Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Yankee Stadium where New York City FC play host to Sporting Kansas City. A crowd of 17,531 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Kansas City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
New York City FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Kansas City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and New York City FC kick off!
6.32
0-0João Pedro Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Brooks easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernest Brooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Pacheco.
8.13
0-0Jeff Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Felix Altidore. Felix Altidore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Crespo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.53
0-0Tiago Yanez picks a pass forward to Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon takes it forward alone. Ignacio Deleon passes the ball forward to Guilherme Estrada. Some silky footwork from Guilherme Estrada provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lourenço Tellez easily smothers it!
10.11
0-0Felix Altidore hits a low pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
18.57
Juan Deleon threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon knocks the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo makes a looping header on goal but somehow Lourenço Tellez manages to keep it out.
27.17
Juan Deleon knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerson Reyes. Gerson Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Lourenço Tellez!
32.42
João Pedro Azevedo makes a simple pass to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
33.27
Mario Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dani Rosales who gathers it comfortably.
34.22
Francisco Parra flicks a high ball forward to Luís Ednilson who takes it down. Luís Ednilson shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Dani Rosales.
35.12
0-0Ernest Brooks takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Felix Altidore gets to the ball and clears it up field.
40.01
Mario Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeff Cooper.
44.01
Jeff Cooper surges forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Jeff Cooper plays the ball forward to Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Lourenço Tellez keeps it out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York City FC appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Kansas City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Kansas City get the second half underway!
48.11
Irving Arias threads a neat ball through to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Brooks who takes it down. Ernest Brooks shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
49.06
0-0Irving Arias hacks Guilherme Estrada from behind! The referee calls over Irving Arias and shows him a yellow card! Guilherme Estrada hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.57
0-0Gerson Reyes barges into Mario Cabrera. The referee warns Gerson Reyes to calm down! Mario Cabrera grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.05
Gerson Reyes comes in with a late challenge on Mario Cabrera. The referee calls over Gerson Reyes again and warns him to calm down! Mario Cabrera is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
54.49
Ignacio Deleon brings the ball forward. Ignacio Deleon kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.06
Francisco Parra laces a weighted ball forward to Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.33
Chance Ramirez sees Francisco Parra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Parra sees space and advances. Francisco Parra lofts in a cross ball towards Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.37
0-1Ignacio Deleon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada rushes past Chance Ramirez! Guilherme Estrada shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.20
Showing composure, Jeff Cooper plays the ball forward to Felix Altidore. Felix Altidore knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Crespo!
75.52
João Pedro Azevedo hacks Felix Altidore from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felix Altidore runs off the knock.
81.50
Francisco Parra sees Ernest Brooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernest Brooks shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
83.57
Ignacio Deleon kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Irving Arias.
84.28
Ignacio Deleon flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Crespo who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Crespo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
87.46
With vision, Francisco Parra plays the ball forward to Luís Ednilson. Luís Ednilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Pacheco.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
26.9%
46.2%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Crespo of Sporting Kansas City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lourenço Tellez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chance Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Charles Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Irving Arias (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Javier Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | João Pedro Azevedo (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Mario Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francisco Parra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Luís Ednilson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ezequiel Renteria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ernest Brooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aldo Pedro Ferrari (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Manuel Villa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duarte Acosta (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dani Rosales (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcos Pacheco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Deleon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Yanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jeff Cooper (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ignacio Deleon (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Gerson Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felix Altidore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mauricio Crespo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Guilherme Estrada (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Perez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enner Mena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Besler (ATT) | 0 | |