Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. A crowd of 12,994 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.
The pitch is in great condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.
0.00
0-0Colorado Rapids kick off the first half!
3.50
0-0Uruguay Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Howard Martinez who brings the ball under control. Howard Martinez runs straight at the defence! Howard Martinez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
4.47
0-0Dwayne Gutierrez hits a low pass to Filipe Galvan. Filipe Galvan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
6.17
0-0Hector Heinemann threads the ball through to Uruguay Caballero. Uruguay Caballero hits a low pass to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Medrano but the linesman indicates offside!
8.58
0-1Jesse Anderson makes a simple pass to Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte knocks the ball to his team mate, Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leroy Peterson!
12.45
Uruguay Caballero threads a neat ball through to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez plays a scrappy one-two with Jesus Gonzalez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Howard Martinez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.54
Hector Heinemann knocks the ball forward to Uruguay Caballero. Uruguay Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Bonilla who brings the ball under control. Rafael Bonilla shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Bonilla!
22.24
Jesse Anderson sees a break and surges forward. Jesse Anderson whips in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Vicente Melendez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.08
2-1Corner kick to Tampa Bay Rowdies. Jimmy White plays it to the far post. Arnold Watson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Hector Heinemann.
24.31
2-1Colorado Rapids are in full control of this game.
26.23
Uruguay Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
27.10
With great imagination, Uruguay Caballero laces a through ball forward to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vincent Brown manages to gather it.
28.25
Jesse Anderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.17
Filipe Galvan hits a low pass to Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano knocks in a cross ball towards Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
34.51
Jesse Anderson makes a probing pass to Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.29
Dwayne Gutierrez sees Filipe Galvan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Galvan makes a probing pass to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez cuts inside the box! Howard Martinez tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Rapids appear unchanged since the first half. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tampa Bay Rowdies players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tampa Bay Rowdies get the second half underway!
51.53
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.11
Uruguay Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.27
4-1Jesse Anderson comes in with a late challenge on Filipe Galvan. The referee calls over Jesse Anderson and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Galvan runs off the knock.
60.26
4-1Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Nathan Suggs replacing Hector Heinemann .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Jorge Villegas replacing Jimmy White and Reginald Jenkins replacing Tomás Duarte .
71.50
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.34
Filipe Galvan sees Jesus Gonzalez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesus Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.39
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Francis Taylor replacing Filipe Galvan and Kelly Basso replacing Jesus Gonzalez .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Lucas Junior replacing Jim Morgan .
79.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Uruguay Caballero laces a through ball forward to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso makes a great pass forward. Rafael Medrano runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.51
Uruguay Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Medrano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.51
4-1Jesse Anderson comes in with a late challenge on Francis Taylor. The referee warns Jesse Anderson to calm down! Francis Taylor grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Uruguay Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Pedro Green's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
4-1It's a corner kick. Uruguay Caballero loops the ball in to towards the near post. Alan Rey chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.3%
27.7%
Play Area
23.1%
43.1%
33.8%
Scorers
| Howard Martinez 12, 38 Rafael Bonilla 16, 53 | Leroy Peterson 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Howard Martinez of Colorado Rapids |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vicente Melendez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Shane Ferrari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dwayne Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hector Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | De Jesus S. Garrincha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Galvan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Uruguay Caballero (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jesus Gonzalez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rafael Bonilla (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Howard Martinez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rafael Medrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kelly Basso (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francis Taylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nathan Suggs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Vincent Brown (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alan Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerson Rogers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jim Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jesse Anderson (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Andrès Osorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lucas Junior (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge Villegas (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Reginald Jenkins (ATT) | 6 | |