Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at WakeMed Soccer Park where Carolina Railhawks play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 19,896 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Carolina Railhawks and Minnesota United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Carolina Railhawks and Minnesota United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
0.00
The first half starts with Minnesota United kicking off!
2.42
Esteban Ayoví flicks a high ball forward to Jhasmani Pedriel who takes it down. Jhasmani Pedriel makes a simple pass to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo whips in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Tomás Contreras gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
6.59
Sergio Coronado makes a probing pass to Korey Reed. Korey Reed plays a one-two with Yordy Zambrano and rushes in on goal... Korey Reed looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.20
Emerson Didi knocks the ball forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed lofts in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.42
Marshall Moore clumsily knocks into Floyd Morgan. The referee calls over Marshall Moore and shows him a yellow card! Floyd Morgan stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.02
Emerson Didi flicks the ball to his team mate, Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Esteban Ayoví.
16.44
Paulo Albarracín flicks the ball to his team mate, Marshall Moore. Marshall Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.09
Wayne Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo knocks in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. With a superhuman jump, Jefre Carabalí connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tomás Contreras didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.56
Paulo Albarracín flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Campbell who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Wayne Campbell stretches the opposition's defence. Wayne Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomás Contreras with no chance!! Goal for Carolina Railhawks!
28.12
Diogo Araújo threads the ball through to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Tomás Contreras.
29.18
Jhasmani Pedriel takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Diogo Araújo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
30.57
Clarence Lowry receives the ball from a throw-in from Esteban Ayoví. Clarence Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Araújo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Jefre Carabalí collects the pass. Jefre Carabalí whips in a cross ball towards Henry Severs. Henry Severs connects with a diving header. Tomás Contreras effortlessly punches it away to safety.
34.37
Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward. Yordy Zambrano controls it well on his chest. Yordy Zambrano threads the ball through to Korey Reed but he's offside!
36.41
Esteban Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Jhasmani Pedriel controls it well on his chest. Jhasmani Pedriel darts forward. Jhasmani Pedriel knocks in a cross ball towards Segundo Angulo. With a superhuman jump, Segundo Angulo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Tomás Contreras!
38.39
Diogo Araújo makes a simple pass to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Tomás Contreras.
39.00
Wayne Campbell takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Korey Reed reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.17
Marshall Moore decides to run forward with the ball. Marshall Moore whips in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí whips the ball goalwards with his head. Tomás Contreras gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.44
Emerson Didi knocks the ball forward to Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Albarracín.
44.29
Paulo Albarracín threads a neat ball through to Jhasmani Pedriel. Jhasmani Pedriel threads a neat ball through to Henry Severs. Henry Severs lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Marshall Moore flicks a high ball forward to Henry Severs who takes it down. Henry Severs lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but André Rocha blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Carolina Railhawks have changed their lineup with Mike Myers replacing Segundo Angulo. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Carolina Railhawks kicking off!
47.32
Floyd Morgan picks a pass forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed lofts in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.56
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
54.58
Esteban Ayoví flicks a high ball forward to Marshall Moore who takes it down. Marshall Moore threads a neat ball through to Henry Severs. Henry Severs makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
55.27
Marshall Moore barges into Sergio Coronado. Marshall Moore is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Coronado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.07
Carolina Railhawks have made a substitution with Damián González replacing Wayne Campbell .Minnesota United have made a substitution with Leonardo Cafù replacing Korey Reed .
63.12
With imagination, Emerson Didi picks a pass forward to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez whips in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
65.51
Paulo Albarracín hits a low pass to Diogo Araújo. Diogo Araújo knocks the ball forward to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.08
André Rocha passes the ball forward to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan sees space and advances. Floyd Morgan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yordy Zambrano but he's offside!
73.55
Sergio Coronado knocks the ball to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
77.56
Carolina Railhawks have made a substitution with Michael Heinemann replacing Esteban Ayoví .
83.17
Michael Heinemann barges into Leonardo Cafù. The referee warns Michael Heinemann to calm down! Leonardo Cafù runs off the knock.
84.02
André Rocha runs forward with the ball. André Rocha threads the ball through to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Yordy Zambrano is offside!
87.06
Michael Heinemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marshall Moore. Marshall Moore flicks a high ball forward to Mike Myers who takes it down. Mike Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by André Rocha.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
32.6%
43%
24.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tomás Contreras of Minnesota United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaac Cardoso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Esteban Ayoví (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paulo Albarracín (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Clarence Lowry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jhasmani Pedriel (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Diogo Araújo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marshall Moore (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Wayne Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jefre Carabalí (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Segundo Angulo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Henry Severs (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Michael Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Damián González (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mike Myers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Tomás Contreras (GK) | 10 | |
| 2. | André Rocha (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Chris Kelly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Fernando Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Floyd Morgan (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Emerson Didi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sergio Coronado (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicolás Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yordy Zambrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Korey Reed (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Heitor Gónzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Facundo Leal (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jeb Murphy (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Cafù (ATT) | 6 | |















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