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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to Portland Timbers. A crowd of 18,122 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Portland Timbers kicking off!
2.10
0-1Eddie Morales knocks the ball forward to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo skips past Allan Korb! Marcelo Hugo tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.30
0-1Nicolas Myers hits a low pass to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to João Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
10.07
0-1Mauricio Castillo makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Castillo knocks the ball forward to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo lofts in a cross ball towards Herman Young. Herman Young fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but João Navarrete is on top of it.
14.20
Nicolas Myers knocks the ball forward to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.30
Eddie Morales flicks a high pass forward to Herman Young who brings the ball under control. Herman Young knocks in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. 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.
20.20
0-1Eddie Morales flicks a high pass forward. Marcelo Hugo controls it well on his chest. Marcelo Hugo makes a great pass forward. André Mora runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.11
0-1Allan Korb comes in with a late challenge on Marcelo Hugo. The referee calls over Allan Korb and shows him a yellow card! Marcelo Hugo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.33
0-1Juan Martín Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Richard Elcock collects the pass. Richard Elcock makes a simple pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Cardenas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gianni Garza rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.42
Lukas Baca threads a neat ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza edges inside the box! Gianni Garza comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Ivan Avalos.
26.18
Tiago Davis knocks the ball forward to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to João Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
28.44
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.54
Lukas Baca threads a neat ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza puts a great ball through. Mauricio Núnez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.43
Nicolas Myers hits a low pass to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Martín Ponce.
38.45
Fernando Parra hits a low pass to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Cardenas but he's offside!
39.37
0-1Lukas Baca barges into Tiago Davis. Lukas Baca is shown the yellow card! Tiago Davis runs off the knock.
40.11
Eddie Morales makes a simple pass to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Martín Ponce.
42.42
0-1Juan Martín Ponce threads a neat ball through to Fernando Parra. Fernando Parra flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez skips past Jason Ramos! Joe Miller comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
Fernando Parra threads a neat ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Portland Timbers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York Red Bulls get the second half underway!
47.29
Juan Martín Ponce sees Richard Elcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Elcock threads the ball through to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Núnez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gianni Garza rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.21
Tiago Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Herman Young. Herman Young shoots from long range but João Navarrete is on top of it.
49.45
0-1Miguel Cardenas clumsily knocks into Joe Miller. The referee calls over Miguel Cardenas and warns him to calm down! Joe Miller runs off the knock.
51.58
Eddie Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Morales whips in a cross ball towards Herman Young. Herman Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from João Navarrete keeps it out!
54.37
Lukas Baca threads a neat ball through to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Ivan Avalos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.55
Julio Ricardo Suárez kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Parra. Fernando Parra takes it forward alone. Fernando Parra shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.10
Tiago Davis knocks the ball forward to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo lofts in a cross ball towards Herman Young. Herman Young rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
75.52
Lukas Baca hits a low pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Castillo.
79.43
Lukas Baca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza makes a probing pass to Miguel Cardenas but he's offside!
81.55
Jason Ramos makes a probing pass to Eddie Morales. Eddie Morales threads a neat ball through to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.10
Juan Martín Ponce breaks forward. Juan Martín Ponce sees a break and surges forward. Juan Martín Ponce hits a low pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Fernando Parra passes the ball forward to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
26.9%
43%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Parra of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
| 1. | João Navarrete (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Juan Martín Ponce (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Julio Ricardo Suárez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Allan Korb (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Richard Elcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Parra (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Lukas Baca (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | André Palacios (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mauricio Núnez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Cardenas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gianni Garza (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alves De S. Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian Hernández (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ken Pickens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivan Avalos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mauricio Castillo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jason Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joe Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cameron Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Myers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eddie Morales (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Marcelo Hugo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Herman Young (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | André Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diego Salinas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Moose (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Federico Reggi (ATT) | 0 | |