Match Report


New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls     Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders
Computer Player Computer Player Borja Legaz Borja Legaz
João NavarreteJ. Navarrete64
G
1
G
71Nathan HillN. Hill
Juan Martín PonceJ. Ponce71
D
2
D
77Dwayne MartinD. Martin
Julio Ricardo SuárezJ. Suárez71
D
captain3
D
75Robbie KorbR. Korb
Allan KorbA. Korb70
D
4captain
D
82Joel GareyJ. Garey
Richard ElcockR. Elcock74
M
5
D
72Henry BoggsH. Boggs
Fernando ParraF. Parra73
M
6
M
75Lloyd GilstrapL. Gilstrap
Lukas BacaL. Baca69
M
7
M
78Tyler SippolaT. Sippola
André PalaciosA. Palacios68
M
8
M
76Russell MorganR. Morgan
Miguel CardenasM. Cardenas70
A
9
A
73Clifford TraynorC. Traynor
Gianni GarzaG. Garza69
A
10
A
74Barry SchilawskiB. Schilawski
Christian HernándezC. Hernández69
A
11
A
75Freddie AlstonF. Alston
 
Alves De S. OliveiraA. Oliveira69
D
12
D
72Cheyne BedoyaC. Bedoya
Ken PickensK. Pickens67
D
13
M
74Fernando SivoriF. Sivori
Henry NoonanH. Noonan66
A
14
A
69Milton WhiteM. White

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to Seattle Sounders. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Seattle Sounders appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.


0.00
The first half starts with New York Red Bulls kicking off!
2.18
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks the ball to his team mate, Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski shoots from outside the area. Solid save from João Navarrete.
4.24
André Palacios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nathan Hill manages to gather it.
6.38
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward. Clifford Traynor controls it well on his chest. Clifford Traynor plays a quick one-two with Freddie Alston and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Clifford Traynor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.43
Fernando Parra kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.00
Russell Morgan brings the ball forward. Russell Morgan edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Russell Morgan provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.15
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward. Freddie Alston controls it well on his chest. Freddie Alston shoots from long range. Solid save from João Navarrete.
44.42
Lukas Baca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Nathan Hill.
45.00
Allan Korb takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Clifford Traynor reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Seattle Sounders also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Seattle Sounders kick off the second half!
48.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Lloyd Gilstrap plays the ball forward to Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor finds some space and shoots from distance. João Navarrete effortlessly gets down and covers it.
57.33
Dwayne Martin passes the ball forward to Tyler Sippola. Tyler Sippola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but João Navarrete smothers it!
60.54
Russell Morgan surges forward with the ball. Russell Morgan threads the ball through into the box. Clifford Traynor shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! João Navarrete has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.41
Joel Garey knocks the ball forward to Russell Morgan. Russell Morgan decides to run forward with the ball. Russell Morgan plays a scrappy one-two with Barry Schilawski and advances towards the goal... Russell Morgan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.09
Russell Morgan makes a probing pass to Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston runs straight at the defence! Freddie Alston muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.41
Tyler Sippola comes in with a late challenge on Julio Ricardo Suárez. Tyler Sippola is given a warning by the referee! Julio Ricardo Suárez runs off the knock.
72.03
Julio Ricardo Suárez makes a probing pass to Lukas Baca. Lukas Baca makes a probing pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Cardenas but he's offside!
75.57
Christian Hernández comes in with a late challenge on Robbie Korb. The referee warns Christian Hernández to calm down! Robbie Korb runs off the knock.
77.55
Allan Korb hits a low pass to Lukas Baca. Lukas Baca threads the ball through to Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Christian Hernández provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.50
Russell Morgan threads the ball through to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski makes a simple pass, allowing Clifford Traynor to run into the box. Clifford Traynor takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by João Navarrete!
83.40
Russell Morgan catches Richard Elcock on the ankles. The referee calls over Russell Morgan and shows him a yellow card! Richard Elcock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.04
Lukas Baca threads a neat ball through to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Hernández but the linesman indicates offside!
85.24
André Palacios flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cardenas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Cardenas shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Nathan Hill.
90.00
Lukas Baca flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cardenas controls it well on his chest. Miguel Cardenas shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

New York Red Bulls

Seattle Sounders
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
35.1%
45.9%
18.9%

Scorers
Clifford Traynor 6, 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clifford Traynor of Seattle Sounders

Match Ratings
1.João Navarrete (GK)
7
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)
6
7.Lukas Baca (MID)
6
8.André Palacios (MID)
6
9.Miguel Cardenas (ATT)
6
10.Gianni Garza (ATT)
6
11.Christian Hernández (ATT)
6
 
12.Alves De S. Oliveira (DEF)
0
13.Ken Pickens (DEF)
0
14.Henry Noonan (ATT)
0

1.Nathan Hill (GK)
7
2.Dwayne Martin (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Korb (DEF)
6
4.Joel Garey (DEF)
6
5.Henry Boggs (DEF)
6
6.Lloyd Gilstrap (MID)
7
7.Tyler Sippola (MID)
6
8.Russell Morgan (MID)yellow card
8
9.Clifford Traynor (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Barry Schilawski (ATT)
6
11.Freddie Alston (ATT)
7
 
12.Cheyne Bedoya (DEF)
0
13.Fernando Sivori (MID)
0
14.Milton White (ATT)
0