Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Red Bull Arena where New York Red Bulls play host to Jacksonville Armada. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York Red Bulls are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Jacksonville Armada appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.


0.00
New York Red Bulls kick off and get the match underway!
9.40
Iván Taricco kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez passes the ball forward to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia plays a one-two with Sal Young and rushes in on goal... Jean Tapia cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. João Navarrete is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.44
Lukas Baca makes a simple pass to Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Iván Taricco clumsily knocks into Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
14.30
André Palacios hacks Blake Elenio from behind! The referee warns André Palacios to calm down! Blake Elenio stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.52
Tristan Noviello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez flicks the ball to his team mate, Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott runs straight at the defence! Elmer Scott rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but João Navarrete comfortably smothers it!
21.33
Esteban Pérez passes the ball forward to Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott lofts in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving João Navarrete with no chance!! Goal for Jacksonville Armada!
26.50
Lukas Baca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.32
Esteban Pérez sees Sal Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sal Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. João Navarrete comfortably gets down and covers it.
33.04
Esteban Pérez flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Scott collects the pass. Sergio Scott shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.27
Tristan Noviello threads the ball through to Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Scott controls it well on his chest. Sergio Scott lofts in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.57
Esteban Pérez flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Scott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Scott lofts in a cross ball towards Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott makes a deft header but is denied by João Navarrete. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Red Bulls appear unchanged since the first half. Jacksonville Armada also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Jacksonville Armada kicking off!
47.49
Esteban Pérez chips the ball to his team mate, Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to João Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
55.00
Richard Elcock flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Núnez who takes it down. Mauricio Núnez knocks the ball forward, putting Gianni Garza through on goal. Gianni Garza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Óscar Dulanto.
56.16
Allan Korb takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some awkward footwork from Juan Martín Ponce provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Jaime Meleán!
59.36
Julio Ricardo Suárez flicks a high pass forward. Lukas Baca controls it well on his chest. Lukas Baca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tristan Noviello.
60.22
Esteban Pérez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from João Navarrete keeps it out!
61.58
Jaime Meleán clumsily knocks into Gianni Garza. Jaime Meleán is shown the yellow card! Gianni Garza stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.54
Julio Ricardo Suárez makes a probing pass to Lukas Baca. Lukas Baca kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Núnez. Mauricio Núnez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.28
Esteban Pérez sees a break and surges forward. Esteban Pérez whips in a cross ball towards Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.22
Mauricio Núnez barges into Tristan Noviello. The referee warns Mauricio Núnez to calm down! Tristan Noviello hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.22
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.42
Jacksonville Armada have made 3 substitutions with Norman Mapp replacing Tristan Noviello, Darren Arnoux replacing Blake Elenio and Max Peterson replacing Esteban Pérez .
81.15
Max Peterson flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Scott who takes it down. Sergio Scott lofts in a cross ball towards Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.21
Max Peterson surges forward with the ball. Max Peterson tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
87.55
André Palacios makes a probing pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza cuts inside the box! Gianni Garza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.55
Lukas Baca flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Cardenas. Miguel Cardenas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enner Dreer who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sal Young of Jacksonville Armada

Match Ratings
1.Enner Dreer (GK)
6
2.Jaime Meleán (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Tristan Noviello (DEF)
6
4.Iván Taricco (DEF)
6
5.Óscar Dulanto (DEF)
6
6.Blake Elenio (MID)
6
7.Esteban Pérez (MID)
8
8.Jean Tapia (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Sal Young (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Sergio Scott (ATT)
7
11.Elmer Scott (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Norman Mapp (DEF)
6
13.Darren Arnoux (MID)
6
14.Max Peterson (MID)
6