Match Report


D.C. UnitedD.C. United     Orange County BluesOrange County Blues
John MillerJohn Miller Dave Cee Dave Cee
José CoronadoJ. Coronado74
G
1captain
G
78José TorricoJ. Torrico
Delio CruzD. Cruz66
D
2
D
78Marvin SuárezM. Suárez
Ramon GomezR. Gomez71
D
3
D
76Benjamin EvansB. Evans
Juan Cruz RivasJ. Rivas76
D
4
D
75Clifford ChandlerC. Chandler
Craig SesayC. Sesay65
D
5
D
79Leo RobertsL. Roberts
Samuel PickensS. Pickens74
M
captain6
M
78Nicolas ClarkN. Clark
Alvaro CortesA. Cortes73
M
7
M
77Jamie MoralesJ. Morales
Elmer ReyesE. Reyes73
A
8
M
78Mario GonzálezM. González
Javier LeivaJ. Leiva71
A
9
A
76Joel ChávezJ. Chávez
Sam MooreS. Moore71
A
10
A
74Marvin PickensM. Pickens
Pedro RonaldoP. Ronaldo71
A
11
A
76Jordon RiveraJ. Rivera
 
Johnathan ButlerJ. Butler61
D
12
D
73Luis KorbL. Korb
Ramiro BryantR. Bryant60
M
13
M
78Alexis DuarteA. Duarte
Rafael SantiagoR. Santiago69
A
14
A
75Cameron DiazC. Diaz

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to Orange County Blues. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.


0.00
The whistle blows and Orange County Blues get the match underway!
6.04
Alvaro Cortes makes a probing pass to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
8.47
Benjamin Evans flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamie Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Morales plays a one-two with Joel Chávez and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jamie Morales provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.49
Jamie Morales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jamie Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.42
Alvaro Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Sam Moore. Sam Moore finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but José Torrico manages to gather it easily.
12.26
Marvin Suárez makes a simple pass to Mario González. Mario González threads the ball through to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow José Coronado manages to keep it out.
14.36
Benjamin Evans flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Morales collects the pass. Jamie Morales surges forward with the ball. Jamie Morales whips in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera makes a deft header but somehow Juan Cruz Rivas happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.51
Benjamin Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario González. Mario González flicks a high pass forward to Joel Chávez who brings the ball under control. Joel Chávez shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
16.38
Alvaro Cortes threads a neat ball through to Sam Moore. Sam Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
22.23
Alvaro Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo plays a one-two with Sam Moore and rushes in on goal... Pedro Ronaldo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.12
Nicolas Clark makes a simple pass to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Coronado who gathers it comfortably.
26.40
Craig Sesay hacks Marvin Pickens from behind! Craig Sesay is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Pickens runs off the knock.
28.02
With imagination, Benjamin Evans laces a weighted ball forward to Jamie Morales. Jamie Morales threads a neat ball through to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Sesay.
30.09
Alvaro Cortes advances with the ball. Alvaro Cortes shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but José Torrico manages to gather it comfortably.
32.06
Joel Chávez catches Ramon Gomez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ramon Gomez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.09
Alvaro Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for D.C. United!
36.34
Jamie Morales flicks a high pass forward. Joel Chávez controls it well on his chest. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Sesay.
38.11
Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward. Joel Chávez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joel Chávez shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.22
Clifford Chandler launches a long ball forward into the other half. Marvin Pickens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Coronado who gathers it comfortably.
40.32
Jordon Rivera comes in with a late challenge on Craig Sesay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Sesay stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.45
Clifford Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Mario González controls it well on his chest. Mario González threads a neat ball through to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half. The Orange County Blues players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and D.C. United kick off!
60.31
Orange County Blues have made 3 substitutions with Luis Korb replacing Marvin Suárez, Alexis Duarte replacing Leo Roberts and Cameron Diaz replacing Joel Chávez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.39
Clifford Chandler threads a neat ball through to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte surges forward with the ball. Alexis Duarte whips in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
71.53
Luis Korb catches Javier Leiva on the ankles. Luis Korb is shown the yellow card! Javier Leiva stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.53
Free kick to D.C. United just outside the area...
73.29
Elmer Reyes takes a long run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
75.21
Samuel Pickens threads a neat ball through to Sam Moore. Sam Moore plays a one-two with Elmer Reyes and rushes in on goal... Benjamin Evans barges into Sam Moore. Penalty not given!!
77.58
D.C. United have made 2 substitutions with Johnathan Butler replacing Craig Sesay and Rafael Santiago replacing Javier Leiva .
78.60
Juan Cruz Rivas decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Cruz Rivas flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Santiago who brings the ball under control. Rafael Santiago knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.51
Without breaking stride, Nicolas Clark plays the ball forward to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnathan Butler.
81.56
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.37
Alexis Duarte flicks a high pass forward to Jordon Rivera who brings the ball under control. Jordon Rivera lofts in a cross ball towards Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz heads the ball goalwards. José Coronado didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.48
Johnathan Butler flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Pickens who takes it down. Samuel Pickens kicks a strong pass forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rafael Santiago through on goal. Rafael Santiago muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.33
Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward. Elmer Reyes controls it well on his chest. Elmer Reyes shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but José Torrico smothers it!
90.00
Jamie Morales plays the ball forward to Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera makes a looping header on goal. Delio Cruz steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

D.C. United

Orange County Blues
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
34.1%
39%
26.8%

Scorers
Elmer Reyes 33
Marvin Pickens 42
Jordon Rivera 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elmer Reyes of D.C. United

Match Ratings
1.José Coronado (GK)
7
2.Delio Cruz (DEF)
6
3.Ramon Gomez (DEF)
6
4.Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)
7
5.Craig Sesay (DEF)
5
6.Samuel Pickens (MID)
6
7.Alvaro Cortes (MID)
8
8.Elmer Reyes (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Javier Leiva (ATT)
6
10.Sam Moore (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Ronaldo (ATT)
7
 
12.Johnathan Butler (DEF)
6
13.Ramiro Bryant (MID)
0
14.Rafael Santiago (ATT)
6

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)
8
8.Mario González (MID)
6
9.Joel Chávez (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Marvin Pickens (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jordon Rivera (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Luis Korb (DEF)yellow card
5
13.Alexis Duarte (MID)
7
14.Cameron Diaz (ATT)
6