Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Lockhart Stadium where Fort Lauderdale Strikers play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 13,039 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fort Lauderdale Strikers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julio Perez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fort Lauderdale Strikers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julio Perez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with New York City FC kicking off!
2.19
0-0Mario Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Roland Bernardo who brings the ball under control. Roland Bernardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rick Heinemann!
8.04
0-0Chance Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Phillip Gray. Phillip Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rick Heinemann who gathers it comfortably.
12.36
0-0Charles Reyes catches Shane Taylor on the ankles. The referee calls over Charles Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Shane Taylor runs off the knock.
14.23
Martin Flores flicks a high ball forward to Shane Taylor who takes it down. Shane Taylor shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Joshua Rogers manages to gather it.
18.45
Chance Ramirez hits a low pass to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra threads a neat ball through to Roland Bernardo. Roland Bernardo shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rick Heinemann smothers it!
22.25
0-0John Gomez threads a neat ball through to Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs plays a scrappy one-two with Shane Taylor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daryl Boggs rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.25
Brett Basso sees Shane Taylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shane Taylor shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
30.55
Andrew Chandler threads a neat ball through to Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.03
0-0Fort Lauderdale Strikers have made 2 substitutions with Simão Roque Junior replacing Ben Carter and Mitchell Cook replacing Shane Taylor .
34.20
Chance Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra flicks a high pass forward. Roland Bernardo controls it well on his chest. Roland Bernardo whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Pablo Añor. With a superhuman jump, Rómulo Pablo Añor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rick Heinemann gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
40.24
Simão Roque Junior chips the ball to his team mate, Brett Basso. Brett Basso hits a low pass to Mitchell Cook. Mitchell Cook lofts in a cross ball towards Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.14
John Gomez threads the ball through to Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
44.43
0-1Andrew Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Davila controls it well on his chest. Filipe Davila whips in a cross ball towards Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fort Lauderdale Strikers start the second half!
48.00
John Gomez makes a probing pass to Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Joshua Rogers keeps it out!
51.37
Simão Roque Junior takes a quick throw-in, which Marvin Turner takes on the chest. Marvin Turner kicks a strong pass forward to Brett Basso. Brett Basso hits a low pass to Mitchell Cook. Mitchell Cook knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
53.41
John Gomez makes a probing pass to Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Joshua Rogers smothers it!
55.11
John Gomez makes an attacking run forward. John Gomez shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
57.56
Mario Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Rómulo Pablo Añor collects the pass. Rómulo Pablo Añor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.50
Charles Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Andrew Chandler. Andrew Chandler passes the ball forward to Roland Bernardo. Roland Bernardo finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.51
John Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Louis Amaya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Louis Amaya shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
63.17
Francisco Parra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
71.46
Nathan Tuttle takes a short throw-in bringing Alfred Phillips into play. Alfred Phillips passes the ball forward to Martin Flores. Martin Flores knocks the ball forward to Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.04
Charles Reyes threads a neat ball through to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra threads a neat ball through to Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Turner.
73.48
Andrew Chandler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball towards Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rick Heinemann with no chance!! Goal for New York City FC!
77.40
Andrew Chandler hits a low pass to Roland Bernardo. Roland Bernardo lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
79.40
New York City FC have made a substitution with Matias Fuertes replacing Mario Cabrera .
87.39
Marvin Turner comes in with a late challenge on Filipe Davila. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Filipe Davila runs off the knock.
89.31
Martin Flores flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Cook holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mitchell Cook sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
29.9%
41.6%
28.6%
Scorers
| Rómulo Pablo Añor 44, 73 Filipe Davila 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rómulo Pablo Añor of New York City FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rick Heinemann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nathan Tuttle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marvin Turner (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Alfred Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brett Basso (MID) | 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. | Harvey Perkins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mitchell Cook (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Joshua Rogers (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Salvador Canales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chance Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Charles Reyes (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Francisco Parra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andrew Chandler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mario Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Phillip Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roland Bernardo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rómulo Pablo Añor (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Filipe Davila (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Axel Ríos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matias Fuertes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carl Gatt (DEF) | 0 | |