Match Report


FC EdmontonFC Edmonton     San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fede SaenzF. Saenz61
G
1captain
G
58Fabian FrancescoliF. Francescoli
Felipe RomeroF. Romero75
D
2
D
66Joaquín MejiaJ. Mejia
Juan BianchiJ. Bianchi59
D
3
D
54Vicente AragonV. Aragon
Terry GarciaT. Garcia58
D
4
D
53Lance WoodL. Wood
Kupono MillerK. Miller58
D
5
M
73Thomas WalkerT. Walker
Raul PerryR. Perry65
M
6
M
62Mauricio GoycocheaM. Goycochea
Marco CarmonaM. Carmona65
M
7
M
58Scott DavisS. Davis
Rui JimenezR. Jimenez60
M
captain8
M
54Jeff MyersJ. Myers
Rubén RenteriaR. Renteria65
A
9
A
59Alvaro GomezA. Gomez
Gabriel BenítezG. Benítez62
A
10
A
57Diogo VenturaD. Ventura
Dustin AlesciD. Alesci60
A
11
A
56Sanchez AndersonS. Anderson
 
Russell LeeR. Lee61
G
12
A
56Angelo De S. AmorosoA. Amoroso
Gustavo CafùG. Cafù59
A
13
G
56Henry LewisH. Lewis
Jose Luis RosalesJ. Rosales58
A
14
G
55Cristian QuirogaC. Quiroga

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Clarke Stadium where FC Edmonton play host to San Jose Earthquakes. A crowd of 11,031 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Edmonton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while San Jose Earthquakes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.


0.00
The whistle blows and San Jose Earthquakes get the match underway!
3.30
Marco Carmona makes a probing pass to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rubén Renteria through on goal. Rubén Renteria tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.23
Terry Garcia hits a low pass to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez cuts inside the box! Gabriel Benítez takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
9.45
Felipe Romero passes the ball forward to Marco Carmona. Marco Carmona makes a probing pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joaquín Mejia.
10.10
Juan Bianchi makes a probing pass to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez flicks a high ball forward to Dustin Alesci who takes it down. Dustin Alesci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabian Francescoli who gathers it comfortably.
14.35
Joaquín Mejia knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Davis. Scott Davis sees Diogo Ventura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.26
Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Rubén Renteria who brings the ball under control. Rubén Renteria makes a probing pass between the defence to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Fabian Francescoli!
16.22
Vicente Aragon flicks a high pass forward. Scott Davis controls it well on his chest. Scott Davis knocks the ball forward to Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.34
Juan Bianchi kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez makes a simple pass to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Edmonton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.52
Terry Garcia makes a probing pass to Marco Carmona. With great vision, Marco Carmona plays the ball forward to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez skips past Lance Wood! Lance Wood clumsily knocks into Gabriel Benítez. Penalty not given!!
22.33
Mauricio Goycochea hacks Rui Jimenez from behind! Mauricio Goycochea is warned by the referee! Rui Jimenez runs off the knock.
26.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Joaquín Mejia plays the ball forward to Scott Davis. Scott Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Romero.
27.08
Mauricio Goycochea makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Goycochea knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.48
Rubén Renteria hacks Lance Wood from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lance Wood grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.58
Juan Bianchi makes a simple pass to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rubén Renteria provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Thomas Walker catches Rui Jimenez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Jimenez runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Gustavo Cafù replacing Marco Carmona. San Jose Earthquakes appear unchanged since the first half. The San Jose Earthquakes players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Edmonton kick off the second half!
53.05
Felipe Romero hits a low pass to Raul Perry. Raul Perry flicks a high pass forward. Rubén Renteria collects the pass. Rubén Renteria plays a scrappy one-two with Dustin Alesci and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rubén Renteria shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.07
Joaquín Mejia takes a long throw-in. Without breaking stride, Lance Wood plays the ball forward to Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Goycochea controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.42
FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Russell Lee replacing Felipe Romero .
61.50
Scott Davis flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Ventura holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.15
Lance Wood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Davis. Scott Davis passes the ball forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
67.11
Mauricio Goycochea makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
71.08
Rui Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.04
Mauricio Goycochea receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Davis. Mauricio Goycochea chips the ball to his team mate, Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
75.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Joaquín Mejia laces a weighted ball forward to Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Goycochea plays a quick one-two with Diogo Ventura and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mauricio Goycochea provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fede Saenz with no chance!! Goal for San Jose Earthquakes!
78.44
Mauricio Goycochea threads a neat ball through to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson connects with a diving header but Juan Bianchi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
81.56
Rui Jimenez takes it forward alone. Rui Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
83.53
Mauricio Goycochea deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fede Saenz who gathers it comfortably.
89.55
Without breaking stride, Scott Davis plays the ball forward to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Edmonton

San Jose Earthquakes
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
32.5%
41.6%
26%

Scorers
Rubén Renteria 3, 53
Diogo Ventura 27
Mauricio Goycochea 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Goycochea of San Jose Earthquakes

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

1.Fabian Francescoli (GK)
6
2.Joaquín Mejia (DEF)
6
3.Vicente Aragon (DEF)
6
4.Lance Wood (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Walker (MID)yellow card
5
6.Mauricio Goycochea (MID)goal scored
9
7.Scott Davis (MID)
6
8.Jeff Myers (MID)
6
9.Alvaro Gomez (ATT)
6
10.Diogo Ventura (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Sanchez Anderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT)
0
13.Henry Lewis (GK)
0
14.Cristian Quiroga (GK)
0