Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Switchbacks Stadium where Colorado Springs Switchbacks play host to Atletico Ottawa. A crowd of 12,942 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Atletico Ottawa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Altidore.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Atletico Ottawa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Altidore.
0.00
0-0Atletico Ottawa get the match underway!
4.33
0-0With great vision, Ángel Valdés plays the ball forward to Jose Green. Jose Green threads a neat ball through to Fernando Rivera. Fernando Rivera shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
12.29
0-0Jerrit Cox threads the ball through to Rodrigo Castaneda. Rodrigo Castaneda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Rivera. Fernando Rivera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Campbell.
14.09
0-0Maximiliano Trejo barges into Chester Robinson. The referee warns Maximiliano Trejo to calm down! Chester Robinson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.22
0-0Luke Hernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Trejo. Maximiliano Trejo shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.52
With vision, Uruguay Perez plays the ball forward to Roy Harris. Roy Harris knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Cruz Flores.
26.43
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.18
Luke Hernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luke Hernandez shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.01
Colorado Springs Switchbacks's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to score.
34.10
Robert Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Larry Scott. Larry Scott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Angel Korb. Angel Korb knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
36.12
Uruguay Perez sees a break and surges forward. Uruguay Perez shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
38.14
Rodrigo Castaneda sees Fernando Rivera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Rivera lofts in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Trejo. Maximiliano Trejo whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Harold Clark manages to keep it out.
39.16
Chester Robinson hits a low pass to Larry Scott. With great vision, Larry Scott plays the ball forward to David Cooper. David Cooper runs straight at the defence! David Cooper looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.13
Javier Pérez chips the ball to his team mate, David Cooper. David Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ángel Valdés.
44.49
Chester Robinson lofts the ball long. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. Atletico Ottawa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Uruguay Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roy Harris. Roy Harris shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.41
0-0Uruguay Perez threads a neat ball through to Roy Harris. Roy Harris knocks in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Trejo. Elmer Willis catches Maximiliano Trejo on the ankles. Maximiliano Trejo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.56
Uruguay Perez threads the ball through to Roy Harris. Roy Harris rushes past Robert Campbell! Roy Harris strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Harold Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
51.34
Don Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Perez. Uruguay Perez flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Rivera who brings the ball under control. Fernando Rivera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Campbell.
53.55
1-0Javier Pérez threads a neat ball through to David Cooper. David Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.55
1-0Atletico Ottawa have made a substitution with Floyd Anderson replacing Maximiliano Trejo .
66.43
Jose Green makes a simple pass to Roy Harris. Roy Harris plays a one-two with Floyd Anderson and advances towards the goal... Roy Harris shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
73.07
Larry Scott knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.19
Larry Scott flicks the ball to his team mate, David Cooper. David Cooper shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.53
Atletico Ottawa have made 2 substitutions with Paolo Prado replacing Rodrigo Castaneda and Sebastián Sosa replacing Fernando Rivera .
81.42
Ángel Valdés makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uruguay Perez. Uruguay Perez sees Sebastián Sosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastián Sosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.09
With vision, Ángel Valdés picks a pass forward to Luke Hernandez. Luke Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Roy Harris controls it well on his chest. Roy Harris shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
84.08
Uruguay Perez hits a low pass to Roy Harris. Roy Harris shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.54
1-1Larry Scott takes it forward alone. Larry Scott whips in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Ángel Valdés. Excellent block.
89.25
From the throw-in, Paolo Prado picks out Luke Hernandez. Luke Hernandez makes a probing pass to Roy Harris. Roy Harris shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Jose Green plays the ball forward to Roy Harris. Roy Harris shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Harold Clark has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32%
68%
Play Area
36%
44%
20%
Scorers
| Angel Korb 54 | Roy Harris 84, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roy Harris of Atletico Ottawa |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 9. | Angel Korb (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | David Cooper (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Maurice Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Thomas Phillips (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clinton Miller (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Virgil Rogers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jordon Cox (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ángel Valdés (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jerrit Cox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Hernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castaneda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uruguay Perez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jose Green (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Roy Harris (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Fernando Rivera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maximiliano Trejo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Floyd Anderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paolo Prado (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sebastián Sosa (ATT) | 6 | |