Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. A crowd of 13,828 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.
0.00
0-0Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off the first half!
8.45
0-0Kupono Hall brings the ball forward. Kupono Hall shoots from distance. Harold Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
18.53
0-0Juan Cruz Flores sees Larry Scott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Larry Scott flicks a high ball forward to Maurice Davis who takes it down. Maurice Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.53
Kevin Gilstrap hits a long diagonal ball forward. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harold Clark who gathers it comfortably.
28.28
Todd Joyce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lance Taylor. Lance Taylor makes a simple pass to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Harold Clark!
32.18
0-0Robert Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Larry Scott. Larry Scott sees Maurice Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurice Davis shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
34.15
1-0Lance Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Larry Thompson!
45.00
1-0With wonderful vision, Larry Scott laces a through ball forward to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis whips in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Todd Joyce's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union 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
Philadelphia Union kick off the second half!
48.22
Lance Taylor passes the ball forward to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.11
2-0Lance Taylor hacks Larry Scott from behind! The referee calls over Lance Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Larry Scott stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.56
2-0Kevin Gilstrap controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lance Taylor. Lance Taylor plays the ball forward to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider puts a great ball through. Servando Butler runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.13
2-0Gerson Schneider comes in with a late challenge on Juan Cruz Flores. The referee calls over Gerson Schneider and warns him to calm down! Juan Cruz Flores stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.27
Juan Cruz Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Larry Scott. Larry Scott makes a simple pass to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Maurice Davis provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ryan Wingert manages to gather it.
73.58
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.15
Lance Taylor catches Javier Pérez on the ankles. The referee warns Lance Taylor to calm down! Javier Pérez stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.37
Lance Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elmer Willis.
85.31
Kevin Gilstrap makes a probing pass to Kupono Hall. Kupono Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson skips past Elmer Willis! Larry Thompson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
89.49
3-0Javier Pérez clumsily knocks into Raul Morris. Javier Pérez is given a warning by the referee! Raul Morris carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
24.7%
42.5%
32.9%
Scorers
| Larry Thompson 34, 48, 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Larry Thompson of Philadelphia Union |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ryan Wingert (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Gilstrap (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Todd Joyce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Raul Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lance Taylor (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Ryan Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kupono Hall (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Servando Butler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gerson Schneider (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Larry Thompson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Casey Arnoux (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harold Saad (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Landon Saad (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harold Clark (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 5 | |
| 8. | Larry Scott (MID) | 7 | |
| 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 | |