Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at BMO Field where Toronto FC play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 14,962 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Toronto FC and Minnesota United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.


0.00
Minnesota United get the match underway!
3.50
Sergio Coronado passes the ball forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed knocks in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.26
Darrell Thomas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kent Kissinger. Kent Kissinger sees Bob Kassel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bob Kassel lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Meram. With a superhuman jump, Aaron Meram connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.18
Sergio Coronado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Korey Reed. Korey Reed knocks in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.00
Emerson Didi makes a simple pass to Korey Reed. Korey Reed plays the ball forward to Yordy Zambrano who has made a great run into the box. Yordy Zambrano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jorge Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for Minnesota United! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
22.02
Facundo Leal flicks a high ball forward to Nicolás Herrera who takes it down. Nicolás Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.38
Clayton Hayes makes a simple pass to Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.09
Clayton Hayes flicks a high pass forward. Bob Kassel easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bob Kassel shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
30.42
Kent Kissinger sees a break and surges forward. Kent Kissinger whips in a cross ball towards Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.17
Kent Kissinger hits a low pass to Bob Kassel. Bob Kassel whips in a cross ball towards Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman makes a looping header on goal. Howard Kallman scores for Toronto FC!!
39.25
Clayton Hayes knocks the ball forward to Aaron Meram. Aaron Meram knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Kelly.
40.05
Emerson Didi threads the ball through to Korey Reed. Korey Reed lofts in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jorge Beckerman effortlessly picks it out of the air!
44.41
Nicolás Herrera makes a simple pass to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Korey Reed. Korey Reed rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Facundo Leal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan hits a low pass to Heitor Gónzalez. With some swift thinking, Heitor Gónzalez plays the ball forward to Yordy Zambrano who has made a great run into the box. Yordy Zambrano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Toronto FC appear unchanged since the first half. Minnesota United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Toronto FC get the second half underway!
47.42
Howard Kallman clumsily knocks into Facundo Leal. Howard Kallman is given a warning by the referee! Facundo Leal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.15
Jesse Chavarri flicks a high pass forward. Howard Kallman collects the pass. Howard Kallman lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Kassel. Bob Kassel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bob Kassel!
51.44
Clayton Hayes threads a neat ball through to Aaron Meram. Aaron Meram shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
55.41
Facundo Leal flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Coronado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Coronado surges forward with the ball. Sergio Coronado whips in a cross ball towards Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Jorge Beckerman!
59.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Kelly plays the ball forward to Emerson Didi. Emerson Didi picks a pass forward to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez plays a scrappy one-two with Yordy Zambrano and advances towards the goal... Heitor Gónzalez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.34
With a delightful solo run, Sergio Coronado stretches the opposition's defence. Sergio Coronado shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.59
Clayton Hayes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Howard Kallman. Howard Kallman lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Kassel. Bob Kassel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Luis Fernando Perez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
63.32
Luis Fernando Perez passes the ball forward to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan knocks the ball forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed knocks in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.23
Sergio Coronado hits a low pass to Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
71.14
Luis Fernando Perez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luis Fernando Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.31
Facundo Leal hacks Bob Kassel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bob Kassel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.21
Luis Fernando Perez flicks a high ball forward to Floyd Morgan who takes it down. With vision, Floyd Morgan plays the ball forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jorge Beckerman manages to keep it out.
75.59
Seeing Sergio Coronado's attacking run, Emerson Didi quickly throws the ball into his path. Sergio Coronado knocks the ball to his team mate, Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano plays a one-two with Korey Reed and rushes in on goal... Yordy Zambrano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.52
Yordy Zambrano clumsily knocks into Ray Basso. The referee calls over Yordy Zambrano and warns him to calm down! Ray Basso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.37
Jesse Chavarri sees a break and surges forward. Jesse Chavarri tries a spectacular long range effort but Tomás Contreras is on top of it.
87.35
Darrell Thomas comes in with a late challenge on Heitor Gónzalez. Darrell Thomas is warned by the referee! Heitor Gónzalez runs off the knock.
89.07
Facundo Leal flicks a high pass forward. Floyd Morgan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Floyd Morgan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Yordy Zambrano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Facundo Leal passes the ball forward to Sergio Coronado. Sergio Coronado threads the ball through to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez whips in a cross ball towards Korey Reed. Korey Reed directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Beckerman picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
6
Shots on Target
7
11
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.3%
68.7%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%

Scorers
Howard Kallman 30, 36
Bob Kassel 48
Yordy Zambrano 3, 8, 12, 45, 63, 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yordy Zambrano of Minnesota United

Match Ratings
1.Jorge Beckerman (GK)
6
2.John Ward (DEF)
6
3.Darrell Thomas (DEF)
6
4.Ray Basso (DEF)
6
5.Jesse Chavarri (MID)
6
6.Clayton Hayes (MID)
6
7.Kent Kissinger (MID)
6
8.Jon Lopez (MID)
6
9.Howard Kallman (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
7
10.Bob Kassel (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Aaron Meram (ATT)
6
 
12.Rene Heinemann (DEF)
0
13.Samuel Quezada (MID)
0
14.Alexander Régis (ATT)
0

1.Tomás Contreras (GK)
6
2.Chris Kelly (DEF)
6
3.Facundo Leal (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Luis Fernando Perez (DEF)
6
5.Floyd Morgan (MID)
6
6.Emerson Didi (MID)
6
7.Sergio Coronado (MID)
6
8.Nicolás Herrera (MID)
6
9.Yordy Zambrano (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Korey Reed (ATT)
7
11.Heitor Gónzalez (ATT)
6
 
12.Earnest Grossman (DEF)
0
13.Jeb Murphy (MID)
0
14.Leonardo Cafù (ATT)
0