavarri who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
31.9%
44.7%
23.4%
Scorers
| Servando Butler 51 | David Barragan 2, 20 Óscar Gruezo 29 Allan Noviello 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Barragan of Vancouver Whitecaps |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cory Chavarri (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Gilstrap (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe-Max Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Raul Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ryan Diaz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Casey Alesci (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kupono Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Servando Butler (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Kyle Lalas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Larry Thompson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Casey Arnoux (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harold Saad (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Landon Saad (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Manuel Rivelino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gustavo Enrique Ferrari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lautaro Marino (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jeb Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fede Ponce (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jesse Sippola (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duarte Edmundo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Troy Miller (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | David Barragan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Óscar Gruezo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rodney Chavarri (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jairo Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Ramirez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Allan Noviello (DEF) | | 8 |