Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Toyota Field where San Antonio Scorpions play host to Indy Eleven. A crowd of 12,664 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Antonio Scorpions are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Indy Eleven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Travis Ferrari.


0.00
San Antonio Scorpions kick off and get the match underway!
6.43
Ray Anderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Melvin Perry.
8.24
Nelson Régis brings the ball forward. Nelson Régis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Benjamin Chavarri. Excellent save.
9.42
Nelson Régis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Adailton. Marcelo Adailton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.26
Nelson Régis kicks a strong pass forward to Tyson Ramirez. Tyson Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.18
Dave Collins catches George Yates on the ankles. Dave Collins is given a warning by the referee! George Yates stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.38
José Aldair sees Tyson Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tyson Ramirez shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.16
Luciano Pereyra comes in with a late challenge on Dave Collins. The referee calls over Luciano Pereyra and shows him a yellow card! Dave Collins runs off the knock.
21.03
Ray Anderson hits a low pass to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.30
Nelson Régis comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Toro. The referee calls over Nelson Régis and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Toro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.20
Carlos Alvarado passes the ball forward to Jaime Campbell. Jaime Campbell sees George Yates in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Yates knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge de Nigris.
33.32
Ray Anderson sees Luciano Pereyra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards George Yates. George Yates is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Walter Rogers has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.27
Randy Richardson knocks the ball forward to George Yates. George Yates lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Walter Rogers with no chance!! Goal for San Antonio Scorpions!
39.05
Otoniel Bustamante chips the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Adailton. Marcelo Adailton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Benjamin Chavarri comfortably smothers it!
44.00
Ernest Bernardo sees Pablo Toro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Pablo Toro plays the ball forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Wilson.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Clifton Ramos replacing Ray Anderson. Indy Eleven appear unchanged since the first half. The Indy Eleven players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Indy Eleven kick off!
47.37
Pablo Toro darts forward. Pablo Toro finds some space and shoots from distance. Walter Rogers gets down and covers it.
49.30
Carlos Alvarado punts the ball hopefully upfield. Facundo Vasquez shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.31
Nelson Régis surges forward with the ball. Nelson Régis whips in a cross ball towards Tyson Ramirez. Tyson Ramirez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Benjamin Chavarri is on top of his game. Good keeping!
57.24
Angel Barnes passes the ball forward to Pablo Toro. Pablo Toro kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge de Nigris.
60.15
Indy Eleven have made 3 substitutions with Lewis Hall replacing Tyson Ramirez, Lawrence Harris replacing Otoniel Bustamante and Francisco Castro replacing Mario Rendon .
61.16
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
67.56
Lawrence Harris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lewis Hall. Lewis Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.11
Ernest Bernardo flicks a high pass forward. Randy Richardson collects the pass. Randy Richardson flicks a high pass forward to George Yates who brings the ball under control. George Yates lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.07
Francisco Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Adailton. Marcelo Adailton shoots from distance but Benjamin Chavarri is on top of it.
75.01
Pablo Toro barges into Francisco Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Castro runs off the knock.
77.45
Indy Eleven appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.10
Pablo Toro flicks the ball to his team mate, George Yates. George Yates runs straight at the defence! George Yates makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.05
Francisco Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Aldair. José Aldair whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Régis. Nelson Régis makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
32.4%
45.6%
22.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Yates of San Antonio Scorpions

Match Ratings
1.Benjamin Chavarri (GK)
8
2.Ernest Bernardo (DEF)
6
3.Angel Barnes (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Alvarado (DEF)
6
5.Randy Richardson (MID)
6
6.Pablo Toro (MID)yellow card
7
7.Jaime Campbell (MID)
6
8.Ray Anderson (MID)
6
9.George Yates (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Facundo Vasquez (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Luciano Pereyra (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Marco Barragan (ATT)
0
13.Clifton Ramos (DEF)
6
14.Reginald Johnson (DEF)
0

1.Walter Rogers (GK)
6
2.Melvin Perry (DEF)
6
3.Dave Collins (DEF)
6
4.Jorge de Nigris (DEF)
6
5.Bill Wilson (DEF)
6
6.Otoniel Bustamante (MID)
6
7.Mario Rendon (MID)
6
8.Nelson Régis (MID)yellow card
6
9.José Aldair (MID)
6
10.Marcelo Adailton (ATT)
6
11.Tyson Ramirez (ATT)
6
 
12.Lawrence Harris (ATT)
6
13.Lewis Hall (GK)
6
14.Francisco Castro (ATT)
6