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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Yankee Stadium where New York City FC play host to New England Revolution. A crowd of 16,347 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New York City FC and New England Revolution are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.


0.00
New England Revolution kick off and get the first half underway!
2.27
Christian L. Pérez catches João Pedro Azevedo on the ankles. Christian L. Pérez is given a warning by the referee! João Pedro Azevedo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.09
João Pedro Azevedo chips the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Cermeño who gathers it comfortably.
4.08
Javier Ortiz makes a high pass forward. Javier Samuel shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. With intelligent imagination, Javier Samuel picks a pass forward to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
6.50
Mitchell Roberts makes a simple pass to Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez passes the ball forward to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso whips in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.03
Duarte Acosta makes an attacking run forward. Duarte Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.25
Lee Agudelo takes a long throw-in. Jordan Joyce knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aldo Pedro Ferrari.
18.25
Ezequiel Renteria barges into Afonso Ribeiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Afonso Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.30
Ivan Jenkins makes a simple pass to Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez hits a low pass to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez knocks in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.37
Jordan Joyce threads a neat ball through to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley knocks in a cross ball towards Kelly Basso. With a superhuman jump, Kelly Basso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.45
Alexandre Bernhardt flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
32.53
Jordan Joyce knocks the ball forward to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
33.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Javier Samuel laces a weighted ball forward to Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Logan Gruenebaum. Some good footwork from Logan Gruenebaum provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.59
Rodrigo Franco takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Franco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Brandon Cook hits a low pass to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso tries a spectacular long range effort. Lourenço Tellez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. New York City FC appear unchanged since the first half. New England Revolution also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York City FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with New York City FC kicking off!
48.32
Duarte Acosta sees Ezequiel Renteria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ezequiel Renteria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Juan Cermeño comfortably smothers it!
51.18
Mitchell Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Jordan Joyce controls it well on his chest. Jordan Joyce flicks a high pass forward to Kelly Basso who brings the ball under control. Kelly Basso whips in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Lourenço Tellez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.08
Jordan Joyce plays the ball forward to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Lourenço Tellez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.44
Ivan Jenkins flicks a high pass forward. Jordan Joyce collects the pass. Jordan Joyce threads a neat ball through to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.07
Afonso Ribeiro catches Logan Gruenebaum on the ankles. The referee calls over Afonso Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Logan Gruenebaum runs off the knock.
67.24
Christian L. Pérez passes the ball forward to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
69.54
Duarte Acosta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Logan Gruenebaum!
72.57
Rodrigo Franco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Acosta. Duarte Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Brooks collects the pass. Ernest Brooks plays a one-two with Ezequiel Renteria and rushes in on goal... Ernest Brooks side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
78.02
João Pedro Azevedo chips the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria lofts in a cross ball towards Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks beats his man to it with a header. Juan Cermeño easily punches it away to safety.
79.35
Jordan Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.06
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.53
Lee Agudelo flicks a high pass forward. Kelly Basso collects the pass. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lourenço Tellez who gathers it comfortably.
84.47
Alexandre Bernhardt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Logan Gruenebaum. Logan Gruenebaum shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
85.04
Ivan Jenkins kicks a strong pass forward to Jordan Joyce. Jordan Joyce kicks a strong pass forward to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lourenço Tellez smothers it!
87.53
Javier Samuel sees Ezequiel Renteria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ezequiel Renteria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Ivan Jenkins comes in with a late challenge on Logan Gruenebaum. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Logan Gruenebaum runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
24.1%
44.3%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Walter Domínguez of New England Revolution

Match Ratings