Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day  here at Rio Tinto Stadium where Real Salt Lake play host to Columbus Crew. A crowd of 16,763 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
0.00 
Columbus Crew start the match!
3.31 
Christian Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Leo Dufty collects the pass. Leo Dufty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù runs straight at the defence! Murilo Cafù cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Juan Herrera. 
4.11 
It's a corner kick which Chester Ramirez takes quickly, playing the ball short to Billy Carter. Augusto Escobedo comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield. 
6.54 
Joaquín Diaz makes a probing pass to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by  Billy Carter. 
10.20 
Paolo Arias makes a probing pass to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso cuts inside the box! Martins Amoroso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Thiago Julinho gets down and covers it. 
12.32 
Leo Dufty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Medina. Alan Medina whips in a cross ball towards José Túñez. José Túñez connects with a diving header but Juan Herrera is on top of it. 
14.39 
Jordan Knighton clumsily knocks into Leo Dufty. The referee brings Jordan Knighton to one side and gives him a warning! Leo Dufty stretches but gets up unharmed. 
15.08 
Cristián Zúñiga threads the ball through to Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez passes the ball forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona advances inside the box! Sixto Carmona makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! 
18.13 
Leo Dufty hits a low pass to José Túñez. José Túñez knocks in a cross ball towards Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! 
22.59 
Chester Ramirez receives the ball from a throw-in from Leo Dufty. Chester Ramirez hits a low pass to José Túñez. José Túñez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping! 
27.46 
Leo Dufty kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Medina. Alan Medina shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Juan Herrera keeps it out! 
28.19 
Chester Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Alan Medina who takes it down. Alan Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Herrera who gathers it comfortably. 
33.47 
Leo Dufty flicks a high pass forward. Alan Medina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Medina whips in a cross ball towards Landon Anderson. With a superhuman jump, Landon Anderson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Juan Herrera has to pick the ball from the back of the net! 
38.56 
Chester Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Túñez. José Túñez shoots from long range but Juan Herrera is on top of it. 
39.13 
Without breaking stride, Francesco Fernandes plays the ball forward to Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty flicks the ball to his team mate, José Túñez. José Túñez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence. 
40.23 
Leo Dufty threads a neat ball through to Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù makes a great pass forward. Landon Anderson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! 
42.48 
44.39 
Leo Dufty flicks a high ball forward to Murilo Cafù who takes it down. Murilo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Juan Herrera. Excellent save. 
45.00 
Joaquín Diaz barges into Leo Dufty. Joaquín Diaz is given a warning by the referee! Leo Dufty hobbles a bit, but should be okay. 
45.00 
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Salt Lake appear unchanged since the first half. Columbus Crew also appear unchanged since the first half. 
45.00 
Real Salt Lake kick off and get the second half underway!
48.40 
Francesco Fernandes takes it forward alone. Francesco Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Medina. Alan Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence. 
49.21 
Darrell Richardson brings the ball forward. Darrell Richardson kicks a strong pass forward to Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù whips in a cross ball towards Alan Medina. Alan Medina finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! 
54.36 
Cristián Zúñiga sees Jordan Knighton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jordan Knighton threads a neat ball through to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso plays a quick one-two with Sixto Carmona and rushes in on goal... Martins Amoroso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Martins Amoroso scores for Real Salt Lake!! 
59.13 
Francesco Fernandes sees Leo Dufty in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leo Dufty flicks a high pass forward. José Túñez collects the pass. José Túñez makes a pass forward but Landon Anderson makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile! 
60.43 
Joaquín Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Martins Amoroso collects the pass. Martins Amoroso threads the ball through to Omar Castro but he's offside! 
61.34 
Leo Dufty flicks a high ball forward to Landon Anderson who takes it down. Landon Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards José Túñez. José Túñez makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save! 
63.19 
Leo Dufty flicks a high ball forward to José Túñez who takes it down. José Túñez skips past Juan Bautista Calvo! José Túñez shoots from just inside the box but Juan Herrera reads it well. Great keeping! 
67.10 
Augusto Escobedo threads a neat ball through to Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez flicks a high ball forward to Omar Castro who takes it down. Omar Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar! 
69.58 
Jordan Knighton threads the ball through to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence. 
71.47 
Leo Dufty passes the ball forward to José Túñez. José Túñez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence. 
72.01 
Jordan Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Omar Castro collects the pass. Omar Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thiago Julinho who gathers it comfortably. 
73.28 
Augusto Escobedo chips the ball to his team mate, Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Thiago Julinho manages to gather it. 
77.30 
Leo Dufty threads the ball through to Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Medina. Alan Medina outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Juan Herrera is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! 
81.04 
Leo Dufty advances with the ball. Leo Dufty knocks in a cross ball towards Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save! 
83.58 
Christian Castillo darts forward. With a delightful solo run, Christian Castillo stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Juan Herrera. Excellent save. 
84.32 
Leo Dufty flicks a high ball forward to Alan Medina who takes it down. Alan Medina whips in a cross ball towards José Túñez. José Túñez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Juan Herrera effortlessly picks it out of the air! 
85.12 
Paolo Arias threads a neat ball through to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso skips past Billy Carter! Martins Amoroso cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! 
89.56 
Leo Dufty flicks a high pass forward. José Túñez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Túñez lofts in a cross ball towards Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson powers a header at goal. Juan Herrera effortlessly punches it away to safety. 
90.00 
Cristián Zúñiga knocks the ball forward to Paolo Arias. Without breaking stride, Paolo Arias plays the ball forward to Omar Castro. Omar Castro plays a scrappy one-two with Martins Amoroso and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Omar Castro provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide! 
90.00 
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
5
16
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
32.6%
46.1%
21.3%
Scorers
| Sixto Carmona 15 Martins Amoroso 54, 85  | Murilo Cafù 18 Landon Anderson 33 Alan Medina 49, 77  | 
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alan Medina of Columbus Crew | 
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Herrera (GK) | 8  | |
| 2. | Juan Bautista Calvo (DEF) | 6  | |
| 3. | Augusto Escobedo (DEF) | 6  | |
| 4. | Cristián Zúñiga (DEF) | 6  | |
| 5. | Paolo Arias (MID) | 6  | |
| 6. | Ian Núnez (MID) | ![]()  | 6  | 
| 7. | Jordan Knighton (MID) | 6  | |
| 8. | Joaquín Diaz (MID) | 6  | |
| 9. | Omar Castro (ATT) | 6  | |
| 10. | Sixto Carmona (ATT) | ![]()  | 7  | 
| 11. | Martins Amoroso (ATT) | ![]() ![]()  | 8  | 
| 12. | Daniel Miller (GK) | 0  | |
| 13. | Henrique Adailton (DEF) | 0  | |
| 14. | Ezequiel Rodriguez (MID) | 0  | |
| 1. | Thiago Julinho (GK) | 6  | |
| 2. | Christian Castillo (DEF) | 6  | |
| 3. | Darrell Richardson (DEF) | 6  | |
| 4. | Billy Carter (DEF) | 6  | |
| 5. | Francesco Fernandes (DEF) | 6  | |
| 6. | Chester Ramirez (MID) | 6  | |
| 7. | Leo Dufty (MID) | 8  | |
| 8. | Alan Medina (ATT) | ![]() ![]()  | 9  | 
| 9. | José Túñez (ATT) | 7  | |
| 10. | Landon Anderson (ATT) | ![]()  | 7  | 
| 11. | Murilo Cafù (ATT) | ![]()  | 8  | 
| 12. | Angel Almaguer (DEF) | 0  | |
| 13. | Leroy Palacio (MID) | 0  | |
| 14. | Paúl Caballero (MID) | 0  | |
 
 











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