Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at House Park where Austin Aztex play host to Fort Lauderdale Strikers. A crowd of 9,791 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.
0.00
The whistle blows and Fort Lauderdale Strikers kick off!
2.50
Martin Flores changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Flores plays a one-two with Daryl Boggs and rushes in on goal... Martin Flores rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marshall Bell with no chance!! Goal for Fort Lauderdale Strikers!
6.04
Isaac Caballero hits a low pass to Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida threads the ball through to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral whips in a cross ball towards Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Rick Heinemann. Excellent save.
14.02
Andre Augusto Almeida runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andre Augusto Almeida rushes past Marvin Turner! Andre Augusto Almeida makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Austin Aztex!
20.11
Austin Aztex are in full control of this game.
24.04
Martin Flores passes the ball forward to Joe-Max Saad. Joe-Max Saad shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.21
Dante Santos catches John Gomez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Gomez runs off the knock.
27.24
Derek Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Andre Augusto Almeida comfortably collects the pass. Andre Augusto Almeida threads a neat ball through to Fernando Canales. Fernando Canales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Ferrari but he's offside!
28.34
John Gomez sees Joe-Max Saad in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe-Max Saad shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.29
Fort Lauderdale Strikers have made 2 substitutions with Simão Roque Junior replacing Ben Carter and Mitchell Cook replacing Shane Taylor .
33.37
Martin Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
40.47
John Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Dante Santos. The referee brings John Gomez to one side and gives him a warning! Dante Santos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Austin Aztex appear unchanged since the first half. Fort Lauderdale Strikers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Austin Aztex start the second half!
51.59
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.31
John Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Dante Santos. John Gomez is warned by the referee again! Dante Santos is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
61.07
Brett Basso flicks a high ball forward to Joe-Max Saad who takes it down. Joe-Max Saad knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Derek Reyes.
63.44
Martin Flores makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Flores finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
67.52
Joe-Max Saad barges into Ian Quiroga. Joe-Max Saad is given a warning by the referee! Ian Quiroga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.30
Zachary Peterson knocks the ball forward to Phillip Heinemann. Phillip Heinemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Canales. Fernando Canales shoots from 20 yards. Rick Heinemann effortlessly gets down and covers it.
73.39
Andre Augusto Almeida threads a neat ball through to Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Rick Heinemann.
74.50
Phillip Heinemann takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Fernando Canales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.13
Isaac Caballero hits a low pass to Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Canales. Fernando Canales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.26
With great vision, Ian Quiroga plays the ball forward to Phillip Heinemann. Phillip Heinemann threads the ball through to Fernando Canales. Fernando Canales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.38
Phillip Heinemann barges into Brett Basso. The referee brings Phillip Heinemann to one side and gives him a warning! Brett Basso runs off the knock.
89.12
Martin Flores knocks the ball forward to Mitchell Cook. Mitchell Cook whips in a cross ball towards Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
33.8%
45.6%
20.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Flores of Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
Match Ratings
1. | Marshall Bell (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ian Quiroga (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Zachary Peterson (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Derek Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Isaac Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Dante Santos (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Andre Augusto Almeida (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Phillip Heinemann (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jason Ferrari (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Juan Amaral (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Fernando Canales (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Juan Martín Ayala (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Calen Elenio (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Warren Cook (MID) | 0 |
1. | Rick Heinemann (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Nathan Tuttle (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ben Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Marvin Turner (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alfred Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Brett Basso (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Martin Flores (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | John Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Shane Taylor (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Daryl Boggs (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Joe-Max Saad (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Simão Roque Junior (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Harvey Perkins (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Mitchell Cook (DEF) | 6 |