Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Rio Tinto Stadium where Real Salt Lake play host to Orange County Blues. A crowd of 16,974 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.


0.00
Orange County Blues kick off!
3.20
Alexis Duarte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.20
Samuel Saldana threads a neat ball through to Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez makes a probing pass to Omar Castro. Omar Castro shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
24.36
Jordan Knighton passes the ball forward to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leo Roberts.
26.39
Luis Korb knocks the ball forward to Mario González. Mario González surges forward with the ball. Mario González shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Juan Herrera. Excellent save.
28.21
Mario González catches Ian Núnez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Núnez runs off the knock.
30.22
Alexis Duarte chips the ball to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz makes a convincing header. Juan Herrera gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
33.23
Benjamin Evans pushes up the pitch. Benjamin Evans passes the ball forward to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.04
Nicolas Clark chips the ball to his team mate, Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cameron Diaz!
38.59
Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward. Jordon Rivera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jordon Rivera lofts in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.24
Nicolas Clark makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez edges inside the box! Augusto Escobedo comes in with a late challenge on Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Randall Morris comes in with a late challenge on Alejo Caniggia. The referee calls over Randall Morris and shows him a yellow card! Alejo Caniggia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Free kick to Real Salt Lake just outside the area...
45.00
Alejo Caniggia takes a long run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Salt Lake appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Salt Lake kick off!
48.33
Alexis Duarte threads a neat ball through to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
55.05
Mario González threads a neat ball through to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
60.59
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.06
Alexis Duarte runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexis Duarte plays a quick one-two with Joel Chávez and rushes in on goal... Alexis Duarte makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.25
Leo Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Mario González. Mario González deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez makes a pass forward but Jordon Rivera makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
75.42
Ian Núnez catches Mario González on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Núnez and warns him to calm down! Mario González carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.43
Samuel Saldana threads a neat ball through to Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez makes a probing pass to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
83.58
Alexis Duarte makes a probing pass to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera passes the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.56
Augusto Escobedo catches Joel Chávez on the ankles. Augusto Escobedo is shown the yellow card! Joel Chávez runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
0
9
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.1%
62.9%
Play Area
30.6%
48.4%
21%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joel Chávez of Orange County Blues

Match Ratings
1.Juan Herrera (GK)
6
2.Samuel Saldana (DEF)
6
3.Augusto Escobedo (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Juan Bautista Calvo (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Arias (MID)
6
6.Ian Núnez (MID)
6
7.Jordan Knighton (MID)
6
8.Joaquín Diaz (MID)
6
9.Omar Castro (ATT)
6
10.Martins Amoroso (ATT)
6
11.Alejo Caniggia (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Miller (GK)
0
13.Henrique Adailton (DEF)
0
14.Sixto Carmona (ATT)
0

1.José Torrico (GK)
6
2.Randall Morris (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Benjamin Evans (DEF)
6
4.Luis Korb (DEF)
6
5.Leo Roberts (DEF)
6
6.Alexis Duarte (MID)
7
7.Mario González (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nicolas Clark (MID)
6
9.Cameron Diaz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Joel Chávez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jordon Rivera (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marvin Suárez (DEF)
0
13.Jamie Morales (MID)
0
14.Marvin Pickens (ATT)
0