Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to D.C. United. A crowd of 20,630 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while D.C. United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while D.C. United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.
0.00
0-0New England Revolution start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
1-0Lee Noonan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lee Noonan knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.25
1-0Alvaro Cortes makes a probing pass to Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Ronaldo and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Javier Leiva provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.41
1-0Samuel Pickens receives the ball from a throw-in from Alvaro Cortes. Samuel Pickens flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ronaldo who takes it down. Pedro Ronaldo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elmer Reyes but he's offside!
15.45
1-0Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward. Sam Moore controls it well on his chest. Sam Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Afonso Ribeiro. Excellent block.
20.09
1-0Lee Agudelo passes the ball forward to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Ramon Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
32.27
Alex Garey darts forward. Alex Garey plays the ball forward to Troy Harris. Troy Harris plays a one-two with Walter Domínguez and advances towards the goal... Troy Harris muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving José Coronado with no chance!! Goal for New England Revolution!
38.03
2-0From the throw-in, Lee Noonan picks out Dave Sesay. Dave Sesay flicks a high pass forward. Walter Domínguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Domínguez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
39.40
Juan Cruz Rivas chips the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Cortes. Alvaro Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Sam Moore. Sam Moore heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
42.36
Ivan Jenkins plays the ball forward to Lee Noonan. Lee Noonan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lee Noonan lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel heads the ball goalwards but José Coronado is on top of it.
44.15
Alvaro Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Elmer Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elmer Reyes plays a quick one-two with Pedro Ronaldo and rushes in on goal... Alex Garey catches Elmer Reyes on the ankles. Elmer Reyes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New England Revolution appear unchanged since the first half. D.C. United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with D.C. United kicking off!
51.39
Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ronaldo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Ronaldo threads the ball through to Javier Leiva but he's offside!
53.58
George Powell hits a low pass to Alvaro Cortes. Alvaro Cortes plays the ball forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Javier Leiva. Javier Leiva shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Cermeño is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.43
Jordan Joyce makes a beautiful solo run. Jordan Joyce whips in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.39
3-1D.C. United have made a substitution with Jerry Alesci replacing Samuel Pickens .
61.48
Alvaro Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ronaldo controls it well on his chest. Pedro Ronaldo plays a quick one-two with Sam Moore and rushes in on goal... Pedro Ronaldo tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
63.38
3-1Jerry Alesci comes in with a late challenge on Lee Agudelo. Jerry Alesci is shown the yellow card! Lee Agudelo stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.27
Alvaro Cortes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alvaro Cortes plays a scrappy one-two with Javier Leiva and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alvaro Cortes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.48
With some swift thinking, Lee Noonan plays the ball forward to Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel knocks in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. George Powell clears it off the line with his head!
72.03
3-2Jerry Alesci threads a neat ball through to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.27
Afonso Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Noonan. Lee Noonan decides to run forward with the ball. Lee Noonan shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.58
D.C. United have made 2 substitutions with Craig Sesay replacing George Powell and Rafael Santiago replacing Javier Leiva .
84.33
Alvaro Cortes knocks the ball forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Juan Cermeño is on top of it.
87.09
Jordan Joyce kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
89.19
Dave Sesay flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Villarroel controls it well on his chest. Jorge Villarroel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ramon Gomez.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.9%
46.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Walter Domínguez 3, 57 Troy Harris 32 | Javier Leiva 54 Alvaro Cortes 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Walter Domínguez of New England Revolution |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Cermeño (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Garey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Jenkins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Afonso Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dave Sesay (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jordan Joyce (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lee Noonan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lee Agudelo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Troy Harris (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Jorge Villarroel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Walter Domínguez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jack Howard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Milton Ream (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Javier Ackley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | José Coronado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Delio Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramon Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | George Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Pickens (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alvaro Cortes (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Elmer Reyes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Javier Leiva (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Sam Moore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Ronaldo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Sesay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jerry Alesci (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Rafael Santiago (ATT) | 6 | |