Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Lockhart Stadium where Fort Lauderdale Strikers play host to Oklahoma City. A crowd of 11,574 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Oklahoma City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Oklahoma City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Oklahoma City kicking off!
4.55
0-1Dan Beckerman threads the ball through to Leandro Silva. Leandro Silva chips the ball to his team mate, Leroy Lauderdale. Leroy Lauderdale controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gonçalo Correa through on goal. Gonçalo Correa takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.35
Nathan Tuttle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Flores. Martin Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Shane Taylor. Shane Taylor shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them level!
14.35
1-1Brett Basso threads a neat ball through to Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
15.16
Martin Flores runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Flores makes a simple pass, allowing Shane Taylor to run into the box. Shane Taylor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.54
1-1John Gomez makes a simple pass to Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Neil Brown easily smothers it!
18.55
Brandon Ackley flicks a high ball forward to Gonçalo Correa who takes it down. Gonçalo Correa runs straight at the defence! Gonçalo Correa rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
20.13
1-1Ben Carter hacks Rene Romero from behind! The referee warns Ben Carter to calm down! Rene Romero runs off the knock.
22.43
Dave Bilyk catches Brett Basso on the ankles. Dave Bilyk is given a warning by the referee! Brett Basso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.38
Marvin Turner plays the ball forward to Martin Flores. Martin Flores passes the ball forward to Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.53
Leroy Lauderdale clumsily knocks into Ben Carter. The referee warns Leroy Lauderdale to calm down! Ben Carter runs off the knock.
28.52
Martin Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Shane Taylor. Shane Taylor shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Neil Brown.
30.32
1-1Corner kick to Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Martin Flores plays it out to the edge of the box. Alfred Phillips rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
32.40
1-1Fort Lauderdale Strikers have made 2 substitutions with Simão Roque Junior replacing Ben Carter and Mitchell Cook replacing Shane Taylor .
33.41
Kupono Gomez threads a neat ball through to Dave Bilyk. Dave Bilyk knocks the ball forward to Rene Romero. Rene Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Correa. Gonçalo Correa directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
40.20
John Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Cook holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mitchell Cook shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear unchanged since the first half. Oklahoma City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fort Lauderdale Strikers get the second half underway!
49.24
John Gomez sees space and advances. John Gomez shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.25
Dave Bilyk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rene Romero. Rene Romero advances inside the box! Rene Romero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.58
Simão Roque Junior flicks a high pass forward. John Gomez controls it well on his chest. John Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Daryl Boggs who takes it down. Daryl Boggs shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.23
Oklahoma City have made 2 substitutions with José Quintanilla replacing Brandon Ackley and Isaac Thome replacing Rene Romero .
66.26
José Quintanilla flicks a high pass forward to Gonçalo Correa who brings the ball under control. Gonçalo Correa plays a quick one-two with Isaac Thome and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gonçalo Correa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.57
2-1Fort Lauderdale Strikers are in full control of this game.
72.14
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.38
Dave Bilyk flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Thome. Isaac Thome sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.09
Marvin Turner knocks the ball to his team mate, Brett Basso. Brett Basso knocks the ball forward to Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Neil Brown manages to gather it comfortably.
77.37
Oklahoma City have made a substitution with Jovan Rivera replacing Kupono Gomez .
79.10
Leandro Silva changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leandro Silva plays a scrappy one-two with Leroy Lauderdale and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leandro Silva comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Rick Heinemann smothers it!
85.53
Dan Beckerman passes the ball forward to José Quintanilla. José Quintanilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonçalo Correa. Gonçalo Correa shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.11
Leandro Silva flicks a high ball forward to Isaac Thome who takes it down. Isaac Thome whips in a cross ball towards Leroy Lauderdale. Leroy Lauderdale makes a deft header. Rick Heinemann didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.52
Alfred Phillips sees Brett Basso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brett Basso brings the ball forward. Brett Basso lofts in a cross ball towards Daryl Boggs. Daryl Boggs whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gonçalo Correa of Oklahoma City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rick Heinemann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nathan Tuttle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Carter (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Marvin Turner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brett Basso (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Flores (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | John Gomez (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Shane Taylor (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Louis Amaya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daryl Boggs (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Simão Roque Junior (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harvey Perkins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mitchell Cook (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Brown (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dan Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ernesto Zapata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kupono Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Dario Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leandro Silva (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Brandon Ackley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dave Bilyk (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rene Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leroy Lauderdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gonçalo Correa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | José Quintanilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Isaac Thome (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jovan Rivera (DEF) | 6 | |