Match Report


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Rain falls steadily from above here at Toyota Stadium where FC Dallas play host to Inter Miami. A crowd of 18,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Miami appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.


0.00
FC Dallas kick off and get the first half underway!
3.05
Jorge D. Abeijon flicks a high pass forward. Diego Veizaga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Veizaga lofts in a cross ball towards Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Yasmani Gutiérrez manages to keep it out.
8.54
Servando Powell comes in with a late challenge on Marco Rodriguez. The referee warns Servando Powell to calm down! Marco Rodriguez runs off the knock.
9.27
Daniel Blanco makes a simple pass to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.53
Alexandre Castro threads a neat ball through to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Figuera who brings the ball under control. Fernando Figuera knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Juan Manuel Cordone had no chance!! Goal for FC Dallas!
16.41
David Petrone threads a neat ball through to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Yasmani Gutiérrez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
30.59
With some swift thinking, Marco Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Sal Balboa. Sal Balboa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
32.31
Daniel Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Francisco Navarrete provides some space. He shoots at goal. Francisco Navarrete scores for FC Dallas!!
36.14
José Riquelme flicks a high ball forward to Dean Ramirez who takes it down. Dean Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Sanders. Mario Sanders plays a quick one-two with Francisco Navarrete and rushes in on goal... Mario Sanders shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Juan Manuel Cordone manages to keep it out.
40.14
Vasco Edmundo flicks a high pass forward. Jorge D. Abeijon controls it well on his chest. Jorge D. Abeijon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jorge D. Abeijon lofts in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
42.20
Jorge D. Abeijon flicks the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.29
Daniel Blanco sees Servando Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Servando Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Rodriguez.
45.00
Dean Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Navarrete holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Navarrete tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dallas have changed their lineup with Jose Luis Macias replacing Servando Powell. Inter Miami have changed their lineup with Gabriel Núnez replacing Russell Sippola. The Inter Miami players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Inter Miami kick off the second half!
53.10
José Riquelme flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Jose Luis Macias easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Luis Macias whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.02
Dean Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dias De Almeida Cribari.
57.27
Daniel Blanco makes a simple pass to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
60.26
FC Dallas have made 2 substitutions with Lukas Figueroa replacing Luís Taffarel and Jaime Mena replacing Mario Sanders .Inter Miami have made 2 substitutions with Bastián Fuentes replacing Vasco Edmundo and Renato Pele replacing David Petrone .
65.24
Sal Balboa chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
66.01
Lukas Figueroa makes a simple pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco brings the ball forward. Daniel Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Juan Manuel Cordone.
67.58
Corner kick to FC Dallas. Francisco Navarrete chips it to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Glenn Nelson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.12
José Riquelme clumsily knocks into Gabriel Núnez. José Riquelme is warned by the referee! Gabriel Núnez runs off the knock.
72.42
With vision, Renato Pele plays the ball forward to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. With a superhuman jump, Diego Veizaga connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Yasmani Gutiérrez had no chance!! Goal for Inter Miami!
75.47
José Riquelme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Juan Manuel Cordone smothers it!
79.12
Benício Gónzalez hacks Lukas Figueroa from behind! The referee calls over Benício Gónzalez and shows him a yellow card! Lukas Figueroa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.38
Jorge D. Abeijon threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Yasmani Gutiérrez smothers it!
84.55
Lukas Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Dean Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Dean Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete runs straight at the defence! Francisco Navarrete shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.10
Daniel Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.09
Daniel Blanco hits a low pass to Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Juan Manuel Cordone. Excellent save.
90.00
Sal Balboa chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Navarrete of FC Dallas

Match Ratings