Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Inter Miami CF Stadium where Inter Miami play host to Philadelphia Union. A crowd of 19,059 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
0.00
0-0Inter Miami get the match underway!
3.55
0-0Morris Tavernese makes a simple pass to Renato Pele. Renato Pele threads a neat ball through to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.39
1-0Sal Balboa flicks the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inter Miami!
9.58
Vasco Edmundo flicks a high pass forward. Sal Balboa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sal Balboa flicks a high pass forward to Benício Gónzalez who brings the ball under control. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Todd Joyce.
12.07
David Petrone passes the ball forward to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cory Chavarri who gathers it comfortably.
20.54
David Petrone sees space and advances. David Petrone plays a one-two with Diego Veizaga and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Petrone provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Cory Chavarri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.19
2-0Dias De Almeida Cribari threads a neat ball through to David Petrone. Seeing a gap ahead, David Petrone plays the ball forward to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.32
2-0David Petrone surges forward with the ball. David Petrone whips in a cross ball towards Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Cory Chavarri.
33.08
Sal Balboa flicks a high pass forward to Russell Sippola who brings the ball under control. Russell Sippola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe-Max Roberts.
36.39
David Petrone makes a probing pass to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Ramirez.
39.46
Lance Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.48
Kupono Hall passes the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Juan Manuel Cordone smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Miami appear unchanged since the first half. Philadelphia Union also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Philadelphia Union kicking off!
47.03
Renato Pele darts forward. Renato Pele knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
53.55
Raul Morris passes the ball forward to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
54.40
Raul Morris decides to run forward with the ball. Raul Morris shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.19
Vasco Edmundo hits a low pass to Renato Pele. Renato Pele darts forward. Renato Pele whips in a cross ball towards Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
57.19
David Petrone passes the ball forward to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Todd Joyce.
60.28
2-0Inter Miami have made a substitution with Jorge D. Abeijon replacing Sal Balboa .
61.37
David Petrone makes a simple pass to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Ramirez.
63.28
2-0Lance Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler plays a one-two with Gerson Schneider and rushes in on goal... Marco Rodriguez hacks Servando Butler from behind! Servando Butler appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.31
Todd Joyce sees a break and surges forward. Todd Joyce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Juan Manuel Cordone!
69.56
Dias De Almeida Cribari advances with the ball. Dias De Almeida Cribari makes a simple pass to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.32
Inter Miami have made a substitution with Bastián Fuentes replacing Morris Tavernese .
78.36
David Petrone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga plays a quick one-two with Russell Sippola and rushes in on goal... Diego Veizaga shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.24
3-0David Petrone clumsily knocks into Kupono Hall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kupono Hall runs off the knock.
81.06
3-0Larry Adu comes in with a late challenge on Dias De Almeida Cribari. Larry Adu is warned by the referee! Dias De Almeida Cribari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.31
Kupono Hall knocks the ball forward to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
84.30
David Petrone makes a simple pass to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez whips in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diego Veizaga!
87.44
4-0Raul Morris hacks Jorge D. Abeijon from behind! Raul Morris is given a warning by the referee! Jorge D. Abeijon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.50
David Petrone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamin Johnson.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
23.4%
46.8%
29.9%
Scorers
| Benício Gónzalez 6 David Petrone 21 Diego Veizaga 70, 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diego Veizaga of Inter Miami |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Manuel Cordone (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Morris Tavernese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Edmundo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dias De Almeida Cribari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marco Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Renato Pele (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Petrone (MID) |   | 9 |
| 8. | Sal Balboa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Russell Sippola (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Diego Veizaga (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Benício Gónzalez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Bastián Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge D. Abeijon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Núnez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cory Chavarri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Todd Joyce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe-Max Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benjamin Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Raul Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kupono Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lance Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Servando Butler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Larry Adu (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Gerson Schneider (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Larry Thompson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ryan Diaz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Moore (ATT) | 0 | |