Match Report


Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids     FC EdmontonFC Edmonton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Vicente MelendezV. Melendez58
G
1
G
61Fede SaenzF. Saenz
Shane FerrariS. Ferrari63
D
2
D
75Felipe RomeroF. Romero
Francisco GuillenF. Guillen62
D
3
D
59Juan BianchiJ. Bianchi
Dwayne GutierrezD. Gutierrez59
D
4
D
58Terry GarciaT. Garcia
Hector HeinemannH. Heinemann56
D
5
D
58Kupono MillerK. Miller
James GomezJ. Gomez67
M
captain6
M
65Raul PerryR. Perry
Kelly BassoK. Basso61
M
7
M
65Marco CarmonaM. Carmona
Jesus GonzalezJ. Gonzalez70
A
8captain
M
59Rui JimenezR. Jimenez
Rafael BonillaR. Bonilla67
A
9
A
65Rubén RenteriaR. Renteria
Howard MartinezH. Martinez65
A
10
A
61Gabriel BenítezG. Benítez
Francis TaylorF. Taylor58
A
11
A
60Dustin AlesciD. Alesci
 
Melvin MitchellM. Mitchell57
M
12
G
61Russell LeeR. Lee
De Jesus S. GarrinchaD. Garrincha56
D
13
A
59Gustavo CafùG. Cafù
Ramon YatesR. Yates53
G
14
A
58Jose Luis RosalesJ. Rosales

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to FC Edmonton. A crowd of 12,320 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Edmonton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.


0.00
The first half starts with Colorado Rapids kicking off!
4.14
Kelly Basso catches Rui Jimenez on the ankles. Kelly Basso is shown the yellow card! Rui Jimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.32
James Gomez barges into Rui Jimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Jimenez runs off the knock.
9.44
Kelly Basso hits a low pass to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.25
James Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez plays a one-two with Rafael Bonilla and rushes in on goal... Jesus Gonzalez tries a spectacular strike but somehow Fede Saenz manages to keep it out.
12.21
Kelly Basso passes the ball forward to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Fede Saenz reads it well. Superb keeping!
15.54
Kelly Basso flicks a high pass forward to Jesus Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Jesus Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.37
Kelly Basso makes a simple pass to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor sees Howard Martinez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Juan Bianchi hacks Howard Martinez from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.49
Raul Perry threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez plays a scrappy one-two with Rubén Renteria and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Gabriel Benítez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.01
Terry Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Kelly Basso. Terry Garcia is given a warning by the referee! Kelly Basso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.41
With a delightful solo run, Rui Jimenez stretches the opposition's defence. Rui Jimenez advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Rui Jimenez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.30
Rui Jimenez makes a simple pass to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
39.51
Raul Perry sees space and advances. Raul Perry skips past Dwayne Gutierrez! Raul Perry takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Vicente Melendez!
40.28
Dwayne Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso flicks a high pass forward. Francis Taylor controls it well on his chest. Francis Taylor makes a probing pass to Jesus Gonzalez but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Edmonton get the second half underway!
48.12
Hector Heinemann hacks Rubén Renteria from behind! The referee brings Hector Heinemann to one side and gives him a warning! Rubén Renteria carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.40
James Gomez sees space and advances. James Gomez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Bianchi.
60.29
Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Ramon Yates replacing Shane Ferrari .FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Russell Lee replacing Felipe Romero .
61.32
Kelly Basso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
63.06
Terry Garcia hacks Rafael Bonilla from behind! Terry Garcia is warned by the referee again! Rafael Bonilla runs off the knock.
65.33
Gustavo Cafù sees Dustin Alesci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dustin Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.41
Russell Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raul Perry. Raul Perry makes a probing pass to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria plays a one-two with Dustin Alesci and advances towards the goal... Rubén Renteria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.41
Kupono Miller barges into Rafael Bonilla. The referee calls over Kupono Miller and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Bonilla hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.46
James Gomez barges into Raul Perry. The referee calls over James Gomez and warns him to calm down! Raul Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.13
Kelly Basso knocks the ball forward to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.16
James Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor plays a perfect one-two with Jesus Gonzalez and rushes in on goal... Francis Taylor tries a spectacular strike. Francis Taylor scores for Colorado Rapids!!
77.28
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with De Jesus S. Garrincha replacing James Gomez and Melvin Mitchell replacing Kelly Basso .
78.32
De Jesus S. Garrincha makes a simple pass to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colorado Rapids!
83.59
Juan Bianchi flicks a high ball forward to Raul Perry who takes it down. Raul Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez shoots from long range. Solid save from Vicente Melendez.
87.06
Terry Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Raul Perry collects the pass. Raul Perry threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez lofts in a cross ball towards Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
89.16
Rui Jimenez makes a probing pass to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rubén Renteria provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Colorado Rapids

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

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
20.5%
46.2%
33.3%

Scorers
Rafael Bonilla 16
Francis Taylor 72, 78
Gabriel Benítez 24
Rui Jimenez 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Taylor of Colorado Rapids

Match Ratings
1.Vicente Melendez (GK)
6
2.Shane Ferrari (DEF)
6
3.Francisco Guillen (DEF)
6
4.Dwayne Gutierrez (DEF)
6
5.Hector Heinemann (DEF)
5
6.James Gomez (MID)yellow card
6
7.Kelly Basso (MID)yellow card
7
8.Jesus Gonzalez (ATT)
8
9.Rafael Bonilla (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Howard Martinez (ATT)
6
11.Francis Taylor (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Melvin Mitchell (MID)
6
13.De Jesus S. Garrincha (DEF)
6
14.Ramon Yates (GK)
6

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