Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at TD Place Stadium where Atletico Ottawa play host to New York Cosmos. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atletico Ottawa 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 Isaac Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atletico Ottawa 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 Isaac Taylor.
0.00
0-0Atletico Ottawa kick off!
2.15
0-0Carlos Cruz threads a neat ball through to Santino Domínguez. Santino Domínguez sees Maurice Baker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurice Baker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Arteaga who gathers it comfortably.
4.24
0-0With imagination, Wade Testo laces a through ball forward to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra sees Justin Perez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Justin Perez rockets a shot on goal. Juan Arteaga comfortably gets down and covers it.
8.09
Henry King flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Arteaga who gathers it comfortably.
9.17
Luke Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Maximiliano Trejo. Maximiliano Trejo shoots from long range. Solid save from Mathew Bell. What a great pair of hands!
12.52
Henry King sees a break and surges forward. Henry King knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
15.29
0-0Carlos Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Santino Domínguez. Santino Domínguez darts forward. Santino Domínguez lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.33
Ángel Valdés breaks forward. Ángel Valdés threads the ball through to Maximiliano Trejo. Maximiliano Trejo shoots from 20 yards but somehow Mathew Bell manages to keep it out.
26.46
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.12
Uruguay Perez brings the ball forward. Uruguay Perez whips in a cross ball towards Floyd Anderson. Floyd Anderson connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Mathew Bell!
33.07
0-0Oscar Parra catches Maximiliano Montenegro on the ankles. Oscar Parra is warned by the referee! Maximiliano Montenegro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.37
Juan Pablo Peralta makes a probing pass to Santino Domínguez. Santino Domínguez flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Parra who takes it down. Oscar Parra shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
36.49
0-0Juan Pablo Peralta flicks a high pass forward to Santino Domínguez who brings the ball under control. Santino Domínguez flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Parra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Parra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Justin Perez but the linesman indicates offside!
38.51
0-1Arthur White darts forward. Arthur White sees Maurice Baker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurice Baker deftly passes the ball to Oscar Parra, releasing him through on goal. Oscar Parra tries a spectacular strike. Oscar Parra scores for New York Cosmos!!
42.37
Luke Hernandez brings the ball forward. Luke Hernandez shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
44.11
Allen Thompson flicks a high pass forward to Uruguay Perez who brings the ball under control. Uruguay Perez knocks the ball forward to Roy Harris. Roy Harris advances inside the box! Roy Harris side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Mathew Bell.
45.00
0-1Jose Green takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Oscar Parra jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atletico Ottawa appear unchanged since the first half. New York Cosmos also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with New York Cosmos kicking off!
47.12
Allen Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Perez. Uruguay Perez surges forward with the ball. Uruguay Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Trejo. Maximiliano Trejo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
49.06
Wade Testo threads a neat ball through to Justin Perez. Justin Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Arteaga didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.40
0-1Arthur White hacks Maximiliano Trejo from behind! The referee calls over Arthur White and shows him a yellow card! Maximiliano Trejo runs off the knock.
54.14
Adrian Perkins decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian Perkins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.11
0-1New York Cosmos have made a substitution with Wayne Williams replacing Maurice Baker .
61.19
Adrian Perkins takes it forward alone. Adrian Perkins lofts in a cross ball towards Roy Harris. Roy Harris flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
63.53
Henry King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Justin Perez but he's offside!
65.44
Uruguay Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Floyd Anderson. Floyd Anderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Mathew Bell gets down and covers it.
69.11
Carlos Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry King. Henry King knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Williams. Wayne Williams shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Juan Arteaga. What a save!
71.35
Uruguay Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Floyd Anderson. Floyd Anderson shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
77.00
Atletico Ottawa have made 2 substitutions with Sebastián Sosa replacing Floyd Anderson and Fernando Rivera replacing Maximiliano Trejo .New York Cosmos have made a substitution with Alex Palacio replacing Tyrone Kassel .
87.44
Luke Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Sebastián Sosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastián Sosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
27.4%
42.5%
30.1%
Scorers
| Oscar Parra 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mathew Bell of New York Cosmos |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Arteaga (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ángel Valdés (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Allen Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Maximiliano Montenegro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Hernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Uruguay Perez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Adrian Perkins (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Green (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roy Harris (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Floyd Anderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maximiliano Trejo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Rivera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sebastián Sosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bruno Maradona (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mathew Bell (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Tyrone Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur White (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Juan Pablo Peralta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry King (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Santino Domínguez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wade Testo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Maurice Baker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Justin Perez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oscar Parra (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Alex Palacio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sergio C. César (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wayne Williams (ATT) | 6 | |