Match Report
| FC Edmonton | FC Edmonton |  |  | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Tampa Bay Rowdies | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Russell Lee | R. Lee |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Vincent Brown | V. Brown | |||||||||
| Johnathan Williams | J. Williams | | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Alan Rey | A. Rey | |||||||||
| Felipe Romero | F. Romero |  | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Joseph Basso | J. Basso | |||||||||
| Terry Garcia | T. Garcia | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Gerson Rogers | G. Rogers | |||||||||
| Kupono Miller | K. Miller | | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Jim Morgan | J. Morgan | |||||||||
| Marco Carmona | M. Carmona |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Jimmy White | J. White | |||||||||
| Randy Lowry | R. Lowry | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Jesse Anderson | J. Anderson | |||||||||
| Travis Grendi | T. Grendi | | 55 | M |  | | 8 | | | A | 72 |  | Andrès Osorio | A. Osorio | |||||||
| Rubén Renteria | R. Renteria | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Leroy Peterson | L. Peterson | |||||||||
| Gabriel Benítez | G. Benítez | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Arnold Watson | A. Watson | |||||||||
| Dustin Alesci | D. Alesci | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 |  | Tomás Duarte | T. Duarte | |||||||||
| Fede Saenz | F. Saenz | | 61 | G | | 12 | | M | 59 |  | Lucas Junior | L. Junior | |||||||||
| Gustavo Cafù | G. Cafù | | 59 | A | | 13 | | M | 57 |  | Jorge Villegas | J. Villegas | |||||||||
| Jose Luis Rosales | J. Rosales | | 58 | A | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Reginald Jenkins | R. Jenkins | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Clarke Stadium where FC Edmonton play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. A crowd of 11,692 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Edmonton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Wilson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Edmonton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Wilson.
0.00
0-0FC Edmonton kick off!
8.24
0-0Travis Grendi threads a neat ball through to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.31
0-0Jesse Anderson hacks Randy Lowry from behind! The referee calls over Jesse Anderson and warns him to calm down! Randy Lowry runs off the knock.
16.48
0-0Travis Grendi hits a low pass to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria makes a probing pass between the defence to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.18
0-0Marco Carmona clumsily knocks into Jesse Anderson. Marco Carmona is shown the yellow card! Jesse Anderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.36
Alan Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesse Anderson. Jesse Anderson passes the ball forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson lofts in a cross ball towards Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
26.52
Gerson Rogers barges into Dustin Alesci. The referee warns Gerson Rogers to calm down! Dustin Alesci stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.03
Jesse Anderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.05
Jesse Anderson passes the ball forward to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.02
0-0Felipe Romero makes a simple pass to Randy Lowry. Randy Lowry plays the ball forward to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci runs straight at the defence! Joseph Basso hacks Dustin Alesci from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
39.11
Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Benítez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Benítez shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.10
0-0Alan Rey makes a probing pass to Jesse Anderson. Jesse Anderson makes a probing pass to Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Russell Lee.
41.16
Jimmy White takes a quick corner, playing it short to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Russell Lee!
44.07
Travis Grendi threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Brown who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Gustavo Cafù replacing Randy Lowry. Tampa Bay Rowdies appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Tampa Bay Rowdies kicking off!
47.54
Jesse Anderson hits a low pass to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Garcia.
54.09
Jesse Anderson plays the ball forward to Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnathan Williams.
57.43
1-0Kupono Miller makes a simple pass to Travis Grendi. Travis Grendi makes a probing pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez lofts in a cross ball towards Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.34
1-0FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Fede Saenz replacing Johnathan Williams .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Jorge Villegas replacing Jimmy White and Reginald Jenkins replacing Tomás Duarte .
61.38
Jesse Anderson passes the ball forward to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Jenkins. Reginald Jenkins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Russell Lee!
65.08
Travis Grendi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.48
1-0FC Edmonton are in full control of this game.
69.43
Travis Grendi makes a probing pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.08
1-0Marco Carmona clumsily knocks into Gerson Rogers. The referee brings Marco Carmona to one side and gives him a warning! Gerson Rogers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.07
Jim Morgan flicks a high ball forward to Jesse Anderson who takes it down. Jesse Anderson knocks the ball forward to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Watson. With a superhuman jump, Arnold Watson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Russell Lee. Excellent save.
77.50
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Lucas Junior replacing Gerson Rogers .
84.05
Travis Grendi makes an attacking run forward. Travis Grendi plays a one-two with Dustin Alesci and advances towards the goal... Travis Grendi shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Travis Grendi!
87.43
Jorge Villegas knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Jenkins. Reginald Jenkins heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
2-0Jesse Anderson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jesse Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Reginald Jenkins but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
27.3%
43.9%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Travis Grendi of FC Edmonton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Russell Lee (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Johnathan Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Terry Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kupono Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marco Carmona (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Randy Lowry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Travis Grendi (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Rubén Renteria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Benítez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dustin Alesci (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fede Saenz (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gustavo Cafù (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Luis Rosales (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vincent Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joseph Basso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerson Rogers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jim Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jesse Anderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andrès Osorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lucas Junior (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge Villegas (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Reginald Jenkins (ATT) | 6 | |