Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Yankee Stadium where New York City FC play host to New York Cosmos. A crowd of 16,702 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Cosmos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
0.00
0-0New York City FC start the match!
6.52
0-0Bernardo Hurtado hacks Adam Kassel from behind! The referee calls over Bernardo Hurtado and warns him to calm down! Adam Kassel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.48
0-0With vision, Sam Kallman plays the ball forward to Wade Testo. Wade Testo knocks the ball forward to Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker whips in a cross ball towards Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel makes a convincing header but Javier Ortiz is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
16.09
0-0Tyrone Kassel knocks the ball forward to Dale Wood. Dale Wood flicks a high pass forward. Tyler Mapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tyler Mapp lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Orellana.
17.20
0-0Dax Gore takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Luís Ednilson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.40
0-0Francisco Parra laces a through ball forward to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.03
Dale Wood hits a low pass to Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Pedro Orellana manages to keep it out.
26.01
Diogo Gallegos threads a neat ball through to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.25
João Pedro Azevedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
30.38
0-0Tyrone Kassel knocks the ball forward to Wade Testo. Wade Testo passes the ball forward to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Chance Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker appeals for a penalty! Given!!
30.38
0-0The referee points to the spot..
31.58
Adam Kassel takes a stuttering run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
39.01
Francisco Parra threads a neat ball through to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Mathew Bell is on top of it.
42.47
Bernardo Hurtado flicks a high pass forward. João Pedro Azevedo controls it well on his chest. João Pedro Azevedo kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri shoots from 25 yards. Mathew Bell gets down and covers it.
45.00
Dale Wood hits a low pass to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York City FC appear unchanged since the first half. New York Cosmos also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York Cosmos players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
New York Cosmos kick off the second half!
59.33
0-0With great vision, Diogo Gallegos plays the ball forward to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Bell who gathers it comfortably.
67.45
Arthur White flicks a high pass forward. Dax Gore controls it well on his chest. Dax Gore flicks a high pass forward. Tyler Mapp controls it well on his chest. Tyler Mapp lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.36
Wade Testo hacks Diogo Gallegos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Gallegos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.08
Dax Gore makes a simple pass to Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
78.06
Gabriel Korb surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Korb lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson makes a convincing header but Mathew Bell is on top of it.
79.39
0-0Wade Testo barges into Gabriel Korb. The referee warns Wade Testo to calm down! Gabriel Korb hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.45
Dale Wood threads a neat ball through to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel lofts in a cross ball towards Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
83.33
Wade Testo flicks a high pass forward. Adam Kassel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Kassel shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
84.37
João Pedro Azevedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
87.34
0-0Logan Gruenebaum comes in with a late challenge on Arthur White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.30
Sam Kallman threads a neat ball through to Dale Wood. Dale Wood flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Baker collects the pass. Maurice Baker lofts in a cross ball towards Tyler Mapp. Tyler Mapp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pedro Orellana effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Orellana of New York City FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Orellana (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Chance Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bernardo Hurtado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Javier Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriel Korb (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francisco Parra (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Diogo Gallegos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Logan Gruenebaum (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Patrick Chavarri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luís Ednilson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Juan Manuel Villa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joaquín Velasquez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joshua Rogers (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mathew Bell (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tyrone Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arthur White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sam Kallman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nahuel Rossi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wade Testo (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Dax Gore (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dale Wood (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Adam Kassel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Maurice Baker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tyler Mapp (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Patricio Zavagno (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio C. César (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Parra (ATT) | 0 | |