Match Report


D.C. UnitedD.C. United     Toronto FCToronto FC
John MillerJohn Miller Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
José CoronadoJ. Coronado74
G
1
G
69Jorge BeckermanJ. Beckerman
Ramon GomezR. Gomez71
D
2
D
70Richard WatsonR. Watson
Craig SesayC. Sesay65
D
3
D
67Rene HeinemannR. Heinemann
Juan Cruz RivasJ. Rivas77
D
4
D
68Perica HallP. Hall
Luis AyovíL. Ayoví69
D
5
D
71Ernest CookE. Cook
Samuel PickensS. Pickens76
M
6
M
72Arnold OrtizA. Ortiz
Alvaro CortesA. Cortes73
M
7
M
75Edder ArteagaE. Arteaga
Elmer ReyesE. Reyes74
A
captain8
M
73Carlos WalkerC. Walker
Sam MooreS. Moore71
A
9captain
A
75Joao Rojas LopezJ. Rojas Lopez
Rafael SantiagoR. Santiago69
A
10
A
68Alexander RégisA. Régis
Pedro RonaldoP. Ronaldo72
A
11
A
68Matthew MeliaM. Melia
 
Johnathan ButlerJ. Butler63
D
12
D
67Darrell ThomasD. Thomas
Adrian PerkinsA. Perkins67
M
13
M
70Clayton HayesC. Hayes
Ezequiel BermudezE. Bermudez36
A
14
A
65Aaron MeramA. Meram

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at RFK Stadium where D.C. United play host to Toronto FC. A crowd of 17,102 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
D.C. United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Toronto FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.


0.00
Toronto FC start the match!
9.02
Craig Sesay sees Alvaro Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alvaro Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Perica Hall.
14.20
Carlos Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
20.32
Arnold Ortiz sees Matthew Melia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Melia knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Régis. Alexander Régis flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! José Coronado had no chance!! Goal for Toronto FC!
24.30
Alvaro Cortes surges forward with the ball. Alvaro Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Santiago. Rafael Santiago shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Beckerman punches it away to safety.
26.38
Craig Sesay flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Pickens who takes it down. Samuel Pickens makes a probing pass to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball towards Sam Moore. Sam Moore whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.22
Craig Sesay threads a neat ball through to Alvaro Cortes. Alvaro Cortes makes a probing pass to Sam Moore. Sam Moore whips in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.09
Luis Ayoví passes the ball forward to Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward. Elmer Reyes comfortably collects the pass. Elmer Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.27
Perica Hall takes a quick throw-in, which Ernest Cook takes on the chest. Ernest Cook flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Walker who takes it down. Carlos Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia runs straight at the defence! Matthew Melia shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
36.04
With a delightful solo run, Alvaro Cortes stretches the opposition's defence. Alvaro Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Sam Moore. Sam Moore beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Jorge Beckerman.
37.07
Samuel Pickens takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Sam Moore strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.30
Alvaro Cortes sees space and advances. Alvaro Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Santiago. Rafael Santiago connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
40.34
Arnold Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pickens. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Pickens stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. D.C. United appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Toronto FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and D.C. United get the second half underway!
49.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.59
Edder Arteaga kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Régis. Alexander Régis kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.35
Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward. Sam Moore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sam Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.39
Ramon Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens threads a neat ball through to Sam Moore. Sam Moore shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
67.20
Craig Sesay makes a probing pass to Samuel Pickens. Samuel Pickens sees Pedro Ronaldo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Ronaldo lofts in a cross ball towards Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.08
Carlos Walker flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Régis who brings the ball under control. Alexander Régis advances inside the box! Alexander Régis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from José Coronado keeps it out!
72.20
Samuel Pickens comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Walker. The referee brings Samuel Pickens to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Walker runs off the knock.
81.16
Joao Rojas Lopez hacks Craig Sesay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Sesay stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.34
Carlos Walker makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. José Coronado gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
87.41
Without breaking stride, Samuel Pickens plays the ball forward to Rafael Santiago. Rafael Santiago knocks in a cross ball towards Sam Moore. Sam Moore connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

D.C. United

Toronto FC
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%

Scorers
Sam Moore 26, 37, 87
Elmer Reyes 57
Alexander Régis 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sam Moore of D.C. United

Match Ratings
1.José Coronado (GK)
6
2.Ramon Gomez (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sesay (DEF)
6
4.Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF)
6
5.Luis Ayoví (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Pickens (MID)
7
7.Alvaro Cortes (MID)
7
8.Elmer Reyes (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Sam Moore (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Rafael Santiago (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Ronaldo (ATT)
6
 
12.Johnathan Butler (DEF)
0
13.Adrian Perkins (MID)
0
14.Ezequiel Bermudez (ATT)
0

1.Jorge Beckerman (GK)
6
2.Richard Watson (DEF)
6
3.Rene Heinemann (DEF)
6
4.Perica Hall (DEF)
6
5.Ernest Cook (DEF)
6
6.Arnold Ortiz (MID)yellow card
5
7.Edder Arteaga (MID)
6
8.Carlos Walker (MID)
6
9.Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Alexander Régis (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Matthew Melia (ATT)
6
 
12.Darrell Thomas (DEF)
0
13.Clayton Hayes (MID)
0
14.Aaron Meram (ATT)
0