Match Report


Colorado Springs SwitchbacksColorado Springs Switchbacks     San Antonio ScorpionsSan Antonio Scorpions
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Harold ClarkH. Clark70
G
1captain
G
59Benjamin ChavarriB. Chavarri
Chester RobinsonC. Robinson66
D
2
D
79Ernest BernardoE. Bernardo
Marcos SosaM. Sosa63
D
3
D
65Angel BarnesA. Barnes
Juan Cruz FloresJ. Flores60
D
4
D
58Carlos AlvaradoC. Alvarado
Elmer WillisE. Willis57
D
5
M
68Randy RichardsonR. Richardson
Gonzalo HurtadoG. Hurtado52
D
6
M
66Jaime CampbellJ. Campbell
Javier PérezJ. Pérez59
M
captain7
M
65Pablo ToroP. Toro
Bryan MyersB. Myers56
M
8
M
58Kamani AckleyK. Ackley
Angel KorbA. Korb73
A
9
A
68Luciano PereyraL. Pereyra
Nelson BeslerN. Besler69
A
10
A
67Facundo VasquezF. Vasquez
Dave HughesD. Hughes61
A
11
A
61Marco BarraganM. Barragan
 
Thomas PhillipsT. Phillips66
G
12
D
57Reginald JohnsonR. Johnson
Maurice DavisM. Davis57
A
13
G
56Theodore RichardsonT. Richardson
Larry ScottL. Scott56
M
14
M
49Thomas SippolaT. Sippola

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Switchbacks Stadium where Colorado Springs Switchbacks play host to San Antonio Scorpions. A crowd of 11,964 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while San Antonio Scorpions appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Diaz.


0.00
Colorado Springs Switchbacks start the match!
8.28
Gonzalo Hurtado flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Myers who brings the ball under control. Bryan Myers sees Angel Korb in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Angel Korb knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler makes a deft header. The ball strikes Ernest Bernardo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.08
Corner kick to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Javier Pérez plays it to the far post. Juan Cruz Flores shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
10.36
Bryan Myers sees space and advances. Bryan Myers shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.13
Randy Richardson threads a neat ball through to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan plays a one-two with Luciano Pereyra and rushes in on goal... Marco Barragan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.07
Ernest Bernardo hacks Javier Pérez from behind! The referee warns Ernest Bernardo to calm down! Javier Pérez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.20
Bryan Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Angel Korb. Angel Korb whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Benjamin Chavarri.
19.08
It's a corner kick. Bryan Myers kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Benjamin Chavarri gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
33.31
Randy Richardson threads a neat ball through to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan whips the ball goalwards with his head. Harold Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.03
Ernest Bernardo flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Campbell controls it well on his chest. Jaime Campbell knocks the ball forward to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.37
Gonzalo Hurtado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Javier Pérez. Javier Pérez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Angel Korb. Angel Korb shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.27
Bryan Myers flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Besler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Besler plays a scrappy one-two with Angel Korb and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nelson Besler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Theodore Richardson replacing Kamani Ackley. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
San Antonio Scorpions kick off!
51.18
Theodore Richardson kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chester Robinson.
53.16
Carlos Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Toro collects the pass. Pablo Toro flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Pereyra controls it well on his chest. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.08
Jaime Campbell knocks the ball forward to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harold Clark who gathers it comfortably.
61.08
Bryan Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.41
Gonzalo Hurtado barges into Luciano Pereyra. The referee calls over Gonzalo Hurtado and shows him a yellow card! Luciano Pereyra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.31
Theodore Richardson chips the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
66.23
Pablo Toro plays the ball forward to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez flicks the ball with his head. Harold Clark effortlessly picks it out of the air!
72.22
Pablo Toro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez whips in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.54
Ernest Bernardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Randy Richardson. Randy Richardson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Cruz Flores.
75.51
Carlos Alvarado powers a long ball forward. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.14
San Antonio Scorpions have made 2 substitutions with Reginald Johnson replacing Carlos Alvarado and Thomas Sippola replacing Luciano Pereyra .
78.21
Bryan Myers flicks a high pass forward. Angel Korb controls it well on his chest. Angel Korb knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.05
Bryan Myers comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.21
Jaime Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Sippola. Thomas Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harold Clark who gathers it comfortably.
83.31
Theodore Richardson makes a simple pass to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
89.18
Elmer Willis advances with the ball. Elmer Willis sees Angel Korb in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Angel Korb finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Benjamin Chavarri. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

San Antonio Scorpions
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Nelson Besler 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Besler of Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Match Ratings
1.Harold Clark (GK)
7
2.Chester Robinson (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Sosa (DEF)
6
4.Juan Cruz Flores (DEF)
6
5.Elmer Willis (DEF)
7
6.Gonzalo Hurtado (DEF)yellow card
5
7.Javier Pérez (MID)
7
8.Bryan Myers (MID)yellow card
7
9.Angel Korb (ATT)
8
10.Nelson Besler (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Dave Hughes (ATT)
6
 
12.Thomas Phillips (GK)
0
13.Maurice Davis (ATT)
0
14.Larry Scott (MID)
0

1.Benjamin Chavarri (GK)
7
2.Ernest Bernardo (DEF)
6
3.Angel Barnes (DEF)
8
4.Carlos Alvarado (DEF)
6
5.Randy Richardson (MID)
7
6.Jaime Campbell (MID)
7
7.Pablo Toro (MID)
7
8.Kamani Ackley (MID)
6
9.Luciano Pereyra (ATT)
6
10.Facundo Vasquez (ATT)
6
11.Marco Barragan (ATT)
7
 
12.Reginald Johnson (DEF)
6
13.Theodore Richardson (GK)
7
14.Thomas Sippola (MID)
6