Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Louisville Slugger Field where Louisville City play host to Atlanta United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Louisville City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlanta United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.


0.00
Atlanta United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.35
Rocha A. Silva picks a pass forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher 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!
12.08
With a delightful solo run, Lester Ferrari stretches the opposition's defence. Lester Ferrari shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Leandro Lorenzo!
16.55
Luís Cavalcante flicks a high pass forward to Lester Ferrari who brings the ball under control. Lester Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.03
Rodrigo Castaneda kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.02
Lester Ferrari flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Davila who takes it down. Filipe Davila whips in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leandro Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
27.40
Lester Ferrari barges into Rodrigo Castaneda. Lester Ferrari is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Castaneda runs off the knock.
28.49
Rodrigo Castaneda flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Carrillo who brings the ball under control. Carlos Carrillo makes a probing pass to Ezequiel Nunez but he's offside!
34.09
Gustavo Saavedra catches Lester Ferrari on the ankles. Gustavo Saavedra is shown the yellow card! Lester Ferrari stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.52
With great vision, Osbaldo Banguera plays the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Lucas Gabriel Pelado manages to gather it.
38.45
Rocha A. Silva flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Davila who brings the ball under control. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomás Alvarado.
39.42
Luís Cavalcante kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Salinas. Victor Salinas flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Davila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.03
Gustavo Saavedra kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos plays a one-two with Ezequiel Nunez and rushes in on goal... Tomás Bustos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Lester Ferrari runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lester Ferrari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emanuel Torres.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Louisville City appear unchanged since the first half. Atlanta United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Louisville City kick off!
47.08
Osbaldo Banguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.36
Victor Salinas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Victor Salinas lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.26
Emanuel Torres threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
59.34
Gabriel Díaz sees Mike Fisher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Fisher rushes past Emanuel Torres! Some good footwork from Mike Fisher provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.34
Atlanta United have made a substitution with Diego Sandoval replacing Tomás Bustos .
63.27
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Carrillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luís Cavalcante.
65.52
Rodrigo Castaneda hits a low pass to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez finds some space and shoots from distance. Lucas Gabriel Pelado gets down and covers it.
66.31
Gabriel Díaz sees Filipe Davila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.51
Lester Ferrari catches Gustavo Saavedra on the ankles. Lester Ferrari is given a warning by the referee! Gustavo Saavedra stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.57
Rodrigo Castaneda flicks a high ball forward to Diego Sandoval who takes it down. Diego Sandoval finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
77.41
Victor Salinas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Filipe Davila!
81.07
Paolo Zambrano makes a simple pass to Osbaldo Banguera. Osbaldo Banguera flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Carrillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Carrillo whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
90.00
José Pizarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Salinas. Victor Salinas sees a break and surges forward. Victor Salinas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
22.2%
50%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Fisher of Louisville City

Match Ratings