Match Report


New England RevolutionNew England Revolution     Jacksonville ArmadaJacksonville Armada
Neil FarringtonNeil Farrington Richy Ball Richy Ball
Juan CermeñoJ. Cermeño81
G
1
G
92Enner DreerE. Dreer
Alex GareyA. Garey75
D
2
D
81Jaime MeleánJ. Meleán
Afonso RibeiroA. Ribeiro73
D
3
D
78Morris TaverneseM. Tavernese
Mitchell RobertsM. Roberts69
D
4
D
78Iván TariccoI. Taricco
Lee NoonanL. Noonan78
M
5
D
84Óscar DulantoÓ. Dulanto
Ralph MitchellR. Mitchell74
M
6
M
91Darren ArnouxD. Arnoux
Milton ReamM. Ream75
M
7
M
88Blake ElenioB. Elenio
Dave SesayD. Sesay80
M
captain8
A
86Jean TapiaJ. Tapia
Jorge VillarroelJ. Villarroel79
A
9
A
87Sal YoungS. Young
Jack HowardJ. Howard75
A
10captain
A
80Sergio ScottS. Scott
Walter DomínguezW. Domínguez78
A
11
A
77Juan OrtizJ. Ortiz
 
Cory BeckermanC. Beckerman69
D
12
D
75Norman MappN. Mapp
Franklin KallmanF. Kallman71
D
13
M
89Esteban PérezE. Pérez
Javier AckleyJ. Ackley75
A
14
A
77Billy PetersonB. Peterson

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to Jacksonville Armada. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Jacksonville Armada appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Taylor.


0.00
New England Revolution get the match underway!
4.37
Lee Noonan flicks a high pass forward to Walter Domínguez who brings the ball under control. Walter Domínguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morris Tavernese.
6.37
Blake Elenio makes a simple pass to Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott whips in a cross ball towards Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Juan Cermeño!
10.39
Lee Noonan threads a neat ball through to Jack Howard. Jack Howard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.29
Lee Noonan passes the ball forward to Jack Howard. Jack Howard deftly passes the ball to Jorge Villarroel, releasing him through on goal. Jorge Villarroel takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
15.15
Iván Taricco threads a neat ball through to Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Juan Cermeño keeps it out!
16.36
Blake Elenio kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz plays a one-two with Jean Tapia and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Juan Ortiz provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Juan Cermeño. Excellent save.
20.14
With some swift thinking, Jaime Meleán plays the ball forward to Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio threads the ball through to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.32
Lee Noonan plays the ball forward to Jack Howard. Jack Howard shoots from outside the area. Enner Dreer gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
30.01
Blake Elenio sees space and advances. Blake Elenio shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
33.06
Blake Elenio sees a break and surges forward. Blake Elenio knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sal Young is offside!
36.09
With intelligent vision, Blake Elenio laces a through ball forward to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia plays a one-two with Sergio Scott and rushes in on goal... Mitchell Roberts clumsily knocks into Jean Tapia. Penalty not given!!
38.03
Blake Elenio threads the ball through to Sal Young. Sal Young cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Sal Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.41
Blake Elenio comes in with a late challenge on Dave Sesay. The referee calls over Blake Elenio and shows him a yellow card! Dave Sesay runs off the knock.
42.22
Blake Elenio laces a through ball forward to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Mitchell Roberts!
45.00
Juan Ortiz hacks Afonso Ribeiro from behind! Juan Ortiz is warned by the referee! Afonso Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. New England Revolution appear unchanged since the first half. Jacksonville Armada also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Jacksonville Armada kick off the second half!
49.10
Jaime Meleán hacks Jorge Villarroel from behind! Jaime Meleán is shown the yellow card! Jorge Villarroel stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.10
Free kick to New England Revolution just outside the area...
50.48
Dave Sesay takes a long run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
51.50
With a delightful solo run, Dave Sesay stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Sesay knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Enner Dreer comfortably punches it away to safety.
53.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Blake Elenio plays the ball forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell Roberts.
54.18
Dave Sesay hits a low pass to Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for New England Revolution!
57.07
Milton Ream advances with the ball. Milton Ream whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Enner Dreer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.15
Darren Arnoux hits a low pass to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia whips the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Cermeño punches it away to safety.
65.04
Blake Elenio decides to run forward with the ball. Blake Elenio finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.01
Mitchell Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Noonan. Lee Noonan flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Villarroel collects the pass. Jorge Villarroel finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.27
Dave Sesay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.30
Iván Taricco clumsily knocks into Ralph Mitchell. The referee brings Iván Taricco to one side and gives him a warning! Ralph Mitchell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.30
Free kick to New England Revolution just outside the area...
73.13
Dave Sesay calmly steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
77.36
Jacksonville Armada have made 3 substitutions with Norman Mapp replacing Morris Tavernese, Esteban Pérez replacing Darren Arnoux and Billy Peterson replacing Juan Ortiz .
81.37
Blake Elenio knocks the ball forward to Billy Peterson. Billy Peterson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Garey.
84.04
Milton Ream flicks a high pass forward. Jack Howard collects the pass. Jack Howard tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Enner Dreer.
85.54
It's a corner kick. Milton Ream loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ralph Mitchell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Enner Dreer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.29
Afonso Ribeiro barges into Jean Tapia. The referee calls over Afonso Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Jean Tapia runs off the knock.
89.35
Lee Noonan barges into Esteban Pérez. The referee calls over Lee Noonan and shows him a yellow card! Esteban Pérez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Iván Taricco plays the ball forward to Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio makes a beautiful solo run. Blake Elenio knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Juan Cermeño had no chance!! Goal for Jacksonville Armada!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

New England Revolution

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

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
28.6%
47.1%
24.3%

Scorers
Jorge Villarroel 54
Jean Tapia 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Blake Elenio of Jacksonville Armada

Match Ratings
1.Juan Cermeño (GK)
7
2.Alex Garey (DEF)
6
3.Afonso Ribeiro (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Mitchell Roberts (DEF)
6
5.Lee Noonan (MID)yellow card
6
6.Ralph Mitchell (MID)
6
7.Milton Ream (MID)
7
8.Dave Sesay (MID)
7
9.Jorge Villarroel (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jack Howard (ATT)
6
11.Walter Domínguez (ATT)
6
 
12.Cory Beckerman (DEF)
0
13.Franklin Kallman (DEF)
0
14.Javier Ackley (ATT)
0

1.Enner Dreer (GK)
8
2.Jaime Meleán (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Morris Tavernese (DEF)
6
4.Iván Taricco (DEF)
6
5.Óscar Dulanto (DEF)
6
6.Darren Arnoux (MID)
6
7.Blake Elenio (MID)yellow card
9
8.Jean Tapia (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Sal Young (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Scott (ATT)
6
11.Juan Ortiz (ATT)
6
 
12.Norman Mapp (DEF)
6
13.Esteban Pérez (MID)
6
14.Billy Peterson (ATT)
6