Match Report


New England RevolutionNew England Revolution     FC DallasFC Dallas
Neil FarringtonNeil Farrington Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Juan CermeñoJ. Cermeño81
G
1
G
75Yasmani GutiérrezY. Gutiérrez
Micheal HeinemannM. Heinemann70
D
2
D
70Glenn NelsonG. Nelson
Franklin KallmanF. Kallman71
D
3
D
71Sebastian NietoS. Nieto
Tiago MunizT. Muniz71
D
4
D
67José RiquelmeJ. Riquelme
Brandon CookB. Cook72
M
5
D
70Lukas FigueroaL. Figueroa
Ralph MitchellR. Mitchell74
M
6
M
80Daniel BlancoD. Blanco
Christian L. PérezC. Pérez73
M
7captain
A
48Adrian OrtizA. Ortiz
Lee AgudeloL. Agudelo77
M
captain8
A
78Fernando FigueraF. Figuera
Kelly BassoK. Basso75
A
9
A
74Servando PowellS. Powell
Jack HowardJ. Howard76
A
10
A
74Jaime MenaJ. Mena
Troy HarrisT. Harris81
A
11
A
70Jose Luis MaciasJ. Macias
 
Walter DomínguezW. Domínguez78
A
12
D
26Rafael AvilesR. Aviles
Jordan JoyceJ. Joyce80
M
13
M
31Nuno FernandesN. Fernandes
Javier AckleyJ. Ackley75
A
14
A
31Vicente San MartínV. San Martín

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to FC Dallas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Dallas appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.


0.00
FC Dallas kick off the first half!
4.10
Franklin Kallman makes a simple pass to Lee Agudelo. Lee Agudelo makes a simple pass to Jack Howard. Jack Howard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.40
Tiago Muniz makes a simple pass to Brandon Cook. Brandon Cook passes the ball forward to Jack Howard. Jack Howard shoots from outside the area. Yasmani Gutiérrez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
16.24
Jose Luis Macias clumsily knocks into Micheal Heinemann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Micheal Heinemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.39
Ralph Mitchell makes a probing pass to Troy Harris. Troy Harris lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Howard. Jack Howard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Yasmani Gutiérrez comfortably punches it away to safety.
22.12
Glenn Nelson catches Troy Harris on the ankles. The referee warns Glenn Nelson to calm down! Troy Harris runs off the knock.
24.12
Franklin Kallman plays the ball forward to Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez flicks a high pass forward. Kelly Basso collects the pass. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.12
Christian L. Pérez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Troy Harris. Troy Harris knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Howard. Jack Howard powers a header at goal. It's there!! Yasmani Gutiérrez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.37
Jack Howard hacks José Riquelme from behind! The referee warns Jack Howard to calm down! José Riquelme carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.48
Tiago Muniz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Mitchell. Ralph Mitchell makes a simple pass to Troy Harris. Troy Harris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. New England Revolution appear unchanged since the first half. FC Dallas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
New England Revolution kick off the second half!
55.23
Ralph Mitchell knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glenn Nelson.
60.10
Micheal Heinemann threads a neat ball through to Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez knocks the ball forward to Jack Howard. Jack Howard whips in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
61.25
Lee Agudelo makes a simple pass to Jack Howard. Jack Howard shoots from outside the area. Yasmani Gutiérrez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.41
Franklin Kallman pushes mid-way up the pitch. Franklin Kallman threads a neat ball through to Troy Harris. Troy Harris shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
66.19
Servando Powell barges into Christian L. Pérez. The referee calls over Servando Powell and shows him a yellow card! Christian L. Pérez stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.54
Christian L. Pérez flicks a high pass forward. Troy Harris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Troy Harris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glenn Nelson.
69.02
Brandon Cook flicks a high pass forward. Jack Howard collects the pass. Jack Howard runs straight at the defence! Jack Howard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Yasmani Gutiérrez reads it well. Good keeping!
71.54
Lee Agudelo hacks Daniel Blanco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.04
Ralph Mitchell darts forward. Ralph Mitchell advances inside the box! Ralph Mitchell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Yasmani Gutiérrez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.09
FC Dallas have made 3 substitutions with Rafael Aviles replacing Sebastian Nieto, Nuno Fernandes replacing Daniel Blanco and Vicente San Martín replacing Fernando Figuera .
78.18
Ralph Mitchell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.16
Jaime Mena catches Ralph Mitchell on the ankles. Jaime Mena is warned by the referee! Ralph Mitchell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.49
Micheal Heinemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brandon Cook. Brandon Cook flicks a high pass forward. Kelly Basso controls it well on his chest. Kelly Basso shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. New England Revolution are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Christian L. Pérez plays the ball forward to Troy Harris. Troy Harris knocks in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Glenn Nelson. Excellent block.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

New England Revolution

FC Dallas
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
83.6%
16.4%
Play Area
24.7%
42.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Troy Harris 24, 78
Jack Howard 34
Ralph Mitchell 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Troy Harris of New England Revolution

Match Ratings
1.Juan Cermeño (GK)
6
2.Micheal Heinemann (DEF)
6
3.Franklin Kallman (DEF)
7
4.Tiago Muniz (DEF)
6
5.Brandon Cook (MID)
6
6.Ralph Mitchell (MID)goal scored
8
7.Christian L. Pérez (MID)
6
8.Lee Agudelo (MID)yellow card
5
9.Kelly Basso (ATT)
7
10.Jack Howard (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Troy Harris (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Walter Domínguez (ATT)
0
13.Jordan Joyce (MID)
0
14.Javier Ackley (ATT)
0

1.Yasmani Gutiérrez (GK)
7
2.Glenn Nelson (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Nieto (DEF)
6
4.José Riquelme (DEF)
6
5.Lukas Figueroa (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Blanco (MID)
6
7.Adrian Ortiz (ATT)
6
8.Fernando Figuera (ATT)
6
9.Servando Powell (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Jaime Mena (ATT)
5
11.Jose Luis Macias (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Rafael Aviles (DEF)
6
13.Nuno Fernandes (MID)
6
14.Vicente San Martín (ATT)
6