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Rain lashes down heavily here at Edelman Financial Field where Virginia Cavalry play host to Philadelphia Union. A crowd of 12,472 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Virginia Cavalry are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Philadelphia Union appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Diaz.


0.00
Philadelphia Union kick off the first half!
8.43
Raul Morris threads a neat ball through to Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jonathan Turner effortlessly punches it away to safety.
9.23
Jessie Noonan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jessie Noonan knocks in a cross ball towards N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Cory Chavarri!
10.47
Kevin Gilstrap barges into Chance Mapp. The referee calls over Kevin Gilstrap and warns him to calm down! Chance Mapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.31
Roy Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.34
Kupono Hall clumsily knocks into Francis Adams. Kupono Hall is given a warning by the referee! Francis Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.07
Ryan Diaz barges into Roy Brown. The referee calls over Ryan Diaz and shows him a yellow card! Roy Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.19
Leon Foster flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Adams. Francis Adams brings the ball forward. Francis Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, N. De Araujo Adailton but the linesman indicates offside!
21.49
Jeffrey Cox passes the ball forward to Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
22.12
Alfredo Ramirez sees Casey Alesci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Casey Alesci runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Casey Alesci knocks the ball to his team mate, Servando Butler. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Servando Butler provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.57
Jessie Noonan hits a low pass to Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.26
Ryan Diaz catches Leon Foster on the ankles. The referee brings Ryan Diaz to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Foster hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.18
Alfredo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Casey Alesci. Casey Alesci flicks a high pass forward. Larry Thompson comfortably collects the pass. Larry Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. With a superhuman jump, Servando Butler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Benjamín Zavagno!
36.53
Francis Adams barges into Alfredo Ramirez. The referee calls over Francis Adams and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.48
Jorge Lozano flicks a high ball forward to Francis Adams who takes it down. Francis Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Ramirez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Virginia Cavalry appear unchanged since the first half. Philadelphia Union also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Virginia Cavalry kick off and get the second half underway!
48.13
Leon Foster hits a low pass to Jeffrey Cox. Jeffrey Cox flicks a high pass forward. N. De Araujo Adailton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. N. De Araujo Adailton whips in a cross ball towards Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.34
Leon Foster threads the ball through to Francis Adams. Francis Adams sees space and advances. Francis Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.16
Casey Alesci surges forward with the ball. Casey Alesci knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
54.10
With imagination, Kupono Hall laces a through ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson skips past Randy Williams! Larry Thompson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Larry Thompson!
59.15
Kupono Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler whips in a cross ball towards Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
60.45
Virginia Cavalry have made a substitution with Bautista Alonso replacing N. De Araujo Adailton .
65.20
Raul Morris catches Jeffrey Cox on the ankles. The referee calls over Raul Morris and warns him to calm down! Jeffrey Cox gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.40
Ryan Diaz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ryan Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
75.31
Jeffrey Cox changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jeffrey Cox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cory Chavarri who gathers it comfortably.
77.40
Virginia Cavalry have made 2 substitutions with Gonzalo Morales replacing Jorge Lozano and Luiz Gustavo Almeida replacing Jeffrey Cox .
81.04
Ryan Diaz makes a probing pass to Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Kyle Lalas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Jonathan Turner is on top of it.
83.14
Jessie Noonan comes in with a late challenge on Casey Alesci. Jessie Noonan is warned by the referee! Casey Alesci runs off the knock.
87.01
Kupono Hall passes the ball forward to Kyle Lalas. Kyle Lalas finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
28%
46.3%
25.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Larry Thompson of Philadelphia Union

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