Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at National Sports Center where Minnesota United play host to Jacksonville Armada. A crowd of 20,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Jacksonville Armada appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Minnesota United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Jacksonville Armada appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
0.00
0-0Jacksonville Armada start the match!
4.38
0-0Sal Young clumsily knocks into Chris Kelly. The referee brings Sal Young to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Kelly gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.41
0-0Ryan Garey threads a neat ball through to Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio hits a low pass to Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.34
0-0Darren Arnoux barges into Sergio Coronado. The referee calls over Darren Arnoux and warns him to calm down! Sergio Coronado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.47
0-0Darren Arnoux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Tomás Contreras!
16.10
Óscar Dulanto hits a low pass to Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio darts forward. Blake Elenio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.22
Emerson Didi flicks a high ball forward to Korey Reed who takes it down. Korey Reed shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
21.18
0-0Emerson Didi sees Korey Reed in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Korey Reed kicks a strong pass forward to Yordy Zambrano but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.08
Facundo Leal pushes mid-way up the pitch. Facundo Leal plays the ball forward to Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano shoots from 25 yards but Gustavo Zuniga is on top of his game. Great keeping!
27.01
0-1Blake Elenio passes the ball forward to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.33
Óscar Dulanto plays the ball forward to Blake Elenio. Blake Elenio plays the ball forward to Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott lofts in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.08
Darren Arnoux knocks the ball to his team mate, Elmer Scott. Elmer Scott threads a neat ball through to Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.18
0-2Luis Fernando Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan threads a neat ball through to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.03
0-2Emerson Didi threads a neat ball through to Korey Reed. Korey Reed threads the ball through into the box. Óscar Dulanto clumsily knocks into Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
44.34
Darren Arnoux flicks a high pass forward. Jean Tapia easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Tapia tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
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. Jacksonville Armada also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Minnesota United kick off!
47.27
Sergio Coronado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Korey Reed. Korey Reed knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Óscar Dulanto.
51.53
Darren Arnoux chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomás Contreras who gathers it comfortably.
53.30
Chris Kelly passes the ball forward to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan threads a neat ball through to Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.57
Emerson Didi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yordy Zambrano!
59.58
Chris Kelly plays the ball forward to Floyd Morgan. Floyd Morgan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.54
Emerson Didi flicks a high pass forward. Heitor Gónzalez controls it well on his chest. Heitor Gónzalez finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
69.36
Luis Fernando Perez pushes up the pitch. Luis Fernando Perez threads the ball through to Heitor Gónzalez. Heitor Gónzalez cuts inside the box! Heitor Gónzalez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Gustavo Zuniga.
72.36
Blake Elenio flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomás Contreras who gathers it comfortably.
73.09
Blake Elenio flicks a high pass forward. Jean Tapia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Tapia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
77.53
1-2Jacksonville Armada have made 3 substitutions with Norman Mapp replacing Iván Taricco, Esteban Pérez replacing Darren Arnoux and Max Peterson replacing Blake Elenio .
78.60
Max Peterson kicks a strong pass forward to Sal Young. Sal Young whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Scott. Sergio Scott shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Max Peterson plays the ball forward to Sal Young. Sal Young whips in a cross ball towards Jean Tapia. Jean Tapia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tomás Contreras.
84.11
Esteban Pérez takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Tomás Contreras scoops up the ball.
87.10
Luis Fernando Perez comes in with a late challenge on Elmer Scott. Luis Fernando Perez is warned by the referee! Elmer Scott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
| Yordy Zambrano 56 | Sergio Scott 27, 79 Sal Young 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Scott of Jacksonville Armada |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tomás Contreras (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Kelly (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Facundo Leal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Fernando Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Floyd Morgan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emerson Didi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sergio Coronado (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolás Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yordy Zambrano (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Korey Reed (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Heitor Gónzalez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Earnest Grossman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jeb Murphy (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Cafù (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gustavo Zuniga (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jaime Meleán (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Iván Taricco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ryan Garey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Óscar Dulanto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Arnoux (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Blake Elenio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jean Tapia (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sal Young (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sergio Scott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Elmer Scott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Norman Mapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Esteban Pérez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Max Peterson (MID) | 6 | |