Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at BMO Field where Toronto FC play host to New York Cosmos. A crowd of 18,547 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Toronto FC and New York Cosmos are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Toronto FC and New York Cosmos are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
0.00
0-0Toronto FC kick off!
6.08
0-0Santino Domínguez takes it forward alone. Santino Domínguez knocks in a cross ball towards Justin Perez. Justin Perez powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jorge Beckerman.
10.36
0-1Wade Testo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Justin Perez. Justin Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.13
0-1Clayton Hayes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Clayton Hayes whips in a cross ball towards Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
22.11
Santino Domínguez sees Justin Perez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Justin Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra directs the ball goalwards with his head. Oscar Parra scores for New York Cosmos!!
28.52
Richard Watson advances with the ball. Richard Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.11
0-2Santino Domínguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Justin Perez. Justin Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ray Basso.
36.14
Carlos Cruz hits a low pass to Santino Domínguez. Santino Domínguez makes a probing pass to Justin Perez. Justin Perez shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Toronto FC appear unchanged since the first half. New York Cosmos also appear unchanged since the first half. The Toronto FC players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
New York Cosmos kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Clayton Hayes makes a simple pass to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.29
Edder Arteaga threads the ball through to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Mathew Bell gets down and covers it.
53.34
Clayton Hayes plays the ball forward to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mathew Bell!
57.01
Santino Domínguez hits a low pass to Justin Perez. Justin Perez whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.08
0-3New York Cosmos have made a substitution with Alex Palacio replacing Nahuel Rossi .
66.11
Patricio Zavagno flicks a high pass forward to Wade Testo who brings the ball under control. Wade Testo threads a neat ball through to Justin Perez. Justin Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
67.55
Clayton Hayes flicks a high ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez who takes it down. Joao Rojas Lopez skips past Tyrone Kassel! Joao Rojas Lopez takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Mathew Bell!
69.32
Wade Testo makes a simple pass to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra knocks in a cross ball towards Justin Perez. Justin Perez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
71.16
Patricio Zavagno chips the ball to his team mate, Henry King. Henry King flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Parra collects the pass. Oscar Parra knocks in a cross ball towards Justin Perez. Justin Perez makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.32
0-3Patricio Zavagno catches Joao Rojas Lopez on the ankles. Patricio Zavagno is shown the yellow card! Joao Rojas Lopez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.22
Henry King plays the ball forward to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jorge Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for New York Cosmos! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
79.00
Wade Testo kicks a strong pass forward to Maurice Baker. Maurice Baker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rene Heinemann.
87.38
Wade Testo flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Parra who takes it down. Oscar Parra whips in a cross ball towards Justin Perez. Justin Perez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.44
0-4Rene Heinemann plays the ball forward to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker threads a neat ball through to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Melia. With a superhuman jump, Matthew Melia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Patricio Zavagno happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27%
48.6%
24.3%
Scorers
| Maurice Baker 10, 57, 75 Oscar Parra 22 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurice Baker of New York Cosmos |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Beckerman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rene Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ray Basso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ernest Cook (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Clayton Hayes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Edder Arteaga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harold Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthew Melia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Ward (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kent Kissinger (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Lewis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mathew Bell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tyrone Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Zavagno (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Nahuel Rossi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry King (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Santino Domínguez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wade Testo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Maurice Baker (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Justin Perez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Oscar Parra (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alex Palacio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sergio C. César (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dwayne Torres (ATT) | 0 | |