Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at National Sports Center where Minnesota United play host to Orange County Blues. A crowd of 18,547 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Orange County Blues appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Minnesota United get the match underway!
4.17
0-0Emerson Didi clumsily knocks into Jamie Morales. Emerson Didi is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.18
0-0Showing composure, Jamie Morales laces a weighted ball forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Pickens and advances towards the goal... Joel Chávez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.39
0-0Nicolas Clark passes the ball forward to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by André Rocha.
18.02
0-0Luis Fernando Perez hacks Joel Chávez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joel Chávez runs off the knock.
22.26
Nicolas Clark brings the ball forward. Nicolas Clark lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Tomás Contreras is on top of it.
26.39
Jamie Morales clumsily knocks into Emerson Didi. Jamie Morales is given a warning by the referee! Emerson Didi runs off the knock.
30.26
0-1Randall Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte threads the ball through to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens rushes past Facundo Leal! Marvin Pickens shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomás Contreras with no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
34.59
0-1António Aloisio knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte sees a break and surges forward. Alexis Duarte whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Luis Fernando Perez clumsily knocks into Marvin Pickens. Penalty for Orange County Blues!!
34.59
0-1The referee points to the spot..
36.56
Joel Chávez steps up. What a cracker!! Tomás Contreras had no chance!!
39.17
0-2Luis Fernando Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Emerson Didi. Emerson Didi threads a neat ball through to Korey Reed. Korey Reed shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
40.13
Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward. Joel Chávez controls it well on his chest. Joel Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
42.56
With a delightful solo run, Kamani Gilstrap stretches the opposition's defence. Kamani Gilstrap whips in a cross ball towards Korey Reed. Korey Reed flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Korey Reed!
45.00
Alexis Duarte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomás Contreras with no chance!! Goal for Orange County Blues!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Minnesota United appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Orange County Blues kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Floyd Morgan advances with the ball. Floyd Morgan plays a one-two with Korey Reed and advances towards the goal... Floyd Morgan tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from José Torrico!
48.58
1-3Sixto Gallegos clumsily knocks into André Rocha. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! André Rocha grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.23
Facundo Leal decides to run forward with the ball. Facundo Leal threads a neat ball through to Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.24
Ernest Grossman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Morales. Seeing a gap ahead, Jamie Morales plays the ball forward to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens knocks in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Tomás Contreras.
60.07
1-3Minnesota United have made 2 substitutions with Earnest Grossman replacing Luis Fernando Perez and Leonardo Cafù replacing Korey Reed .Orange County Blues have made a substitution with Jimmy Russell replacing Sixto Gallegos .
65.45
Facundo Leal makes a simple pass to Emerson Didi. Emerson Didi flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leonardo Cafù provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from José Torrico keeps it out!
69.45
Joel Chávez comes in with a late challenge on Earnest Grossman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Earnest Grossman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.17
Facundo Leal catches Jimmy Russell on the ankles. Facundo Leal is given a warning by the referee! Jimmy Russell runs off the knock.
77.51
Minnesota United have made a substitution with Jeb Murphy replacing Emerson Didi .
78.55
Without breaking stride, António Aloisio plays the ball forward to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte picks a pass forward to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
81.19
Nicolas Clark decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Clark whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Russell. Jimmy Russell makes a looping header on goal. Tomás Contreras is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.10
Jeb Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Yordy Zambrano controls it well on his chest. Yordy Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cafù. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Cafù connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. José Torrico punches it away to safety.
90.00
1-5Kamani Gilstrap controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez threads the ball through to Leonardo Cafù but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
28.2%
46.5%
25.4%
Scorers
| Korey Reed 43 | Marvin Pickens 30, 45, 79 Joel Chávez 37 (p) Jimmy Russell 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Pickens of Orange County Blues |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tomás Contreras (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | André Rocha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Facundo Leal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Fernando Perez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Floyd Morgan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emerson Didi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kamani Gilstrap (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicolás Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yordy Zambrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Korey Reed (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Heitor Gónzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Earnest Grossman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jeb Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Cafù (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | José Torrico (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Randall Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | António Aloisio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernest Grossman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leo Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexis Duarte (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jamie Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Clark (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sixto Gallegos (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Marvin Pickens (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Joel Chávez (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Benjamin Evans (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nathan Sanchez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Russell (ATT) | | 7 |