Match Report


Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps     Fort Lauderdale StrikersFort Lauderdale Strikers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Manuel RivelinoM. Rivelino68
G
1
G
53Rick HeinemannR. Heinemann
Gustavo Enrique FerrariG. Ferrari70
D
2
D
67Ben CarterB. Carter
Lautaro MarinoL. Marino65
D
3
D
62Marvin TurnerM. Turner
Jeb SanchezJ. Sanchez64
D
4
D
60Alfred PhillipsA. Phillips
Fede PonceF. Ponce73
M
captain5captain
D
56Harvey PerkinsH. Perkins
Jesse SippolaJ. Sippola69
M
6
M
66Brett BassoB. Basso
Duarte EdmundoD. Edmundo67
M
7
M
63Martin FloresM. Flores
Troy MillerT. Miller67
M
8
M
60John GomezJ. Gomez
David BarraganD. Barragan67
A
9
A
59Shane TaylorS. Taylor
Óscar GruezoÓ. Gruezo65
A
10
A
58Louis AmayaL. Amaya
Rodney ChavarriR. Chavarri62
A
11
A
56Daryl BoggsD. Boggs
 
Jairo BrownJ. Brown68
G
12
M
57Simão Roque JuniorS. Roque Junior
Alex RamirezA. Ramirez67
M
13
D
53Mitchell CookM. Cook
Allan NovielloA. Noviello63
D
14
G
53Paolo AndradeP. Andrade

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at BC Place where Vancouver Whitecaps play host to Fort Lauderdale Strikers. A crowd of 12,377 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vancouver Whitecaps are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Wilson.


0.00
The first half starts with Vancouver Whitecaps kicking off!
3.34
Martin Flores runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Flores tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.25
Gustavo Enrique Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Jesse Sippola. Jesse Sippola chips the ball to his team mate, Rodney Chavarri. Rodney Chavarri whips in a cross ball towards David Barragan. David Barragan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.41
John Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Shane Taylor. Shane Taylor shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.37
Marvin Turner flicks a high ball forward to John Gomez who takes it down. John Gomez sees a break and surges forward. John Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.02
Ben Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Basso. Brett Basso flicks a high ball forward to Daryl Boggs who takes it down. Daryl Boggs shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.07
Jesse Sippola threads a neat ball through to David Barragan. David Barragan edges inside the box! David Barragan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.37
Jeb Sanchez threads the ball through to Fede Ponce. Fede Ponce sees a break and surges forward. Fede Ponce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rick Heinemann who gathers it comfortably.
32.22
Fort Lauderdale Strikers have made 2 substitutions with Simão Roque Junior replacing Marvin Turner and Paolo Andrade replacing Shane Taylor .
33.30
Brett Basso flicks a high pass forward to Louis Amaya who brings the ball under control. Louis Amaya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.23
Without breaking stride, Simão Roque Junior plays the ball forward to Martin Flores. Without breaking stride, Martin Flores plays the ball forward to Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Andrade. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Andrade connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.11
Troy Miller flicks the ball to his team mate, Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Barragan but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vancouver Whitecaps appear unchanged since the first half. Fort Lauderdale Strikers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Fort Lauderdale Strikers kicking off!
47.01
With imagination, Duarte Edmundo laces a through ball forward to Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo knocks in a cross ball towards David Barragan. David Barragan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Rick Heinemann is on top of it.
48.14
Jeb Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Edmundo. Duarte Edmundo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Barragan. David Barragan skips past Simão Roque Junior! David Barragan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Rick Heinemann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.08
Duarte Edmundo hits a low pass to Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo plays a scrappy one-two with Rodney Chavarri and advances towards the goal... Óscar Gruezo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rick Heinemann with no chance!! Goal for Vancouver Whitecaps!
60.02
Vancouver Whitecaps have made 2 substitutions with Jairo Brown replacing Jeb Sanchez and Allan Noviello replacing Óscar Gruezo .
63.32
John Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.11
Jesse Sippola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Allan Noviello. Allan Noviello shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
66.44
Alfred Phillips catches Allan Noviello on the ankles. The referee warns Alfred Phillips to calm down! Allan Noviello stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.33
Brett Basso clumsily knocks into Troy Miller. The referee brings Brett Basso to one side and gives him a warning! Troy Miller stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.13
Martin Flores flicks a high pass forward. Daryl Boggs controls it well on his chest. Daryl Boggs lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Andrade. Paolo Andrade makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
79.22
John Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs shoots from long range but Manuel Rivelino is on top of it.
83.35
Brett Basso flicks a high pass forward. Louis Amaya comfortably collects the pass. Louis Amaya whips in a cross ball towards Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.23
Brett Basso barges into Troy Miller. The referee calls over Brett Basso and shows him a yellow card! Troy Miller stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.50
Simão Roque Junior laces a through ball forward to Brett Basso. Brett Basso knocks the ball forward to Paolo Andrade. Paolo Andrade shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.21
David Barragan clumsily knocks into Simão Roque Junior. The referee calls over David Barragan and warns him to calm down! Simão Roque Junior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vancouver Whitecaps

Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
24.7%
45.2%
30.1%

Scorers
David Barragan 48
Óscar Gruezo 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Barragan of Vancouver Whitecaps

Match Ratings
1.Manuel Rivelino (GK)
7
2.Gustavo Enrique Ferrari (DEF)
6
3.Lautaro Marino (DEF)
6
4.Jeb Sanchez (DEF)
6
5.Fede Ponce (MID)
6
6.Jesse Sippola (MID)
7
7.Duarte Edmundo (MID)
8
8.Troy Miller (MID)
6
9.David Barragan (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Óscar Gruezo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rodney Chavarri (ATT)
7
 
12.Jairo Brown (GK)
6
13.Alex Ramirez (MID)
0
14.Allan Noviello (DEF)
6

1.Rick Heinemann (GK)
6
2.Ben Carter (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Turner (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Phillips (DEF)
5
5.Harvey Perkins (DEF)
6
6.Brett Basso (MID)yellow card
6
7.Martin Flores (MID)
6
8.John Gomez (MID)
7
9.Shane Taylor (ATT)
6
10.Louis Amaya (ATT)
6
11.Daryl Boggs (ATT)
6
 
12.Simão Roque Junior (MID)
6
13.Mitchell Cook (DEF)
0
14.Paolo Andrade (GK)
6