Match Report


Orange County BluesOrange County Blues     Jacksonville ArmadaJacksonville Armada
Dave CeeDave Cee Richy Ball Richy Ball
José TorricoJ. Torrico78
G
captain1
G
92Enner DreerE. Dreer
Marvin SuárezM. Suárez78
D
2
D
81Jaime MeleánJ. Meleán
Benjamin EvansB. Evans76
D
3
D
79Tristan NovielloT. Noviello
Clifford ChandlerC. Chandler75
D
4
D
78Iván TariccoI. Taricco
Leo RobertsL. Roberts79
D
5
D
84Óscar DulantoÓ. Dulanto
Nicolas ClarkN. Clark78
M
6
M
91Darren ArnouxD. Arnoux
Jamie MoralesJ. Morales77
M
7
M
89Esteban PérezE. Pérez
Mario GonzálezM. González78
M
8
A
86Jean TapiaJ. Tapia
Joel ChávezJ. Chávez76
A
9
A
87Sal YoungS. Young
Marvin PickensM. Pickens74
A
10
A
80Sergio ScottS. Scott
Jordon RiveraJ. Rivera76
A
11captain
A
85Elmer ScottE. Scott
 
Ernest GrossmanE. Grossman72
D
12
D
75Norman MappN. Mapp
Alexis DuarteA. Duarte78
M
13
M
88Blake ElenioB. Elenio
Tommy WhiteT. White74
A
14
M
81Max PetersonM. Peterson

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Anteater Stadium where Orange County Blues play host to Jacksonville Armada. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Orange County Blues are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Jacksonville Armada appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mike Tavernese.


0.00
Jacksonville Armada kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
Darren Arnoux threads a neat ball through to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jean Tapia provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. José Torrico gets down and covers it.
4.37
Esteban Pérez threads the ball through to Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott lofts in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young whips the ball goalwards with his head. José Torrico didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.47
Nicolas Clark passes the ball forward to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.57
Jamie Morales makes a simple pass to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Enner Dreer comfortably picks it out of the air!
9.49
Darren Arnoux sees Sal Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sal Young whips in a cross ball towards Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reactions from Leo Roberts blocks the shot!
10.25
Darren Arnoux flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clifford Chandler.
15.10
Showing composure, Esteban Pérez picks a pass forward to Sal Young. Sal Young whips in a cross ball towards Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but José Torrico is on top of it.
18.45
Showing composure, Marvin Suárez laces a weighted ball forward to Mario González. Mario González makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marvin Pickens!
21.17
Jamie Morales threads the ball through to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez makes a probing pass between the defence to Jordon Rivera. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jordon Rivera provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Óscar Dulanto's leg.
22.07
Darren Arnoux catches Mario González on the ankles. The referee warns Darren Arnoux to calm down! Mario González gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.24
Esteban Pérez hacks Nicolas Clark from behind! Esteban Pérez is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Clark stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.36
Benjamin Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario González. Mario González chips the ball to his team mate, Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Enner Dreer manages to gather it.
34.26
Benjamin Evans threads a neat ball through to Mario González. Mario González hits a low pass to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera rushes past Óscar Dulanto! Some silky footwork from Jordon Rivera provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
36.39
Clifford Chandler threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark knocks the ball forward to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Enner Dreer comfortably smothers it!
40.28
Leo Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Clark knocks in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Enner Dreer. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Orange County Blues appear unchanged since the first half. Jacksonville Armada also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Orange County Blues start the second half!
48.01
Mario González threads the ball through to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.51
Mario González passes the ball forward to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera rushes past Tristan Noviello! Jordon Rivera shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
53.33
Esteban Pérez flicks a high pass forward to Jean Tapia who brings the ball under control. Jean Tapia chips the ball to his team mate, Sal Young. Sal Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Leo Roberts blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.03
With some swift thinking, Jamie Morales plays the ball forward to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera whips in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.03
Benjamin Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Morales. Jamie Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez shoots from long range. Joel Chávez scores for Orange County Blues!!
65.39
Jaime Meleán makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Pérez. Esteban Pérez threads the ball through to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
66.54
Nicolas Clark advances with the ball. Nicolas Clark knocks in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
67.52
Benjamin Evans passes the ball forward to Mario González. Mario González chips the ball to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
69.58
Tristan Noviello darts forward. Tristan Noviello flicks a high pass forward. Sal Young collects the pass. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but José Torrico is on top of it.
77.42
Jacksonville Armada have made 3 substitutions with Norman Mapp replacing Iván Taricco, Blake Elenio replacing Darren Arnoux and Max Peterson replacing Esteban Pérez .
78.49
Nicolas Clark controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Enner Dreer had no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
81.51
Nicolas Clark makes a simple pass to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens lofts in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Enner Dreer manages to gather it.
83.53
Clifford Chandler advances with the ball. Clifford Chandler knocks the ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Mapp.
85.04
Blake Elenio flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott lofts in a cross ball towards Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Jacksonville Armada!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Orange County Blues

Jacksonville Armada
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
12
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
24.1%
43%
32.9%

Scorers
Marvin Pickens 18
Jordon Rivera 50, 78
Joel Chávez 60
Elmer Scott 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jordon Rivera of Orange County Blues

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

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