Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to Real Salt Lake. A crowd of 18,755 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New England Revolution and Real Salt Lake are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New England Revolution and Real Salt Lake are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
0.00
0-0Real Salt Lake kick off the first half!
2.46
1-0Alex Garey flicks a high pass forward to Jordan Joyce who brings the ball neatly under control. Jordan Joyce picks a pass forward to Troy Harris. Troy Harris whips in a cross ball towards Jack Howard. Jack Howard heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Juan Herrera had no chance!! Goal for New England Revolution!
12.24
1-0With intelligent vision, Ian Núnez laces a weighted ball forward to Omar Castro. Omar Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Micheal Heinemann's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
13.32
1-0Corner kick to Real Salt Lake. Joaquín Diaz chips it out wide. Paolo Arias shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Juan Cermeño.
14.37
1-0Joaquín Diaz takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Alejo Caniggia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
16.34
Alex Garey flicks a high pass forward. Lee Agudelo collects the pass. Lee Agudelo threads the ball through to Jack Howard. Jack Howard lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Juan Bautista Calvo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
18.01
1-0Juan Bautista Calvo threads the ball through to Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez makes a simple pass to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.27
Samuel Saldana advances with the ball. Samuel Saldana passes the ball forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona knocks the ball forward, putting Alejo Caniggia through on goal. Alejo Caniggia shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.40
1-0Cristián Zúñiga clumsily knocks into Troy Harris. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Troy Harris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.26
Cristián Zúñiga plays the ball forward to Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez brings the ball forward. Ian Núnez lofts in a cross ball towards Omar Castro. Omar Castro beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.15
Milton Ream darts forward. Milton Ream lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for New England Revolution!
42.13
Lee Agudelo makes a simple pass to Troy Harris. Troy Harris whips in a cross ball towards Jack Howard. Jack Howard connects with a diving header. Solid save from Juan Herrera.
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. Real Salt Lake also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with New England Revolution kicking off!
49.48
2-1Ivan Jenkins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordan Joyce. Jordan Joyce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jordan Joyce sees Jack Howard just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jack Howard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.20
Micheal Heinemann chips the ball to his team mate, Milton Ream. Milton Ream surges forward with the ball. Milton Ream tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Juan Herrera manages to gather it comfortably.
54.26
Joaquín Diaz knocks the ball forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Juan Cermeño is on top of it.
55.41
Cristián Zúñiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton sees Sixto Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sixto Carmona rushes past Alex Garey! Sixto Carmona shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Juan Cermeño, sees it late!! Goal for Real Salt Lake!
59.54
Jordan Knighton chips the ball to his team mate, Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
60.08
Paolo Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
61.43
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
67.45
Micheal Heinemann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Micheal Heinemann threads the ball through to Jack Howard. Jack Howard plays a scrappy one-two with Troy Harris and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jack Howard shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Juan Herrera had no chance!! Goal for New England Revolution!
72.50
Ivan Jenkins kicks a strong pass forward to Jordan Joyce. Jordan Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Troy Harris. Troy Harris whips in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Juan Herrera!
73.20
Cristián Zúñiga makes a probing pass to Paolo Arias. Paolo Arias sees Sixto Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sixto Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.47
3-2Jordan Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks the ball forward to Jack Howard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.46
Ivan Jenkins takes it forward alone. Ivan Jenkins makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Jenkins makes a great pass forward. Jack Howard runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.40
Lee Agudelo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Howard. Jack Howard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
84.32
Micheal Heinemann flicks a high pass forward. Clifford Lewis controls it well on his chest. Clifford Lewis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Troy Harris. Troy Harris whips in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Juan Herrera picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.6%
40.3%
31.2%
Scorers
| Jack Howard 2, 67 Troy Harris 39 | Omar Castro 30 Sixto Carmona 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jack Howard of New England Revolution |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Cermeño (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Garey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Jenkins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Micheal Heinemann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Clifford Lewis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jordan Joyce (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Milton Ream (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Lee Agudelo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kelly Basso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jack Howard (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Troy Harris (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Javier Ackley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian L. Pérez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Walter Domínguez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Juan Herrera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Saldana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristián Zúñiga (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Juan Bautista Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Arias (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Núnez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jordan Knighton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joaquín Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Omar Castro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Sixto Carmona (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alejo Caniggia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Miller (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Augusto Escobedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ezequiel Rodriguez (MID) | 0 | |