Match Report


Fort Lauderdale StrikersFort Lauderdale Strikers     Colorado Springs SwitchbacksColorado Springs Switchbacks
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rick HeinemannR. Heinemann53
G
1
G
69Harold ClarkH. Clark
Nathan TuttleN. Tuttle72
D
2
D
66Chester RobinsonC. Robinson
Ben CarterB. Carter67
D
3
D
65Robert CampbellR. Campbell
Marvin TurnerM. Turner62
D
4
D
63Marcos SosaM. Sosa
Alfred PhillipsA. Phillips60
D
captain5
D
58Juan Cruz FloresJ. Flores
Brett BassoB. Basso66
M
6
D
57Elmer WillisE. Willis
Martin FloresM. Flores63
M
7captain
M
59Javier PérezJ. Pérez
John GomezJ. Gomez60
M
8
M
55Larry ScottL. Scott
Shane TaylorS. Taylor59
A
9
A
72Angel KorbA. Korb
Louis AmayaL. Amaya58
A
10
A
63David CooperD. Cooper
Daryl BoggsD. Boggs56
A
11
A
56Maurice DavisM. Davis
 
Simão Roque JuniorS. Roque Junior57
M
12
G
65Thomas PhillipsT. Phillips
Harvey PerkinsH. Perkins56
D
13
M
54Clinton MillerC. Miller
Mitchell CookM. Cook53
D
14
A
54Virgil RogersV. Rogers

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Lockhart Stadium where Fort Lauderdale Strikers play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. A crowd of 11,685 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fort Lauderdale Strikers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.


0.00
The whistle blows and Colorado Springs Switchbacks get the match underway!
2.29
Larry Scott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Cooper. David Cooper plays a one-two with Maurice Davis and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from David Cooper provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.09
John Gomez darts forward. John Gomez shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
4.21
Nathan Tuttle hacks Maurice Davis from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Maurice Davis runs off the knock.
6.33
Shane Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Robert Campbell. The referee calls over Shane Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Robert Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.35
Martin Flores flicks a high pass forward to Shane Taylor who brings the ball under control. Shane Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
14.36
Brett Basso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shane Taylor. Shane Taylor shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.44
Larry Scott makes a probing pass to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis whips in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.54
Larry Scott threads a neat ball through to David Cooper. David Cooper shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.37
Robert Campbell hits a low pass to Javier Pérez. Javier Pérez knocks the ball to his team mate, David Cooper. David Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
26.30
Daryl Boggs kicks a strong pass forward to Brett Basso. Brett Basso makes a simple pass to Shane Taylor. Shane Taylor finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.07
Fort Lauderdale Strikers have made 2 substitutions with Simão Roque Junior replacing Ben Carter and Mitchell Cook replacing Shane Taylor .
33.17
John Gomez threads a neat ball through to Mitchell Cook. Mitchell Cook shoots from long range. Harold Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
36.39
Marcos Sosa threads a neat ball through to Larry Scott. Larry Scott passes the ball forward to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.07
Simão Roque Junior passes the ball forward to Martin Flores. Martin Flores kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell Cook. Mitchell Cook shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
42.05
Juan Cruz Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Pérez. Javier Pérez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Javier Pérez lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Fort Lauderdale Strikers get the second half underway!
53.16
Javier Pérez makes a simple pass to David Cooper. David Cooper shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
55.22
Javier Pérez takes it forward alone. Javier Pérez whips in a cross ball towards David Cooper. David Cooper directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Alfred Phillips blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Larry Scott plays the ball forward to David Cooper. David Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Phillips.
60.35
Larry Scott threads a neat ball through to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis whips in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.06
Simão Roque Junior flicks a high pass forward. Martin Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Flores threads a neat ball through to Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchell Cook. Mitchell Cook outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
71.17
Mitchell Cook comes in with a late challenge on Chester Robinson. Mitchell Cook is warned by the referee! Chester Robinson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.28
Juan Cruz Flores barges into Mitchell Cook. The referee calls over Juan Cruz Flores and shows him a yellow card! Mitchell Cook grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26%
47.9%
26%

Scorers
Angel Korb 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Angel Korb of Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Match Ratings
1.Rick Heinemann (GK)
6
2.Nathan Tuttle (DEF)red card
3
3.Ben Carter (DEF)
6
4.Marvin Turner (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Phillips (DEF)
6
6.Brett Basso (MID)
6
7.Martin Flores (MID)
7
8.John Gomez (MID)
6
9.Shane Taylor (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Louis Amaya (ATT)
6
11.Daryl Boggs (ATT)
6
 
12.Simão Roque Junior (MID)
6
13.Harvey Perkins (DEF)
0
14.Mitchell Cook (DEF)
6

1.Harold Clark (GK)
6
2.Chester Robinson (DEF)
6
3.Robert Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Marcos Sosa (DEF)
6
5.Juan Cruz Flores (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Elmer Willis (DEF)
6
7.Javier Pérez (MID)
7
8.Larry Scott (MID)
7
9.Angel Korb (ATT)goal scored
7
10.David Cooper (ATT)
6
11.Maurice Davis (ATT)
6
 
12.Thomas Phillips (GK)
0
13.Clinton Miller (MID)
0
14.Virgil Rogers (ATT)
0