Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to D.C. United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while D.C. United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while D.C. United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.
0.00
0-0D.C. United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-0Showing composure, Alvaro Cortes plays the ball forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Santiago. Rafael Santiago connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.45
Alvaro Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.33
0-1Luis Ayoví passes the ball forward to Alvaro Cortes. Alvaro Cortes makes an attacking run forward. Alvaro Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.20
Lance Taylor sees Larry Adu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Larry Adu shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.03
1-1Samuel Pickens kicks a strong pass forward to Sam Moore. Sam Moore plays a scrappy one-two with Elmer Reyes and advances towards the goal... Sam Moore shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
22.09
Joe-Max Roberts knocks the ball to his team mate, Raul Morris. Raul Morris flicks a high pass forward. Larry Adu controls it well on his chest. Larry Adu lofts in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. With a superhuman jump, Servando Butler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.04
2-1Samuel Pickens flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Santiago holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Santiago knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Ramirez.
28.53
2-1Juan Cruz Rivas catches Servando Butler on the ankles. The referee calls over Juan Cruz Rivas and warns him to calm down! Servando Butler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.26
Samuel Pickens comes in with a late challenge on Benjamin Johnson. The referee brings Samuel Pickens to one side and gives him a warning! Benjamin Johnson runs off the knock.
32.30
Juan Cruz Rivas flicks a high ball forward to Alvaro Cortes who takes it down. Alvaro Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Santiago who brings the ball under control. Rafael Santiago hits a low pass to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.19
Alvaro Cortes makes a probing pass to Rafael Santiago. Rafael Santiago advances inside the box! Rafael Santiago rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.27
2-2Alvaro Cortes hacks Kupono Hall from behind! The referee warns Alvaro Cortes to calm down! Kupono Hall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. D.C. United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Philadelphia Union get the second half underway!
47.02
Lance Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Ayoví.
51.12
Alvaro Cortes laces a weighted ball forward to Elmer Reyes. Elmer Reyes shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Cory Chavarri.
52.06
2-2Samuel Pickens takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Lance Taylor reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.27
2-2Alvaro Cortes catches Lance Taylor on the ankles. The referee calls over Alvaro Cortes and shows him a yellow card! Lance Taylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.10
Alvaro Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Sam Moore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sam Moore shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
59.13
Kupono Hall hits a low pass to Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by José Coronado.
65.51
Alfredo Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Sam Moore. The referee calls over Alfredo Ramirez and shows him a yellow card! Sam Moore grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.20
Craig Sesay sees space and advances. Craig Sesay laces a through ball forward to Rafael Santiago. Rafael Santiago shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.57
Samuel Pickens makes a simple pass to Pedro Ronaldo. Pedro Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball towards Sam Moore. Sam Moore beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
72.31
Alfredo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Lance Taylor collects the pass. Lance Taylor makes a beautiful solo run. Lance Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
77.22
Juan Cruz Rivas takes it forward alone. Juan Cruz Rivas flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Santiago who brings the ball under control. Rafael Santiago knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe-Max Roberts.
81.09
Benjamin Johnson barges into Pedro Ronaldo. Benjamin Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Ronaldo stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.38
Kupono Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Joe-Max Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Lance Taylor controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Lance Taylor laces a through ball forward to Larry Adu. Larry Adu knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler heads the ball goalwards. Wonderful reactions from José Coronado keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
33.8%
42.6%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Larry Adu of Philadelphia Union |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cory Chavarri (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Todd Joyce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe-Max Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Ramirez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Benjamin Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Raul Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kupono Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lance Taylor (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Servando Butler (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Larry Adu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gerson Schneider (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Larry Thompson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ryan Diaz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Moore (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | José Coronado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ramon Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Sesay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Cruz Rivas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Ayoví (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Pickens (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alvaro Cortes (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Elmer Reyes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Sam Moore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Santiago (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pedro Ronaldo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Johnathan Butler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Elenio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ezequiel Bermudez (ATT) | 0 | |