Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Avaya Stadium where San Jose Earthquakes play host to Louisville City. A crowd of 13,799 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Louisville City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Louisville City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Louisville City kick off!
3.44
0-0Lester Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Davila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Davila shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.25
0-0With great vision, Lester Ferrari plays the ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.31
0-0Gabriel Díaz knocks the ball forward to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Fabian Francescoli is on top of it.
9.29
0-0José Pizarro flicks a high pass forward. Lester Ferrari controls it well on his chest. Lester Ferrari makes a simple pass to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Joaquín Mejia!
10.57
Mauricio Goycochea knocks the ball to his team mate, Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.09
0-0Scott Davis barges into Fernando Sotelo. The referee calls over Scott Davis and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Sotelo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.54
0-1Luís Cavalcante flicks a high pass forward. Victor Salinas collects the pass. Victor Salinas passes the ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Fabian Francescoli had no chance!! Goal for Louisville City!
21.05
Scott Davis clumsily knocks into Rocha A. Silva. The referee brings Scott Davis to one side and gives him a warning! Rocha A. Silva gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.37
Scott Davis catches Rocha A. Silva on the ankles. The referee warns Scott Davis again to calm down! Rocha A. Silva gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
30.12
Thomas Walker makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucas Gabriel Pelado who gathers it comfortably.
33.48
Lance Wood flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Goycochea who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Goycochea deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.16
Joaquín Mejia passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson plays a one-two with Alvaro Gomez and rushes in on goal... Sanchez Anderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Lucas Gabriel Pelado had no chance!! Goal for San Jose Earthquakes!
42.31
With great vision, José Pizarro plays the ball forward to Victor Salinas. Without breaking stride, Victor Salinas plays the ball forward to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher plays a quick one-two with Filipe Davila and rushes in on goal... Mike Fisher tries a spectacular strike but Fabian Francescoli reads it well. He makes it look easy!
44.56
Under pressure, José Pizarro clears the ball far upfield. Mike Fisher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
José Pizarro flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Díaz who takes it down. Gabriel Díaz flicks a high ball forward to Mike Fisher who takes it down. Mike Fisher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. San Jose Earthquakes appear unchanged since the first half. Louisville City also appear unchanged since the first half. The San Jose Earthquakes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with San Jose Earthquakes kicking off!
48.34
With a delightful solo run, Lester Ferrari stretches the opposition's defence. Lester Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher makes a convincing header but is denied by Fabian Francescoli. Excellent save.
53.23
Victor Salinas passes the ball forward to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Goycochea plays the ball forward to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.28
Rocha A. Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fabian Francescoli gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
59.51
José Pizarro passes the ball forward to Lester Ferrari. Lester Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabian Francescoli who gathers it comfortably.
60.14
Mauricio Goycochea barges into Rocha A. Silva. Mauricio Goycochea is shown the yellow card! Rocha A. Silva grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.47
Rocha A. Silva advances with the ball. Rocha A. Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Lance Wood. Excellent block.
71.19
Lance Wood hits a low pass to Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea plays the ball forward to Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Sotelo.
73.08
Joaquín Mejia knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea advances with the ball. Mauricio Goycochea knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Joaquín Mejia laces a through ball forward to Thomas Walker. Thomas Walker flicks a high pass forward. Sanchez Anderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sanchez Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Lucas Gabriel Pelado!
79.44
Vicente Aragon flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Walker collects the pass. Thomas Walker plays the ball forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
81.10
From the throw-in, Mauricio Goycochea picks out Scott Davis. Scott Davis flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Ventura holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball towards Sanchez Anderson. Sanchez Anderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
85.52
Scott Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Gomez. Alvaro Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Luís Cavalcante barges into Sanchez Anderson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sanchez Anderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
28.9%
45.8%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mike Fisher of Louisville City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fabian Francescoli (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Joaquín Mejia (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Vicente Aragon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lance Wood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Goycochea (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Scott Davis (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Jeff Myers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alvaro Gomez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Diogo Ventura (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Sanchez Anderson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Henry Lewis (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristian Quiroga (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lewis Moose (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lucas Gabriel Pelado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julián Reggi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | José Pizarro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Luís Cavalcante (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Fernando Sotelo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Díaz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rocha A. Silva (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lester Ferrari (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Victor Salinas (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Fisher (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Filipe Davila (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Luciano Arca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Derrick Thompson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dale King (MID) | 0 | |