Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Altidore.
The pitch is in great condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Altidore.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Colorado Springs Switchbacks get the match underway!
4.41
0-0Uruguay Caballero makes a simple pass to Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano puts a great ball through. Rafael Bonilla runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.48
0-0Dwayne Gutierrez sees Filipe Galvan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Galvan sees Howard Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Howard Martinez plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Medrano and advances towards the goal... Howard Martinez rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Marcos Sosa.
15.30
0-0Filipe Galvan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Filipe Galvan lofts in a cross ball towards Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.49
Uruguay Caballero sees a break and surges forward. Uruguay Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla flicks the ball with his head but Harold Clark reads it well. Quality keeping!
22.34
Bryan Myers flicks a high pass forward to Dave Hughes who brings the ball under control. Dave Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. With a superhuman jump, Nelson Besler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Vicente Melendez. Excellent save.
28.02
Nathan Suggs kicks a strong pass forward to Uruguay Caballero. Uruguay Caballero makes a probing pass to Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano rushes past Chester Robinson! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rafael Medrano provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Fantastic reactions from Gonzalo Hurtado blocks the shot!
32.50
0-0Bryan Myers sees Nelson Besler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Besler shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Colorado Springs Switchbacks are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.54
Uruguay Caballero threads a neat ball through to Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jesus Gonzalez is offside!
34.01
Javier Pérez kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler flicks a high pass forward. Angel Korb controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Angel Korb tries a spectacular strike but Vicente Melendez is on top of it.
36.38
0-0Elmer Willis comes in with a late challenge on Howard Martinez. The referee calls over Elmer Willis and shows him a yellow card! Howard Martinez runs off the knock.
38.01
Elmer Willis flicks a high pass forward to Javier Pérez who brings the ball under control. Javier Pérez decides to run forward with the ball. Javier Pérez shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
39.01
0-1Bryan Myers makes a simple pass to Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vicente Melendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Rapids appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Colorado Rapids kick off!
53.56
Bryan Myers advances with the ball. Bryan Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler makes a convincing header but Vicente Melendez reads it well. Good save!
55.42
Uruguay Caballero passes the ball forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla kicks a strong pass forward to Jesus Gonzalez but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.10
Uruguay Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Jesus Gonzalez collects the pass. Jesus Gonzalez rushes past Elmer Willis! Jesus Gonzalez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.09
0-1Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Elmer Morales replacing Hector Heinemann .
63.25
0-1Nathan Suggs flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Galvan collects the pass. Filipe Galvan decides to run forward with the ball. Filipe Galvan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elmer Willis.
65.37
Elmer Morales comes in with a late challenge on Nelson Besler. Elmer Morales is shown the yellow card! Nelson Besler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.30
Bryan Myers flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Besler who brings the ball under control. Nelson Besler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.58
Bryan Myers makes a beautiful solo run. Bryan Myers edges inside the box! Bryan Myers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Nathan Suggs.
74.25
0-1Bryan Myers takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jesus Gonzalez chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
77.52
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Francis Taylor replacing Filipe Galvan and Kelly Basso replacing Jesus Gonzalez .
78.56
0-1Javier Pérez catches Francis Taylor on the ankles. The referee calls over Javier Pérez and warns him to calm down! Francis Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.28
Elmer Morales hacks Dave Hughes from behind! The referee warns Elmer Morales to calm down! Dave Hughes runs off the knock.
84.54
Bryan Myers brings the ball forward. Bryan Myers shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
89.11
Bryan Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Uruguay Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla lofts in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
29.2%
47.2%
23.6%
Scorers
| Angel Korb 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bryan Myers of Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vicente Melendez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dwayne Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | De Jesus S. Garrincha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hector Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nathan Suggs (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Filipe Galvan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Uruguay Caballero (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jesus Gonzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Bonilla (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Howard Martinez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Medrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kelly Basso (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francis Taylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Elmer Morales (MID) |  | 5 |
| 1. | Harold Clark (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chester Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcos Sosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Cruz Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Elmer Willis (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Gonzalo Hurtado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Javier Pérez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bryan Myers (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Angel Korb (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Nelson Besler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Hughes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Thomas Phillips (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Maurice Davis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Larry Scott (MID) | 0 | |