Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Toyota Field where San Antonio Scorpions play host to Philadelphia Union. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both San Antonio Scorpions and Philadelphia Union are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both San Antonio Scorpions and Philadelphia Union are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
0.00
Philadelphia Union kick off!
2.42
Ray Anderson flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Vasquez who takes it down. Facundo Vasquez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
3.46
Casey Alesci sees a break and surges forward. Casey Alesci plays a scrappy one-two with Kyle Lalas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Casey Alesci rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.52
Ryan Diaz receives the ball from a throw-in from Casey Alesci. Ryan Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler skips past Ernest Bernardo! Servando Butler shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.40
Jaime Campbell brings the ball forward. Jaime Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.32
Randy Richardson threads a neat ball through to George Yates. George Yates knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cory Chavarri who gathers it comfortably.
15.17
Randy Richardson flicks the ball to his team mate, George Yates. George Yates knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
18.37
Ryan Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Kyle Lalas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kyle Lalas shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
20.11
Kupono Hall comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Toro. The referee brings Kupono Hall to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Toro runs off the knock.
21.49
Carlos Alvarado makes a probing pass to Pablo Toro. Pablo Toro passes the ball forward to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez sees George Yates just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. George Yates side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
22.56
Raul Morris barges into Ray Anderson. The referee brings Raul Morris to one side and gives him a warning! Ray Anderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.07
Ernest Bernardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Toro. Pablo Toro sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Toro knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Kevin Gilstrap blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
27.03
Kevin Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward. Ryan Diaz easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ryan Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas knocks the ball forward, putting Servando Butler through on goal. Servando Butler shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Benjamin Chavarri.
28.41
Corner kick to Philadelphia Union. Ryan Diaz plays it to the near post. Raul Morris tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
30.25
Joe-Max Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Casey Alesci. Casey Alesci runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Casey Alesci plays a one-two with Kyle Lalas and advances towards the goal... Casey Alesci tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.48
Raul Morris makes a simple pass to Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Benjamin Chavarri is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
39.29
Raul Morris flicks a high ball forward to Servando Butler who takes it down. Servando Butler makes a pass forward but Larry Thompson is yards offside!
40.55
Angel Barnes makes a simple pass to Pablo Toro. Pablo Toro flicks a high pass forward. George Yates controls it well on his chest. George Yates plays a quick one-two with Facundo Vasquez and rushes in on goal... George Yates cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Cory Chavarri.
42.53
Corner kick to San Antonio Scorpions. Randy Richardson plays it to the near post. Kupono Hall reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.27
Casey Alesci flicks a high pass forward. Kyle Lalas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kyle Lalas chips the ball to his team mate, Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Clifton Ramos replacing Ray Anderson. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. The San Antonio Scorpions players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and San Antonio Scorpions get the second half underway!
47.42
Carlos Alvarado catches Larry Thompson on the ankles. Carlos Alvarado is shown the yellow card! Larry Thompson runs off the knock.
47.42
Free kick to Philadelphia Union just outside the area...
48.43
Servando Butler slowly runs up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
54.28
Pablo Toro barges into Casey Alesci. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Casey Alesci runs off the knock.
55.51
Without breaking stride, Ryan Diaz plays the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.16
Angel Barnes makes a simple pass to Clifton Ramos. Clifton Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Vasquez who gracefully takes it down. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.44
Ernest Bernardo surges forward with the ball. Ernest Bernardo knocks the ball forward to George Yates. George Yates knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.49
Clifton Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Vasquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Vasquez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting George Yates through on goal. George Yates shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Cory Chavarri. Excellent save.
63.48
Kupono Hall makes a simple pass to Servando Butler. Servando Butler whips in a cross ball towards Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.16
Alfredo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Kupono Hall. Kupono Hall hits a low pass to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.12
Alfredo Ramirez catches George Yates on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! George Yates hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.27
Randy Richardson takes a short throw-in bringing Pablo Toro into play. Pablo Toro decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Toro whips in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
72.55
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.20
Clifton Ramos surges forward with the ball. Clifton Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.42
San Antonio Scorpions have made 2 substitutions with Marco Barragan replacing Carlos Alvarado and Reginald Johnson replacing George Yates .
79.29
Kupono Hall flicks a high pass forward to Servando Butler who brings the ball under control. Servando Butler edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Servando Butler provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Benjamin Chavarri. Excellent save.
83.07
Randy Richardson barges into Kupono Hall. Randy Richardson is shown the yellow card! Kupono Hall runs off the knock.
84.39
Raul Morris flicks a high pass forward. Servando Butler collects the pass. Servando Butler finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
87.06
Alfredo Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ryan Diaz. With vision, Ryan Diaz plays the ball forward to Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Philadelphia Union are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%
Scorers
Facundo Vasquez 9 | Casey Alesci 3, 30 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Casey Alesci of Philadelphia Union |
Match Ratings
1. | Benjamin Chavarri (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ernest Bernardo (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Angel Barnes (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Carlos Alvarado (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Randy Richardson (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Pablo Toro (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Jaime Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Ray Anderson (MID) | 6 | |
9. | George Yates (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Facundo Vasquez (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Luciano Pereyra (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Marco Barragan (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Clifton Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Reginald Johnson (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Cory Chavarri (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Kevin Gilstrap (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Joe-Max Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Alfredo Ramirez (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Raul Morris (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Ryan Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Casey Alesci (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
8. | Kupono Hall (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Servando Butler (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Kyle Lalas (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Larry Thompson (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Casey Arnoux (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Harold Saad (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Landon Saad (DEF) | 0 |