Match Report


Atlanta UnitedAtlanta United     Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps
Bas HondtongBas Hondtong Computer Player Computer Player
Leandro LorenzoL. Lorenzo69
G
1
G
68Jairo BrownJ. Brown
Tomás AlvaradoT. Alvarado72
D
2
D
71Gustavo Enrique FerrariG. Ferrari
Emanuel TorresE. Torres73
D
3
D
66Lautaro MarinoL. Marino
Paolo ZambranoP. Zambrano67
D
4
D
65Jeb SanchezJ. Sanchez
Raymond GomezR. Gomez69
D
5captain
M
76Fede PonceF. Ponce
Gustavo SaavedraG. Saavedra72
M
6
M
69Jesse SippolaJ. Sippola
Rodrigo CastanedaR. Castaneda67
M
7
M
68Duarte EdmundoD. Edmundo
Osbaldo BangueraO. Banguera67
M
8
M
67Troy MillerT. Miller
Ezequiel NunezE. Nunez72
A
9
A
68David BarraganD. Barragan
Diego SandovalD. Sandoval68
A
captain10
A
65Óscar GruezoÓ. Gruezo
Carlos CarrilloC. Carrillo71
A
11
A
62Rodney ChavarriR. Chavarri
 
Tomás BustosT. Bustos71
A
12
M
67Alex RamirezA. Ramirez
Lucas PérezL. Pérez66
D
13
D
65Allan NovielloA. Noviello
Duarte VillarrealD. Villarreal67
M
14
D
60Favio BarronF. Barron

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium where Atlanta United play host to Vancouver Whitecaps. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlanta United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vancouver Whitecaps appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jordan Robinson.


0.00
Atlanta United get the match underway!
2.46
Emanuel Torres hits a low pass to Rodrigo Castaneda. Rodrigo Castaneda makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Castaneda shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
4.59
Paolo Zambrano clumsily knocks into Rodney Chavarri. The referee calls over Paolo Zambrano and warns him to calm down! Rodney Chavarri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Duarte Edmundo plays the ball forward to Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo rushes past Paolo Zambrano! Paolo Zambrano barges into Óscar Gruezo. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
6.30
The referee points to the spot..
7.00
Rodney Chavarri takes a stuttering run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
8.55
Diego Sandoval catches Jeb Sanchez on the ankles. The referee calls over Diego Sandoval and shows him a yellow card! Jeb Sanchez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.52
Gustavo Saavedra barges into Troy Miller. Gustavo Saavedra is given a warning by the referee! Troy Miller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.41
Jeb Sanchez hits a low pass to Troy Miller. Troy Miller threads a neat ball through to Rodney Chavarri. Rodney Chavarri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.07
Lautaro Marino flicks a high pass forward. Troy Miller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Troy Miller threads a neat ball through to Rodney Chavarri. Rodney Chavarri shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
24.15
Gustavo Saavedra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.20
Rodrigo Castaneda hits a low pass to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez shoots from 20 yards. Jairo Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.27
Gustavo Saavedra passes the ball forward to Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval lofts in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Atlanta United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.16
Lautaro Marino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Edmundo. Duarte Edmundo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Leandro Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
34.44
Osbaldo Banguera chips the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Jairo Brown had no chance!! Goal for Atlanta United!
42.52
Jesse Sippola knocks the ball to his team mate, Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Chavarri. Rodney Chavarri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlanta United appear unchanged since the first half. Vancouver Whitecaps also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vancouver Whitecaps kick off!
47.45
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.14
Gustavo Saavedra threads the ball through to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jairo Brown effortlessly punches it away to safety.
51.32
Emanuel Torres sees Osbaldo Banguera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Osbaldo Banguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.27
Gustavo Saavedra knocks the ball forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeb Sanchez.
54.40
Osbaldo Banguera hits a low pass to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.55
Raymond Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Osbaldo Banguera. With imagination, Osbaldo Banguera laces a through ball forward to Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.56
Rodrigo Castaneda threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ezequiel Nunez scores for Atlanta United!!
61.56
Vancouver Whitecaps have made 2 substitutions with Alex Ramirez replacing Jeb Sanchez and Favio Barron replacing Óscar Gruezo .
69.34
Emanuel Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.52
Osbaldo Banguera threads the ball through to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Jairo Brown keeps it out!
77.48
Jesse Sippola barges into Rodrigo Castaneda. The referee calls over Jesse Sippola and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Castaneda stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.32
Paolo Zambrano makes a simple pass to Osbaldo Banguera. Osbaldo Banguera threads the ball through to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo runs straight at the defence! Carlos Carrillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.27
Jesse Sippola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Favio Barron. Favio Barron shoots from distance but Leandro Lorenzo is on top of his game. Great save!
89.02
Gustavo Enrique Ferrari catches Osbaldo Banguera on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Osbaldo Banguera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Fede Ponce hits a low pass to Rodney Chavarri. Rodney Chavarri cuts inside the box! Rodney Chavarri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Leandro Lorenzo manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Atlanta United

Vancouver Whitecaps
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
25.7%
44.3%
30%

Scorers
Ezequiel Nunez 26, 60
Diego Sandoval 34
Carlos Carrillo 81
Rodney Chavarri 7 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ezequiel Nunez of Atlanta United

Match Ratings
1.Leandro Lorenzo (GK)
7
2.Tomás Alvarado (DEF)
6
3.Emanuel Torres (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Zambrano (DEF)
6
5.Raymond Gomez (DEF)
6
6.Gustavo Saavedra (MID)
6
7.Rodrigo Castaneda (MID)
7
8.Osbaldo Banguera (MID)
7
9.Ezequiel Nunez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Diego Sandoval (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Carlos Carrillo (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tomás Bustos (ATT)
0
13.Lucas Pérez (DEF)
0
14.Duarte Villarreal (MID)
0

1.Jairo Brown (GK)
6
2.Gustavo Enrique Ferrari (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Lautaro Marino (DEF)
6
4.Jeb Sanchez (DEF)
6
5.Fede Ponce (MID)
6
6.Jesse Sippola (MID)yellow card
5
7.Duarte Edmundo (MID)
6
8.Troy Miller (MID)
6
9.David Barragan (ATT)
6
10.Óscar Gruezo (ATT)
6
11.Rodney Chavarri (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Alex Ramirez (MID)
6
13.Allan Noviello (DEF)
0
14.Favio Barron (DEF)
6