Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Inter Miami CF Stadium where Inter Miami play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 19,598 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Inter Miami and New York City FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Inter Miami and New York City FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
0.00
0-0Inter Miami kick off and get the match underway!
4.15
0-0David Petrone chips the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.13
0-0David Petrone hits a low pass to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
10.22
David Petrone knocks the ball forward to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Orellana smothers it!
18.58
0-0Sal Balboa hits a low pass to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.07
Javier Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francisco Parra shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ricardo Vargas!
24.52
0-0Francisco Parra clumsily knocks into Diego Luis Chávez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diego Luis Chávez runs off the knock.
27.09
Gabriel Korb deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri whips in a cross ball towards Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
28.55
Javier Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra sees space and advances. Francisco Parra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Edmundo.
30.28
Sal Balboa flicks the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
33.43
1-0Diego Luis Chávez knocks the ball forward to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez passes the ball forward to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.53
David Petrone makes a beautiful solo run. David Petrone shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Pedro Orellana!
40.06
Diego Luis Chávez chips the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Pedro Orellana reads it well. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Miami appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York City FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and New York City FC get the second half underway!
49.53
1-0Diogo Gallegos clumsily knocks into Manuel Molina. The referee brings Diogo Gallegos to one side and gives him a warning! Manuel Molina grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.26
João Pedro Azevedo makes an attacking run forward. João Pedro Azevedo finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
55.42
João Pedro Azevedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum shoots from long range. Ricardo Vargas gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.37
1-0Inter Miami have made a substitution with Renato Pele replacing Diego Luis Chávez .
65.07
Manuel Molina makes a probing pass to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.12
Gabriel Korb catches Renato Pele on the ankles. Gabriel Korb is shown the yellow card! Renato Pele runs off the knock.
72.44
João Pedro Azevedo barges into David Petrone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Petrone stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.45
Renato Pele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola beats his man to it with a header but somehow Pedro Orellana manages to keep it out.
75.35
With great vision, João Pedro Azevedo plays the ball forward to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
77.25
Inter Miami have made a substitution with Darrell Perkins replacing Alex Carrasco .
78.34
Renato Pele kicks a strong pass forward to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Pedro Orellana has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.01
Renato Pele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.08
Darrell Perkins chips the ball to his team mate, Renato Pele. Renato Pele surges forward with the ball. Renato Pele finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
89.54
With great vision, Renato Pele plays the ball forward to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga heads the ball goalwards. Pedro Orellana manages to gather it.
90.00
Darrell Perkins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Petrone. David Petrone hits a low pass to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Orellana effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
21.4%
48.6%
30%
Scorers
| Russell Sippola 33 Benício Gónzalez 65, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Benício Gónzalez of Inter Miami |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Vargas (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tristan Noviello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Edmundo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Petrone (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Diego Luis Chávez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sal Balboa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Russell Sippola (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Diego Veizaga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Benício Gónzalez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Darrell Perkins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Renato Pele (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Núnez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Orellana (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Chance Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bernardo Hurtado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Javier Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriel Korb (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Francisco Parra (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Diogo Gallegos (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Logan Gruenebaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patrick Chavarri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luís Ednilson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juan Manuel Villa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joaquín Velasquez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joshua Rogers (GK) | 0 | |