Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Yankee Stadium where New York City FC play host to Montreal Impact. A crowd of 11,259 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montreal Impact appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montreal Impact appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montreal Impact get the match underway!
6.22
0-0Nathan Callahan kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago shoots from outside the area. Joshua Rogers easily gets down and covers it.
8.30
0-0Daniel Amador flicks the ball to his team mate, Tino Tavernese. Tino Tavernese runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tino Tavernese shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.23
João Pedro Azevedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
16.18
1-0João Pedro Azevedo kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Juan Carlos Salazar had no chance!! Goal for New York City FC!
20.40
Tino Tavernese flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Santiago controls it well on his chest. Daniel Santiago shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
21.09
1-0Matias Fuertes flicks a high pass forward. Logan Gruenebaum collects the pass. Logan Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Carlos Salazar who gathers it comfortably.
22.43
Tino Tavernese threads the ball through to Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Joshua Rogers!
27.38
Matias Fuertes threads a neat ball through to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Juan Carlos Salazar as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.04
1-0Ernest Brooks takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Andrew Chandler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.45
Tino Tavernese passes the ball forward to Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
34.13
Charles Reyes powers a long ball forward. Ernest Brooks whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.52
Matias Fuertes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
42.16
João Pedro Azevedo chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila shoots from distance but Juan Carlos Salazar reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
Nathan Callahan threads a neat ball through to Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York City FC appear unchanged since the first half. Montreal Impact also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
New York City FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Tino Tavernese threads a neat ball through to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Joshua Rogers.
51.56
1-0Ernest Brooks barges into Daniel Amador. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Amador grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.45
Nathan Callahan flicks a high pass forward. Johnathan Morales collects the pass. Johnathan Morales plays a one-two with Daniel Santiago and advances towards the goal... Johnathan Morales side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montreal Impact!
61.45
Matias Fuertes passes the ball forward to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum tries a spectacular long range effort. Juan Carlos Salazar gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
63.41
Salvador Canales threads a neat ball through to João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Carlos Salazar who gathers it comfortably.
66.34
Sebastián Bianchi kicks a strong pass forward to Tino Tavernese. Tino Tavernese knocks the ball forward to Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.43
Tino Tavernese sees Wayne Garcia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Garcia plays a one-two with Daniel Lassiter and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Wayne Garcia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Joshua Rogers.
68.53
1-1It's a corner kick. Nathan Callahan loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Filipe Davila reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.29
Andrew Chandler catches Nathan Callahan on the ankles. Andrew Chandler is shown the yellow card! Nathan Callahan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.43
Salvador Canales barges into Tino Tavernese. The referee calls over Salvador Canales and shows him a yellow card! Tino Tavernese grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.48
1-1Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Adam Rourke replacing Daniel Lassiter .
78.51
Francisco Parra knocks the ball to his team mate, Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
79.34
Andrew Chandler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andrew Chandler tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andrew Chandler!
84.52
Fabian Villalobos sees a break and surges forward. Fabian Villalobos passes the ball forward to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales tries a spectacular long range effort but Joshua Rogers is on top of it.
90.00
Salvador Canales flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Parra who brings the ball under control. Francisco Parra darts forward. Francisco Parra whips in a cross ball towards Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum connects with a diving header but is denied by Juan Carlos Salazar. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28%
41.5%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Filipe Davila of New York City FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joshua Rogers (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Salvador Canales (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Charles Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joaquín Velasquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Parra (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matias Fuertes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andrew Chandler (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Logan Gruenebaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Filipe Davila (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ernest Brooks (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Roland Bernardo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mario Cabrera (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Gatt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Juan Carlos Salazar (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luís Velazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabian Villalobos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastián Bianchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Amador (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nathan Callahan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tino Tavernese (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wayne Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Johnathan Morales (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Daniel Lassiter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Santiago (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gene Adu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Rourke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Enrique Johnson (MID) | 0 | |