Match Report


Louisville CityLouisville City     Fort Lauderdale StrikersFort Lauderdale Strikers
Barry SkinnerBarry Skinner Computer Player Computer Player
Kurt GonzalezK. Gonzalez64
G
1
G
54Paolo AndradeP. Andrade
José PizarroJ. Pizarro70
D
2
D
67Ben CarterB. Carter
Fernando SoteloF. Sotelo66
D
3
D
63Marvin TurnerM. Turner
Brian MartínB. Martín64
D
4
D
60Alfred PhillipsA. Phillips
Julián ReggiJ. Reggi71
D
5captain
D
56Harvey PerkinsH. Perkins
Dale KingD. King66
M
captain6
M
67Brett BassoB. Basso
Gabriel DíazG. Díaz71
M
7
M
64Martin FloresM. Flores
Lester FerrariL. Ferrari66
M
8
M
63Enrique TrujilloE. Trujillo
Victor SalinasV. Salinas65
M
9
A
66Alberto LewisA. Lewis
Mike FisherM. Fisher71
A
10
A
64Frederick VideiraF. Videira
Filipe DavilaF. Davila70
A
11
A
62Severino RibeiroS. Ribeiro
 
Lucas Gabriel PeladoL. Pelado67
G
12
M
59Simão Roque JuniorS. Roque Junior
Jay ThomasJ. Thomas65
A
13
A
59Shane TaylorS. Taylor
Ryan MillerR. Miller36
A
14
A
59Louis AmayaL. Amaya

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Louisville Slugger Field where Louisville City play host to Fort Lauderdale Strikers. A crowd of 13,869 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Louisville City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fort Lauderdale Strikers kick off!
2.00
Martin Flores makes a probing pass to Frederick Videira. Frederick Videira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.15
Brett Basso knocks the ball forward to Alberto Lewis. Alberto Lewis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.16
Lester Ferrari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila rushes past Marvin Turner! Filipe Davila looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.48
Brian Martín makes a simple pass to Gabriel Díaz. With great vision, Gabriel Díaz plays the ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
21.12
Marvin Turner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Trujillo. Enrique Trujillo laces a through ball forward to Frederick Videira. Frederick Videira shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.15
Gabriel Díaz takes it forward alone. Gabriel Díaz shoots from 25 yards. Gabriel Díaz scores for Louisville City!!
30.01
Brett Basso flicks a high pass forward. Frederick Videira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederick Videira shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
32.30
Fort Lauderdale Strikers have made 2 substitutions with Simão Roque Junior replacing Marvin Turner and Louis Amaya replacing Alberto Lewis .
34.30
Brian Martín flicks the ball to his team mate, Lester Ferrari. Showing composure, Lester Ferrari laces a weighted ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Andrade comfortably smothers it!
36.59
Martin Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Lester Ferrari stretches the opposition's defence. Lester Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Louisville City appear unchanged since the first half. Fort Lauderdale Strikers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Louisville City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Gabriel Díaz threads the ball through to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
48.34
Gabriel Díaz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Díaz kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Fisher but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.36
Brian Martín kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Díaz. Gabriel Díaz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gabriel Díaz skips past Harvey Perkins! Gabriel Díaz shoots from just inside the box. Paolo Andrade gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.59
Alfred Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Martin Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Flores makes a simple pass to Frederick Videira. Frederick Videira advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Frederick Videira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Kurt Gonzalez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.58
Brian Martín plays the ball forward to Gabriel Díaz. Gabriel Díaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Paolo Andrade!
61.41
Fernando Sotelo sees Gabriel Díaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Díaz knocks the ball forward to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher cuts inside the box! Mike Fisher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Andrade comfortably smothers it!
63.05
Fernando Sotelo kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Salinas. Victor Salinas flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila whips in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.39
Gabriel Díaz passes the ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.01
Enrique Trujillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Severino Ribeiro. Severino Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards. Kurt Gonzalez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.14
Lester Ferrari surges forward with the ball. Lester Ferrari edges inside the box! Lester Ferrari strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Paolo Andrade is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.35
Brian Martín makes a strong solo run forward. Brian Martín passes the ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila passes the ball forward but Mike Fisher is offside!
78.57
Gabriel Díaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila whips in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Gabriel Díaz chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Louisville City

Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%

Scorers
Gabriel Díaz 27
Mike Fisher 63, 90
Lester Ferrari 72
Frederick Videira 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Díaz of Louisville City

Match Ratings
1.Kurt Gonzalez (GK)
6
2.José Pizarro (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Sotelo (DEF)
6
4.Brian Martín (DEF)
7
5.Julián Reggi (DEF)
6
6.Dale King (MID)
6
7.Gabriel Díaz (MID)goal scored
9
8.Lester Ferrari (MID)goal scored
8
9.Victor Salinas (MID)
6
10.Mike Fisher (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Filipe Davila (ATT)
7
 
12.Lucas Gabriel Pelado (GK)
0
13.Jay Thomas (ATT)
0
14.Ryan Miller (ATT)
0

1.Paolo Andrade (GK)
7
2.Ben Carter (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Turner (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Phillips (DEF)
6
5.Harvey Perkins (DEF)
6
6.Brett Basso (MID)
6
7.Martin Flores (MID)
6
8.Enrique Trujillo (MID)
6
9.Alberto Lewis (ATT)
6
10.Frederick Videira (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Severino Ribeiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Simão Roque Junior (MID)
6
13.Shane Taylor (ATT)
0
14.Louis Amaya (ATT)
6