Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at WakeMed Soccer Park where Carolina Railhawks play host to New York City FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Carolina Railhawks and New York City FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.


0.00
Carolina Railhawks start the match!
4.44
Mario Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Logan Gruenebaum controls it well on his chest. Logan Gruenebaum tries a spectacular long range effort but Isaac Cardoso is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
6.51
Mario Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Chavarri who brings the ball under control. Patrick Chavarri shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Isaac Cardoso smothers it!
9.42
Diogo Gallegos knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.16
Diogo Araújo chips the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.26
Bernardo Hurtado makes a simple pass to Diogo Gallegos. Diogo Gallegos surges forward with the ball. Diogo Gallegos tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
21.25
Rodrigo Franco knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Korb. Gabriel Korb sees Logan Gruenebaum in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Logan Gruenebaum lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri makes a looping header on goal. Isaac Cardoso punches it away to safety.
22.34
Jefre Carabalí barges into Bernardo Hurtado. The referee calls over Jefre Carabalí and shows him a yellow card! Bernardo Hurtado stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.51
Michael Heinemann hacks João Pedro Azevedo from behind! The referee calls over Michael Heinemann and shows him a yellow card! João Pedro Azevedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.25
Mario Cabrera makes a probing pass to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.53
Esteban Ayoví flicks a high pass forward to Damián González who brings the ball under control. Damián González flicks the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.57
Bernardo Hurtado flicks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo decides to run forward with the ball. João Pedro Azevedo tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Isaac Cardoso. Excellent save.
36.03
Gabriel Korb passes the ball forward to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum skips past Esteban Ayoví! Logan Gruenebaum comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Isaac Cardoso gets down and covers it.
39.29
Diogo Gallegos hits a low pass to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.24
Diogo Araújo makes a simple pass to Henry Severs. Henry Severs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernardo Hurtado.
45.00
Mario Cabrera plays the ball forward to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Carolina Railhawks have changed their lineup with Matias Santos replacing Michael Heinemann and Servando Morgan replacing Damián González. New York City FC appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
New York City FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.36
Jhasmani Pedriel knocks the ball forward to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Hurtado.
48.54
With a delightful solo run, João Pedro Azevedo stretches the opposition's defence. João Pedro Azevedo shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
49.17
Chance Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Gallegos. Diogo Gallegos flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Brooks who takes it down. Ernest Brooks advances inside the box! Ernest Brooks muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Isaac Cardoso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.22
Diogo Gallegos flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Brooks collects the pass. Ernest Brooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.11
Bernardo Hurtado hacks Servando Morgan from behind! Bernardo Hurtado is shown the yellow card! Servando Morgan stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.29
Carolina Railhawks have made a substitution with Mike Myers replacing Segundo Angulo .
61.29
Diogo Araújo hits a low pass to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Myers. Mike Myers makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.15
Chance Ramirez barges into Jefre Carabalí. Chance Ramirez is shown the yellow card! Jefre Carabalí grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.15
Free kick to Carolina Railhawks just outside the area...
64.02
Jefre Carabalí takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
72.57
Diogo Araújo sees Henry Severs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Severs knocks in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí makes a convincing header but Pedro Orellana is on top of his game. Great keeping!
79.51
Jhasmani Pedriel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí finds some space and shoots from distance. Pedro Orellana gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
81.04
Servando Morgan knocks the ball forward to Mike Myers. Mike Myers shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.34
Matias Santos flicks a high pass forward. Jhasmani Pedriel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jhasmani Pedriel sees Mike Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Myers whips in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Pedro Orellana!
84.46
Esteban Ayoví kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Morgan. Servando Morgan sees Jefre Carabalí in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Franco.
85.38
Showing composure, Paulo Albarracín laces a through ball forward to Jhasmani Pedriel. Jhasmani Pedriel chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Myers. Mike Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Hurtado.
90.00
Diogo Araújo threads the ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí shoots from 25 yards but somehow Pedro Orellana manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
24.7%
46.9%
28.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Isaac Cardoso of Carolina Railhawks

Match Ratings