Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Toyota Stadium where FC Dallas play host to Orlando City. A crowd of 16,058 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Orlando City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Dallas kicking off!
9.58
0-0Santiago Espinoza knocks the ball forward to Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Santos who gathers it comfortably.
22.12
0-1Arturo Ibarra plays the ball forward to Murilo Pereira. Murilo Pereira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Medina. Brian Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Yasmani Gutiérrez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.47
0-1Santiago Espinoza flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Navarrete holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Navarrete advances inside the box! Francisco Navarrete tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
36.49
0-1Sebastian Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Blanco controls it well on his chest. Daniel Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Servando Powell who takes it down. Servando Powell cuts inside the box! Servando Powell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.45
Eduardo Nieves makes a probing pass to Bernardo Souza. Bernardo Souza passes the ball forward to Brian Medina. Brian Medina tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Yasmani Gutiérrez manages to gather it comfortably.
42.15
Bernardo Souza flicks a high ball forward to Massimo Amauri who takes it down. Massimo Amauri plays a quick one-two with Brian Medina and rushes in on goal... Massimo Amauri shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.19
Isaac Franco flicks a high ball forward to Brian Medina who takes it down. Brian Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dallas have changed their lineup with Dean Ramirez replacing Santiago Espinoza, Jose Luis Macias replacing Francisco Navarrete and Jaime Mena replacing Mario Sanders. Orlando City appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Dallas players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Orlando City kick off the second half!
51.55
Daniel Blanco knocks the ball forward to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Fernando Santos. What a save!
53.10
Bernardo Souza flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Amauri comfortably collects the pass. Massimo Amauri chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Medina. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Brian Medina provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.35
With imagination, Murilo Pereira plays the ball forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Yasmani Gutiérrez manages to keep it out.
59.12
Daniel Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Nieves.
61.40
Arturo Ibarra flicks a high ball forward to Bernardo Souza who gracefully takes it down. Bernardo Souza passes the ball forward to Brian Medina. Brian Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
67.03
Murilo Pereira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Medina. Brian Medina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Nieto.
72.14
Lukas Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Ramirez. Dean Ramirez passes the ball forward to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Santos who gathers it comfortably.
75.48
Luís Taffarel knocks the ball forward to Dean Ramirez. Dean Ramirez makes a simple pass to Servando Powell. Servando Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.48
Daniel Blanco threads a neat ball through to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Santos with no chance!! Goal for FC Dallas!
81.41
Lukas Figueroa hits a low pass to Dean Ramirez. Dean Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Powell. Servando Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Fernando Santos is on top of it.
83.19
With a delightful solo run, Dean Ramirez stretches the opposition's defence. Dean Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Guagua.
84.02
Lukas Figueroa makes a simple pass to Dean Ramirez. Dean Ramirez darts forward. Dean Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.07
Sebastian Nieto makes a simple pass to Dean Ramirez. Dean Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Servando Powell. Some silky footwork from Servando Powell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fernando Santos!
90.00
Sebastian Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
30.3%
43.4%
26.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Medina of Orlando City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yasmani Gutiérrez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Glenn Nelson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Nieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lukas Figueroa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luís Taffarel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Santiago Espinoza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fernando Figuera (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Servando Powell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Francisco Navarrete (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Sanders (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dean Ramirez (MID) | 8 | |
| 13. | Jose Luis Macias (ATT) | | 8 |
| 14. | Jaime Mena (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Fernando Santos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arturo Ibarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Guagua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Nieves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Isaac Franco (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Murilo Pereira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bernardo Souza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Phillip Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wilker Arteaga (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Massimo Amauri (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Brian Medina (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nelson Rivera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastiano Bilica (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dani Acosta (ATT) | 0 | |