Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Michael Carroll Stadium where Indy Eleven play host to LA Galaxy. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Indy Eleven are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Timothy Cruz.


0.00
Indy Eleven kick off the first half!
3.11
Edgar Basso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Walter Rogers gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
9.04
Herbert Rourke breaks forward. Herbert Rourke plays the ball forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos advances inside the box! Bill Wilson barges into Francisco Avalos. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.13
Jorge Tavernese flicks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.56
Fernando Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.15
Dave Collins brings the ball forward. Dave Collins flicks a high pass forward. Lawrence Harris controls it well on his chest. Lawrence Harris plays a scrappy one-two with Tyson Ramirez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lawrence Harris side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.21
Sidney Mapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Garay. Santiago Garay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris edges inside the box! Lawrence Harris makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Santiago Garay clumsily knocks into Edgar Basso. Santiago Garay is shown the yellow card! Edgar Basso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Indy Eleven appear unchanged since the first half. LA Galaxy also appear unchanged since the first half. The LA Galaxy players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and LA Galaxy kick off!
47.47
Bill Wilson hits a low pass to Fernando Adams. Fernando Adams flicks a high ball forward to Lawrence Harris who takes it down. Lawrence Harris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edwin Ackley who gathers it comfortably.
48.15
Edgar Basso threads a neat ball through to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Roy Alston. Roy Alston shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Walter Rogers easily gets down and covers it.
53.58
Jim Knighton sees Jorge Tavernese in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Tavernese makes a probing pass to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini plays a quick one-two with Francisco Avalos and rushes in on goal... Mateo Marzolini side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Walter Rogers!
54.41
Ethan Mitchell flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Basso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Avalos collects the pass. Francisco Avalos flicks a high pass forward. Roy Alston controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Roy Alston tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
57.14
Jorge Tavernese kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos cuts inside the box! Francisco Avalos rockets a shot on goal but somehow Bill Wilson happens to be in the right place to block it.
60.21
Indy Eleven have made 2 substitutions with Jorge de Nigris replacing Melvin Perry and Uruguay Dejesus replacing Lawrence Harris .LA Galaxy have made 2 substitutions with Andre Gray replacing Mateo Marzolini and Matías Ezequiel Montenegro replacing Jorge Tavernese .
61.25
Cheyne Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Roy Alston. Roy Alston knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.37
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro sees space and advances. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro whips in a cross ball towards Roy Alston. Roy Alston directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.18
Jorge de Nigris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Santiago Garay. Santiago Garay flicks a high ball forward to Uruguay Dejesus who takes it down. Uruguay Dejesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edwin Ackley who gathers it comfortably.
73.52
Jorge de Nigris kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Adams. Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Adams plays the ball forward to Tyson Ramirez. Tyson Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edwin Ackley who gathers it comfortably.
75.16
Cheyne Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Gray. Andre Gray puts a great ball through but Francisco Avalos is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
77.10
Indy Eleven have made a substitution with José Aldair replacing Nelson Régis .
78.17
Otoniel Bustamante makes a simple pass to Uruguay Dejesus. Uruguay Dejesus runs straight at the defence! Ethan Mitchell hacks Uruguay Dejesus from behind! Uruguay Dejesus appeals for a penalty! Given!!
78.17
The referee points to the spot..
79.31
Uruguay Dejesus takes a long run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
81.23
Dave Collins hacks Andre Gray from behind! The referee brings Dave Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Andre Gray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Fernando Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Dejesus. Uruguay Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Tyson Ramirez. Tyson Ramirez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Edwin Ackley is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
29.3%
46.3%
24.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lawrence Harris of Indy Eleven

Match Ratings
1.Walter Rogers (GK)
8
2.Dave Collins (DEF)
6
3.Melvin Perry (DEF)
6
4.Sidney Mapp (DEF)
6
5.Bill Wilson (DEF)
6
6.Otoniel Bustamante (MID)
6
7.Fernando Adams (MID)
7
8.Santiago Garay (MID)yellow card
6
9.Nelson Régis (MID)
6
10.Lawrence Harris (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
11.Tyson Ramirez (ATT)
7
 
12.Jorge de Nigris (DEF)
6
13.José Aldair (MID)
6
14.Uruguay Dejesus (ATT)goal scored
6

1.Edwin Ackley (GK)
6
2.Blake Martin (DEF)
6
3.Herbert Rourke (DEF)
6
4.Ethan Mitchell (DEF)
7
5.Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
6.Cheyne Thompson (MID)
7
7.Edgar Basso (MID)
7
8.Jorge Tavernese (MID)
6
9.Francisco Avalos (ATT)
7
10.Mateo Marzolini (ATT)
6
11.Roy Alston (ATT)
6
 
12.Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
6
13.Andre Gray (ATT)
6
14.Sal Cruz (DEF)
0