Match Report


San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes     Arizona UnitedArizona United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabian FrancescoliF. Francescoli58
G
captain1
G
57Quincy MeramQ. Meram
Joaquín MejiaJ. Mejia66
D
2
D
65Fernando BombardaF. Bombarda
Vicente AragonV. Aragon55
D
3
D
64Martim OrtizM. Ortiz
Lance WoodL. Wood54
D
4
D
61João Paulo CorreaJ. Correa
Thomas WalkerT. Walker73
M
5captain
D
61Sergio NavarroS. Navarro
Mauricio GoycocheaM. Goycochea63
M
6
M
71Clifford BeslerC. Besler
Scott DavisS. Davis58
M
7
M
60Kirk TestoK. Testo
Jeff MyersJ. Myers55
M
8
M
57Jesse BeckermanJ. Beckerman
Alvaro GomezA. Gomez59
A
9
A
73Walter TorresW. Torres
Angelo De S. AmorosoA. Amoroso58
A
10
A
63Lawrence FucitoL. Fucito
Diogo VenturaD. Ventura57
A
11
A
54Ian OrtizI. Ortiz
 
Sanchez AndersonS. Anderson56
A
12
D
59Ian CollinsI. Collins
Henry LewisH. Lewis56
G
13
M
54Clarence AndersonC. Anderson
Cristian QuirogaC. Quiroga55
G
14
G
53Matías HenríquezM. Henríquez

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Avaya Stadium where San Jose Earthquakes play host to Arizona United. A crowd of 13,386 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arizona United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Wilson.


0.00
San Jose Earthquakes kick off the first half!
3.05
Jeff Myers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jeff Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quincy Meram who gathers it comfortably.
6.46
Lance Wood sees Mauricio Goycochea in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Goycochea passes the ball forward to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso lofts in a cross ball towards Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.22
Jeff Myers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jeff Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.49
Sergio Navarro barges into Diogo Ventura. The referee calls over Sergio Navarro and warns him to calm down! Diogo Ventura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.49
Free kick to San Jose Earthquakes just outside the area...
16.34
Scott Davis takes a long run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
20.31
Mauricio Goycochea takes it forward alone. Mauricio Goycochea shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.06
Jesse Beckerman threads a neat ball through to Ian Ortiz. Ian Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.03
Jesse Beckerman barges into Thomas Walker. Jesse Beckerman is warned by the referee! Thomas Walker runs off the knock.
26.37
Scott Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso lofts in a cross ball towards Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Quincy Meram is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.03
Kirk Testo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Walter Torres is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Jose Earthquakes appear unchanged since the first half. Arizona United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arizona United get the second half underway!
48.12
João Paulo Correa flicks a high pass forward to Clifford Besler who brings the ball under control. Clifford Besler flicks a high pass forward. Walter Torres controls it well on his chest. Walter Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Ortiz. Ian Ortiz connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.50
Martim Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman flicks a high ball forward to Lawrence Fucito who takes it down. Lawrence Fucito lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Ortiz. Ian Ortiz makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.39
Kirk Testo flicks a high pass forward. Lawrence Fucito controls it well on his chest. Lawrence Fucito knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Ortiz. Ian Ortiz makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.53
Jesse Beckerman laces a weighted ball forward to Ian Ortiz. Ian Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.42
Lance Wood threads a neat ball through to Jeff Myers. Jeff Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
63.40
With vision, Vicente Aragon picks a pass forward to Jeff Myers. Jeff Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso advances inside the box! Angelo De S. Amoroso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.04
Scott Davis sees Alvaro Gomez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alvaro Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. With a superhuman jump, Diogo Ventura connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.23
Vicente Aragon hits a low pass to Scott Davis. Scott Davis decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Davis whips in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. With a superhuman jump, Angelo De S. Amoroso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
72.33
Angelo De S. Amoroso barges into João Paulo Correa. Angelo De S. Amoroso is warned by the referee! João Paulo Correa runs off the knock.
73.55
Vicente Aragon flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Davis. Scott Davis plays the ball forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
78.18
Thomas Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Quincy Meram!
83.50
Mauricio Goycochea flicks a high pass forward. Angelo De S. Amoroso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quincy Meram who gathers it comfortably.
87.20
Jesse Beckerman kicks a strong pass forward to Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vicente Aragon.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

San Jose Earthquakes

Arizona United
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
24.3%
42.9%
32.9%

Scorers
Alvaro Gomez 6, 26
Angelo De S. Amoroso 12, 63, 67
Walter Torres 32
Ian Ortiz 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Angelo De S. Amoroso of San Jose Earthquakes

Match Ratings