Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Gillette Stadium where New England Revolution play host to Philadelphia Union. A crowd of 19,664 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Philadelphia Union appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.
The pitch is in great condition.
New England Revolution are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Philadelphia Union appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.
0.00
New England Revolution start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.47
Jordan Joyce makes a probing pass to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Villarroel scores for New England Revolution!!
10.45
Joe-Max Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Javier Ackley. The referee calls over Joe-Max Roberts and warns him to calm down! Javier Ackley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.30
Lee Noonan threads a neat ball through to Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cory Chavarri manages to keep it out.
16.38
Brandon Cook makes a simple pass to Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.44
Afonso Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jordan Joyce. Jordan Joyce brings the ball forward. Jordan Joyce shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Cory Chavarri.
21.18
Raul Morris changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Raul Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Juan Cermeño reads it well. Nice keeping!
22.28
Brandon Cook makes a simple pass to Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
24.03
Alfredo Ramirez threads the ball through to Raul Morris. Raul Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson sees Servando Butler just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Servando Butler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Juan Cermeño with no chance!! Goal for Philadelphia Union!
27.01
With a delightful solo run, Ryan Diaz stretches the opposition's defence. Ryan Diaz plays a quick one-two with Larry Thompson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ryan Diaz provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ryan Diaz!
30.49
Tiago Muniz sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Muniz flicks a high pass forward. Walter Domínguez collects the pass. Walter Domínguez lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
38.24
Jordan Joyce knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
39.14
Lee Noonan flicks a high pass forward. Walter Domínguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Domínguez whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Cory Chavarri had no chance!! Goal for New England Revolution!
42.02
Todd Joyce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raul Morris. Raul Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.36
Raul Morris hits a low pass to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson plays a quick one-two with Servando Butler and rushes in on goal... Larry Thompson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Juan Cermeño is on top of it.
45.00
Afonso Ribeiro takes it forward alone. With great vision, Afonso Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Willard Howard.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. New England Revolution appear unchanged since the first half. Philadelphia Union also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Philadelphia Union kick off!
47.22
Jordan Joyce flicks a high pass forward. Javier Ackley collects the pass. Javier Ackley shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.31
Jordan Joyce threads a neat ball through to Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Ackley. Javier Ackley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
63.28
Jordan Joyce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
66.28
Raul Morris hacks Dave Sesay from behind! The referee warns Raul Morris to calm down! Dave Sesay stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.16
Casey Alesci hits a low pass to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Cermeño who gathers it comfortably.
69.08
Brandon Cook runs up as Jordan Joyce takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Brandon Cook makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.48
Joe-Max Roberts knocks the ball forward to Raul Morris. Raul Morris flicks a high pass forward. Larry Thompson controls it well on his chest. Larry Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.08
Jordan Joyce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Walter Domínguez. Walter Domínguez whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Villarroel. Jorge Villarroel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jorge Villarroel scores for New England Revolution!! That's his third!
81.16
Casey Alesci threads the ball through to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Cermeño who gathers it comfortably.
83.41
Alfredo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Raul Morris. Raul Morris flicks a high ball forward to Larry Thompson who takes it down. Larry Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Philadelphia Union are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.03
Alfredo Ramirez makes a strong solo run forward. Alfredo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Cermeño who gathers it comfortably.
87.14
Lee Noonan takes a short throw-in bringing Jordan Joyce into play. With a delightful solo run, Jordan Joyce stretches the opposition's defence. Jordan Joyce tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Casey Alesci chips the ball to his team mate, Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider lofts in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Juan Cermeño. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.6%
45.2%
32.1%
Scorers
| Jorge Villarroel 6, 39, 75 | Servando Butler 24, 71 Ryan Diaz 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Villarroel of New England Revolution |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Cermeño (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Afonso Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Micheal Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Muniz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lee Noonan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jordan Joyce (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Brandon Cook (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dave Sesay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Villarroel (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Javier Ackley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Walter Domínguez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Troy Harris (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Jenkins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jack Howard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cory Chavarri (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Todd Joyce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe-Max Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Willard Howard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Raul Morris (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ryan Diaz (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Casey Alesci (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Servando Butler (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Larry Thompson (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Gerson Schneider (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kurt Duka (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Casey Arnoux (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benjamin Johnson (DEF) | 0 | |










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