Match Report


D.C. UnitedD.C. United     Jacksonville ArmadaJacksonville Armada
John MillerJohn Miller Richy Ball Richy Ball
José CoronadoJ. Coronado73
G
1captain
G
92Enner DreerE. Dreer
Delio CruzD. Cruz66
D
2
D
75Ryan GareyR. Garey
Ramon GomezR. Gomez71
D
3
D
75Norman MappN. Mapp
Juan Cruz RivasJ. Rivas75
D
4
D
71Austin GattA. Gatt
George PowellG. Powell66
D
5
D
68David MooreD. Moore
Samuel PickensS. Pickens74
M
6
M
88Blake ElenioB. Elenio
Alvaro CortesA. Cortes73
M
7
M
89Esteban PérezE. Pérez
Elmer ReyesE. Reyes73
A
8
A
75Alexander TapiaA. Tapia
Javier LeivaJ. Leiva70
A
9
A
74Nat HeinemannN. Heinemann
Sam MooreS. Moore71
A
captain10
A
77Billy PetersonB. Peterson
Pedro RonaldoP. Ronaldo71
A
11
A
77Juan OrtizJ. Ortiz
 
Craig SesayC. Sesay65
D
12
G
87Gustavo ZunigaG. Zuniga
Jerry AlesciJ. Alesci74
M
13
M
81Max PetersonM. Peterson
Rafael SantiagoR. Santiago69
A
14
M
79Tim PhillipsT. Phillips

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to Jacksonville Armada. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both D.C. United and Jacksonville Armada are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.


0.00
The first half starts with D.C. United kicking off!
2.27
Esteban Pérez flicks a high ball forward to Juan Ortiz who takes it down. Juan Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Powell.
3.52
Alvaro Cortes sees Sam Moore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sam Moore skips past Austin Gatt! Sam Moore cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Enner Dreer gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
8.25
Samuel Pickens flicks the ball to his team mate, Sam Moore. Sam Moore plays a scrappy one-two with Javier Leiva and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sam Moore shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
9.14
Juan Cruz Rivas flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pickens controls it well on his chest. Samuel Pickens makes a probing pass to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva rushes past Norman Mapp! Javier Leiva side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Enner Dreer manages to keep it out.
12.20
Esteban Pérez comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pickens. The referee warns Esteban Pérez to calm down! Samuel Pickens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.56
Blake Elenio passes the ball forward to Billy Peterson. Billy Peterson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Delio Cruz.
18.05
Alvaro Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sam Moore. Sam Moore advances inside the box! Sam Moore rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.58
Billy Peterson barges into Delio Cruz. The referee calls over Billy Peterson and shows him a yellow card! Delio Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.00
With imagination, Norman Mapp plays the ball forward to Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Peterson. Billy Peterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.49
Juan Cruz Rivas threads a neat ball through to Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens sees Pedro Ronaldo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.50
Esteban Pérez threads a neat ball through to Billy Peterson. Billy Peterson whips in a cross ball towards Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
30.26
George Powell launches a long ball forward into the other half. Pedro Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.13
Esteban Pérez flicks a high pass forward to Billy Peterson who brings the ball under control. Billy Peterson knocks in a cross ball towards Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann makes a deft header. José Coronado manages to gather it easily.
36.07
Alvaro Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Sam Moore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sam Moore shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
38.59
Alvaro Cortes hacks Blake Elenio from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Blake Elenio stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.38
Blake Elenio knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Peterson. Billy Peterson kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ortiz but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Ramon Gomez sees space and advances. With some swift thinking, Ramon Gomez plays the ball forward to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva rushes past Ryan Garey! Javier Leiva shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Jacksonville Armada also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Jacksonville Armada kicking off!
47.57
Alvaro Cortes hits a low pass to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
48.36
Blake Elenio threads a neat ball through to Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Ortiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nat Heinemann shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from José Coronado keeps it out!
49.44
Ryan Garey hacks Sam Moore from behind! The referee calls over Ryan Garey and shows him a yellow card! Sam Moore stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.44
Free kick to D.C. United just outside the area...
52.52
Elmer Reyes takes a stuttering run up and curls a wicked ball around the wall. It clips the inside post and goes in. What a cracker! Enner Dreer had no chance!!
53.14
Alexander Tapia clumsily knocks into Ramon Gomez. The referee calls over Alexander Tapia and shows him a yellow card! Ramon Gomez runs off the knock.
55.40
David Moore knocks the ball forward to Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez decides to run forward with the ball. Esteban Pérez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. José Coronado comfortably gets down and covers it.
59.45
Austin Gatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Tapia. Alexander Tapia cuts inside the box! Alexander Tapia tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Jacksonville Armada are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
61.04
Ramon Gomez passes the ball forward to Alvaro Cortes. Alvaro Cortes threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo advances inside the box! Pedro Ronaldo shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.53
Sam Moore clumsily knocks into Austin Gatt. The referee brings Sam Moore to one side and gives him a warning! Austin Gatt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.18
Austin Gatt sees Blake Elenio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Blake Elenio plays the ball forward to Alexander Tapia. Alexander Tapia plays a one-two with Billy Peterson and advances towards the goal... Alexander Tapia comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. José Coronado gets down and covers it.
72.10
Norman Mapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.01
D.C. United have made a substitution with Rafael Santiago replacing Javier Leiva .Jacksonville Armada have made 3 substitutions with Gustavo Zuniga replacing Enner Dreer, Max Peterson replacing Blake Elenio and Tim Phillips replacing Esteban Pérez .
83.42
David Moore threads a neat ball through to Tim Phillips. Tim Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Nat Heinemann. Nat Heinemann shoots from 20 yards but José Coronado is on top of it.
84.46
Austin Gatt flicks a high ball forward to Tim Phillips who takes it down. Tim Phillips threads a neat ball through to Billy Peterson. Billy Peterson shoots from outside the area. José Coronado gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
87.09
Norman Mapp threads a neat ball through to Max Peterson. Max Peterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Coronado who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

D.C. United

Jacksonville Armada
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
33%
39.6%
27.5%

Scorers
Elmer Reyes 51
Pedro Ronaldo 61
Nat Heinemann 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to José Coronado of D.C. United

Match Ratings
1.José Coronado (GK)
8
2.Delio Cruz (DEF)
6
3.Ramon Gomez (DEF)
6
4.Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)
7
5.George Powell (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Pickens (MID)
6
7.Alvaro Cortes (MID)yellow card
7
8.Elmer Reyes (ATT)goal scored
6
9.Javier Leiva (ATT)
7
10.Sam Moore (ATT)
7
11.Pedro Ronaldo (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Craig Sesay (DEF)
0
13.Jerry Alesci (MID)
0
14.Rafael Santiago (ATT)
6

1.Enner Dreer (GK)
7
2.Ryan Garey (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Norman Mapp (DEF)
6
4.Austin Gatt (DEF)
6
5.David Moore (DEF)
6
6.Blake Elenio (MID)
6
7.Esteban Pérez (MID)
8
8.Alexander Tapia (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Nat Heinemann (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Billy Peterson (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Juan Ortiz (ATT)
6
 
12.Gustavo Zuniga (GK)
6
13.Max Peterson (MID)
6
14.Tim Phillips (MID)
6