Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anteater Stadium where Orange County Blues play host to New York Red Bulls. A crowd of 17,794 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Orange County Blues are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
The pitch is in great condition.
Orange County Blues are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Orange County Blues kick off!
2.02
1-0Manny Jackson threads the ball through to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Alexis Duarte. With a superhuman jump, Alexis Duarte connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.16
1-0Joel Chávez catches Julio Ricardo Suárez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julio Ricardo Suárez stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.51
1-0Manny Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.55
1-0With some swift thinking, Richard Elcock plays the ball forward to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.19
Nathan Sanchez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nathan Sanchez tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.23
1-0Richard Elcock catches Jamie Morales on the ankles. The referee warns Richard Elcock to calm down! Jamie Morales runs off the knock.
18.00
1-0Benjamin Evans picks a pass forward to Manny Jackson. Manny Jackson threads a neat ball through to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joel Chávez but he's offside!
20.30
Clifford Chandler catches Mauricio Núnez on the ankles. Clifford Chandler is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Núnez stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.39
1-0Jamie Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Morales whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
26.02
1-0Orange County Blues are in full control of this game.
28.00
Manny Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Clark collects the pass. Nicolas Clark whips in a cross ball towards Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte whips the ball goalwards with his head. João Navarrete picks it out of the air!
33.11
Nathan Sanchez sees Joel Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joel Chávez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Allan Korb.
34.11
Nathan Sanchez hacks Fernando Parra from behind! The referee calls over Nathan Sanchez and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Parra stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.40
Benjamin Evans makes a probing pass to Nathan Sanchez. Nathan Sanchez decides to run forward with the ball. Nathan Sanchez shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving João Navarrete with no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
42.14
Fernando Parra barges into Jamie Morales. Fernando Parra is shown the yellow card! Jamie Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.07
Juan Martín Ponce barges into Nicolas Clark. Juan Martín Ponce is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Clark hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orange County Blues appear unchanged since the first half. New York Red Bulls also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York Red Bulls kick off!
48.01
Allan Korb flicks a high pass forward to Lukas Baca who brings the ball under control. Lukas Baca sees space and advances. Lukas Baca puts a great ball through. Gianni Garza runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.34
Lukas Baca flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Núnez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Núnez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Miguel Cardenas is offside!
55.35
Jamie Morales threads a neat ball through to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but João Navarrete smothers it!
67.24
Nathan Sanchez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nathan Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.41
Lukas Baca kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.03
Miguel Cardenas comes in with a late challenge on Leo Roberts. The referee warns Miguel Cardenas to calm down! Leo Roberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.01
Allan Korb pushes mid-way up the pitch. With great vision, Allan Korb plays the ball forward to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.02
Manny Jackson knocks the ball forward to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Allan Korb.
81.50
Without breaking stride, Fernando Parra plays the ball forward to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez makes a defence splitting pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. José Torrico gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
83.09
Lukas Baca advances with the ball. Lukas Baca tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
84.42
Fernando Parra kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
2-1Clifford Chandler hits a low pass to Manny Jackson. Manny Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Alexis Duarte who brings the ball under control. Alexis Duarte rushes past Julio Ricardo Suárez! Julio Ricardo Suárez clumsily knocks into Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
25.3%
48.1%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nathan Sanchez of Orange County Blues |
Match Ratings
| 1. | José Torrico (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Randall Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Evans (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Clifford Chandler (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Leo Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manny Jackson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nathan Sanchez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Jamie Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Clark (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexis Duarte (MID) | | 8 |
| 11. | Joel Chávez (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Luis Korb (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lester Bennett (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Pickens (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | João Navarrete (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan Martín Ponce (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Julio Ricardo Suárez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Allan Korb (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Elcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Parra (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Lukas Baca (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | André Palacios (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mauricio Núnez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Miguel Cardenas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gianni Garza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alves De S. Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian Hernández (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ken Pickens (DEF) | 0 | |