Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at House Park where Austin Aztex play host to San Jose Earthquakes. A crowd of 11,429 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while San Jose Earthquakes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while San Jose Earthquakes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Austin Aztex kicking off!
8.59
0-0Scott Davis makes a simple pass to Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marshall Bell who gathers it comfortably.
10.27
0-0Dante Santos passes the ball forward to Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari hits a low pass to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
16.24
Derek Reyes makes a beautiful solo run. Derek Reyes takes it forward alone. Derek Reyes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.29
0-1Mauricio Goycochea flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez makes a simple pass, allowing Sanchez Anderson to run into the box. Sanchez Anderson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Sanchez Anderson scores for San Jose Earthquakes!!
30.24
Phillip Heinemann sees Fernando Canales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Canales shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.48
0-1Dante Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Canales. Fernando Canales cuts inside the box! Fernando Canales tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Fabian Francescoli. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Austin Aztex appear unchanged since the first half. San Jose Earthquakes also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and San Jose Earthquakes kick off!
47.17
Vicente Aragon chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Davis. Scott Davis makes an attacking run forward. Scott Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zachary Peterson.
48.37
Scott Davis threads the ball through to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
49.10
Mauricio Goycochea surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Goycochea lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. With a superhuman jump, Diogo Ventura connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Marshall Bell effortlessly punches it away to safety.
54.03
Scott Davis sees a break and surges forward. Scott Davis plays a one-two with Diogo Ventura and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Scott Davis provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.58
Andre Augusto Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Canales who takes it down. Fernando Canales makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Fabian Francescoli!
61.17
Joaquín Mejia threads the ball through to Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea makes a simple pass to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.58
Scott Davis sees Alvaro Gomez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alvaro Gomez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Derek Reyes.
72.32
Mauricio Goycochea flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura rushes past Ian Quiroga! Diogo Ventura takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.03
Isaac Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dante Santos. Dante Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fernando Canales through on goal. Fernando Canales side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.05
1-1Ian Quiroga comes in with a late challenge on Alvaro Gomez. The referee brings Ian Quiroga to one side and gives him a warning! Alvaro Gomez runs off the knock.
87.21
Phillip Heinemann hits a low pass to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Canales of Austin Aztex |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marshall Bell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Quiroga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zachary Peterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Derek Reyes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Isaac Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dante Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andre Augusto Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Phillip Heinemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jason Ferrari (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Juan Amaral (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Canales (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Juan Martín Ayala (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Calen Elenio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Warren Cook (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fabian Francescoli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Joaquín Mejia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vicente Aragon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lance Wood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Goycochea (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Davis (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jeff Myers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alvaro Gomez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Diogo Ventura (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sanchez Anderson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Henry Lewis (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristian Quiroga (GK) | 0 | |