Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Edelman Financial Field where Virginia Cavalry play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 13,090 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Virginia Cavalry are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Virginia Cavalry are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Virginia Cavalry kick off!
2.05
0-0Matias Fuertes makes an attacking run forward. Matias Fuertes knocks in a cross ball towards Axel Ríos. Axel Ríos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
4.43
0-0João Pedro Azevedo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. João Pedro Azevedo advances inside the box! Some good footwork from João Pedro Azevedo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
6.45
0-0Kent Régis sees Roy Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roy Brown flicks a high pass forward. N. De Araujo Adailton controls it well on his chest. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.21
Charles Reyes makes a probing pass to Matias Fuertes. Matias Fuertes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Axel Ríos. Axel Ríos finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.23
Francis Adams plays the ball forward to N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joshua Rogers who gathers it comfortably.
14.37
Randy Williams receives the ball from a throw-in from Leon Foster. Randy Williams flicks a high ball forward to Francis Adams who takes it down. Francis Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chance Ramirez.
18.42
Charles Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Mario Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Mario Cabrera sees Luís Ednilson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luís Ednilson shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jonathan Turner!
21.24
0-0João Pedro Azevedo hacks Jeffrey Cox from behind! The referee calls over João Pedro Azevedo and shows him a yellow card! Jeffrey Cox stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.40
João Pedro Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Axel Ríos controls it well on his chest. Axel Ríos shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
28.25
0-0Bernardo Hurtado breaks forward. Bernardo Hurtado surges forward with the ball. Bernardo Hurtado whips in a cross ball towards Axel Ríos. Axel Ríos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Randy Williams blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
38.56
40.21
0-0Phillip Gray comes in with a late challenge on Francis Adams. Phillip Gray is warned by the referee! Francis Adams grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.37
Jorge Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Jessie Noonan collects the pass. Jessie Noonan makes a simple pass to N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Virginia Cavalry appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York City FC kick off!
47.21
Phillip Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kent Régis.
53.03
Charles Reyes takes it forward alone. Charles Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Axel Ríos. Axel Ríos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.51
Charles Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Mario Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
60.08
0-0Virginia Cavalry have made a substitution with Bautista Alonso replacing N. De Araujo Adailton .
63.11
Mario Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Axel Ríos. Axel Ríos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kent Régis.
65.33
Bernardo Hurtado clumsily knocks into Bautista Alonso. Bernardo Hurtado is shown the yellow card! Bautista Alonso runs off the knock.
67.38
1-0Roy Brown plays the ball forward to Bautista Alonso. Bautista Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.14
Chance Ramirez clumsily knocks into Jessie Noonan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jessie Noonan stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.28
Matias Fuertes flicks a high pass forward to Luís Ednilson who brings the ball under control. Luís Ednilson shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.45
Virginia Cavalry have made 2 substitutions with Gonzalo Morales replacing Kent Régis and Luiz Gustavo Almeida replacing Jeffrey Cox .
81.13
Luiz Gustavo Almeida brings the ball forward. Luiz Gustavo Almeida shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
83.22
Mario Cabrera comes in with a late challenge on Jessie Noonan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jessie Noonan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.24
Bernardo Hurtado flicks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo sees Rómulo Pablo Añor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rómulo Pablo Añor rushes past Jorge Lozano! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rómulo Pablo Añor provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's there!! Jonathan Turner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.09
1-1Bernardo Hurtado kicks a strong pass forward to João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rómulo Pablo Añor. Rómulo Pablo Añor knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Luís Ednilson is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
30.1%
47%
22.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rómulo Pablo Añor of New York City FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Turner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Randy Williams (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Leon Foster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kent Régis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jorge Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jessie Noonan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jeffrey Cox (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roy Brown (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Chance Mapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | N. De Araujo Adailton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gonzalo Morales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Luiz Gustavo Almeida (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bautista Alonso (GK) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Joshua Rogers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Charles Reyes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Chance Ramirez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Bernardo Hurtado (DEF) | | 7 |
| 5. | Matias Fuertes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Mario Cabrera (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Phillip Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Axel Ríos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rómulo Pablo Añor (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Luís Ednilson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Logan Gruenebaum (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andrew Chandler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Gatt (DEF) | 0 | |