Match Report


Arizona UnitedArizona United     Louisville CityLouisville City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Quincy MeramQ. Meram57
G
1
G
55Fred SanchezF. Sanchez
Fernando BombardaF. Bombarda65
D
2
D
70José PizarroJ. Pizarro
Martim OrtizM. Ortiz63
D
3
D
69Cecil GutierrezC. Gutierrez
João Paulo CorreaJ. Correa60
D
4
D
65Ken StewartK. Stewart
Sergio NavarroS. Navarro60
D
captain5
D
65Nondier RiveraN. Rivera
Kirk TestoK. Testo60
M
6
M
78Jerome HayesJ. Hayes
Jesse BeckermanJ. Beckerman56
M
7
M
75Francisco Hacembruch SanchezF. Sanchez
Clarence AndersonC. Anderson54
M
8
M
74Otoniel VenturaO. Ventura
Walter TorresW. Torres72
A
9
M
72Andre Da Silva PachecoA. Pacheco
Mike BrownM. Brown66
A
10captain
A
71Hugo TostaoH. Tostao
Willie JoyceW. Joyce56
A
11
A
71Murilo CafùM. Cafù
 
Andrew AllenA. Allen60
D
12
A
67Derrick ThompsonD. Thompson
Ian OrtizI. Ortiz53
A
13
M
66Dale KingD. King
Matías HenríquezM. Henríquez52
G
14
D
64Fabricio GallardoF. Gallardo

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Scottsdale Stadium where Arizona United play host to Louisville City. A crowd of 12,865 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arizona United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Louisville City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Timothy Cruz.


0.00
Louisville City get the match underway!
6.41
Jerome Hayes plays the ball forward to Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.44
Clarence Anderson makes a probing pass to Walter Torres. Walter Torres shoots from 25 yards but somehow Fred Sanchez manages to keep it out.
15.35
Nondier Rivera flicks a high ball forward to Otoniel Ventura who takes it down. Otoniel Ventura hits a low pass to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao knocks in a cross ball towards Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.13
Francisco Hacembruch Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tostao holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Tostao passes the ball forward but Murilo Cafù is offside!
22.48
Francisco Hacembruch Sanchez passes the ball forward to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Quincy Meram easily smothers it!
24.42
Fernando Bombarda pushes up the pitch. Fernando Bombarda makes a simple pass to Walter Torres. Walter Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by José Pizarro.
26.10
Ken Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Jerome Hayes who brings the ball under control. Jerome Hayes flicks a high pass forward. Murilo Cafù collects the pass. Murilo Cafù knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Navarro.
28.17
Sergio Navarro sees space and advances. Without breaking stride, Sergio Navarro plays the ball forward to Willie Joyce. Willie Joyce sees Mike Brown just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mike Brown muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Fred Sanchez manages to gather it.
30.28
Ken Stewart hits a low pass to Otoniel Ventura. Otoniel Ventura makes a probing pass to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Murilo Cafù but he's offside!
32.37
Otoniel Ventura flicks a high pass forward to Murilo Cafù who brings the ball under control. Murilo Cafù whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.35
Cecil Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Sanchez. Francisco Hacembruch Sanchez sees Murilo Cafù in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Murilo Cafù knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by João Paulo Correa.
42.02
Otoniel Ventura threads a neat ball through to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Quincy Meram manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arizona United appear unchanged since the first half. Louisville City have changed their lineup with Dale King replacing Cecil Gutierrez.

45.00
Arizona United start the second half!
48.14
Jesse Beckerman hacks Otoniel Ventura from behind! The referee warns Jesse Beckerman to calm down! Otoniel Ventura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.24
Otoniel Ventura flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tostao collects the pass. Hugo Tostao knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quincy Meram who gathers it comfortably.
54.11
Otoniel Ventura kicks a strong pass forward to Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
57.12
Francisco Hacembruch Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tostao controls it well on his chest. Hugo Tostao shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.18
Louisville City have made a substitution with Derrick Thompson replacing Murilo Cafù .
61.21
Clarence Anderson flicks a high ball forward to Willie Joyce who gracefully takes it down. Willie Joyce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fred Sanchez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
63.24
Derrick Thompson catches Sergio Navarro on the ankles. The referee calls over Derrick Thompson and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.30
Louisville City are dictating the run of play here today.
75.28
Francisco Hacembruch Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tostao holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Tostao knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martim Ortiz.
77.10
Martim Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Derrick Thompson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Derrick Thompson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.33
Martim Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kirk Testo. Kirk Testo advances with the ball. Kirk Testo knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Walter Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Walter Torres!
87.00
Clarence Anderson threads a neat ball through to Willie Joyce. Willie Joyce whips in a cross ball towards Mike Brown. Mike Brown beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Arizona United

Louisville City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.8%
68.2%
Play Area
33.3%
47%
19.7%

Scorers
Walter Torres 83
Mike Brown 87
Murilo Cafù 15
Hugo Tostao 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Tostao of Louisville City

Match Ratings