Match Report


Atlanta UnitedAtlanta United     Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders
Bas HondtongBas Hondtong Computer Player Computer Player
Leandro LorenzoL. Lorenzo69
G
1
G
67Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman
Tomás AlvaradoT. Alvarado72
D
2
D
73Mark DukaM. Duka
Emanuel TorresE. Torres73
D
3
D
55William MyersW. Myers
Paolo ZambranoP. Zambrano67
D
4
D
51Albert PowellA. Powell
Raymond GomezR. Gomez69
D
5
M
59Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero
Duarte VillarrealD. Villarreal67
M
6
M
58Johnnie GrayJ. Gray
Rodrigo CastanedaR. Castaneda67
M
7captain
M
57Bernard CarterB. Carter
Gustavo SaavedraG. Saavedra72
M
8
M
57Charles ReedC. Reed
Ezequiel NunezE. Nunez72
A
9
A
62Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman
Tomás BustosT. Bustos71
A
captain10
A
62Jerry HowardJ. Howard
Carlos CarrilloC. Carrillo71
A
11
A
60Gabriel CortésG. Cortés
 
Marcos YanezM. Yanez68
A
12
G
63Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel
Lucas PérezL. Pérez66
D
13
A
60Sam TaverneseS. Tavernese
Eduardo FernandezE. Fernandez36
A
14
M
56António RuizA. Ruiz

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium where Atlanta United play host to Harrisburg City Islanders. 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 Harrisburg City Islanders appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Timothy Cruz.


0.00
Harrisburg City Islanders get the match underway!
2.47
William Myers flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Lucero collects the pass. Gustavo Lucero decides to run forward with the ball. Gustavo Lucero shoots from distance but it is miles over!
3.02
Raymond Gomez passes the ball forward to Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high ball forward to Ezequiel Nunez who takes it down. Ezequiel Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.02
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward to Tomás Bustos who brings the ball under control. Tomás Bustos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.10
Emanuel Torres takes it forward alone. Emanuel Torres sees space and advances. Emanuel Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Mark Duka happens to be in the right place to block it.
9.49
Rodrigo Castaneda knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Milton Beckerman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.21
Rodrigo Castaneda runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Castaneda knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Milton Beckerman!
12.36
Johnnie Gray hits a low pass to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.00
William Myers sees space and advances. William Myers flicks a high ball forward to Jerry Howard who takes it down. Jerry Howard shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.30
Rodrigo Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Carrillo controls it well on his chest. Carlos Carrillo shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
21.36
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Nunez controls it well on his chest. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Duka.
27.21
Tomás Bustos catches Albert Powell on the ankles. The referee calls over Tomás Bustos and warns him to calm down! Albert Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.36
Albert Powell catches Ezequiel Nunez on the ankles. The referee brings Albert Powell to one side and gives him a warning! Ezequiel Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.39
Albert Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Charles Reed. Charles Reed flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cortés who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Cortés knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.24
Emanuel Torres flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Villarreal who brings the ball under control. Duarte Villarreal flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Carrillo collects the pass. Carlos Carrillo shoots from outside the area. Milton Beckerman easily gets down and covers it.
42.37
Bernard Carter threads a neat ball through to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.28
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ezequiel Nunez cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ezequiel Nunez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes William Myers's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick which Duarte Villarreal takes quickly, playing the ball short to Emanuel Torres. Emanuel Torres heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Milton Beckerman scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlanta United appear unchanged since the first half. Harrisburg City Islanders also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Atlanta United kicking off!
48.47
Emanuel Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra sees Carlos Carrillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Carrillo shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
49.24
Bernard Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.55
Emanuel Torres flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Castaneda who takes it down. Rodrigo Castaneda knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.24
Charles Reed flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Howard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerry Howard shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Leandro Lorenzo easily smothers it!
67.07
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Carrillo who brings the ball under control. Carlos Carrillo plays a scrappy one-two with Tomás Bustos and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Carlos Carrillo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Milton Beckerman.
68.56
Duarte Villarreal takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Johnnie Gray gets to the ball and clears it up field.
71.04
Gustavo Saavedra threads a neat ball through to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by William Myers.
73.56
Atlanta United are in full control of this game.
77.59
Atlanta United have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Yanez replacing Ezequiel Nunez and Lucas Pérez replacing Tomás Alvarado .
79.24
Rodrigo Castaneda takes a short throw-in bringing Gustavo Saavedra into play. Gustavo Saavedra hits a low pass to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.03
Rodrigo Castaneda changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Castaneda skips past William Myers! Some silky footwork from Rodrigo Castaneda provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Milton Beckerman with no chance!! Goal for Atlanta United!
84.25
Mark Duka clumsily knocks into Gustavo Saavedra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gustavo Saavedra runs off the knock.
84.25
Free kick to Atlanta United just outside the area...
85.15
Marcos Yanez calmly steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
87.44
Rodrigo Castaneda chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Yanez. William Myers clumsily knocks into Marcos Yanez. Penalty not given!!
89.12
Gustavo Lucero makes a simple pass to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Castaneda plays the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Yanez. Marcos Yanez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Atlanta United

Harrisburg City Islanders
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%

Scorers
Ezequiel Nunez 54
Rodrigo Castaneda 81
Marcos Yanez 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Castaneda of Atlanta United

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

1.Milton Beckerman (GK)
8
2.Mark Duka (DEF)yellow card
6
3.William Myers (DEF)
6
4.Albert Powell (DEF)
6
5.Gustavo Lucero (MID)
6
6.Johnnie Gray (MID)
6
7.Bernard Carter (MID)
6
8.Charles Reed (MID)
6
9.Joe Grossman (ATT)
6
10.Jerry Howard (ATT)
6
11.Gabriel Cortés (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco G. Taffarel (GK)
0
13.Sam Tavernese (ATT)
0
14.António Ruiz (MID)
0