Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Lower.com Field where Columbus Crew play host to Toronto FC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Columbus Crew are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Toronto FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Columbus Crew are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Toronto FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
0.00
0-0Toronto FC start the match!
2.24
0-0Joao Rojas Lopez clumsily knocks into Francesco Fernandes. Joao Rojas Lopez is shown the yellow card! Francesco Fernandes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.06
0-0Ray Basso comes in with a high challenge, catching Alan Medina with his studs. Ray Basso is shown the red card!! Alan Medina runs off the knock.
4.14
0-0Leo Dufty sees José Túñez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. José Túñez whips in a cross ball towards Alan Medina. Alan Medina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jorge Beckerman effortlessly punches it away to safety.
6.16
0-0Dante Marzolini threads a neat ball through to Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Medina. Alan Medina shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.26
1-0Francesco Fernandes plays the ball forward to Chester Ramirez. Chester Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Alan Medina controls it well on his chest. Alan Medina lofts in a cross ball towards José Túñez. José Túñez connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jorge Beckerman with no chance!! Goal for Columbus Crew!
14.47
Paolo Hurtado passes the ball forward to Chester Ramirez. Chester Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
18.25
1-0Leo Dufty passes the ball forward to Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.58
Edder Arteaga threads a neat ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Hurtado.
21.36
Paolo Hurtado flicks a high pass forward. Leo Dufty controls it well on his chest. Leo Dufty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.17
Christian Castillo laces a weighted ball forward to Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty flicks a high pass forward. Landon Anderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Landon Anderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Melia.
28.04
With vision, Matthew Melia laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker flicks a high pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez who brings the ball under control. Joao Rojas Lopez advances inside the box! Joao Rojas Lopez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
32.20
Dante Marzolini knocks the ball to his team mate, Chester Ramirez. Chester Ramirez plays the ball forward to Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jorge Beckerman smothers it!
34.38
Seeing Edder Arteaga's run, Clayton Hayes quickly throws the ball into his path. Edder Arteaga darts forward. Edder Arteaga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dante Marzolini.
40.47
Clayton Hayes barges into Leo Dufty. The referee warns Clayton Hayes to calm down! Leo Dufty gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.45
Paolo Hurtado knocks the ball to his team mate, Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty knocks the ball forward to Alan Medina. Alan Medina shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
44.54
Leo Dufty hits a low pass to José Túñez. José Túñez knocks in a cross ball towards Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù connects with a diving header but somehow Jorge Beckerman manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Columbus Crew appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Columbus Crew start the second half!
47.28
Leo Dufty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Túñez. José Túñez shoots from distance. Jorge Beckerman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.08
2-0Francesco Fernandes clumsily knocks into Joao Rojas Lopez. The referee calls over Francesco Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Joao Rojas Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.15
Christian Castillo flicks a high ball forward to Chester Ramirez who takes it down. Chester Ramirez hits a low pass to Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.19
Paolo Hurtado sees Chester Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chester Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù edges inside the box! Murilo Cafù cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Jorge Beckerman gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
71.58
Dante Marzolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty takes it forward alone. Leo Dufty plays a one-two with Landon Anderson and rushes in on goal... Leo Dufty looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.32
Paolo Hurtado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty sees Alan Medina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Medina shoots from distance. Solid save from Jorge Beckerman. What a great pair of hands!
79.54
Chester Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Murilo Cafù. Murilo Cafù sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.51
Chester Ramirez sees Alan Medina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Landon Anderson. Landon Anderson powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
69.5%
30.5%
Play Area
26.8%
46.3%
26.8%
Scorers
| José Túñez 9, 47 Leo Dufty 72 Landon Anderson 82 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leo Dufty of Columbus Crew |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thiago Julinho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Hurtado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francesco Fernandes (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Dante Marzolini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chester Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leo Dufty (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Alan Medina (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | José Túñez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Landon Anderson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Murilo Cafù (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Darrell Richardson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leroy Palacio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Huerta (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jorge Beckerman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rene Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ray Basso (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 5. | Ernest Cook (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Clayton Hayes (MID) | 5 | |
| 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 | |