Match Report


Sporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas City     Orange County BluesOrange County Blues
Adam WilliamsAdam Williams Dave Cee Dave Cee
Dani RosalesD. Rosales74
G
1captain
G
78José TorricoJ. Torrico
Marcos PachecoM. Pacheco71
D
2
D
78Marvin SuárezM. Suárez
Juan DeleonJ. Deleon71
D
3
D
76Benjamin EvansB. Evans
Neil BakerN. Baker71
D
4
D
75Clifford ChandlerC. Chandler
Jeff CooperJ. Cooper81
D
5
D
79Leo RobertsL. Roberts
Ignacio DeleonI. Deleon96
M
6
M
78Alexis DuarteA. Duarte
Gerson ReyesG. Reyes94
M
captain7
M
78Mario GonzálezM. González
Felix AltidoreF. Altidore84
M
8
M
78Nicolas ClarkN. Clark
Aaron BeslerA. Besler75
A
9
A
75Cameron DiazC. Diaz
Guilherme EstradaG. Estrada88
A
10
A
74Marvin PickensM. Pickens
Enner MenaE. Mena78
A
11
A
76Joel ChávezJ. Chávez
 
Joao Rojas LopezJ. Rojas Lopez83
A
12
D
72Ernest GrossmanE. Grossman
Mauricio CrespoM. Crespo82
A
13
M
77Jamie MoralesJ. Morales
Gary PerezG. Perez75
A
14
A
76Jordon RiveraJ. Rivera

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Childrens Mercy Park where Sporting Kansas City play host to Orange County Blues. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sporting Kansas City and Orange County Blues are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.


0.00
Orange County Blues get the match underway!
2.18
With great vision, Gerson Reyes plays the ball forward to Enner Mena. Enner Mena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.15
Felix Altidore threads a neat ball through to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
6.37
Alexis Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Pickens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Pickens knocks in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. With a superhuman jump, Joel Chávez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
12.29
Mario González makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.50
Neil Baker takes a quick throw-in. Juan Deleon flicks the ball to his team mate, Felix Altidore. With some swift thinking, Felix Altidore plays the ball forward to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball towards Enner Mena. Enner Mena powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Enner Mena!
20.51
Felix Altidore barges into Alexis Duarte. The referee calls over Felix Altidore and shows him a yellow card! Alexis Duarte stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.35
Clifford Chandler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Clark threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Cameron Diaz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dani Rosales manages to gather it easily.
22.03
Mario González hits a low pass to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Baker.
24.01
Clifford Chandler threads the ball through to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark makes a simple pass to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez powers a header at goal but Dani Rosales is on top of it.
30.45
Juan Deleon flicks a high pass forward. Gerson Reyes collects the pass. Gerson Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enner Mena. Enner Mena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.29
Alexis Duarte kicks a strong pass forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeff Cooper.
36.16
Neil Baker hits a low pass to Gerson Reyes. Gerson Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Estrada who takes it down. Guilherme Estrada shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
38.02
Juan Deleon flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Deleon. Seeing a gap ahead, Ignacio Deleon plays the ball forward to Enner Mena. Enner Mena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benjamin Evans.
39.50
Ignacio Deleon makes a simple pass to Enner Mena. Enner Mena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.00
Nicolas Clark deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Dani Rosales had no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Kansas City appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Kansas City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sporting Kansas City start the second half!
53.53
Benjamin Evans catches Guilherme Estrada on the ankles. Benjamin Evans is shown the yellow card! Guilherme Estrada grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.34
Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward to Joel Chávez who brings the ball under control. Joel Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.21
Gerson Reyes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerson Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clifford Chandler.
59.56
Gerson Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.21
Ignacio Deleon hits a low pass to Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.24
Alexis Duarte hits a low pass to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz shoots from 20 yards. Dani Rosales comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.03
Felix Altidore barges into Alexis Duarte. The referee brings Felix Altidore to one side and gives him a warning! Alexis Duarte stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.28
Nicolas Clark kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeff Cooper.
71.37
Mario González threads a neat ball through to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens shoots from long range. Dani Rosales gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
73.59
Leo Roberts sees Mario González in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Mario González stretches the opposition's defence. Mario González controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Marvin Pickens through on goal. Marvin Pickens muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Juan Deleon.
75.05
Nicolas Clark takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Juan Deleon reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.11
Sporting Kansas City have made 3 substitutions with Gary Perez replacing Gerson Reyes, Mauricio Crespo replacing Guilherme Estrada and Joao Rojas Lopez replacing Aaron Besler .
79.23
Alexis Duarte takes it forward alone. Alexis Duarte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.13
Alexis Duarte kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.43
Nicolas Clark laces a weighted ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.21
Alexis Duarte brings the ball forward. Alexis Duarte whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens beats his man to it with a header but Dani Rosales reads it well. Great save!
90.00
Cameron Diaz clumsily knocks into Juan Deleon. The referee warns Cameron Diaz to calm down! Juan Deleon stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Kansas City

Orange County Blues
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
35.5%
44.7%
19.7%

Scorers
Enner Mena 15
Joel Chávez 6
Cameron Diaz 42, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cameron Diaz of Orange County Blues

Match Ratings
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)
6
7.Gerson Reyes (MID)
6
8.Felix Altidore (MID)yellow card
5
9.Aaron Besler (ATT)
6
10.Guilherme Estrada (ATT)
6
11.Enner Mena (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
6
13.Mauricio Crespo (ATT)
6
14.Gary Perez (ATT)
6

1.José Torrico (GK)
6
2.Marvin Suárez (DEF)
6
3.Benjamin Evans (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Clifford Chandler (DEF)
6
5.Leo Roberts (DEF)
6
6.Alexis Duarte (MID)
7
7.Mario González (MID)
7
8.Nicolas Clark (MID)
7
9.Cameron Diaz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Marvin Pickens (ATT)
7
11.Joel Chávez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ernest Grossman (DEF)
0
13.Jamie Morales (MID)
0
14.Jordon Rivera (ATT)
0