Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Inter Miami CF Stadium where Inter Miami play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 19,523 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Miami are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Miami are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.
0.00
0-0New York City FC kick off!
2.52
0-1With a delightful solo run, João Pedro Azevedo stretches the opposition's defence. João Pedro Azevedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.17
0-1Renato Pele sees Benício Gónzalez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benício Gónzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Lourenço Tellez!
12.48
0-1João Pedro Azevedo makes a probing pass to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.27
0-1Luís Ednilson clumsily knocks into Morris Tavernese. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morris Tavernese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.20
0-1David Petrone sees Benício Gónzalez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Franco.
26.14
Rodrigo Franco flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Samuel. Javier Samuel kicks a strong pass forward to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.46
Javier Samuel flicks a high pass forward. Luís Ednilson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luís Ednilson finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.41
David Petrone makes a simple pass to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola plays a scrappy one-two with Diego Veizaga and stumbles forward towards the goal... Russell Sippola tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
33.28
David Petrone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.35
Javier Samuel makes a simple pass to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
40.58
Javier Samuel threads the ball through to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson shoots from outside the area but is denied by Carlos Cueva. Excellent save.
42.07
1-1Sal Balboa knocks the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Rodrigo Franco.
44.42
Dias De Almeida Cribari knocks the ball forward to David Petrone. David Petrone threads the ball through to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Diego Veizaga scores for Inter Miami!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Miami have changed their lineup with Gabriel Núnez replacing Russell Sippola. New York City FC appear unchanged since the first half. The New York City FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Inter Miami start the second half!
49.03
Vasco Edmundo threads the ball through to Renato Pele. Renato Pele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
51.33
Dias De Almeida Cribari knocks the ball to his team mate, David Petrone. David Petrone flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Núnez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Núnez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.47
Dias De Almeida Cribari sees Renato Pele in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Renato Pele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.20
David Petrone plays the ball forward to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez whips 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.
57.21
David Petrone flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez runs straight at the defence! Gabriel Núnez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Lourenço Tellez manages to keep it out.
60.08
2-1Inter Miami have made a substitution with Bastián Fuentes replacing Marco Rodriguez .
61.15
Renato Pele flicks a high ball forward to Diego Veizaga who takes it down. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
63.25
Sal Balboa flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez lofts in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inter Miami!
69.49
Javier Samuel flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Brooks controls it well on his chest. Ernest Brooks shoots from 25 yards. Carlos Cueva gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
72.18
João Pedro Azevedo plays the ball forward to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.26
Inter Miami have made a substitution with Jorge D. Abeijon replacing Sal Balboa .
81.43
Morris Tavernese receives the ball from a throw-in from Vasco Edmundo. Morris Tavernese plays the ball forward to Renato Pele. Renato Pele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.22
Vasco Edmundo makes a simple pass to David Petrone. David Petrone threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez knocks in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
89.20
Javier Samuel flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Brooks who gracefully takes it down. Ernest Brooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Aldo Pedro Ferrari catches Benício Gónzalez on the ankles. Aldo Pedro Ferrari is shown the yellow card! Benício Gónzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
24.3%
45.9%
29.7%
Scorers
| Benício Gónzalez 33, 63, 83 Diego Veizaga 44 | João Pedro Azevedo 3 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Benício Gónzalez of Inter Miami |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Cueva (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Morris Tavernese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Edmundo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dias De Almeida Cribari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marco Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Renato Pele (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Petrone (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sal Balboa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Russell Sippola (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Diego Veizaga (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Benício Gónzalez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Bastián Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge D. Abeijon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Núnez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Lourenço Tellez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Javier Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aldo Pedro Ferrari (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Rodrigo Franco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Bernhardt (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Javier Samuel (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duarte Acosta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luís Ednilson (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Logan Gruenebaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ernest Brooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Charles Reyes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Manuel Villa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Chance Ramirez (DEF) | 0 | |