Match Report


San Antonio ScorpionsSan Antonio Scorpions     LA GalaxyLA Galaxy
Computer Player Computer Player Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Benjamin ChavarriB. Chavarri59
G
captain1
G
69Edwin AckleyE. Ackley
Ernest BernardoE. Bernardo79
D
2
D
64Salvador ZamoraS. Zamora
Angel BarnesA. Barnes65
D
3
D
66Blake MartinB. Martin
Reginald JohnsonR. Johnson57
D
4
D
68Ethan MitchellE. Mitchell
Randy RichardsonR. Richardson68
M
5
D
69Jim KnightonJ. Knighton
Jaime CampbellJ. Campbell66
M
6
M
72Cheyne ThompsonC. Thompson
Ray AndersonR. Anderson65
M
7captain
M
70Earnest PetersonE. Peterson
Pablo ToroP. Toro65
M
8
M
67Nelson AltidoreN. Altidore
Luciano PereyraL. Pereyra68
A
9
A
68Glen KingG. King
Facundo VasquezF. Vasquez67
A
10
A
75Mateo MarzoliniM. Marzolini
Marco BarraganM. Barragan61
A
11
A
68Andre GrayA. Gray
 
Kamani AckleyK. Ackley58
M
12
A
68Roy AlstonR. Alston
Carlos AlvaradoC. Alvarado57
D
13
M
70Jorge TaverneseJ. Tavernese
Theodore RichardsonT. Richardson56
G
14
D
65Guy GreenG. Green

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Toyota Field where San Antonio Scorpions play host to LA Galaxy. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Antonio Scorpions are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.


0.00
The first half starts with LA Galaxy kicking off!
4.18
Nelson Altidore knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Gray. Andre Gray deftly passes the ball to Mateo Marzolini, releasing him through on goal. Mateo Marzolini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.26
Ray Anderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.57
With some swift thinking, Ray Anderson plays the ball forward to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan cuts inside the box! Marco Barragan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.48
Blake Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Cheyne Thompson. Cheyne Thompson threads a neat ball through to Andre Gray. Andre Gray plays a one-two with Mateo Marzolini and rushes in on goal... Andre Gray shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
16.13
Cheyne Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glen King. Glen King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernest Bernardo.
18.54
Ray Anderson comes in with a late challenge on Cheyne Thompson. The referee calls over Ray Anderson and shows him a yellow card! Cheyne Thompson runs off the knock.
20.49
Jaime Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez rushes past Blake Martin! Facundo Vasquez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.17
Earnest Peterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glen King. Glen King shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
26.36
Luciano Pereyra catches Blake Martin on the ankles. The referee calls over Luciano Pereyra and warns him to calm down! Blake Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.09
Pablo Toro knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.54
Angel Barnes makes a probing pass to Jaime Campbell. Jaime Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.06
Earnest Peterson barges into Ray Anderson. The referee brings Earnest Peterson to one side and gives him a warning! Ray Anderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.25
Ernest Bernardo chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Campbell. Jaime Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Vasquez collects the pass. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edwin Ackley who gathers it comfortably.
44.54
Ernest Bernardo barges into Andre Gray. Ernest Bernardo is warned by the referee! Andre Gray stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.54
Free kick to LA Galaxy just outside the area...
45.00
Glen King takes a slow run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Carlos Alvarado replacing Pablo Toro. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. The LA Galaxy players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
San Antonio Scorpions kick off the second half!
47.16
Blake Martin flicks a high pass forward to Cheyne Thompson who brings the ball under control. Cheyne Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Glen King. Glen King makes a simple pass, allowing Mateo Marzolini to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mateo Marzolini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Benjamin Chavarri. Excellent save.
48.07
Angel Barnes makes a beautiful solo run. Angel Barnes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Angel Barnes knocks in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
51.56
Nelson Altidore flicks a high ball forward to Andre Gray who takes it down. Andre Gray cuts inside the box! Andre Gray shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
54.24
Randy Richardson sees a break and surges forward. Randy Richardson whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
57.10
Ernest Bernardo passes the ball forward to Randy Richardson. Randy Richardson threads the ball through to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jim Knighton.
59.27
Ethan Mitchell passes the ball forward to Earnest Peterson. Earnest Peterson flicks a high pass forward. Andre Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Gray whips in a cross ball towards Glen King. Glen King connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.27
LA Galaxy have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Tavernese replacing Earnest Peterson, Guy Green replacing Ethan Mitchell and Roy Alston replacing Mateo Marzolini .
65.18
Ray Anderson threads the ball through to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
66.32
Jim Knighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Tavernese. Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Tavernese plays the ball forward to Glen King. Glen King knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Gray. Andre Gray connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
73.13
Jaime Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Marco Barragan who takes it down. Marco Barragan deftly passes the ball to Luciano Pereyra, releasing him through on goal. Luciano Pereyra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Edwin Ackley with no chance!! Goal for San Antonio Scorpions!
77.40
Jaime Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Pereyra controls it well on his chest. Luciano Pereyra shoots from distance. Edwin Ackley gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
79.03
Jorge Tavernese flicks the ball to his team mate, Glen King. With great vision, Glen King plays the ball forward to Roy Alston who has made a great run into the box. Roy Alston rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.30
Ray Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez plays a quick one-two with Marco Barragan and rushes in on goal... Facundo Vasquez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Edwin Ackley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.38
With vision, Jorge Tavernese plays the ball forward to Glen King. Glen King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roy Alston but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

San Antonio Scorpions

LA Galaxy
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
24.1%
45.6%
30.4%

Scorers
Facundo Vasquez 20, 81
Marco Barragan 33
Luciano Pereyra 73
Glen King 59
Andre Gray 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Facundo Vasquez of San Antonio Scorpions

Match Ratings
1.Benjamin Chavarri (GK)
6
2.Ernest Bernardo (DEF)
6
3.Angel Barnes (DEF)
7
4.Reginald Johnson (DEF)
6
5.Randy Richardson (MID)
6
6.Jaime Campbell (MID)
7
7.Ray Anderson (MID)yellow card
6
8.Pablo Toro (MID)
6
9.Luciano Pereyra (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Facundo Vasquez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Marco Barragan (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kamani Ackley (MID)
0
13.Carlos Alvarado (DEF)
6
14.Theodore Richardson (GK)
0

1.Edwin Ackley (GK)
6
2.Salvador Zamora (DEF)
6
3.Blake Martin (DEF)
6
4.Ethan Mitchell (DEF)
6
5.Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
6.Cheyne Thompson (MID)
6
7.Earnest Peterson (MID)
6
8.Nelson Altidore (MID)
6
9.Glen King (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mateo Marzolini (ATT)
6
11.Andre Gray (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Roy Alston (ATT)
6
13.Jorge Tavernese (MID)
6
14.Guy Green (DEF)
6