Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Childrens Mercy Park where Sporting Kansas City play San Jose Earthquakes in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,286 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Kansas City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while San Jose Earthquakes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Kansas City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while San Jose Earthquakes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and San Jose Earthquakes get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Neil Baker threads a neat ball through to João Paulo Adailton. João Paulo Adailton passes the ball forward to Pedro Ventura. Pedro Ventura makes a great pass forward. Francisco Vitor Santiago runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
3.45
Juan Deleon pushes up the pitch. Juan Deleon sees space and advances. Juan Deleon threads the ball through to Francisco Vitor Santiago but he's offside!
4.53
1-0Antonio Gutierrez sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ventura. Pedro Ventura runs straight at the defence! Pedro Ventura comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fabian Francescoli with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Kansas City!
8.10
1-0Thomas Walker catches João Paulo Adailton on the ankles. Thomas Walker is shown the yellow card! João Paulo Adailton stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.37
1-0João Paulo Adailton flicks the ball to his team mate, Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ventura. Pedro Ventura directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Vicente Aragon is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
14.25
1-0Lance Wood takes a long throw-in. Vicente Aragon flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Goycochea who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Goycochea sees Alvaro Gomez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alvaro Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.20
Vicente Aragon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Davis. Scott Davis hits a low pass to Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dani Rosales who gathers it comfortably.
16.55
With a delightful solo run, Jeff Myers stretches the opposition's defence. Jeff Myers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cecil Noviello.
18.41
1-0Mauricio Goycochea runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mauricio Goycochea shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
20.28
Lance Wood darts forward. Lance Wood flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Gutierrez.
26.38
João Paulo Adailton flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Vitor Santiago who brings the ball under control. Francisco Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabian Francescoli who gathers it comfortably.
28.17
1-0Joaquín Mejia catches Francisco Vitor Santiago on the ankles. Joaquín Mejia is warned by the referee! Francisco Vitor Santiago hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.44
Antonio Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lester Nanchoff. Lester Nanchoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago skips past Joaquín Mejia! Francisco Vitor Santiago muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Kansas City!
33.47
2-0João Paulo Adailton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago passes the ball forward to Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Fabian Francescoli manages to gather it.
39.31
João Paulo Adailton flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ventura who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ventura plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Vitor Santiago and advances towards the goal... Pedro Ventura side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.41
João Paulo Adailton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago runs straight at the defence! Francisco Vitor Santiago shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Fabian Francescoli. Excellent save.
45.00
Neil Baker kicks a strong pass forward to Felix Altidore. Felix Altidore passes the ball forward to Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ventura. Pedro Ventura outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fabian Francescoli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Kansas City appear unchanged since the first half. San Jose Earthquakes also appear unchanged since the first half. The San Jose Earthquakes players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sporting Kansas City start the second half!
48.05
Neil Baker threads a neat ball through to Felix Altidore. Felix Altidore passes the ball forward to Pedro Ventura. Pedro Ventura plays a sublime one-two with Wálter Hurtado and races in on goal... Pedro Ventura cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Fabian Francescoli.
49.08
It's a corner kick which Felix Altidore takes quickly, playing the ball short to Neil Baker. Neil Baker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Baker!
51.26
Neil Baker barges into Diogo Ventura. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Ventura stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.26
4-0Free kick to San Jose Earthquakes just outside the area...
52.43
Scott Davis takes a long run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
54.23
Lester Nanchoff plays the ball forward to Pedro Ventura. Pedro Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.55
Mauricio Goycochea kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura shoots from long range but somehow Dani Rosales manages to keep it out.
63.03
Lance Wood darts forward. Showing composure, Lance Wood laces a weighted ball forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dani Rosales!
65.33
4-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.36
Mauricio Goycochea threads the ball through to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Dani Rosales!
71.13
Thomas Walker flicks a high ball forward to Sanchez Anderson who takes it down. Sanchez Anderson shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
72.47
Vicente Aragon makes a probing pass to Scott Davis. Scott Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.13
Lance Wood catches Francisco Vitor Santiago on the ankles. The referee calls over Lance Wood and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Vitor Santiago hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.24
4-0Lester Nanchoff comes in with a late challenge on Scott Davis. The referee calls over Lester Nanchoff and shows him a yellow card! Scott Davis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.23
Jeff Myers flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Ventura collects the pass. Diogo Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.11
Mauricio Goycochea sees Diogo Ventura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Ventura plays a scrappy one-two with Alvaro Gomez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Diogo Ventura makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Dani Rosales is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
27.4%
45.3%
27.4%
Scorers
| Pedro Ventura 5, 45 Francisco Vitor Santiago 30 Neil Baker 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Ventura of Sporting Kansas City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dani Rosales (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cecil Noviello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Deleon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Baker (DEF) |   | 7 |
| 5. | Antonio Gutierrez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Lester Nanchoff (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Felix Altidore (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | João Paulo Adailton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francisco Vitor Santiago (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Pedro Ventura (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Wálter Hurtado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Enner Mena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guilherme Estrada (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Peter Montoya (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fabian Francescoli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joaquín Mejia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vicente Aragon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lance Wood (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Thomas Walker (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Mauricio Goycochea (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeff Myers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alvaro Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diogo Ventura (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sanchez Anderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Henry Lewis (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristian Quiroga (GK) | 0 | |