Match Report


Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders     FC EdmontonFC Edmonton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman67
G
1
G
62Russell LeeR. Lee
Mark DukaM. Duka73
D
2
D
76Johnathan WilliamsJ. Williams
William MyersW. Myers55
D
3
D
75Felipe RomeroF. Romero
Albert PowellA. Powell51
D
4
D
59Terry GarciaT. Garcia
Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero59
M
5
D
58Kupono MillerK. Miller
Johnnie GrayJ. Gray58
M
6
M
60Rui JimenezR. Jimenez
Bernard CarterB. Carter57
M
captain7
M
55Randy LowryR. Lowry
Charles ReedC. Reed57
M
8captain
M
55Travis GrendiT. Grendi
Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman62
A
9
A
66Rubén RenteriaR. Renteria
Jerry HowardJ. Howard62
A
10
A
62Gabriel BenítezG. Benítez
Gabriel CortésG. Cortés60
A
11
A
61Dustin AlesciD. Alesci
 
Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel63
G
12
G
61Fede SaenzF. Saenz
Sam TaverneseS. Tavernese60
A
13
A
59Gustavo CafùG. Cafù
John AlstonJ. Alston57
A
14
A
58Jose Luis RosalesJ. Rosales

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Skyline Sports Complex where Harrisburg City Islanders play host to FC Edmonton. A crowd of 10,229 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Edmonton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jordan Robinson.


0.00
FC Edmonton kick off the first half!
2.40
William Myers passes the ball forward to Johnnie Gray. Johnnie Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortés. Johnathan Williams hacks Gabriel Cortés from behind! Gabriel Cortés appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
3.57
With some swift thinking, Kupono Miller plays the ball forward to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by William Myers.
6.12
Rui Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
8.48
Albert Powell makes a probing pass to Charles Reed. Charles Reed flicks a high pass forward. Joe Grossman controls it well on his chest. Joe Grossman shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
10.17
Felipe Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.53
Charles Reed flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cortés who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Cortés controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.02
Randy Lowry knocks the ball to his team mate, Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.55
Bernard Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
20.37
Rui Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez whips in a cross ball towards Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.10
William Myers passes the ball forward to Bernard Carter. Bernard Carter threads a neat ball through to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Russell Lee manages to gather it.
33.54
Johnathan Williams plays the ball forward to Travis Grendi. Travis Grendi sees a break and surges forward. Travis Grendi makes a probing pass to Dustin Alesci but he's offside!
36.24
Johnnie Gray comes in with a late challenge on Randy Lowry. The referee calls over Johnnie Gray and shows him a yellow card! Randy Lowry stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.27
Felipe Romero knocks the ball forward to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez hits a low pass to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by William Myers.
39.11
Travis Grendi takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Bernard Carter jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
40.34
Bernard Carter runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bernard Carter threads a neat ball through to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Mark Duka barges into Dustin Alesci. The referee calls over Mark Duka and shows him a yellow card! Dustin Alesci gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Harrisburg City Islanders appear unchanged since the first half. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Gustavo Cafù replacing Randy Lowry.

45.00
Harrisburg City Islanders kick off!
54.22
Johnnie Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.33
Bernard Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.32
FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Fede Saenz replacing Johnathan Williams .
63.32
Gustavo Lucero barges into Travis Grendi. The referee calls over Gustavo Lucero and shows him a yellow card! Travis Grendi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.20
With great vision, Rui Jimenez plays the ball forward to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.54
Fede Saenz hits a low pass to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dustin Alesci provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.37
Rui Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dustin Alesci provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.20
Felipe Romero hoofs the ball up the pitch. Rubén Renteria makes a pass forward but Dustin Alesci makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
79.19
Mark Duka sees Bernard Carter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Carter threads the ball through to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
81.40
Johnnie Gray hits a low pass to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés lofts in a cross ball towards Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.07
Bernard Carter sees Gabriel Cortés in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Cortés plays a scrappy one-two with Jerry Howard and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gabriel Cortés provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Travis Grendi makes an attacking run forward. Travis Grendi knocks in a cross ball towards Dustin Alesci. With a superhuman jump, Dustin Alesci connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Harrisburg City Islanders

FC Edmonton
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%

Scorers
Joe Grossman 40
Rubén Renteria 20
Dustin Alesci 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dustin Alesci of FC Edmonton

Match Ratings
1.Milton Beckerman (GK)
6
2.Mark Duka (DEF)yellow card
5
3.William Myers (DEF)
6
4.Albert Powell (DEF)
6
5.Gustavo Lucero (MID)yellow card
5
6.Johnnie Gray (MID)yellow card
6
7.Bernard Carter (MID)
8
8.Charles Reed (MID)
6
9.Joe Grossman (ATT)goal scored
8
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.Russell Lee (GK)
6
2.Johnathan Williams (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Romero (DEF)
6
4.Terry Garcia (DEF)
6
5.Kupono Miller (DEF)
6
6.Rui Jimenez (MID)
8
7.Randy Lowry (MID)
6
8.Travis Grendi (MID)
8
9.Rubén Renteria (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gabriel Benítez (ATT)
7
11.Dustin Alesci (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Fede Saenz (GK)
6
13.Gustavo Cafù (ATT)
6
14.Jose Luis Rosales (ATT)
0