Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to Orange County Blues. A crowd of 20,436 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Orange County Blues kick off!
2.11
0-0Franklin Kallman advances with the ball. Showing composure, Franklin Kallman plays the ball forward to Wade Collins. Wade Collins shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.58
0-0Jamie Morales hits a low pass to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte threads the ball through to Nicolas Clark but he's offside!
8.00
Jamie Morales advances with the ball. Jamie Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Alexis Duarte. With a superhuman jump, Alexis Duarte connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
10.08
0-0Clifford Chandler barges into Troy Harris. The referee calls over Clifford Chandler and shows him a yellow card! Troy Harris stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.23
0-0Christian L. Pérez flicks the ball to his team mate, Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.30
0-0Leo Roberts knocks the ball forward to Jamie Morales. Jamie Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte lofts in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Juan Cermeño manages to gather it comfortably.
20.21
0-1Manny Jackson advances with the ball. Manny Jackson lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Juan Cermeño with no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
26.56
Nathan Sanchez passes the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.21
Afonso Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Clifford Lewis. Clifford Lewis sees Troy Harris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Troy Harris knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leo Roberts.
34.07
Dave Sesay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
39.47
0-1Brandon Cook flicks a high pass forward to Troy Harris who brings the ball under control. Troy Harris whips in a cross ball towards Wade Collins. Wade Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Benjamin Evans happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
Nathan Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez makes a probing pass to Alexis Duarte but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New England Revolution appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and New England Revolution kick off!
53.28
Nathan Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte knocks in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Cermeño didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.44
Jamie Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Cermeño who gathers it comfortably.
55.18
Manny Jackson plays the ball forward to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.58
Randall Morris receives the ball from a throw-in from Clifford Chandler. Randall Morris threads a neat ball through to Nathan Sanchez. Nathan Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Joel Chávez controls it well on his chest. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.51
0-1Wade Collins catches Randall Morris on the ankles. The referee calls over Wade Collins and warns him to calm down! Randall Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.29
Afonso Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Dave Sesay controls it well on his chest. Dave Sesay flicks the ball to his team mate, Troy Harris. Troy Harris passes the ball forward but Wade Collins is offside!
67.17
Brandon Cook controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso whips in a cross ball towards Wade Collins. Wade Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.33
Christian L. Pérez hits a low pass to Troy Harris. Troy Harris whips in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.32
Brandon Cook flicks a high pass forward. Kelly Basso collects the pass. Kelly Basso shoots from long range but it is tipped over by José Torrico.
73.09
1-1Christian L. Pérez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Troy Harris looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.20
Dave Sesay passes the ball forward to Wade Collins. Wade Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.10
Randall Morris surges forward with the ball. Randall Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Juan Cermeño has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.08
Clifford Lewis passes the ball forward to Troy Harris. Troy Harris knocks in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso makes a deft header. Magnificent save by José Torrico!
87.44
Brandon Cook threads the ball through to Wade Collins. Wade Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%
Scorers
| Kelly Basso 69 | Nicolas Clark 20, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Clark of Orange County Blues |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Cermeño (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Afonso Ribeiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Franklin Kallman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mitchell Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Clifford Lewis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian L. Pérez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brandon Cook (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dave Sesay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kelly Basso (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Wade Collins (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Troy Harris (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cory Beckerman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Jenkins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jorge Villarroel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | José Torrico (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Randall Morris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Clifford Chandler (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Leo Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manny Jackson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nathan Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jamie Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Clark (MID) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alexis Duarte (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Joel Chávez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Luis Korb (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lester Bennett (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Pickens (ATT) | 0 | |