Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Skyline Sports Complex where Harrisburg City Islanders play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. A crowd of 11,729 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders 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 Alexander Wilson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders 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 Alexander Wilson.
0.00
0-0Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off!
4.47
0-0Gustavo Lucero kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.25
0-0Gregory Clark hacks Larry Scott from behind! The referee brings Gregory Clark to one side and gives him a warning! Larry Scott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.49
Roland White decides to run forward with the ball. Roland White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
16.54
0-0Gustavo Lucero flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Harold Clark punches it away to safety.
18.28
Robert Campbell makes a simple pass to Larry Scott. Larry Scott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Larry Scott knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
20.50
Bernard Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Harold Clark!
21.50
0-0Larry Scott sees David Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.19
Santiago Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Gustavo Lucero who brings the ball under control. Gustavo Lucero surges forward with the ball. Gustavo Lucero finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.15
0-0Colorado Springs Switchbacks's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to score.
26.12
Johnnie Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
27.30
Maurice Davis barges into Theodore Beckerman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Theodore Beckerman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.16
0-0Theodore Beckerman barges into Angel Korb. The referee brings Theodore Beckerman to one side and gives him a warning! Angel Korb stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.50
Johnnie Gray knocks the ball forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.40
Showing composure, Bernard Carter laces a through ball forward to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harold Clark who gathers it comfortably.
34.02
Marcos Sosa pushes up the pitch. Marcos Sosa makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Sosa shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.45
Gustavo Lucero passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés shoots from long range. Harold Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
44.31
Bernard Carter receives the ball from a throw-in from Gustavo Lucero. Bernard Carter makes a probing pass to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés skips past Juan Cruz Flores! Gabriel Cortés shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
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. Colorado Springs Switchbacks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Harrisburg City Islanders kicking off!
48.12
Gustavo Lucero decides to run forward with the ball. Gustavo Lucero knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés directs the ball goalwards with his head but Harold Clark is on top of it.
51.48
Robert Campbell laces a through ball forward to Javier Pérez. Javier Pérez makes a simple pass to David Cooper. David Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
53.12
0-0Javier Pérez makes a simple pass to Angel Korb. Angel Korb passes the ball forward but Maurice Davis is offside!
55.20
Elmer Willis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Larry Scott. Larry Scott threads the ball through to Angel Korb. Angel Korb whips in a cross ball towards David Cooper. David Cooper makes a deft header. Solid save from Milton Beckerman. What a great pair of hands!
59.06
Javier Pérez passes the ball forward to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis cuts inside the box! Maurice Davis rockets a shot on goal. Milton Beckerman comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.52
0-1Larry Scott hits a low pass to Maurice Davis. Maurice Davis advances inside the box! Maurice Davis rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Milton Beckerman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.33
Bernard Carter receives the ball from a throw-in from Johnnie Gray. Bernard Carter threads the ball through to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.22
Gustavo Lucero flicks a high ball forward to Jerry Howard who takes it down. Jerry Howard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Harold Clark.
68.38
0-1Corner kick to Harrisburg City Islanders. Joe Grossman plays it short to Johnnie Gray. Johnnie Gray looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Robert Campbell. Excellent block.
75.42
Johnnie Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from outside the area but is denied by Harold Clark. Excellent save.
79.43
David Cooper hacks Roland White from behind! The referee brings David Cooper to one side and gives him a warning! Roland White stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harold Clark of Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Milton Beckerman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Theodore Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Santiago Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roland White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gregory Clark (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | Johnnie Gray (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gustavo Lucero (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Bernard Carter (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joe Grossman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jerry Howard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Cortés (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Francisco G. Taffarel (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Alston (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | António Ruiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harold Clark (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Chester Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcos Sosa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Juan Cruz Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Elmer Willis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Javier Pérez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Larry Scott (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Angel Korb (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maurice Davis (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 12. | Thomas Phillips (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clinton Miller (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Virgil Rogers (ATT) | 0 | |