Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at WakeMed Soccer Park where Carolina Railhawks play host to Portland Timbers. A crowd of 17,894 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Carolina Railhawks are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
The pitch is in great condition.
Carolina Railhawks are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
0.00
0-0Portland Timbers kick off!
4.02
0-0Jason Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Morales who brings the ball under control. Eddie Morales flicks a high ball forward to André Mora who gracefully takes it down. André Mora passes the ball forward but José Quintero is offside!
6.08
0-0Ángel Araya flicks a high pass forward. Herman Young collects the pass. Herman Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.56
0-0Jason Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Segundo Angulo. The referee warns Jason Ramos to calm down! Segundo Angulo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.28
Diego Ortega runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diego Ortega whips in a cross ball towards José Quintero. José Quintero beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Isaac Cardoso!
16.29
With a delightful solo run, Eddie Morales stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Morales finds some space and shoots from distance but Isaac Cardoso is on top of it.
20.19
0-0Damián González flicks a high pass forward. Segundo Angulo controls it well on his chest. Segundo Angulo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Avalos who gathers it comfortably.
21.34
Joe Miller kicks a strong pass forward to Ángel Araya. Ángel Araya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Herman Young. Herman Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Grenddy Rivas.
22.41
0-0André Mora catches Grenddy Rivas on the ankles. André Mora is given a warning by the referee! Grenddy Rivas runs off the knock.
24.31
1-0Damián González threads a neat ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henry Severs!
28.06
1-0Diego Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, André Mora. André Mora plays a one-two with Herman Young and advances towards the goal... André Mora rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.20
Ángel Araya brings the ball forward. Ángel Araya shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Isaac Cardoso had no chance!! Goal for Portland Timbers!
36.21
Paulo Albarracín threads a neat ball through to Damián González. Damián González controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo passes the ball forward to Henry Severs. Henry Severs comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Ivan Avalos!
38.59
Diego Ortega changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Diego Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Herman Young. Herman Young directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
39.34
Jason Ramos passes the ball forward to Ángel Araya. Ángel Araya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Quintero. José Quintero shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
42.55
Damián González advances with the ball. Damián González lofts in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Carolina Railhawks appear unchanged since the first half. Portland Timbers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Carolina Railhawks kick off!
47.23
Eddie Morales makes a probing pass to Herman Young. Herman Young plays a one-two with José Quintero and advances towards the goal... Herman Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.20
Jhasmani Pedriel flicks a high pass forward to Segundo Angulo who brings the ball under control. Segundo Angulo knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.02
2-2Carolina Railhawks have made a substitution with Marshall Moore replacing Wayne Campbell .
63.46
Manuel Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Morales collects the pass. Eddie Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Herman Young. Herman Young whips in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora makes a deft header. Isaac Cardoso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.39
Ángel Araya flicks a high pass forward. André Mora collects the pass. André Mora shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.12
Grenddy Rivas flicks a high pass forward. Jhasmani Pedriel controls it well on his chest. Jhasmani Pedriel flicks a high ball forward to Henry Severs who takes it down. Henry Severs lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.15
Esteban Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Araújo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Jefre Carabalí controls it well on his chest. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
78.36
Eddie Morales advances with the ball. Eddie Morales threads a neat ball through to Herman Young. Herman Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Isaac Cardoso. What a great pair of hands!
83.24
Without breaking stride, Marshall Moore plays the ball forward to Henry Severs. Henry Severs shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ivan Avalos!
84.19
Esteban Ayoví deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marshall Moore. Marshall Moore runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marshall Moore shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Avalos with no chance!! Goal for Carolina Railhawks!
89.48
Diogo Araújo takes a long throw-in. Damián González passes the ball forward to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Gomez.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
31.1%
41.9%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Herman Young of Portland Timbers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaac Cardoso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Esteban Ayoví (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paulo Albarracín (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Grenddy Rivas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jhasmani Pedriel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Diogo Araújo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Damián González (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wayne Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jefre Carabalí (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Segundo Angulo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Henry Severs (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Matias Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marshall Moore (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Lloyd Lowry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivan Avalos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuel Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joe Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cameron Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Diego Ortega (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eddie Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ángel Araya (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | André Mora (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | José Quintero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Herman Young (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marcelo Hugo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Moose (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Salinas (ATT) | 0 | |