Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at House Park where Austin Aztex play host to San Antonio Scorpions in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while San Antonio Scorpions appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Timothy Cruz.


0.00
Austin Aztex kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
Ernest Bernardo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ray Anderson. Ray Anderson flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Vasquez collects the pass. Facundo Vasquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.10
Ray Anderson knocks the ball forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zachary Peterson.
6.10
Carlos Alvarado sees space and advances. Carlos Alvarado makes a probing pass to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
10.52
Ray Anderson hits a low pass to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Marshall Bell reads it well. Great keeping!
21.16
Phillip Heinemann threads the ball through to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Benjamin Chavarri manages to gather it.
22.56
Ernest Bernardo sees a break and surges forward. Ernest Bernardo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Marshall Bell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.21
Zachary Peterson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida surges forward with the ball. Andre Augusto Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Leandro Gonzalez and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Andre Augusto Almeida provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Benjamin Chavarri is on top of it.
30.44
Phillip Heinemann flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leandro Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Ferrari. Ernest Bernardo hacks Jason Ferrari from behind! Jason Ferrari appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.22
Jaime Campbell sees space and advances. Jaime Campbell makes a great pass forward. Marco Barragan runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.12
Jaime Campbell threads the ball through to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez whips in a cross ball towards Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan makes a deft header. Marshall Bell punches it away to safety.
42.24
Jaime Campbell makes a simple pass to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.37
Angel Barnes threads a neat ball through to Ray Anderson. Ray Anderson flicks a high ball forward to Marco Barragan who takes it down. Marco Barragan tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
Lautaro Colombo lofts the ball long. Leandro Gonzalez finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Austin Aztex appear unchanged since the first half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Reginald Johnson replacing Pablo Toro.

45.00
The whistle blows and San Antonio Scorpions get the second half underway!
47.54
Randy Richardson flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Vasquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marshall Bell who gathers it comfortably.
48.38
Jaime Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Melvin Martin.
59.10
Carlos Alvarado kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Campbell. Jaime Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Pereyra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marshall Bell who gathers it comfortably.
61.12
Jaime Campbell knocks the ball forward to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lautaro Colombo.
66.03
Jaime Campbell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zachary Peterson.
69.16
Ray Anderson passes the ball forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan connects with a diving header. Marshall Bell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.52
Andre Augusto Almeida laces a through ball forward to Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.48
Andre Augusto Almeida brings the ball forward. Andre Augusto Almeida plays a one-two with Jason Ferrari and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andre Augusto Almeida provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.41
Reginald Johnson threads a neat ball through to Marco Barragan. Marco Barragan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zachary Peterson.
85.18
Jaime Campbell decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Campbell shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
Andre Augusto Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Jason Ferrari controls it well on his chest. Jason Ferrari shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
31.3%
68.7%
Play Area
32.5%
48.2%
19.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marco Barragan of San Antonio Scorpions

Match Ratings