Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Switchbacks Stadium where Colorado Springs Switchbacks play host to San Antonio Scorpions. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while San Antonio Scorpions appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while San Antonio Scorpions appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.
0.00
0-0San Antonio Scorpions kick off and get the match underway!
3.42
0-1Ernest Bernardo flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Toro who takes it down. Pablo Toro surges forward with the ball. Pablo Toro plays a scrappy one-two with Facundo Vasquez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pablo Toro tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.31
0-1Ray Anderson flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Vasquez who takes it down. Facundo Vasquez shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.14
0-1Ernest Bernardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Toro. Pablo Toro sees Facundo Vasquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harold Clark who gathers it comfortably.
20.36
Randy Richardson makes a simple pass to George Yates. George Yates sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.38
0-1Javier Pérez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Angel Korb. Angel Korb lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Benjamin Chavarri manages to keep it out.
24.00
Jaime Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Vasquez who takes it down. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harold Clark who gathers it comfortably.
28.15
Angel Barnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Toro. Pablo Toro chips the ball to his team mate, George Yates. George Yates knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.17
Robert Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Javier Pérez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Javier Pérez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Javier Pérez whips in a cross ball towards David Cooper. David Cooper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Benjamin Chavarri. Excellent save.
39.35
Angel Barnes makes a probing pass to Ray Anderson. Ray Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez shoots from outside the area but is denied by Harold Clark. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Clifton Ramos replacing Ray Anderson. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Colorado Springs Switchbacks kicking off!
48.01
Larry Scott flicks the ball to his team mate, Angel Korb. Angel Korb knocks in a cross ball towards David Cooper. David Cooper is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Benjamin Chavarri gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
51.05
Jaime Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.45
0-1Larry Scott catches Randy Richardson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Randy Richardson runs off the knock.
59.57
Juan Cruz Flores decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Cruz Flores flicks a high ball forward to Maurice Davis who takes it down. Maurice Davis lofts in a cross ball towards David Cooper. David Cooper makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
67.04
Larry Scott flicks a high pass forward. David Cooper controls it well on his chest. David Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.04
Ernest Bernardo passes the ball forward to Pablo Toro. Pablo Toro makes a probing pass to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra whips in a cross ball towards George Yates. George Yates directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
72.14
Larry Scott hits a low pass to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball towards David Cooper. David Cooper makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
73.40
Larry Scott knocks the ball to his team mate, Angel Korb. Angel Korb finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.57
Javier Pérez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Javier Pérez flicks a high pass forward. Angel Korb controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Angel Korb provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
77.45
Ernest Bernardo flicks a high ball forward to Clifton Ramos who takes it down. Clifton Ramos flicks a high pass forward. George Yates collects the pass. George Yates shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
78.45
Javier Pérez makes a simple pass to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
79.35
Marcos Sosa kicks a strong pass forward to Larry Scott. Larry Scott kicks a strong pass forward to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.46
0-1Ernest Bernardo makes a simple pass to Pablo Toro. Pablo Toro plays the ball forward to George Yates. George Yates makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Vasquez but he's offside!
85.41
Jaime Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Vasquez collects the pass. Facundo Vasquez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
90.00
With imagination, Larry Scott plays the ball forward to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Alvarado.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
26.4%
44.8%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Toro of San Antonio Scorpions |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harold Clark (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chester Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcos Sosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Cruz Flores (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Elmer Willis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Javier Pérez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Larry Scott (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Angel Korb (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Cooper (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Maurice Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Thomas Phillips (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clinton Miller (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Virgil Rogers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Benjamin Chavarri (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Ernest Bernardo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Angel Barnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Alvarado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Randy Richardson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pablo Toro (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jaime Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ray Anderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | George Yates (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Facundo Vasquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luciano Pereyra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marco Barragan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clifton Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Reginald Johnson (DEF) | 0 | |