Match Report


Montreal ImpactMontreal Impact     Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Juan Carlos SalazarJ. Salazar59
G
captain1
G
67Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman
Nondier DelgadoN. Delgado63
D
2
D
66Theodore BeckermanT. Beckerman
Luís VelazquezL. Velazquez57
D
3
D
65Santiago ReyesS. Reyes
Fabian VillalobosF. Villalobos56
D
4
D
56Roland WhiteR. White
Sebastián BianchiS. Bianchi56
D
5
M
65Gregory ClarkG. Clark
Nathan CallahanN. Callahan65
M
6
M
58Johnnie GrayJ. Gray
Tino TaverneseT. Tavernese59
M
7captain
M
58Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero
Wayne GarciaW. Garcia63
A
8
M
57Bernard CarterB. Carter
Johnathan MoralesJ. Morales61
A
9
A
62Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman
Daniel LassiterD. Lassiter60
A
10
A
62Jerry HowardJ. Howard
Daniel SantiagoD. Santiago54
A
11
A
59Gabriel CortésG. Cortés
 
Gene AduG. Adu59
M
12
G
61Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel
Daniel AmadorD. Amador55
D
13
M
56António RuizA. Ruiz
Adam RourkeA. Rourke55
M
14
A
56John AlstonJ. Alston

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Saputo Stadium where Montreal Impact play host to Harrisburg City Islanders. A crowd of 12,306 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Harrisburg City Islanders appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.


0.00
The first half starts with Harrisburg City Islanders kicking off!
3.14
Gustavo Lucero plays the ball forward to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
4.06
Gregory Clark sees space and advances. Gregory Clark shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Juan Carlos Salazar!
9.45
Gustavo Lucero hits a low pass to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.18
Roland White knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Lucero. Gustavo Lucero decides to run forward with the ball. Gustavo Lucero shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Juan Carlos Salazar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.00
With some swift thinking, Johnnie Gray plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.06
Bernard Carter comes in with a late challenge on Nathan Callahan. The referee brings Bernard Carter to one side and gives him a warning! Nathan Callahan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.21
Without breaking stride, Gustavo Lucero plays the ball forward to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.16
Johnnie Gray barges into Fabian Villalobos. Johnnie Gray is warned by the referee! Fabian Villalobos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.27
Johnnie Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard plays a one-two with Gabriel Cortés and rushes in on goal... Jerry Howard tries a spectacular strike. Juan Carlos Salazar effortlessly gets down and covers it.
28.28
Gustavo Lucero flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard deftly passes the ball to Gabriel Cortés, releasing him through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Gabriel Cortés provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.25
Gregory Clark threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.44
With a delightful solo run, Gregory Clark stretches the opposition's defence. Gregory Clark shoots from outside the area but Juan Carlos Salazar is on top of it.
33.17
Tino Tavernese flicks a high pass forward to Johnathan Morales who brings the ball under control. Johnathan Morales makes a pass forward but Daniel Lassiter is yards offside!
40.05
Luís Velazquez threads the ball through to Nathan Callahan. Nathan Callahan knocks the ball forward to Wayne Garcia. Wayne Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
42.57
Gregory Clark makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.27
Tino Tavernese makes a probing pass to Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter finds some space and shoots from distance. Milton Beckerman gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Tino Tavernese hits a low pass to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales plays a one-two with Wayne Garcia and advances towards the goal... Johnathan Morales takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Milton Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for Montreal Impact!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Montreal Impact kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Nondier Delgado barges into Gustavo Lucero. The referee calls over Nondier Delgado and shows him a yellow card! Gustavo Lucero stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.35
Fabian Villalobos flicks the ball to his team mate, Tino Tavernese. Tino Tavernese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
55.06
Santiago Reyes hacks Daniel Santiago from behind! Santiago Reyes is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Santiago gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.06
Free kick to Montreal Impact just outside the area...
56.04
Daniel Santiago takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
57.26
Fabian Villalobos gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Daniel Santiago knocks in a cross ball towards Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales whips the ball goalwards with his head. Milton Beckerman gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.49
Sebastián Bianchi flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Callahan controls it well on his chest. Nathan Callahan decides to run forward with the ball. Nathan Callahan knocks in a cross ball towards Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Roland White is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
61.21
Nathan Callahan takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Daniel Lassiter shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.32
Nathan Callahan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Garcia. Wayne Garcia fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Milton Beckerman reads it well. Good keeping!
65.40
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.44
Tino Tavernese hits a low pass to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montreal Impact!
72.20
Gustavo Lucero threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.26
Harrisburg City Islanders are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
75.29
Gustavo Lucero flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cortés controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Cortés tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.31
Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Daniel Amador replacing Daniel Lassiter .
78.36
Roland White catches Daniel Santiago on the ankles. Roland White is warned by the referee! Daniel Santiago hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.30
Tino Tavernese flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Santiago who brings the ball under control. Daniel Santiago shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.25
Roland White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johnnie Gray. Johnnie Gray flicks a high pass forward to Joe Grossman who brings the ball under control. Joe Grossman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.01
Nathan Callahan hits a low pass to Wayne Garcia. Wayne Garcia plays a one-two with Daniel Santiago and advances towards the goal... Wayne Garcia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.14
Nathan Callahan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago tries a spectacular long range effort but Milton Beckerman reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montreal Impact

Harrisburg City Islanders
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
30.7%
46.6%
22.7%

Scorers
Johnathan Morales 45, 69
Wayne Garcia 83
Gustavo Lucero 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Johnathan Morales of Montreal Impact

Match Ratings