Match Report


D.C. UnitedD.C. United     Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United
John MillerJohn Miller Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
José CoronadoJ. Coronado74
G
1
G
32Emesto DeleonE. Deleon
Delio CruzD. Cruz66
D
2
D
73André RochaA. Rocha
Ramon GomezR. Gomez71
D
3
D
72Chris KellyC. Kelly
Juan Cruz RivasJ. Rivas75
D
4
D
70Facundo LealF. Leal
George PowellG. Powell66
D
5
M
79Floyd MorganF. Morgan
Samuel PickensS. Pickens74
M
6captain
M
77Emerson DidiE. Didi
Alvaro CortesA. Cortes73
M
7
M
70Sergio CoronadoS. Coronado
Elmer ReyesE. Reyes73
A
8
M
72Nicolás HerreraN. Herrera
Javier LeivaJ. Leiva70
A
9
A
74Korey ReedK. Reed
Sam MooreS. Moore71
A
captain10
A
73Leonardo CafùL. Cafù
Pedro RonaldoP. Ronaldo71
A
11
A
73Guy MartinG. Martin
 
Craig SesayC. Sesay65
D
12
D
45Sal MeredithS. Meredith
Jerry AlesciJ. Alesci74
M
13
M
84Ted RichardsonT. Richardson
Rafael SantiagoR. Santiago69
A
14
A
80Juan CaicedoJ. Caicedo

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 19,721 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.


0.00
Minnesota United kick off the first half!
2.24
Ramon Gomez makes a simple pass to Samuel Pickens. With great vision, Samuel Pickens plays the ball forward to Sam Moore. Sam Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.03
Emerson Didi flicks a high pass forward to Korey Reed who brings the ball under control. Korey Reed threads the ball through to Leonardo Cafù but he's offside!
8.05
Guy Martin comes in with a late challenge on Ramon Gomez. Guy Martin is shown the yellow card! Ramon Gomez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.39
Alvaro Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.37
André Rocha flicks a high ball forward to Nicolás Herrera who takes it down. Nicolás Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Martin. Guy Martin whips in a cross ball towards Korey Reed. Korey Reed connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. José Coronado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.50
Floyd Morgan takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Nicolás Herrera. Nicolás Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù passes the ball forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from José Coronado keeps it out!
26.14
Floyd Morgan kicks a strong pass forward to Guy Martin. Guy Martin shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by José Coronado!
27.05
Sergio Coronado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Korey Reed. Korey Reed whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.28
Emerson Didi comes in with a late challenge on Alvaro Cortes. The referee warns Emerson Didi to calm down! Alvaro Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.34
Sergio Coronado darts forward. Sergio Coronado tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
38.17
Juan Cruz Rivas flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pickens collects the pass. Samuel Pickens plays the ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo plays a scrappy one-two with Javier Leiva and advances towards the goal... Pedro Ronaldo tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and D.C. United get the second half underway!
47.48
Delio Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pickens collects the pass. Samuel Pickens chips the ball to his team mate, Sam Moore. Sam Moore rushes past André Rocha! Some good footwork from Sam Moore provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
48.47
Alvaro Cortes flicks a high ball forward to Javier Leiva who takes it down. Javier Leiva knocks in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
49.34
Chris Kelly makes a simple pass to Emerson Didi. Emerson Didi takes it forward alone. Emerson Didi tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.39
Nicolás Herrera makes an attacking run forward. Nicolás Herrera finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from José Coronado keeps it out!
59.45
Nicolás Herrera makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolás Herrera skips past Ramon Gomez! Nicolás Herrera shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.29
Nicolás Herrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Guy Martin. Guy Martin shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but José Coronado comfortably smothers it!
63.41
Alvaro Cortes passes the ball forward to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.16
Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward. Guy Martin controls it well on his chest. Guy Martin plays a scrappy one-two with Korey Reed and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Guy Martin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. José Coronado comfortably gets down and covers it.
67.47
Facundo Leal flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás Herrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolás Herrera makes a simple pass to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.42
Alvaro Cortes threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo plays a scrappy one-two with Sam Moore and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Ronaldo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Pedro Ronaldo scores for D.C. United!!
77.01
D.C. United have made a substitution with Rafael Santiago replacing Javier Leiva .
78.02
Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Cafù holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Cafù shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
84.23
Chris Kelly passes the ball forward to Emerson Didi. Emerson Didi flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Cafù who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Cafù rushes past Delio Cruz! Ramon Gomez barges into Leonardo Cafù. Penalty not given!!
85.37
Alvaro Cortes hacks Facundo Leal from behind! The referee calls over Alvaro Cortes and warns him to calm down! Facundo Leal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Delio Cruz runs forward with the ball. Delio Cruz sees Pedro Ronaldo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emesto Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

D.C. United

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

Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
32.6%
42.7%
24.7%

Scorers
Javier Leiva 9
Pedro Ronaldo 71
Korey Reed 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Korey Reed of Minnesota United

Match Ratings
1.José Coronado (GK)
8
2.Delio Cruz (DEF)
6
3.Ramon Gomez (DEF)
6
4.Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)
6
5.George Powell (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Pickens (MID)
7
7.Alvaro Cortes (MID)
7
8.Elmer Reyes (ATT)
6
9.Javier Leiva (ATT)goal scored
8
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.Emesto Deleon (GK)
6
2.André Rocha (DEF)
6
3.Chris Kelly (DEF)
6
4.Facundo Leal (DEF)
7
5.Floyd Morgan (MID)
6
6.Emerson Didi (MID)
6
7.Sergio Coronado (MID)
7
8.Nicolás Herrera (MID)
8
9.Korey Reed (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Leonardo Cafù (ATT)
6
11.Guy Martin (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Sal Meredith (DEF)
0
13.Ted Richardson (MID)
0
14.Juan Caicedo (ATT)
0