Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Toyota Field where San Antonio Scorpions play host to FC Edmonton. A crowd of 12,179 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Antonio Scorpions are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Edmonton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Antonio Scorpions are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Edmonton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
0.00
0-0FC Edmonton kick off the first half!
3.13
0-0Angel Barnes sees Jaime Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Garcia.
6.47
0-0With fabulous vision, Ray Anderson plays the ball forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.44
Angel Barnes surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Angel Barnes stretches the opposition's defence. Angel Barnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Romero.
10.31
0-0Ray Anderson makes a beautiful solo run. Ray Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra whips the ball goalwards with his head. Russell Lee comfortably picks it out of the air!
12.15
Rui Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
20.58
0-0Marco Carmona barges into Pablo Toro. The referee brings Marco Carmona to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Toro stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.21
Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Gustavo Cafù who brings the ball under control. Gustavo Cafù knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benjamin Chavarri who gathers it comfortably.
22.30
Rui Jimenez advances with the ball. Rui Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Benjamin Chavarri.
23.26
Randy Lowry takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Benjamin Chavarri drops low and scoops up the ball.
26.41
Ray Anderson flicks a high pass forward to Marco Barragan who brings the ball under control. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.08
1-0Ernest Bernardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Campbell. Jaime Campbell threads a neat ball through to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.21
Ernest Bernardo kicks a strong pass forward to Randy Richardson. Randy Richardson makes a simple pass to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan skips past Terry Garcia! Marco Barragan takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Russell Lee has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.31
Jaime Campbell passes the ball forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.37
Ernest Bernardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Randy Richardson. Randy Richardson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez runs straight at the defence! Facundo Vasquez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. San Antonio Scorpions are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Reginald Johnson replacing Pablo Toro. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Jose Luis Rosales replacing Rui Jimenez.
45.00
The second half starts with San Antonio Scorpions kicking off!
47.49
2-0Johnathan Williams hits a low pass to Marco Carmona. Marco Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Cafù. Gustavo Cafù knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ernest Bernardo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
49.43
Randy Lowry threads the ball through to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
53.34
2-0Randy Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Benítez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Benítez passes the ball forward but Gustavo Cafù is offside!
54.04
Jaime Campbell threads a neat ball through to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Russell Lee who gathers it comfortably.
55.25
2-0Gabriel Benítez hacks Ernest Bernardo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernest Bernardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.23
2-0FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Fede Saenz replacing Johnathan Williams .
61.23
Ray Anderson makes an attacking run forward. Ray Anderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Garcia.
66.52
Carlos Alvarado chips the ball to his team mate, Ray Anderson. Ray Anderson flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Vasquez collects the pass. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fede Saenz.
71.55
Terry Garcia clumsily knocks into Facundo Vasquez. The referee brings Terry Garcia to one side and gives him a warning! Facundo Vasquez runs off the knock.
73.22
Terry Garcia threads a neat ball through to Marco Carmona. Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Benítez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Benítez edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gabriel Benítez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Ernest Bernardo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.54
Randy Lowry threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Cafù. Gustavo Cafù controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.34
Jaime Campbell knocks the ball forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
83.28
Jaime Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Garcia.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Barragan of San Antonio Scorpions |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Benjamin Chavarri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ernest Bernardo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Angel Barnes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlos Alvarado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Randy Richardson (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jaime Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ray Anderson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Pablo Toro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luciano Pereyra (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Facundo Vasquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marco Barragan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kamani Ackley (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Reginald Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Theodore Richardson (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Russell Lee (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johnathan Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Terry Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kupono Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marco Carmona (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rui Jimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Randy Lowry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rubén Renteria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Benítez (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Gustavo Cafù (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fede Saenz (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Luis Rosales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fred Diaz (DEF) | 0 | |