Match Report


Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union     FC EdmontonFC Edmonton
Chris WoodChris Wood Computer Player Computer Player
Cory ChavarriC. Chavarri66
G
1
G
61Fede SaenzF. Saenz
Kevin GilstrapK. Gilstrap64
D
2
D
75Felipe RomeroF. Romero
Joe-Max RobertsJ. Roberts67
D
3
D
59Juan BianchiJ. Bianchi
Alfredo RamirezA. Ramirez67
D
4
D
58Terry GarciaT. Garcia
Raul MorrisR. Morris69
M
5
D
58Kupono MillerK. Miller
Ryan DiazR. Diaz67
M
6
M
65Raul PerryR. Perry
Casey AlesciC. Alesci52
M
captain7
M
65Marco CarmonaM. Carmona
Kupono HallK. Hall67
M
8captain
M
59Rui JimenezR. Jimenez
Servando ButlerS. Butler68
A
9
A
65Rubén RenteriaR. Renteria
Kyle LalasK. Lalas51
A
10
A
61Gabriel BenítezG. Benítez
Larry ThompsonL. Thompson71
A
11
A
60Dustin AlesciD. Alesci
 
Casey ArnouxC. Arnoux42
M
12
G
61Russell LeeR. Lee
Harold SaadH. Saad48
A
13
A
59Gustavo CafùG. Cafù
Landon SaadL. Saad52
D
14
A
58Jose Luis RosalesJ. Rosales

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to FC Edmonton. A crowd of 13,006 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Edmonton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Diaz.


0.00
FC Edmonton kick off the first half!
2.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Marco Carmona laces a through ball forward to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Benítez. Some silky footwork from Gabriel Benítez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.19
Kevin Gilstrap passes the ball forward to Kupono Hall. Kupono Hall makes a simple pass to Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
10.24
Kupono Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler threads the ball through to Larry Thompson but he's offside!
14.34
Marco Carmona advances with the ball. Marco Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.20
Ryan Diaz sees a break and surges forward. Ryan Diaz shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.24
Raul Morris hacks Rui Jimenez from behind! Raul Morris is given a warning by the referee! Rui Jimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.03
Rui Jimenez makes a probing pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.17
Casey Alesci knocks the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Garcia.
28.29
Marco Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Cory Chavarri manages to gather it.
30.27
Joe-Max Roberts threads a neat ball through to Casey Alesci. Casey Alesci kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball towards Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson connects with a diving header. Fede Saenz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.33
Rui Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Dustin Alesci controls it well on his chest. Dustin Alesci flicks the ball to his team mate, Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.45
Rui Jimenez comes in with a late challenge on Ryan Diaz. The referee calls over Rui Jimenez and shows him a yellow card! Ryan Diaz runs off the knock.
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Gustavo Cafù replacing Marco Carmona.

45.00
Philadelphia Union start the second half!
47.29
Terry Garcia barges into Kyle Lalas. The referee calls over Terry Garcia and shows him a yellow card! Kyle Lalas runs off the knock.
49.32
Ryan Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Bianchi.
51.10
Casey Alesci knocks the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler advances inside the box! Servando Butler tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.36
Terry Garcia threads a neat ball through to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez plays a one-two with Dustin Alesci and advances towards the goal... Gabriel Benítez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Cory Chavarri!
55.01
Rui Jimenez threads the ball through to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci passes the ball forward but Gabriel Benítez is offside!
57.38
Alfredo Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ryan Diaz. Ryan Diaz plays the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.58
Raul Morris sees a break and surges forward. Raul Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.52
FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Russell Lee replacing Felipe Romero .
63.18
Raul Perry flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Benítez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Benítez whips in a cross ball towards Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rubén Renteria!
73.15
Dustin Alesci comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Ramirez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.30
Rui Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria knocks the ball to his team mate, Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.33
Rui Jimenez receives the ball from a throw-in from Raul Perry. Rui Jimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Cory Chavarri.
84.07
It's a corner kick. Rui Jimenez loops the ball in to towards the near post. Rubén Renteria shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
87.18
Terry Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Rui Jimenez who takes it down. Rui Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria cuts inside the box! Joe-Max Roberts clumsily knocks into Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
89.07
Ryan Diaz passes the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Philadelphia Union

FC Edmonton
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
27.5%
48.8%
23.8%

Scorers
Servando Butler 89
Gabriel Benítez 3
Rubén Renteria 63
Dustin Alesci 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rubén Renteria of FC Edmonton

Match Ratings
1.Cory Chavarri (GK)
7
2.Kevin Gilstrap (DEF)
6
3.Joe-Max Roberts (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Ramirez (DEF)
6
5.Raul Morris (MID)
6
6.Ryan Diaz (MID)
7
7.Casey Alesci (MID)
6
8.Kupono Hall (MID)
6
9.Servando Butler (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kyle Lalas (ATT)
6
11.Larry Thompson (ATT)
6
 
12.Casey Arnoux (MID)
0
13.Harold Saad (ATT)
0
14.Landon Saad (DEF)
0

1.Fede Saenz (GK)
6
2.Felipe Romero (DEF)
6
3.Juan Bianchi (DEF)
6
4.Terry Garcia (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Kupono Miller (DEF)
6
6.Raul Perry (MID)
6
7.Marco Carmona (MID)
6
8.Rui Jimenez (MID)yellow card
7
9.Rubén Renteria (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gabriel Benítez (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Dustin Alesci (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Russell Lee (GK)
6
13.Gustavo Cafù (ATT)
6
14.Jose Luis Rosales (ATT)
0