Match Report


Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders     Austin AztexAustin Aztex
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman67
G
1captain
G
53Marshall BellM. Bell
Theodore BeckermanT. Beckerman66
D
2
D
65Ian QuirogaI. Quiroga
Santiago ReyesS. Reyes65
D
3
D
65Zachary PetersonZ. Peterson
Roland WhiteR. White56
D
4
D
50Derek ReyesD. Reyes
Gregory ClarkG. Clark65
M
5
D
45Isaac CaballeroI. Caballero
Johnnie GrayJ. Gray58
M
6
M
60Dante SantosD. Santos
Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero58
M
captain7
M
56Andre Augusto AlmeidaA. Almeida
Bernard CarterB. Carter57
M
8
M
52Phillip HeinemannP. Heinemann
Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman62
A
9
A
57Jason FerrariJ. Ferrari
Jerry HowardJ. Howard62
A
10
A
53Juan AmaralJ. Amaral
Gabriel CortésG. Cortés59
A
11
A
52Fernando CanalesF. Canales
 
Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel61
G
12
M
51Juan Martín AyalaJ. Ayala
António RuizA. Ruiz56
M
13
A
51Calen ElenioC. Elenio
John AlstonJ. Alston56
A
14
M
48Warren CookW. Cook

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Skyline Sports Complex where Harrisburg City Islanders play host to Austin Aztex. A crowd of 12,863 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Austin Aztex appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Diaz.


0.00
Austin Aztex kick off and get the match underway!
4.35
Theodore Beckerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Lucero. Gustavo Lucero makes a probing pass to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.35
Dante Santos makes a probing pass to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
16.26
Fernando Canales clumsily knocks into Roland White. Fernando Canales is warned by the referee! Roland White carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.46
Ian Quiroga hits a low pass to Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida plays the ball forward to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral hits a low pass to Fernando Canales. Fernando Canales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
20.11
Roland White threads a neat ball through to Johnnie Gray. Johnnie Gray changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Johnnie Gray finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.43
Johnnie Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Quiroga.
26.50
Theodore Beckerman threads a neat ball through to Gregory Clark. Gregory Clark passes the ball forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.30
Gustavo Lucero chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés shoots from distance. Marshall Bell easily gets down and covers it.
30.03
Theodore Beckerman flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Lucero. Gustavo Lucero flicks a high pass forward to Jerry Howard who brings the ball under control. Jerry Howard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.11
Zachary Peterson powers a long ball forward. Juan Amaral knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Milton Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
34.26
Johnnie Gray plays the ball forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
38.47
Roland White knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Lucero. Gustavo Lucero flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cortés who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Cortés shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
44.06
Phillip Heinemann comes in with a late challenge on Gregory Clark. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregory Clark hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Derek Reyes catches Joe Grossman on the ankles. The referee calls over Derek Reyes and warns him to calm down! Joe Grossman runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Harrisburg City Islanders appear unchanged since the first half. Austin Aztex also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Harrisburg City Islanders kicking off!
47.30
Gustavo Lucero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.49
Zachary Peterson kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Canales. Fernando Canales knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Milton Beckerman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.26
Gregory Clark sees a break and surges forward. Gregory Clark makes a probing pass to Joe Grossman but he's offside!
71.42
Johnnie Gray makes a run forward as Gustavo Lucero takes the throw-in. Johnnie Gray skillfully chests the ball down. Johnnie Gray sees Jerry Howard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerry Howard shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
79.30
Gustavo Lucero knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.52
Gustavo Lucero flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Cortés who takes it down. Gabriel Cortés shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.49
Roland White threads the ball through to Bernard Carter. Bernard Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.40
Gregory Clark flicks a high pass forward. Joe Grossman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Grossman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Zachary Peterson barges into Joe Grossman. The referee brings Zachary Peterson to one side and gives him a warning! Joe Grossman stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Harrisburg City Islanders

Austin Aztex
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
25%
42.7%
32.3%

Scorers
Joe Grossman 84, 87
Jason Ferrari 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Grossman of Harrisburg City Islanders

Match Ratings
1.Milton Beckerman (GK)
6
2.Theodore Beckerman (DEF)
7
3.Santiago Reyes (DEF)
6
4.Roland White (DEF)
6
5.Gregory Clark (MID)
7
6.Johnnie Gray (MID)
7
7.Gustavo Lucero (MID)
7
8.Bernard Carter (MID)
7
9.Joe Grossman (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jerry Howard (ATT)
6
11.Gabriel Cortés (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco G. Taffarel (GK)
0
13.António Ruiz (MID)
0
14.John Alston (ATT)
0

1.Marshall Bell (GK)
7
2.Ian Quiroga (DEF)
6
3.Zachary Peterson (DEF)
7
4.Derek Reyes (DEF)
5
5.Isaac Caballero (DEF)
6
6.Dante Santos (MID)
6
7.Andre Augusto Almeida (MID)
7
8.Phillip Heinemann (MID)yellow card
5
9.Jason Ferrari (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Juan Amaral (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Canales (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan Martín Ayala (MID)
0
13.Calen Elenio (ATT)
0
14.Warren Cook (MID)
0