Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Michael Carroll Stadium where Indy Eleven play host to Houston Dynamo. 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 Houston Dynamo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Wilson.


0.00
Houston Dynamo kick off the first half!
8.00
Nelson Régis comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Henrique Adailton. The referee calls over Nelson Régis and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Henrique Adailton runs off the knock.
9.30
Alexander Myers catches Nelson Régis on the ankles. The referee brings Alexander Myers to one side and gives him a warning! Nelson Régis runs off the knock.
10.36
Alexander Myers clumsily knocks into Santiago Garay. The referee warns Alexander Myers again to calm down! Santiago Garay stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.12
Marcos Diaz barges into Lawrence Harris. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lawrence Harris stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.10
Kyle Edwards surges forward with the ball. Kyle Edwards makes a simple pass, allowing Gene Baker to run into the box. Gene Baker comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Walter Rogers with no chance!! Goal for Houston Dynamo!
28.14
Nelson Régis passes the ball forward to Uruguay Dejesus. Uruguay Dejesus edges inside the box! Uruguay Dejesus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.19
Sidney Mapp flicks a high pass forward. Otoniel Bustamante controls it well on his chest. Otoniel Bustamante flicks a high pass forward. Lawrence Harris collects the pass. Lawrence Harris whips in a cross ball towards Uruguay Dejesus. Uruguay Dejesus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Milton Wright had no chance!! Goal for Indy Eleven!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Indy Eleven appear unchanged since the first half. Houston Dynamo have changed their lineup with Kyle Howard replacing Pedro Henrique Adailton. The Houston Dynamo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Indy Eleven kicking off!
53.38
Fernando Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris plays a one-two with Uruguay Dejesus and rushes in on goal... Lawrence Harris makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
54.15
Nelson Régis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris skips past Christian Crespo! Lawrence Harris makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Christian Crespo. Excellent block.
59.39
Kyle Edwards barges into Fernando Adams. The referee brings Kyle Edwards to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Adams runs off the knock.
60.12
Indy Eleven have made 2 substitutions with Jorge de Nigris replacing Melvin Perry and Tyson Ramirez replacing Lawrence Harris .Houston Dynamo have made a substitution with Ignacio Mateo replacing Christian Crespo .
65.35
Uruguay Dejesus barges into Ignacio Mateo. Uruguay Dejesus is given a warning by the referee! Ignacio Mateo stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.55
Alexander Fuentes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexander Fuentes hits a low pass to Fabian Negron. Jorge de Nigris clumsily knocks into Fabian Negron. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.46
Bill Wilson flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Régis who takes it down. Nelson Régis threads a neat ball through to Tyson Ramirez. Tyson Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.43
Alexander Myers takes a quick throw-in, which Harvey Gilstrap takes on the chest. Harvey Gilstrap flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Negron who takes it down. Fabian Negron edges inside the box! Fabian Negron takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Walter Rogers has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.50
Indy Eleven have made a substitution with José Aldair replacing Nelson Régis and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Houston Dynamo have made a substitution with Jessie Pickens replacing Gene Baker .
81.24
Fernando Adams flicks a high pass forward. José Aldair controls it well on his chest. José Aldair finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.28
Jorge de Nigris punts the ball hopefully upfield. Tyson Ramirez skips past Marcos Diaz! Tyson Ramirez rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
89.47
Fernando Adams sees Uruguay Dejesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uruguay Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Tyson Ramirez. Tyson Ramirez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tyson Ramirez!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Uruguay Dejesus of Indy Eleven

Match Ratings
1.Walter Rogers (GK)
6
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)
6
9.Nelson Régis (MID)yellow card
6
10.Lawrence Harris (ATT)
8
11.Uruguay Dejesus (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jorge de Nigris (DEF)
6
13.José Aldair (MID)
6
14.Tyson Ramirez (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Milton Wright (GK)
6
2.Marcos Diaz (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Christian Crespo (DEF)
7
4.Tomás Arca (DEF)
6
5.Pedro Henrique Adailton (MID)
6
6.Alexander Myers (MID)
5
7.Kyle Edwards (MID)
7
8.Alexander Fuentes (MID)
6
9.Harvey Gilstrap (MID)
6
10.Fabian Negron (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gene Baker (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ignacio Mateo (DEF)
6
13.Kyle Howard (DEF)
6
14.Jessie Pickens (DEF)
6