Match Report


Sporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas City     Portland TimbersPortland Timbers
Adam WilliamsAdam Williams Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
Dani RosalesD. Rosales74
G
1
G
69Ivan AvalosI. Avalos
Marcos PachecoM. Pacheco71
D
2
D
64Manuel GomezM. Gomez
Juan DeleonJ. Deleon71
D
3
D
70Joe MillerJ. Miller
Neil BakerN. Baker71
D
4captain
D
31Jorge D. ZunigaJ. Zuniga
Jeff CooperJ. Cooper81
D
5
D
36Jeremías CohenJ. Cohen
Ignacio DeleonI. Deleon96
M
6
M
67Tiago DavisT. Davis
Librado AchilierL. Achilier71
M
captain7
M
73Nicolas MyersN. Myers
Felix AltidoreF. Altidore84
M
8
M
55Jon ReamJ. Ream
Aaron BeslerA. Besler75
A
9
A
46Diego SalinasD. Salinas
Guilherme EstradaG. Estrada88
A
10
A
70José QuinteroJ. Quintero
Joao Rojas LopezJ. Rojas Lopez83
A
11
A
66Federico ReggiF. Reggi
 
Enner MenaE. Mena78
A
12
A
56Marcelo HugoM. Hugo
Mauricio CrespoM. Crespo82
A
13
D
59Richard MooseR. Moose
Gary PerezG. Perez75
A
14
A
71André MoraA. Mora

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Childrens Mercy Park where Sporting Kansas City play host to Portland Timbers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sporting Kansas City and Portland Timbers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.


0.00
Sporting Kansas City start the match!
6.29
Jorge D. Zuniga flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Myers who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Quintero. José Quintero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Pacheco.
9.13
Ignacio Deleon plays the ball forward to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler cuts inside the box! Aaron Besler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes Joe Miller's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.42
Corner kick to Sporting Kansas City. Librado Achilier chips it out wide. Manuel Gomez steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
14.34
Joe Miller threads the ball through to Tiago Davis. Tiago Davis flicks a high pass forward to José Quintero who brings the ball neatly under control. José Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Pacheco.
15.37
Manuel Gomez catches Aaron Besler on the ankles. The referee brings Manuel Gomez to one side and gives him a warning! Aaron Besler stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.08
Juan Deleon brings the ball forward. Juan Deleon kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ivan Avalos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.42
Felix Altidore plays the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Ivan Avalos had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Kansas City!
24.20
Librado Achilier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
26.53
Jorge D. Zuniga pushes up the pitch. Jorge D. Zuniga decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge D. Zuniga whips in a cross ball towards Diego Salinas. Diego Salinas beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.09
Tiago Davis brings the ball forward. Tiago Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Baker.
33.53
Juan Deleon hits a low pass to Felix Altidore. Felix Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
34.24
Librado Achilier knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.06
With great vision, Ignacio Deleon plays the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.46
Librado Achilier sees space and advances. Librado Achilier shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Felix Altidore threads the ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Ivan Avalos!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Kansas City appear unchanged since the first half. Portland Timbers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Portland Timbers kick off the second half!
47.08
Juan Deleon flicks a high pass forward. Librado Achilier controls it well on his chest. Librado Achilier chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Gomez.
48.55
Marcos Pacheco flicks the ball to his team mate, Felix Altidore. Felix Altidore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Miller.
49.54
Felix Altidore knocks the ball forward to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
51.17
Juan Deleon barges into José Quintero. The referee calls over Juan Deleon and shows him a yellow card! José Quintero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.08
Joe Miller hacks Joao Rojas Lopez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Rojas Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.02
Felix Altidore flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Besler controls it well on his chest. Aaron Besler shoots from distance but somehow Ivan Avalos manages to keep it out.
60.19
Librado Achilier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Miller.
65.44
Manuel Gomez barges into Joao Rojas Lopez. Manuel Gomez is shown the yellow card! Joao Rojas Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.06
Felix Altidore threads a neat ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Aaron Besler through on goal. Aaron Besler shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.11
Librado Achilier flicks a high pass forward. Joao Rojas Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Rojas Lopez shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
71.46
With imagination, Neil Baker laces a through ball forward to Librado Achilier. Librado Achilier knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Avalos who gathers it comfortably.
72.56
Felix Altidore flicks a high ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez who takes it down. Joao Rojas Lopez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.35
Juan Deleon threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ivan Avalos comfortably punches it away to safety.
78.08
Librado Achilier makes a simple pass to Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Aaron Besler provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Ivan Avalos. Excellent save.
81.13
Ignacio Deleon knocks the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Avalos who gathers it comfortably.
83.49
Ignacio Deleon flicks a high ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez who takes it down. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. With a superhuman jump, Aaron Besler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Ivan Avalos.
87.10
Juan Deleon makes a simple pass to Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon passes the ball forward to Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.37
Joao Rojas Lopez hacks Manuel Gomez from behind! Joao Rojas Lopez is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Gomez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Neil Baker threads a neat ball through to Librado Achilier. Librado Achilier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Kansas City

Portland Timbers
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
77.4%
22.6%
Play Area
19%
42.9%
38.1%

Scorers
Guilherme Estrada 16, 20
Aaron Besler 34, 90
Diego Salinas 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Estrada of Sporting Kansas City

Match Ratings
1.Dani Rosales (GK)
6
2.Marcos Pacheco (DEF)
6
3.Juan Deleon (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Neil Baker (DEF)
6
5.Jeff Cooper (DEF)
6
6.Ignacio Deleon (MID)
6
7.Librado Achilier (MID)
7
8.Felix Altidore (MID)
7
9.Aaron Besler (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Guilherme Estrada (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
6
 
12.Enner Mena (ATT)
0
13.Mauricio Crespo (ATT)
0
14.Gary Perez (ATT)
0

1.Ivan Avalos (GK)
7
2.Manuel Gomez (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Joe Miller (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Jorge D. Zuniga (DEF)
6
5.Jeremías Cohen (DEF)
6
6.Tiago Davis (MID)
6
7.Nicolas Myers (MID)
6
8.Jon Ream (MID)
6
9.Diego Salinas (ATT)goal scored
6
10.José Quintero (ATT)
6
11.Federico Reggi (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcelo Hugo (ATT)
0
13.Richard Moose (DEF)
0
14.André Mora (ATT)
0