Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Providence Park where Portland Timbers play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 19,405 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Portland Timbers kicking off!
3.15
0-0Javier Ortiz threads the ball through to João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.28
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jon Ream plays the ball forward to José Quintero. José Quintero lofts in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.41
Joe Miller sees space and advances. Joe Miller sees Herman Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Herman Young shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Pedro Orellana as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
10.43
0-0It's a corner kick. Herman Young kicks a low ball out wide. Diogo Gallegos gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
15.22
0-0Diogo Gallegos hits a low pass to Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks passes the ball forward but Patrick Chavarri is offside!
16.29
0-0Bernardo Hurtado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.32
With great vision, Jorge D. Zuniga plays the ball forward to Jon Ream. Jon Ream threads a neat ball through to José Quintero. José Quintero shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Pedro Orellana. What a save!
20.23
0-0Mario Cabrera clumsily knocks into Ángel Araya. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ángel Araya gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.02
0-1Rodrigo Franco kicks a strong pass forward to João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri runs straight at the defence! Patrick Chavarri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.35
Francisco Parra takes it forward alone. Francisco Parra shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
28.05
João Pedro Azevedo threads a neat ball through to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ivan Avalos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.40
Diogo Gallegos sees Ernest Brooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernest Brooks shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.17
Ernest Brooks barges into Jorge D. Zuniga. The referee brings Ernest Brooks to one side and gives him a warning! Jorge D. Zuniga gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.22
Ángel Araya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of André Mora. André Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.35
Jon Ream flicks a high pass forward. André Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. André Mora plays a one-two with Herman Young and advances towards the goal... André Mora takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
38.55
Mario Cabrera makes an attacking run forward. Mario Cabrera shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ivan Avalos!
39.28
Jon Ream passes the ball forward to Herman Young. Herman Young lofts in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Pedro Orellana!
42.56
0-1Mario Cabrera comes in with a late challenge on Sebastián Cortés. The referee calls over Mario Cabrera and warns him to calm down! Sebastián Cortés runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portland Timbers appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
New York City FC start the second half!
47.11
Francisco Parra surges forward with the ball. Francisco Parra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.31
Javier Ortiz passes the ball forward to Mario Cabrera. Mario Cabrera threads the ball through to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum plays a one-two with Ernest Brooks and advances towards the goal... Logan Gruenebaum cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.51
0-1Francisco Parra knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri lofts in a cross ball towards Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Cameron Ramirez and the loose ball is cleared up field.
61.48
Francisco Parra threads the ball through to Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
66.39
Jon Ream threads the ball through to José Quintero. José Quintero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernardo Hurtado.
71.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Jon Ream laces a through ball forward to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Javier Ortiz.
72.42
Sebastián Cortés flicks a high ball forward to Herman Young who takes it down. Herman Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Orellana manages to gather it.
75.21
Javier Ortiz sees Mario Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Cabrera sees Ernest Brooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernest Brooks tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Avalos smothers it!
78.27
Francisco Parra advances with the ball. Francisco Parra rushes past Manuel Gomez! Francisco Parra shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
81.03
Mario Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Ernest Brooks who brings the ball under control. Ernest Brooks finds some space and shoots from distance. Ivan Avalos gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
83.51
João Pedro Azevedo makes a beautiful solo run. João Pedro Azevedo finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
33.8%
45.5%
20.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Chavarri of New York City FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ivan Avalos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Manuel Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge D. Zuniga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joe Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cameron Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ángel Araya (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastián Cortés (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jon Ream (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | André Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | José Quintero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Herman Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diego Salinas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Moose (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Federico Reggi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Orellana (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Javier Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bernardo Hurtado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Franco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Parra (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Mario Cabrera (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Diogo Gallegos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Logan Gruenebaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patrick Chavarri (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Ernest Brooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juan Manuel Villa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joaquín Velasquez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joshua Rogers (GK) | 0 | |