Match Report


Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders     Carolina RailhawksCarolina Railhawks
Borja LegazBorja Legaz Danny Pearson Danny Pearson
Nathan HillN. Hill71
G
1
G
76Isaac CardosoI. Cardoso
Herculez HillH. Hill72
D
2
D
80Esteban AyovíE. Ayoví
Cheyne BedoyaC. Bedoya72
D
3
D
85Paulo AlbarracínP. Albarracín
Neil ParkerN. Parker75
D
captain4captain
D
76Michael HeinemannM. Heinemann
Henry BoggsH. Boggs72
D
5
M
81Jhasmani PedrielJ. Pedriel
Lloyd GilstrapL. Gilstrap75
M
6
M
83Diogo AraújoD. Araújo
Tyler SippolaT. Sippola78
M
7
M
81Damián GonzálezD. González
Russell MorganR. Morgan77
M
8
M
82Wayne CampbellW. Campbell
Clifford TraynorC. Traynor74
A
9
A
86Jefre CarabalíJ. Carabalí
Barry SchilawskiB. Schilawski74
A
10
A
79Segundo AnguloS. Angulo
Nick ScottN. Scott74
A
11
A
76Henry SeversH. Severs
 
Robbie KorbR. Korb75
D
12
D
75Raymond MoralesR. Morales
Fernando SivoriF. Sivori74
M
13
M
78Guy SanchezG. Sanchez
Milton WhiteM. White70
A
14
A
71Ron DukaR. Duka

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gilligans Field where Seattle Sounders play host to Carolina Railhawks. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Seattle Sounders are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.


0.00
The whistle blows and Carolina Railhawks kick off!
2.29
With imagination, Tyler Sippola laces a weighted ball forward to Nick Scott. Nick Scott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Isaac Cardoso reads it well. Nice save!
6.49
Lloyd Gilstrap makes a simple pass to Nick Scott. Nick Scott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Heinemann.
8.51
Damián González threads a neat ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.10
Henry Severs barges into Neil Parker. Henry Severs is warned by the referee! Neil Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.56
Esteban Ayoví knocks the ball forward to Damián González. Damián González flicks the ball to his team mate, Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.20
Tyler Sippola flicks a high pass forward. Barry Schilawski collects the pass. Barry Schilawski plays a one-two with Nick Scott and advances towards the goal... Barry Schilawski strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.57
Paulo Albarracín passes the ball forward to Wayne Campbell. Wayne Campbell makes an attacking run forward. Wayne Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Neil Parker is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
27.14
Tyler Sippola knocks the ball forward to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.47
Showing composure, Diogo Araújo laces a weighted ball forward to Henry Severs. Henry Severs rushes past Cheyne Bedoya! Some good footwork from Henry Severs provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Nathan Hill manages to keep it out.
40.18
Michael Heinemann volleys a long ball forward. Henry Severs lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí heads the ball goalwards but somehow Nathan Hill manages to keep it out.
42.05
Lloyd Gilstrap sees Clifford Traynor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clifford Traynor controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nick Scott through on goal. Nick Scott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Isaac Cardoso gets down and covers it.
44.56
Herculez Hill flicks a high pass forward to Tyler Sippola who brings the ball under control. Tyler Sippola makes a simple pass to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski shoots from distance. Good keeping from Isaac Cardoso as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Lloyd Gilstrap takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Tyler Sippola. Tyler Sippola deftly flicks the ball on. Michael Heinemann reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Seattle Sounders appear unchanged since the first half. Carolina Railhawks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Seattle Sounders players seem much more motivated whilst the Carolina Railhawks players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Seattle Sounders kicking off!
51.21
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward. Nick Scott collects the pass. Nick Scott plays a quick one-two with Clifford Traynor and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nick Scott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
53.13
Paulo Albarracín flicks a high pass forward. Damián González collects the pass. Damián González threads a neat ball through to Henry Severs. Henry Severs lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jefre Carabalí scores for Carolina Railhawks!!
57.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.37
Seattle Sounders have made 3 substitutions with Robbie Korb replacing Henry Boggs, Fernando Sivori replacing Lloyd Gilstrap and Milton White replacing Barry Schilawski .Carolina Railhawks have made a substitution with Guy Sanchez replacing Damián González .
63.35
With a delightful solo run, Russell Morgan stretches the opposition's defence. Russell Morgan plays a one-two with Clifford Traynor and rushes in on goal... Russell Morgan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Isaac Cardoso is on top of it.
65.47
Clifford Traynor comes in with a late challenge on Michael Heinemann. The referee calls over Clifford Traynor and shows him a yellow card! Michael Heinemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.51
Diogo Araújo sees Jefre Carabalí in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jefre Carabalí lofts in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo makes a deft header. Nathan Hill punches it away to safety.
71.31
Wayne Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo collects the pass. Segundo Angulo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.09
Neil Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Tyler Sippola. Tyler Sippola flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Scott. Nick Scott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Albarracín.
73.54
Michael Heinemann darts forward. Michael Heinemann advances with the ball. Michael Heinemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.35
Jhasmani Pedriel hacks Russell Morgan from behind! Jhasmani Pedriel is shown the yellow card! Russell Morgan stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.41
Carolina Railhawks have made 2 substitutions with Raymond Morales replacing Esteban Ayoví and Ron Duka replacing Jefre Carabalí .
84.02
Without breaking stride, Paulo Albarracín plays the ball forward to Wayne Campbell. Wayne Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Nathan Hill.
87.31
Cheyne Bedoya barges into Guy Sanchez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guy Sanchez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo controls it well on his chest. Segundo Angulo knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Nathan Hill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Seattle Sounders

Carolina Railhawks
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Jefre Carabalí 9, 53
Segundo Angulo 17
Henry Severs 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jefre Carabalí of Carolina Railhawks

Match Ratings
1.Nathan Hill (GK)
7
2.Herculez Hill (DEF)
6
3.Cheyne Bedoya (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Neil Parker (DEF)
6
5.Henry Boggs (DEF)
6
6.Lloyd Gilstrap (MID)
6
7.Tyler Sippola (MID)
6
8.Russell Morgan (MID)
6
9.Clifford Traynor (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Barry Schilawski (ATT)
6
11.Nick Scott (ATT)
6
 
12.Robbie Korb (DEF)
6
13.Fernando Sivori (MID)
6
14.Milton White (ATT)
6

1.Isaac Cardoso (GK)
7
2.Esteban Ayoví (DEF)
6
3.Paulo Albarracín (DEF)
6
4.Michael Heinemann (DEF)
7
5.Jhasmani Pedriel (MID)yellow card
5
6.Diogo Araújo (MID)
6
7.Damián González (MID)
7
8.Wayne Campbell (MID)
6
9.Jefre Carabalí (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Segundo Angulo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Henry Severs (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Raymond Morales (DEF)
6
13.Guy Sanchez (MID)
6
14.Ron Duka (ATT)
6