Match Report


FC EdmontonFC Edmonton     Colorado Springs SwitchbacksColorado Springs Switchbacks
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Russell LeeR. Lee62
G
1
G
70Harold ClarkH. Clark
Johnathan WilliamsJ. Williams76
D
2
D
66Chester RobinsonC. Robinson
Felipe RomeroF. Romero75
D
3
D
63Marcos SosaM. Sosa
Terry GarciaT. Garcia59
D
4
D
60Juan Cruz FloresJ. Flores
Kupono MillerK. Miller58
D
5
D
57Elmer WillisE. Willis
Marco CarmonaM. Carmona67
M
6
D
53Gonzalo HurtadoG. Hurtado
Rui JimenezR. Jimenez60
M
7captain
M
59Javier PérezJ. Pérez
Randy LowryR. Lowry55
M
captain8
M
56Bryan MyersB. Myers
Rubén RenteriaR. Renteria67
A
9
A
73Angel KorbA. Korb
Gabriel BenítezG. Benítez62
A
10
A
69Nelson BeslerN. Besler
Dustin AlesciD. Alesci61
A
11
A
61Dave HughesD. Hughes
 
Fede SaenzF. Saenz61
G
12
G
66Thomas PhillipsT. Phillips
Gustavo CafùG. Cafù59
A
13
A
57Maurice DavisM. Davis
Jose Luis RosalesJ. Rosales58
A
14
M
56Larry ScottL. Scott

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Clarke Stadium where FC Edmonton play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. A crowd of 11,915 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Edmonton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Diaz.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Edmonton kick off!
6.35
Elmer Willis sees Javier Pérez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Javier Pérez chips the ball to his team mate, Angel Korb. Angel Korb makes a probing pass between the defence to Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
8.45
Johnathan Williams brings the ball forward. Johnathan Williams flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Benítez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball towards Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harold Clark with no chance!! Goal for FC Edmonton!
15.03
Terry Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Carmona. Marco Carmona makes a probing pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez whips in a cross ball towards Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.24
Randy Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Benítez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Benítez shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.49
Bryan Myers flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Besler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Besler makes a great pass forward. Dave Hughes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.39
Johnathan Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Randy Lowry. Randy Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Dustin Alesci collects the pass. Dustin Alesci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elmer Willis.
34.40
Rui Jimenez barges into Bryan Myers. The referee warns Rui Jimenez to calm down! Bryan Myers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.11
Marco Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Javier Pérez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Javier Pérez stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.50
Javier Pérez flicks a high pass forward. Angel Korb holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Angel Korb lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Russell Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.57
Marcos Sosa threads a neat ball through to Bryan Myers. Bryan Myers flicks a high ball forward to Angel Korb who gracefully takes it down. Angel Korb knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Gustavo Cafù replacing Rui Jimenez. Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Colorado Springs Switchbacks kick off!
47.41
Marco Carmona threads a neat ball through to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
53.50
Bryan Myers surges forward with the ball. Bryan Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. With a superhuman jump, Angel Korb connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Russell Lee didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.58
Felipe Romero flicks a high ball forward to Gustavo Cafù who takes it down. Gustavo Cafù decides to run forward with the ball. Gustavo Cafù plays a quick one-two with Gabriel Benítez and rushes in on goal... Juan Cruz Flores hacks Gustavo Cafù from behind! Gustavo Cafù appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
57.18
Bryan Myers flicks a high ball forward to Dave Hughes who takes it down. Dave Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Russell Lee who gathers it comfortably.
60.06
FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Fede Saenz replacing Johnathan Williams .
63.41
Bryan Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Angel Korb. Angel Korb heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Angel Korb!
66.30
With a delightful solo run, Randy Lowry stretches the opposition's defence. Randy Lowry plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Benítez and advances towards the goal... Randy Lowry cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.20
Rubén Renteria barges into Gonzalo Hurtado. Rubén Renteria is shown the yellow card! Gonzalo Hurtado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.02
Terry Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Cafù controls it well on his chest. Gustavo Cafù makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.25
Dustin Alesci hacks Elmer Willis from behind! The referee calls over Dustin Alesci and shows him a yellow card! Elmer Willis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.41
Bryan Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
79.31
Bryan Myers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bryan Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler flicks the ball with his head. Russell Lee manages to gather it easily.
83.23
Bryan Myers hits a low pass to Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.38
Javier Pérez sees space and advances. Javier Pérez lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Edmonton

Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%

Scorers
Dustin Alesci 8
Nelson Besler 40, 45
Angel Korb 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Besler of Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Match Ratings
1.Russell Lee (GK)
6
2.Johnathan Williams (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Romero (DEF)
6
4.Terry Garcia (DEF)
6
5.Kupono Miller (DEF)
6
6.Marco Carmona (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rui Jimenez (MID)
5
8.Randy Lowry (MID)
6
9.Rubén Renteria (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Gabriel Benítez (ATT)
6
11.Dustin Alesci (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
 
12.Fede Saenz (GK)
6
13.Gustavo Cafù (ATT)
6
14.Jose Luis Rosales (ATT)
0

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)
6
8.Bryan Myers (MID)
8
9.Angel Korb (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Nelson Besler (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dave Hughes (ATT)
6
 
12.Thomas Phillips (GK)
0
13.Maurice Davis (ATT)
0
14.Larry Scott (MID)
0