Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at James M. Shuart Stadium where New York Cosmos play host to Toronto FC. A crowd of 19,343 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New York Cosmos and Toronto FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both New York Cosmos and Toronto FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Byron Joyce.
0.00
0-0New York Cosmos kick off!
3.08
0-0Tyrone Kassel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dax Gore. Dax Gore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel lofts in a cross ball towards Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jorge Beckerman manages to gather it.
6.07
0-0Daniel Pontarollo flicks a high pass forward to Dax Gore who brings the ball under control. Dax Gore makes a probing pass to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel runs straight at the defence! Adam Kassel tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.19
1-0Dax Gore advances with the ball. Dax Gore makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adam Kassel. Some silky footwork from Adam Kassel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.46
1-0Vicente Sepúlveda comes in with a late challenge on Arnold Ortiz. Vicente Sepúlveda is shown the yellow card! Arnold Ortiz runs off the knock.
14.08
Carlos Walker threads a neat ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez deftly passes the ball to Matthew Melia, releasing him through on goal. Matthew Melia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Mathew Bell.
15.06
Arnold Ortiz takes it forward alone. Arnold Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.44
Perica Hall runs forward with the ball. Perica Hall flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Melia who takes it down. Matthew Melia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.43
1-0Dax Gore barges into Edder Arteaga. The referee brings Dax Gore to one side and gives him a warning! Edder Arteaga stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.22
1-0New York Cosmos are in full control of this game.
40.11
Arnold Ortiz makes a probing pass to Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. New York Cosmos appear unchanged since the first half. Toronto FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Toronto FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Toronto FC kick off!
49.44
Showing composure, Rene Heinemann laces a through ball forward to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker sees space and advances. Carlos Walker shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.00
1-0Vicente Sepúlveda makes a simple pass to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Watson.
55.36
Rene Heinemann picks a pass forward to Edder Arteaga. Edder Arteaga passes the ball forward to Matthew Melia. Matthew Melia plays a one-two with Alexander Régis and advances towards the goal... Matthew Melia comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's well over the bar!
57.41
Perica Hall knocks the ball forward to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Walker plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Régis and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Carlos Walker provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.12
1-1Daniel Pontarollo barges into Joao Rojas Lopez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Rojas Lopez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.52
Arnold Ortiz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arnold Ortiz shoots from long range but Mathew Bell is on top of it.
65.52
Perica Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Melia collects the pass. Matthew Melia advances inside the box! Matthew Melia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.02
Arnold Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Melia controls it well on his chest. Matthew Melia finds some space and shoots from distance. Mathew Bell gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.36
1-1Santino Domínguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Kassel but the linesman indicates offside!
75.18
Arnold Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Alexander Régis. Alexander Régis runs straight at the defence! Alexander Régis takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Toronto FC are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.42
1-1Arnold Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Régis collects the pass. Alexander Régis makes a defence splitting pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Daniel Pontarollo catches Joao Rojas Lopez on the ankles. Joao Rojas Lopez appeals for a penalty! Given!!
78.42
1-1The referee points to the spot..
79.26
Joao Rojas Lopez takes a stuttering run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
83.57
Arnold Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Régis. Alexander Régis controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Matthew Melia through on goal. Matthew Melia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Mathew Bell. What a save!
84.07
Daniel Pontarollo threads a neat ball through to Dax Gore. Dax Gore hits a low pass to Adam Kassel. Adam Kassel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernest Cook.
85.12
Sam Kallman plays the ball forward to Santino Domínguez. Santino Domínguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dwayne Torres. Dwayne Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Rene Heinemann hacks Oscar Parra from behind! Penalty not given!!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Vicente Sepúlveda stretches the opposition's defence. Vicente Sepúlveda cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Vicente Sepúlveda provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jorge Beckerman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
30.7%
46.7%
22.7%
Scorers
| Adam Kassel 9 | Carlos Walker 57 Joao Rojas Lopez 79 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Walker of Toronto FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mathew Bell (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tyrone Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Pontarollo (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Sam Kallman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Joaquín Ramírez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Santino Domínguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dax Gore (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Vicente Sepúlveda (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Adam Kassel (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Oscar Parra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dwayne Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Palacio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Henry King (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Javier Leiva (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jorge Beckerman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rene Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Perica Hall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ernest Cook (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnold Ortiz (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Edder Arteaga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Walker (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Alexander Régis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matthew Melia (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Darrell Thomas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clayton Hayes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Meram (ATT) | 0 | |