Match Report


Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids     Colorado Springs SwitchbacksColorado Springs Switchbacks
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Vicente MelendezV. Melendez58
G
1
G
69Harold ClarkH. Clark
Shane FerrariS. Ferrari63
D
2
D
66Chester RobinsonC. Robinson
Francisco GuillenF. Guillen62
D
3
D
65Robert CampbellR. Campbell
Dwayne GutierrezD. Gutierrez59
D
4
D
63Marcos SosaM. Sosa
Hector HeinemannH. Heinemann56
D
5
D
58Juan Cruz FloresJ. Flores
James GomezJ. Gomez67
M
captain6
D
57Elmer WillisE. Willis
Kelly BassoK. Basso61
M
7captain
M
59Javier PérezJ. Pérez
Jesus GonzalezJ. Gonzalez70
A
8
M
55Larry ScottL. Scott
Rafael BonillaR. Bonilla67
A
9
A
73Angel KorbA. Korb
Howard MartinezH. Martinez65
A
10
A
63David CooperD. Cooper
Francis TaylorF. Taylor58
A
11
A
57Maurice DavisM. Davis
 
Melvin MitchellM. Mitchell57
M
12
G
65Thomas PhillipsT. Phillips
De Jesus S. GarrinchaD. Garrincha56
D
13
M
54Clinton MillerC. Miller
Ramon YatesR. Yates53
G
14
A
54Virgil RogersV. Rogers

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.


0.00
Colorado Rapids start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
Rafael Bonilla catches Elmer Willis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elmer Willis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.54
Dwayne Gutierrez threads the ball through to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso makes a probing pass to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.10
Francis Taylor clumsily knocks into Marcos Sosa. Francis Taylor is warned by the referee! Marcos Sosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.02
James Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Harold Clark.
10.53
James Gomez takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Shane Ferrari takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
14.22
Larry Scott laces a weighted ball forward to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vicente Melendez manages to gather it.
15.23
Dwayne Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso passes the ball forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.37
Larry Scott passes the ball forward to David Cooper. David Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.36
Larry Scott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.15
James Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Bonilla who brings the ball under control. Rafael Bonilla shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
33.07
Juan Cruz Flores hits a low pass to Larry Scott. Larry Scott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angel Korb. Angel Korb shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.16
Elmer Willis plays the ball forward to Larry Scott. Larry Scott takes it forward alone. Larry Scott shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.48
Javier Pérez makes a probing pass to David Cooper. David Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Melendez who gathers it comfortably.
38.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.15
Francisco Guillen sees Kelly Basso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Kelly Basso plays the ball forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Cruz Flores.
45.00
Howard Martinez clumsily knocks into Robert Campbell. The referee calls over Howard Martinez and shows him a yellow card! Robert Campbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Rapids appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Colorado Springs Switchbacks get the second half underway!
47.29
Jesus Gonzalez clumsily knocks into Chester Robinson. Jesus Gonzalez is given a warning by the referee! Chester Robinson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.51
Kelly Basso makes a probing pass to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor rushes past Juan Cruz Flores! Francis Taylor strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.15
Hector Heinemann threads the ball through to James Gomez. James Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Francis Taylor who brings the ball under control. Francis Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Harold Clark had no chance!! Goal for Colorado Rapids!
60.12
Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Ramon Yates replacing Shane Ferrari .
61.14
Kelly Basso kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.46
Javier Pérez makes a probing pass to David Cooper. David Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.55
Kelly Basso flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Bonilla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Bonilla deftly passes the ball to Howard Martinez, releasing him through on goal. Howard Martinez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.20
James Gomez knocks the ball forward to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez hits a low pass to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Harold Clark!
77.14
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with De Jesus S. Garrincha replacing James Gomez and Melvin Mitchell replacing Kelly Basso .
79.40
Francisco Guillen takes a short throw-in bringing Ramon Yates into play. Ramon Yates deftly passes the ball to his team mate, De Jesus S. Garrincha. De Jesus S. Garrincha makes a probing pass to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla plays a one-two with Howard Martinez and rushes in on goal... Rafael Bonilla comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
83.29
Melvin Mitchell flicks a high pass forward. Howard Martinez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Howard Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Harold Clark manages to keep it out.
84.35
Melvin Mitchell threads a neat ball through to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.13
Robert Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Javier Pérez who takes it down. Javier Pérez flicks a high pass forward. David Cooper collects the pass. David Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
21.6%
41.9%
36.5%

Scorers
Rafael Bonilla 4
Francis Taylor 54, 57

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)
6
6.James Gomez (MID)
7
7.Kelly Basso (MID)
7
8.Jesus Gonzalez (ATT)
6
9.Rafael Bonilla (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Howard Martinez (ATT)yellow card
5
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.Harold Clark (GK)
7
2.Chester Robinson (DEF)
6
3.Robert Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Marcos Sosa (DEF)
6
5.Juan Cruz Flores (DEF)
6
6.Elmer Willis (DEF)
6
7.Javier Pérez (MID)
6
8.Larry Scott (MID)
6
9.Angel Korb (ATT)
6
10.David Cooper (ATT)
6
11.Maurice Davis (ATT)
6
 
12.Thomas Phillips (GK)
0
13.Clinton Miller (MID)
0
14.Virgil Rogers (ATT)
0