Match Report


Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders     LA GalaxyLA Galaxy
Computer Player Computer Player Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman67
G
1
G
70Edwin AckleyE. Ackley
Mark DukaM. Duka73
D
2
D
65Guy GreenG. Green
William MyersW. Myers55
D
3
D
68Ethan MitchellE. Mitchell
Albert PowellA. Powell51
D
4
D
66Blake MartinB. Martin
Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero59
M
5
D
71Jim KnightonJ. Knighton
Johnnie GrayJ. Gray58
M
6
M
73Cheyne ThompsonC. Thompson
Bernard CarterB. Carter57
M
captain7captain
M
75Edgar BassoE. Basso
Charles ReedC. Reed57
M
8
M
71Earnest PetersonE. Peterson
Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman62
A
9
M
74Matías Ezequiel MontenegroM. Montenegro
Jerry HowardJ. Howard62
A
10
A
77Francisco AvalosF. Avalos
Gabriel CortésG. Cortés60
A
11
A
69Roy AlstonR. Alston
 
Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel63
G
12
A
75Mateo MarzoliniM. Marzolini
Sam TaverneseS. Tavernese60
A
13
M
71Jorge TaverneseJ. Tavernese
António RuizA. Ruiz56
M
14
D
64Salvador ZamoraS. Zamora

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Skyline Sports Complex where Harrisburg City Islanders play host to LA Galaxy. A crowd of 12,537 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Timothy Cruz.


0.00
LA Galaxy kick off and get the match underway!
6.54
Gustavo Lucero knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.19
Albert Powell brings the ball forward. Albert Powell makes a simple pass to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Guy Green and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.04
Ethan Mitchell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Earnest Peterson. With imagination, Earnest Peterson laces a through ball forward to Roy Alston. Roy Alston kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Avalos but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.24
With a delightful solo run, Charles Reed stretches the opposition's defence. Charles Reed plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Grossman and advances towards the goal... Charles Reed muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.53
Mark Duka threads the ball through to Bernard Carter. Bernard Carter makes a probing pass to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
21.51
Johnnie Gray decides to run forward with the ball. Johnnie Gray shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
24.33
Jim Knighton threads a neat ball through to Edgar Basso. Edgar Basso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
26.24
Cheyne Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos plays a scrappy one-two with Roy Alston and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francisco Avalos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Milton Beckerman reads it well. Great keeping!
30.02
Gabriel Cortés barges into Blake Martin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Blake Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.34
Earnest Peterson chips the ball to his team mate, Roy Alston. Roy Alston passes the ball forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Milton Beckerman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Harrisburg City Islanders kicking off!
47.38
Edgar Basso makes a simple pass to Roy Alston. Roy Alston knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Milton Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
48.09
Earnest Peterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Alston. Roy Alston knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by William Myers.
54.09
Blake Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Earnest Peterson. Without breaking stride, Earnest Peterson plays the ball forward to Roy Alston. Roy Alston plays a one-two with Francisco Avalos and rushes in on goal... Roy Alston tries a spectacular strike. Roy Alston scores for LA Galaxy!!
59.59
Albert Powell clumsily knocks into Francisco Avalos. The referee warns Albert Powell to calm down! Francisco Avalos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.11
LA Galaxy have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Tavernese replacing Francisco Avalos, Salvador Zamora replacing Cheyne Thompson and Mateo Marzolini replacing Edgar Basso .
65.10
Mark Duka makes a probing pass to Bernard Carter. Bernard Carter knocks the ball forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
66.56
Johnnie Gray makes a probing pass to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman passes the ball forward but Jerry Howard is offside!
75.05
Earnest Peterson comes in with a late challenge on Gustavo Lucero. The referee warns Earnest Peterson to calm down! Gustavo Lucero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.36
With imagination, Salvador Zamora plays the ball forward to Roy Alston. Roy Alston knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by William Myers.
89.06
Johnnie Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Cortés. Gabriel Cortés sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Harrisburg City Islanders

LA Galaxy
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
30.9%
44.1%
25%

Scorers
Joe Grossman 7
Francisco Avalos 42
Roy Alston 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roy Alston of LA Galaxy

Match Ratings
1.Milton Beckerman (GK)
6
2.Mark Duka (DEF)
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)goal scored
8
10.Jerry Howard (ATT)
6
11.Gabriel Cortés (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Francisco G. Taffarel (GK)
0
13.Sam Tavernese (ATT)
0
14.António Ruiz (MID)
0

1.Edwin Ackley (GK)
6
2.Guy Green (DEF)
6
3.Ethan Mitchell (DEF)
6
4.Blake Martin (DEF)
6
5.Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
6.Cheyne Thompson (MID)
6
7.Edgar Basso (MID)
7
8.Earnest Peterson (MID)
7
9.Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
6
10.Francisco Avalos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Roy Alston (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Mateo Marzolini (ATT)
6
13.Jorge Tavernese (MID)
6
14.Salvador Zamora (DEF)
6