Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at National Sports Center where Minnesota United play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 16,988 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Minnesota United and New York City FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Minnesota United and New York City FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
0.00
The first half starts with Minnesota United kicking off!
3.33
Rodrigo Franco hacks Heitor Gónzalez from behind! Rodrigo Franco is shown the yellow card! Heitor Gónzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.22
João Pedro Azevedo makes a simple pass to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
6.07
Sergio Coronado threads the ball through to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.11
Duarte Acosta makes a simple pass to Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Tomás Contreras manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.26
Javier Samuel threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
20.12
Duarte Acosta sees a break and surges forward. Duarte Acosta cuts inside the box! Duarte Acosta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.47
André Rocha threads a neat ball through to Sergio Coronado. Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward. Yordy Zambrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yordy Zambrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.10
Duarte Acosta makes a simple pass to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomás Contreras who gathers it comfortably.
26.18
Chris Kelly makes a simple pass to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan sees a break and surges forward. Floyd Morgan shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.35
Javier Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Azevedo. João Pedro Azevedo passes the ball forward to Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum knocks the ball forward, putting Ernest Brooks through on goal. Some good footwork from Ernest Brooks provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.36
Emerson Didi flicks a high pass forward to Yordy Zambrano who brings the ball under control. Yordy Zambrano edges inside the box! Yordy Zambrano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.39
André Rocha pushes up the pitch. André Rocha flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Cafù controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Cafù shoots from outside the area. Lourenço Tellez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
New York City FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.34
Rodrigo Franco brings the ball forward. Rodrigo Franco flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Brooks who takes it down. Ernest Brooks knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomás Contreras with no chance!! Goal for New York City FC!
54.02
Floyd Morgan knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.24
Floyd Morgan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Floyd Morgan plays a quick one-two with Yordy Zambrano and rushes in on goal... Floyd Morgan tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.02
Emerson Didi flicks a high pass forward. Yordy Zambrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yordy Zambrano plays a one-two with Heitor Gónzalez and advances towards the goal... Aldo Pedro Ferrari comes in with a late challenge on Yordy Zambrano. Penalty not given!!
60.05
Minnesota United have made a substitution with Korey Reed replacing Yordy Zambrano .
61.13
Emerson Didi sees space and advances. Emerson Didi runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Emerson Didi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Rodrigo Franco's outstretched leg.
63.35
Emerson Didi sees Leonardo Cafù in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Cafù rushes past Javier Ortiz! Leonardo Cafù tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
65.17
Chris Kelly hits a low pass to Sergio Coronado. Sergio Coronado makes a probing pass to Korey Reed. Korey Reed plays a one-two with Leonardo Cafù and rushes in on goal... Korey Reed tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Lourenço Tellez has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them back into the game!
69.40
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.33
Nicolás Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Heitor Gónzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Heitor Gónzalez shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
72.16
Javier Ortiz barges into Heitor Gónzalez. Javier Ortiz is warned by the referee! Heitor Gónzalez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.42
Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Cafù holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Cafù shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
78.53
Javier Samuel flicks a high pass forward. Logan Gruenebaum controls it well on his chest. Logan Gruenebaum shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
79.18
André Rocha flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Coronado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward. Korey Reed easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Korey Reed sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Lourenço Tellez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
81.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Rodrigo Franco plays the ball forward to Javier Samuel. Javier Samuel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernando Perez.
83.29
Chris Kelly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolás Herrera. Nicolás Herrera passes the ball forward to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù chips the ball to his team mate, Korey Reed. Korey Reed strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Javier Ortiz steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.43
Sergio Coronado hits a low pass to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Korey Reed. Korey Reed side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Floyd Morgan knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù advances inside the box! Leonardo Cafù side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
25.3%
42.2%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Floyd Morgan of Minnesota United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tomás Contreras (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | André Rocha (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Chris Kelly (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Luis Fernando Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Floyd Morgan (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 6. | Emerson Didi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sergio Coronado (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicolás Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yordy Zambrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Cafù (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Heitor Gónzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Facundo Leal (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jeb Murphy (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Korey Reed (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 1. | Lourenço Tellez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Javier Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aldo Pedro Ferrari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Franco (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Alexandre Bernhardt (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Javier Samuel (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duarte Acosta (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ezequiel Renteria (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Logan Gruenebaum (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ernest Brooks (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Charles Reyes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Manuel Villa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Chance Ramirez (DEF) | 0 | |













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