Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Skyline Sports Complex where Harrisburg City Islanders play host to Montreal Impact. A crowd of 12,982 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montreal Impact appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montreal Impact appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.
0.00
0-0Montreal Impact get the match underway!
2.50
0-1Luís Velazquez gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Daniel Santiago shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Milton Beckerman with no chance!! Goal for Montreal Impact!
8.11
0-1Tino Tavernese hits a low pass to Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.43
0-1Johnnie Gray makes a probing pass to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Juan Carlos Salazar.
11.50
0-1Joe Grossman takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Charles Reed. Charles Reed flicks the ball on with his first touch. Bernard Carter strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.50
Nathan Callahan knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago lofts in a cross ball towards Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.21
0-2Luís Velazquez barges into Joe Grossman. The referee calls over Luís Velazquez and shows him a yellow card! Joe Grossman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.34
0-2Montreal Impact are dictating the run of play here today.
27.21
0-2Gustavo Lucero flicks a high pass forward to Jerry Howard who brings the ball under control. Jerry Howard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Grossman but the linesman indicates offside!
28.27
With great vision, Johnnie Gray plays the ball forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Juan Carlos Salazar.
32.48
Nathan Callahan sees Daniel Santiago in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Santiago shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Milton Beckerman smothers it!
33.34
Tino Tavernese threads the ball through to Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago plays a scrappy one-two with Benjamin Ramos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Santiago cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
34.37
Mark Duka flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Lucero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gustavo Lucero flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
40.16
Mark Duka passes the ball forward to Gustavo Lucero. Gustavo Lucero kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.07
Without breaking stride, Nathan Callahan plays the ball forward to Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Milton Beckerman.
44.03
Tino Tavernese changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tino Tavernese advances inside the box! Tino Tavernese shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Milton Beckerman!
45.00
Tino Tavernese hits a low pass to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Johnathan Morales provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Harrisburg City Islanders appear unchanged since the first half. Montreal Impact also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Harrisburg City Islanders kick off!
47.08
0-2Johnnie Gray makes a simple pass to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.01
Luís Velazquez flicks a high pass forward. Tino Tavernese holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tino Tavernese passes the ball forward to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.33
Mark Duka flicks a high pass forward. Johnnie Gray controls it well on his chest. Johnnie Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.49
Tino Tavernese flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Santiago controls it well on his chest. Daniel Santiago shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.07
Tino Tavernese makes a simple pass to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales skips past Albert Powell! Johnathan Morales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montreal Impact!
63.03
Bernard Carter makes a probing pass to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.23
Tino Tavernese threads a neat ball through to Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter knocks the ball forward to Benjamin Ramos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.17
Sebastián Bianchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tino Tavernese. Tino Tavernese flicks a high ball forward to Benjamin Ramos who takes it down. Benjamin Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
77.34
0-4Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Fabian Villalobos replacing Benjamin Ramos .
87.56
Albert Powell decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Powell sees Joe Grossman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Grossman shoots from 20 yards but Juan Carlos Salazar reads it well. Quality keeping!
89.32
Tino Tavernese threads the ball through to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Milton Beckerman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
31.6%
43%
25.3%
Scorers
| Daniel Santiago 2 Johnathan Morales 14, 60, 72, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Johnathan Morales of Montreal Impact |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Milton Beckerman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mark Duka (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | William Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gustavo Lucero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Johnnie Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bernard Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Charles Reed (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joe Grossman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jerry Howard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Cortés (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco G. Taffarel (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sam Tavernese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Alston (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Juan Carlos Salazar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nondier Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luís Velazquez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Daniel Amador (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastián Bianchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nathan Callahan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tino Tavernese (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Daniel Lassiter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Johnathan Morales (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Benjamin Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Santiago (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gene Adu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabian Villalobos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Rourke (MID) | 0 | |