Match Report


New England RevolutionNew England Revolution     Atlanta UnitedAtlanta United
Neil FarringtonNeil Farrington Bas Hondtong Bas Hondtong
Juan CermeñoJ. Cermeño81
G
1
G
69Leandro LorenzoL. Lorenzo
Mitchell RobertsM. Roberts69
D
2
D
66Lucas PérezL. Pérez
Micheal HeinemannM. Heinemann70
D
3
D
72Tomás AlvaradoT. Alvarado
Franklin KallmanF. Kallman71
D
4
D
67Paolo ZambranoP. Zambrano
Milton ReamM. Ream75
M
5
D
67André DidaA. Dida
Brandon CookB. Cook72
M
6
M
67Duarte VillarrealD. Villarreal
Christian L. PérezC. Pérez73
M
7
M
68Osbaldo BangueraO. Banguera
Lee AgudeloL. Agudelo77
M
captain8
M
72Gustavo SaavedraG. Saavedra
Kelly BassoK. Basso75
A
9
A
72Ezequiel NunezE. Nunez
Jack HowardJ. Howard76
A
10captain
A
68Marcos YanezM. Yanez
Troy HarrisT. Harris81
A
11
A
71Carlos CarrilloC. Carrillo
 
Walter DomínguezW. Domínguez78
A
12
A
71Tomás BustosT. Bustos
Ivan JenkinsI. Jenkins74
D
13
M
68Raúl DezaR. Deza
Javier AckleyJ. Ackley75
A
14
D
73Emanuel TorresE. Torres

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to Atlanta United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlanta United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.


0.00
Atlanta United kick off and get the first half underway!
6.40
Micheal Heinemann flicks a high ball forward to Brandon Cook who takes it down. Brandon Cook threads a neat ball through to Jack Howard. Jack Howard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomás Alvarado.
12.52
Brandon Cook takes a short throw-in bringing Lee Agudelo into play. With wonderful vision, Lee Agudelo laces a through ball forward to Jack Howard. Jack Howard lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Harris. Troy Harris makes a deft header but it is miles over!
15.59
André Dida flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Villarreal who brings the ball under control. Duarte Villarreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Yanez. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Yanez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Juan Cermeño.
21.41
Gustavo Saavedra decides to run forward with the ball. Gustavo Saavedra lofts in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Juan Cermeño is on top of it.
22.26
Osbaldo Banguera catches Brandon Cook on the ankles. The referee calls over Osbaldo Banguera and shows him a yellow card! Brandon Cook hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.19
Brandon Cook hits a low pass to Jack Howard. Jack Howard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucas Pérez.
28.05
Brandon Cook takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Lee Agudelo. Lee Agudelo threads a neat ball through to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucas Pérez.
30.58
André Dida boots it upfield. Ezequiel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Yanez. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Yanez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.18
Lee Agudelo knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso passes the ball forward to Troy Harris. Troy Harris looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.40
Jack Howard comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Zambrano. The referee warns Jack Howard to calm down! Paolo Zambrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. New England Revolution appear unchanged since the first half. Atlanta United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
New England Revolution kick off!
55.26
Franklin Kallman flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by André Dida.
57.54
Marcos Yanez barges into Micheal Heinemann. Marcos Yanez is shown the yellow card! Micheal Heinemann runs off the knock.
60.09
Brandon Cook flicks the ball to his team mate, Troy Harris. Troy Harris shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.02
Tomás Alvarado picks a pass forward to Duarte Villarreal. Duarte Villarreal plays the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Juan Cermeño smothers it!
66.34
Paolo Zambrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Osbaldo Banguera. Without breaking stride, Osbaldo Banguera plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Franklin Kallman comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
69.34
Osbaldo Banguera passes the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
72.55
Osbaldo Banguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Yanez. Marcos Yanez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Juan Cermeño.
73.06
With some swift thinking, Micheal Heinemann plays the ball forward to Brandon Cook. Brandon Cook deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Howard. Jack Howard beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.51
Franklin Kallman knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian L. Pérez. Christian L. Pérez flicks a high pass forward to Kelly Basso who brings the ball under control. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Howard. Jack Howard makes a convincing header but somehow Leandro Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
81.02
Brandon Cook flicks a high pass forward. Kelly Basso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Howard. Jack Howard makes a convincing header. Jack Howard scores for New England Revolution!!
87.00
Gustavo Saavedra knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

New England Revolution

Atlanta United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
31%
43.7%
25.4%

Scorers
Troy Harris 34
Jack Howard 73, 81
Marcos Yanez 31

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jack Howard of New England Revolution

Match Ratings
1.Juan Cermeño (GK)
8
2.Mitchell Roberts (DEF)
6
3.Micheal Heinemann (DEF)
7
4.Franklin Kallman (DEF)
6
5.Milton Ream (MID)
6
6.Brandon Cook (MID)
7
7.Christian L. Pérez (MID)
6
8.Lee Agudelo (MID)
6
9.Kelly Basso (ATT)
8
10.Jack Howard (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Troy Harris (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Walter Domínguez (ATT)
0
13.Ivan Jenkins (DEF)
0
14.Javier Ackley (ATT)
0

1.Leandro Lorenzo (GK)
6
2.Lucas Pérez (DEF)
6
3.Tomás Alvarado (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Zambrano (DEF)
6
5.André Dida (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Villarreal (MID)
6
7.Osbaldo Banguera (MID)yellow card
6
8.Gustavo Saavedra (MID)
6
9.Ezequiel Nunez (ATT)
7
10.Marcos Yanez (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Carlos Carrillo (ATT)
6
 
12.Tomás Bustos (ATT)
0
13.Raúl Deza (MID)
0
14.Emanuel Torres (DEF)
0