Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Yankee Stadium where New York City FC play host to Sporting Kansas City. A crowd of 15,863 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Kansas City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Kansas City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
0.00
0-0New York City FC start the match!
4.06
0-0Without breaking stride, João Pedro Azevedo plays the ball forward to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.39
0-0Felix Altidore threads a neat ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez runs straight at the defence! Joao Rojas Lopez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.55
0-1Gerson Reyes makes a probing pass to Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Orellana with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Kansas City!
21.04
Francisco Parra sees space and advances. Francisco Parra finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.05
0-1Felix Altidore takes a quick throw-in, which Ignacio Deleon takes on the chest. Ignacio Deleon sees Joao Rojas Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Rojas Lopez plays a one-two with Guilherme Estrada and rushes in on goal... Bernardo Hurtado clumsily knocks into Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
27.53
Javier Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Mario Cabrera who gracefully takes it down. Mario Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria shoots from 20 yards but somehow Dani Rosales manages to keep it out.
28.17
0-1Felix Altidore makes a probing pass to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.49
Javier Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Phillip Gray who takes it down. Phillip Gray hits a low pass to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
34.41
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.53
Juan Deleon kicks a strong pass forward to Felix Altidore. Felix Altidore knocks the ball forward to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler shoots from outside the area but somehow Pedro Orellana manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York City FC appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Kansas City also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York City FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sporting Kansas City kick off the second half!
47.07
João Pedro Azevedo brings the ball forward. João Pedro Azevedo shoots from 20 yards but Dani Rosales is on top of it.
48.49
Mario Cabrera hits a low pass to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dani Rosales manages to gather it effortlessly.
53.03
Charles Reyes threads a neat ball through to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
54.20
Francisco Parra brings the ball forward. Francisco Parra shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.49
Juan Deleon flicks a high pass forward. Gerson Reyes controls it well on his chest. Gerson Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Joao Rojas Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.03
Ignacio Deleon flicks a high pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez who brings the ball under control. Joao Rojas Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort. Pedro Orellana effortlessly gets down and covers it.
72.36
Felix Altidore darts forward. Felix Altidore plays the ball forward to Guilherme Estrada who has made a great run into the box. Guilherme Estrada shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.47
Mario Cabrera surges forward with the ball. Mario Cabrera shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.10
Neil Baker threads the ball through to Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada rushes past Charles Reyes! Guilherme Estrada takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.06
Neil Baker knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerson Reyes. Gerson Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Pedro Orellana manages to keep it out.
89.33
With vision, Bernardo Hurtado laces a through ball forward to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Parra advances inside the box! Francisco Parra strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30.6%
45.8%
23.6%
Scorers
| Francisco Parra 89 | Guilherme Estrada 17, 72, 83 Aaron Besler 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Estrada of Sporting Kansas City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Orellana (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bernardo Hurtado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Charles Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Javier Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francisco Parra (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Phillip Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Logan Gruenebaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ezequiel Renteria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Chavarri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juan Manuel Villa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joaquín Velasquez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joshua Rogers (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dani Rosales (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcos Pacheco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Deleon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Baker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jeff Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ignacio Deleon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gerson Reyes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Felix Altidore (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Aaron Besler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Guilherme Estrada (ATT) | | 10 |
| 11. | Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Enner Mena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Crespo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Perez (ATT) | 0 | |