Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to Seattle Sounders. A crowd of 19,480 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Seattle Sounders appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Seattle Sounders appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
0.00
0-0Seattle Sounders kick off the first half!
6.30
0-0Dwayne Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Russell Morgan. Russell Morgan darts forward. Russell Morgan knocks the ball forward, putting Clifford Traynor through on goal. Clifford Traynor shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.46
Juan Cruz Rivas flicks a high pass forward to Alvaro Cortes who brings the ball neatly under control. Alvaro Cortes threads the ball through to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.39
0-0Russell Morgan sees Freddie Alston in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Freddie Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. José Coronado effortlessly picks it out of the air!
15.05
Alvaro Cortes passes the ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
16.41
Lloyd Gilstrap threads a neat ball through to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.13
Tyler Sippola threads a neat ball through to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. José Coronado gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
20.27
1-0Juan Cruz Rivas flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pickens. Without breaking stride, Samuel Pickens plays the ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo plays a scrappy one-two with Sam Moore and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Ronaldo rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for D.C. United!
28.58
Robbie Korb sees Tyler Sippola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tyler Sippola sees a break and surges forward. Tyler Sippola plays a one-two with Freddie Alston and advances towards the goal... Tyler Sippola tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.03
1-1Alvaro Cortes threads the ball through to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ronaldo but the linesman indicates offside!
34.20
Lloyd Gilstrap knocks the ball to his team mate, Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski puts a great ball through but Clifford Traynor is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
38.25
1-1Delio Cruz passes the ball forward to Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward to Javier Leiva who brings the ball under control. Javier Leiva flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Joel Garey.
45.00
1-1Alvaro Cortes hacks Russell Morgan from behind! The referee brings Alvaro Cortes to one side and gives him a warning! Russell Morgan runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Seattle Sounders also appear unchanged since the first half. The Seattle Sounders players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and D.C. United kick off!
47.55
Lloyd Gilstrap advances with the ball. Lloyd Gilstrap shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.44
Russell Morgan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski lofts in a cross ball towards Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston connects with a diving header. José Coronado gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
53.19
Alvaro Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Elmer Reyes who brings the ball under control. Elmer Reyes shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
55.26
Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward. Elmer Reyes collects the pass. Elmer Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.19
2-1Seattle Sounders have made 3 substitutions with Cheyne Bedoya replacing Henry Boggs, Fernando Sivori replacing Lloyd Gilstrap and Milton White replacing Barry Schilawski .
63.12
Elmer Reyes hacks Joel Garey from behind! Elmer Reyes is given a warning by the referee! Joel Garey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.52
Alvaro Cortes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alvaro Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.24
Russell Morgan threads the ball through to Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. José Coronado gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
72.38
Russell Morgan sees space and advances. Russell Morgan shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.41
3-1Fernando Sivori barges into Samuel Pickens. Fernando Sivori is shown the yellow card! Samuel Pickens runs off the knock.
77.11
D.C. United have made a substitution with Rafael Santiago replacing Javier Leiva .
78.13
Samuel Pickens threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo cuts inside the box! Pedro Ronaldo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nathan Hill effortlessly smothers it!
81.40
Robbie Korb threads a neat ball through to Fernando Sivori. Fernando Sivori plays the ball forward to Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor plays a one-two with Milton White and advances towards the goal... Clifford Traynor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by José Coronado!
90.00
Russell Morgan flicks a high pass forward. Milton White collects the pass. Milton White shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
32.9%
41.5%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elmer Reyes of D.C. United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | José Coronado (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Delio Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramon Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | George Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Pickens (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alvaro Cortes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Elmer Reyes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Javier Leiva (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sam Moore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Ronaldo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Craig Sesay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jerry Alesci (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Santiago (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nathan Hill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dwayne Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Korb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joel Garey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Henry Boggs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lloyd Gilstrap (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tyler Sippola (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Russell Morgan (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Clifford Traynor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Barry Schilawski (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Freddie Alston (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cheyne Bedoya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fernando Sivori (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Milton White (ATT) | 6 | |