Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium where Atlanta United play host to Orlando City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlanta United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlanta United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Scott.
0.00
The first half starts with Atlanta United kicking off!
3.33
Arturo Ibarra threads the ball through to Bernardo Souza. Bernardo Souza flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri edges inside the box! Massimo Amauri rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.28
Massimo Amauri catches Paolo Zambrano on the ankles. The referee warns Massimo Amauri to calm down! Paolo Zambrano runs off the knock.
10.28
Bernardo Souza hits a low pass to Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.35
Ronald Chancellor flicks a high pass forward to Massimo Amauri who brings the ball under control. Massimo Amauri finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Leandro Lorenzo!
15.58
Raúl Deza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Raúl Deza lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.40
Osbaldo Banguera makes a probing pass to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo makes a great pass forward. Tomás Bustos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.45
Emanuel Torres hits a low pass to Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra makes a beautiful solo run. Gustavo Saavedra whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.33
Bernardo Souza makes a simple pass to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
38.05
Emanuel Torres makes a probing pass to Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high ball forward to Ezequiel Nunez who takes it down. Ezequiel Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.29
With some swift thinking, Emanuel Torres plays the ball forward to Osbaldo Banguera. Osbaldo Banguera kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo plays a one-two with Ezequiel Nunez and rushes in on goal... Carlos Carrillo shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
42.31
Nelson Rivera flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Souza collects the pass. Bernardo Souza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Leandro Lorenzo. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlanta United appear unchanged since the first half. Orlando City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Orlando City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Orlando City kicking off!
53.28
Murilo Junior sees Massimo Amauri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Massimo Amauri whips in a cross ball towards Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
54.20
Bernardo Souza chips the ball to his team mate, Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta makes a probing pass to Massimo Amauri but he's offside!
55.22
Gustavo Saavedra catches Ronald Chancellor on the ankles. The referee brings Gustavo Saavedra to one side and gives him a warning! Ronald Chancellor stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.42
Tomás Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Osbaldo Banguera collects the pass. Osbaldo Banguera passes the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Fernando Santos.
62.48
Osbaldo Banguera takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Massimo Amauri reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
66.53
Murilo Junior clumsily knocks into Gustavo Saavedra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gustavo Saavedra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.52
Emanuel Torres advances with the ball. Emanuel Torres flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Carrillo controls it well on his chest. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.18
Isaac Franco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Isaac Franco knocks in a cross ball towards Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.49
Osbaldo Banguera makes a simple pass to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
78.52
Osbaldo Banguera knocks the ball forward to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos shoots from 20 yards. Fernando Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
84.16
Raymond Gomez breaks forward. Raymond Gomez threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.29
Isaac Franco makes a simple pass to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
33.8%
45.9%
20.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Carrillo of Atlanta United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leandro Lorenzo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tomás Alvarado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emanuel Torres (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Paolo Zambrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Raymond Gomez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Raúl Deza (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Osbaldo Banguera (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gustavo Saavedra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ezequiel Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomás Bustos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carlos Carrillo (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Marcos Yanez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vicente Valenzuela (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lucas Pérez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fernando Santos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Guagua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Arturo Ibarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nelson Rivera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ronald Chancellor (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Murilo Junior (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 7. | Bernardo Souza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Isaac Franco (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wilker Arteaga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Massimo Amauri (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dani Acosta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Medina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Santiago Molina (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Raul Jenkins (DEF) | 0 | |














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