Match Report


LA GalaxyLA Galaxy     Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees scott cheetham scott cheetham
Edwin AckleyE. Ackley69
G
1
G
58Vicente MelendezV. Melendez
Blake MartinB. Martin66
D
2
D
63Shane FerrariS. Ferrari
Herbert RourkeH. Rourke67
D
3
D
60Dwayne GutierrezD. Gutierrez
Ethan MitchellE. Mitchell68
D
4
D
56Hector HeinemannH. Heinemann
Jim KnightonJ. Knighton69
D
5
D
56De Jesus S. GarrinchaD. Garrincha
Cheyne ThompsonC. Thompson72
M
6captain
M
71Filipe GalvanF. Galvan
Edgar BassoE. Basso75
M
captain7
M
69Uruguay CaballeroU. Caballero
Matías Ezequiel MontenegroM. Montenegro74
M
8
A
71Jesus GonzalezJ. Gonzalez
Francisco AvalosF. Avalos77
A
9
A
68Rafael BonillaR. Bonilla
Mateo MarzoliniM. Marzolini75
A
10
A
64Rafael MedranoR. Medrano
Glen KingG. King68
A
11
A
60Francis TaylorF. Taylor
 
Earnest PetersonE. Peterson70
M
12
M
61Kelly BassoK. Basso
Andre GrayA. Gray68
A
13
M
57Elmer MoralesE. Morales
Sal CruzS. Cruz63
D
14
D
54Nathan SuggsN. Suggs

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at StubHUb Centre where LA Galaxy play host to Colorado Rapids. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
LA Galaxy are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colorado Rapids appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.


0.00
The first half starts with Colorado Rapids kicking off!
2.35
Edgar Basso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Edgar Basso plays a scrappy one-two with Mateo Marzolini and advances towards the goal... Edgar Basso shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edgar Basso!
6.54
Hector Heinemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Caballero. Uruguay Caballero threads a neat ball through to Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano plays a one-two with Rafael Bonilla and advances towards the goal... Rafael Medrano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Ethan Mitchell.
8.41
It's a corner kick. Filipe Galvan loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Hector Heinemann is dispossessed by a tackle from Jim Knighton.
9.38
Uruguay Caballero makes a probing pass to Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano plays a one-two with Rafael Bonilla and rushes in on goal... Rafael Medrano takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
16.41
Hector Heinemann threads the ball through to Filipe Galvan. Filipe Galvan chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.29
Hector Heinemann brings the ball forward. Hector Heinemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Taylor but he's offside!
26.30
Ethan Mitchell threads the ball through to Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glen King. Glen King threads the ball through into the box. Hector Heinemann comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Avalos. Penalty for LA Galaxy!!
26.30
The referee points to the spot..
27.12
Francisco Avalos takes a cautious run up. The keeper dives to the right but Francisco Avalos cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
28.01
Uruguay Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Rafael Bonilla provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Edwin Ackley keeps it out!
30.25
Herbert Rourke flicks a high pass forward to Cheyne Thompson who brings the ball under control. Cheyne Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Marzolini collects the pass. Mateo Marzolini cuts inside the box! Mateo Marzolini shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Hector Heinemann.
33.34
Filipe Galvan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Herbert Rourke.
34.35
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro plays the ball forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos flicks a high pass forward. Glen King controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Glen King takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by De Jesus S. Garrincha.
36.01
Without breaking stride, Herbert Rourke plays the ball forward to Cheyne Thompson. Cheyne Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glen King. Glen King finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vicente Melendez.
37.02
Corner kick to LA Galaxy. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro plays it to the near post. Mateo Marzolini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Shane Ferrari.
38.36
Blake Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro threads a neat ball through to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
Cheyne Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Avalos collects the pass. Francisco Avalos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by De Jesus S. Garrincha.
45.00
Filipe Galvan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to Francis Taylor, releasing him through on goal. Francis Taylor rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Rapids also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
LA Galaxy kick off!
47.09
Uruguay Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.03
Ethan Mitchell flicks a high ball forward to Matías Ezequiel Montenegro who takes it down. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Avalos who takes it down. Francisco Avalos shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.01
Uruguay Caballero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Uruguay Caballero finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.23
Hector Heinemann plays the ball forward to Uruguay Caballero. Uruguay Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor plays a quick one-two with Rafael Medrano and rushes in on goal... Francis Taylor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
54.08
Ethan Mitchell threads a neat ball through to Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro threads a neat ball through to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos edges inside the box! Francisco Avalos shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Vicente Melendez.
55.53
Ethan Mitchell plays a long ball forward. Glen King deftly passes the ball to Mateo Marzolini, releasing him through on goal. Mateo Marzolini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mateo Marzolini!
59.28
With great vision, Filipe Galvan plays the ball forward to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Medrano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francis Taylor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
60.54
LA Galaxy have made 2 substitutions with Andre Gray replacing Mateo Marzolini and Earnest Peterson replacing Matías Ezequiel Montenegro .Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Nathan Suggs replacing Hector Heinemann .
67.18
Cheyne Thompson knocks the ball forward to Glen King. Glen King knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Vicente Melendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.28
Earnest Peterson flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Avalos collects the pass. Francisco Avalos plays a quick one-two with Glen King and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Francisco Avalos provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Vicente Melendez.
72.02
It's a corner kick. Earnest Peterson kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Edgar Basso comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.44
Cheyne Thompson makes a probing pass to Glen King. Glen King finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.42
Uruguay Caballero clumsily knocks into Cheyne Thompson. Uruguay Caballero is shown the yellow card! Cheyne Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.23
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Elmer Morales replacing Filipe Galvan and Kelly Basso replacing Jesus Gonzalez .
79.30
Blake Martin flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Basso collects the pass. Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Andre Gray collects the pass. Andre Gray advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Andre Gray provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Vicente Melendez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.49
Herbert Rourke threads a neat ball through to Earnest Peterson. Earnest Peterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos skips past De Jesus S. Garrincha! Some silky footwork from Francisco Avalos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.56
Dwayne Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Elmer Morales. Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward to Kelly Basso who brings the ball under control. Kelly Basso plays a one-two with Francis Taylor and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kelly Basso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.53
Jim Knighton threads a neat ball through to Earnest Peterson. Earnest Peterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glen King. Glen King threads the ball through to Francisco Avalos but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

LA Galaxy

Colorado Rapids
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
11
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
30.1%
40.9%
29%

Scorers
Edgar Basso 2
Francisco Avalos 27 (p), 67
Mateo Marzolini 56
Andre Gray 79
Kelly Basso 86

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Avalos of LA Galaxy

Match Ratings
1.Edwin Ackley (GK)
7
2.Blake Martin (DEF)
6
3.Herbert Rourke (DEF)
7
4.Ethan Mitchell (DEF)
7
5.Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
6.Cheyne Thompson (MID)
8
7.Edgar Basso (MID)goal scored
9
8.Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
7
9.Francisco Avalos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Mateo Marzolini (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Glen King (ATT)
8
 
12.Earnest Peterson (MID)
6
13.Andre Gray (ATT)goal scored
8
14.Sal Cruz (DEF)
0

1.Vicente Melendez (GK)
7
2.Shane Ferrari (DEF)
6
3.Dwayne Gutierrez (DEF)
6
4.Hector Heinemann (DEF)
8
5.De Jesus S. Garrincha (DEF)
6
6.Filipe Galvan (MID)
6
7.Uruguay Caballero (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jesus Gonzalez (ATT)
6
9.Rafael Bonilla (ATT)
6
10.Rafael Medrano (ATT)
6
11.Francis Taylor (ATT)
7
 
12.Kelly Basso (MID)goal scored
7
13.Elmer Morales (MID)
6
14.Nathan Suggs (DEF)
6