Match Report


Sporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas City     New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls
Adam WilliamsAdam Williams Computer Player Computer Player
Dani RosalesD. Rosales74
G
1
G
64João NavarreteJ. Navarrete
Marcos PachecoM. Pacheco71
D
2
D
71Juan Martín PonceJ. Ponce
Juan DeleonJ. Deleon71
D
3captain
D
71Julio Ricardo SuárezJ. Suárez
Neil BakerN. Baker71
D
4
D
70Allan KorbA. Korb
Jeff CooperJ. Cooper81
D
5
M
74Richard ElcockR. Elcock
Ignacio DeleonI. Deleon96
M
6
M
73Fernando ParraF. Parra
Librado AchilierL. Achilier71
M
captain7
M
69Lukas BacaL. Baca
Gerson ReyesG. Reyes94
M
8
M
68André PalaciosA. Palacios
Aaron BeslerA. Besler75
A
9
A
71Mauricio NúnezM. Núnez
Joao Rojas LopezJ. Rojas Lopez83
A
10
A
70Miguel CardenasM. Cardenas
Guilherme EstradaG. Estrada88
A
11
A
69Gianni GarzaG. Garza
 
Mauricio CrespoM. Crespo82
A
12
D
69Alves De S. OliveiraA. Oliveira
Enner MenaE. Mena78
A
13
A
69Christian HernándezC. Hernández
Gary PerezG. Perez75
A
14
D
67Ken PickensK. Pickens

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Childrens Mercy Park where Sporting Kansas City play host to New York Red Bulls. A crowd of 16,585 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Kansas City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.


0.00
New York Red Bulls start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.10
With a delightful solo run, Librado Achilier stretches the opposition's defence. Librado Achilier shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by João Navarrete.
5.44
Corner kick to Sporting Kansas City. Ignacio Deleon plays it to the far post. Some good footwork from Librado Achilier provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.48
Gerson Reyes hits a low pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.55
Lukas Baca flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.28
Ignacio Deleon flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Estrada who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Estrada knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. João Navarrete manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.43
Fernando Parra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
21.29
Juan Martín Ponce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lukas Baca. With a delightful solo run, Lukas Baca stretches the opposition's defence. Lukas Baca whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Marcos Pacheco comes in with a late challenge on Gianni Garza. Penalty not given!!
22.55
Gerson Reyes hits a low pass to Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada knocks the ball forward, putting Joao Rojas Lopez through on goal. Some silky footwork from Joao Rojas Lopez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Allan Korb.
26.10
Lukas Baca hits a low pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
27.04
Fernando Parra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas threads the ball through to Gianni Garza but he's offside!
28.40
André Palacios makes a run forward as Lukas Baca takes the throw-in. André Palacios skillfully chests the ball down. André Palacios brings the ball forward. André Palacios shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Dani Rosales!
30.16
Jeff Cooper makes a run forward as Neil Baker takes the throw-in. Jeff Cooper skillfully chests the ball down. Jeff Cooper flicks a high pass forward to Librado Achilier who brings the ball under control. Librado Achilier threads the ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
38.44
Marcos Pacheco knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerson Reyes. With some swift thinking, Gerson Reyes plays the ball forward to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but João Navarrete manages to gather it effortlessly.
39.05
Julio Ricardo Suárez chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Parra. Fernando Parra makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Parra makes a simple pass, allowing Miguel Cardenas to run into the box. Miguel Cardenas strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Marcos Pacheco's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.47
Allan Korb takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Dani Rosales drops low and scoops up the ball.
42.05
Ignacio Deleon threads the ball through to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Kansas City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Jeff Cooper makes a simple pass to Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Kansas City appear unchanged since the first half. New York Red Bulls also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Kansas City kick off!
47.01
With a delightful solo run, Librado Achilier stretches the opposition's defence. Librado Achilier shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
48.27
Gerson Reyes darts forward. Gerson Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. João Navarrete didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.16
André Palacios flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.26
Sporting Kansas City are keeping most of the possession.
61.43
Neil Baker chips the ball to his team mate, Gerson Reyes. Gerson Reyes threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada plays a one-two with Joao Rojas Lopez and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Estrada comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. João Navarrete gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
65.41
Juan Deleon clumsily knocks into Miguel Cardenas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Cardenas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.44
Lukas Baca flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Núnez controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Núnez advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Mauricio Núnez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball ricochets off Juan Deleon and flashes wide of the near post.
67.50
Allan Korb takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Gianni Garza provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.32
Gerson Reyes advances with the ball. Gerson Reyes advances inside the box! Juan Martín Ponce catches Gerson Reyes on the ankles. Gerson Reyes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.32
Ignacio Deleon advances with the ball. Ignacio Deleon shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
75.08
Jeff Cooper barges into Mauricio Núnez. The referee calls over Jeff Cooper and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Núnez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.04
Sporting Kansas City have made 3 substitutions with Gary Perez replacing Librado Achilier, Enner Mena replacing Joao Rojas Lopez and Mauricio Crespo replacing Aaron Besler .
79.00
Gerson Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Crespo who takes it down. Mauricio Crespo shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by João Navarrete.
80.36
Corner kick to Sporting Kansas City. Ignacio Deleon chips it out wide. André Palacios reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
85.36
Juan Deleon makes a strong solo run forward. Juan Deleon knocks the ball to his team mate, Enner Mena. Enner Mena knocks the ball forward, putting Mauricio Crespo through on goal. Mauricio Crespo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but João Navarrete is on top of it.
90.00
Juan Deleon makes a simple pass to Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon sees Enner Mena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enner Mena lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from João Navarrete keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Kansas City

New York Red Bulls
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
29.1%
41.8%
29.1%

Scorers
Gianni Garza 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to João Navarrete of New York Red Bulls

Match Ratings
1.Dani Rosales (GK)
6
2.Marcos Pacheco (DEF)
6
3.Juan Deleon (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Neil Baker (DEF)
6
5.Jeff Cooper (DEF)
6
6.Ignacio Deleon (MID)
7
7.Librado Achilier (MID)
7
8.Gerson Reyes (MID)
8
9.Aaron Besler (ATT)
6
10.Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
6
11.Guilherme Estrada (ATT)
7
 
12.Mauricio Crespo (ATT)
6
13.Enner Mena (ATT)
6
14.Gary Perez (ATT)
6

1.João Navarrete (GK)
9
2.Juan Martín Ponce (DEF)
6
3.Julio Ricardo Suárez (DEF)
6
4.Allan Korb (DEF)
6
5.Richard Elcock (MID)
6
6.Fernando Parra (MID)
7
7.Lukas Baca (MID)
8
8.André Palacios (MID)
7
9.Mauricio Núnez (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Cardenas (ATT)
6
11.Gianni Garza (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alves De S. Oliveira (DEF)
0
13.Christian Hernández (ATT)
0
14.Ken Pickens (DEF)
0