Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Switchbacks Stadium where Colorado Springs Switchbacks play host to Austin Aztex. A crowd of 11,956 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Austin Aztex appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Austin Aztex appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
0.00
0-0Austin Aztex get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Melvin Martin advances with the ball. Melvin Martin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Melvin Martin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Sosa.
3.14
0-0Andre Augusto Almeida barges into Bryan Myers. The referee calls over Andre Augusto Almeida and warns him to calm down! Bryan Myers stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.58
0-0Chester Robinson plays the ball forward to Javier Pérez. Javier Pérez advances with the ball. Javier Pérez passes the ball forward to Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.50
Gonzalo Hurtado sees Bryan Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Myers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.12
Róbinson Bonilla plays the ball forward to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
24.04
0-0Lautaro Colombo sees Phillip Heinemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phillip Heinemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Amaral. Some good footwork from Juan Amaral provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
30.13
0-0Marcos Sosa sees Bryan Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angel Korb. Angel Korb kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Besler but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.56
Gonzalo Hurtado threads a neat ball through to Bryan Myers. Bryan Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marshall Bell!
39.48
Bryan Myers makes an attacking run forward. Bryan Myers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Melvin Martin.
42.40
0-0Róbinson Bonilla knocks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Juan Amaral controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Juan Amaral cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Marcos Sosa. Excellent block.
44.19
1-0Chester Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Myers who brings the ball under control. Bryan Myers plays the ball forward to Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colorado Springs Switchbacks!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. Austin Aztex also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Colorado Springs Switchbacks start the second half!
49.47
Ian Quiroga flicks a high ball forward to Phillip Heinemann who takes it down. Phillip Heinemann threads the ball through to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
55.41
Marcos Sosa threads a neat ball through to Javier Pérez. Javier Pérez brings the ball forward. Javier Pérez lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.19
Bryan Myers threads the ball through to Angel Korb. Angel Korb knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Melvin Martin.
63.29
Marcos Sosa drives a long ball upfield. Dave Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Marshall Bell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.42
Chester Robinson knocks the ball forward to Bryan Myers. Bryan Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes plays a quick one-two with Nelson Besler and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Dave Hughes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.57
Javier Pérez hits a low pass to Angel Korb. Angel Korb plays a quick one-two with Dave Hughes and rushes in on goal... Angel Korb rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marshall Bell.
73.42
4-0Corner kick to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Bryan Myers chips it to the near post. Some good footwork from Gonzalo Hurtado provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.50
Róbinson Bonilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral threads a neat ball through to Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Harold Clark has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.48
Phillip Heinemann flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leandro Gonzalez threads the ball through to Juan Amaral but he's offside!
83.40
Phillip Heinemann kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Harold Clark manages to gather it.
90.00
With fabulous vision, Phillip Heinemann picks a pass forward to Juan Amaral. Juan Amaral tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
30.1%
49.3%
20.5%
Scorers
| Nelson Besler 44, 55 Angel Korb 63 Dave Hughes 67 | Jason Ferrari 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Besler of Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bryan Myers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Angel Korb (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Nelson Besler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dave Hughes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Thomas Phillips (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Maurice Davis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Larry Scott (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marshall Bell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Quiroga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zachary Peterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Melvin Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lautaro Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Augusto Almeida (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Róbinson Bonilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Phillip Heinemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leandro Gonzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jason Ferrari (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Juan Amaral (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Canales (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Martín Ayala (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Calen Elenio (ATT) | 0 | |