Match Report


Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders     Arizona UnitedArizona United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman67
G
1
G
57Quincy MeramQ. Meram
Theodore BeckermanT. Beckerman66
D
2
D
65Fernando BombardaF. Bombarda
Santiago ReyesS. Reyes65
D
3
D
63Martim OrtizM. Ortiz
Roland WhiteR. White56
D
4
D
61João Paulo CorreaJ. Correa
Gregory ClarkG. Clark65
M
5captain
D
60Sergio NavarroS. Navarro
Johnnie GrayJ. Gray58
M
6
M
60Kirk TestoK. Testo
Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero58
M
captain7
M
56Jesse BeckermanJ. Beckerman
Bernard CarterB. Carter57
M
8
M
54Clarence AndersonC. Anderson
Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman62
A
9
A
72Walter TorresW. Torres
Jerry HowardJ. Howard62
A
10
A
67Mike BrownM. Brown
Gabriel CortésG. Cortés59
A
11
A
56Willie JoyceW. Joyce
 
Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel61
G
12
D
60Andrew AllenA. Allen
António RuizA. Ruiz56
M
13
A
53Ian OrtizI. Ortiz
John AlstonJ. Alston56
A
14
G
52Matías HenríquezM. Henríquez

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Skyline Sports Complex where Harrisburg City Islanders play host to Arizona United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arizona United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jordan Robinson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arizona United kick off!
2.02
Sergio Navarro hits a long diagonal ball forward. Willie Joyce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.37
Fernando Bombarda clumsily knocks into Gabriel Cortés. The referee calls over Fernando Bombarda and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Cortés stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.15
Without breaking stride, Sergio Navarro plays the ball forward to Clarence Anderson. Clarence Anderson passes the ball forward to Willie Joyce. Willie Joyce knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Walter Torres connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Milton Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for Arizona United!
12.35
João Paulo Correa threads a neat ball through to Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Torres. Walter Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Milton Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
14.07
Sergio Navarro advances with the ball. Sergio Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Walter Torres who takes it down. Walter Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Milton Beckerman.
16.10
João Paulo Correa flicks a high pass forward. Clarence Anderson controls it well on his chest. Clarence Anderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Brown. Mike Brown shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.37
Martim Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman kicks a strong pass forward to Willie Joyce. Willie Joyce knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Brown. Mike Brown makes a convincing header. Milton Beckerman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.42
Santiago Reyes makes a simple pass to Gustavo Lucero. Gustavo Lucero takes it forward alone. Gustavo Lucero tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
26.20
Gustavo Lucero kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.33
Clarence Anderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Brown. Mike Brown whips in a cross ball towards Willie Joyce. Willie Joyce makes a looping header on goal. Milton Beckerman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.05
Martim Ortiz makes a probing pass to Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman flicks a high pass forward to Walter Torres who brings the ball under control. Walter Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Brown. Mike Brown makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.54
Kirk Testo threads a neat ball through to Mike Brown. Mike Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Harrisburg City Islanders kicking off!
48.15
Gregory Clark takes it forward alone. Gregory Clark knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
Santiago Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Gustavo Lucero who brings the ball under control. Gustavo Lucero makes a simple pass to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.24
Gustavo Lucero catches Kirk Testo on the ankles. Gustavo Lucero is shown the yellow card! Kirk Testo runs off the knock.
57.48
Santiago Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Bernard Carter who takes it down. Bernard Carter flicks a high pass forward to Jerry Howard who brings the ball under control. Jerry Howard shoots from distance but it is miles over!
59.12
Roland White comes in with a late challenge on Willie Joyce. The referee warns Roland White to calm down! Willie Joyce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.52
João Paulo Correa barges into Joe Grossman. The referee calls over João Paulo Correa and shows him a yellow card! Joe Grossman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.37
With a delightful solo run, Kirk Testo stretches the opposition's defence. Kirk Testo knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Walter Torres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
69.18
Walter Torres hacks Santiago Reyes from behind! The referee calls over Walter Torres and shows him a yellow card! Santiago Reyes runs off the knock.
71.07
Kirk Testo surges forward with the ball. Kirk Testo lofts in a cross ball towards Willie Joyce. Willie Joyce outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
72.13
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.17
Showing composure, João Paulo Correa laces a through ball forward to Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Brown. Mike Brown shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
77.37
Santiago Reyes makes a simple pass to Johnnie Gray. Johnnie Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quincy Meram who gathers it comfortably.
84.46
Fernando Bombarda flicks a high pass forward. Kirk Testo collects the pass. Kirk Testo threads a neat ball through to Mike Brown. Mike Brown shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Harrisburg City Islanders

Arizona United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.6%

Scorers
Walter Torres 6
Mike Brown 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Walter Torres of Arizona United

Match Ratings
1.Milton Beckerman (GK)
7
2.Theodore Beckerman (DEF)
6
3.Santiago Reyes (DEF)
7
4.Roland White (DEF)
5
5.Gregory Clark (MID)
6
6.Johnnie Gray (MID)
6
7.Gustavo Lucero (MID)yellow card
6
8.Bernard Carter (MID)
6
9.Joe Grossman (ATT)
6
10.Jerry Howard (ATT)
6
11.Gabriel Cortés (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco G. Taffarel (GK)
0
13.António Ruiz (MID)
0
14.John Alston (ATT)
0

1.Quincy Meram (GK)
6
2.Fernando Bombarda (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Martim Ortiz (DEF)
6
4.João Paulo Correa (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Sergio Navarro (DEF)
7
6.Kirk Testo (MID)
8
7.Jesse Beckerman (MID)
7
8.Clarence Anderson (MID)
7
9.Walter Torres (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
10.Mike Brown (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Willie Joyce (ATT)
7
 
12.Andrew Allen (DEF)
0
13.Ian Ortiz (ATT)
0
14.Matías Henríquez (GK)
0