Match Report


Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders     Inter MiamiInter Miami
Borja LegazBorja Legaz John Diffey John Diffey
Nathan HillN. Hill71
G
captain1
G
71Carlos CuevaC. Cueva
Dwayne MartinD. Martin77
D
2
D
79Morris TaverneseM. Tavernese
Robbie KorbR. Korb75
D
3captain
D
83Vasco EdmundoV. Edmundo
Joel GareyJ. Garey82
D
4
D
75Dias De Almeida CribariD. Cribari
Henry BoggsH. Boggs72
D
5
D
72Marco RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Lloyd GilstrapL. Gilstrap76
M
6
M
80Rui VenegasR. Venegas
Raul NguyenR. Nguyen74
M
7
M
81David PetroneD. Petrone
Fernando SivoriF. Sivori74
M
8
M
79Renato PeleR. Pele
Clifford TraynorC. Traynor74
A
9
A
75Russell SippolaR. Sippola
Barry SchilawskiB. Schilawski74
A
10
A
78Diego VeizagaD. Veizaga
Freddie AlstonF. Alston75
A
11
A
76Benício GónzalezB. Gónzalez
 
Cheyne BedoyaC. Bedoya72
D
12
D
73Bastián FuentesB. Fuentes
Tyler SippolaT. Sippola78
M
13
M
78Sal BalboaS. Balboa
Milton WhiteM. White70
A
14
A
72Gabriel NúnezG. Núnez

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gilligans Field where Seattle Sounders play host to Inter Miami. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.


0.00
Seattle Sounders kick off and get the first half underway!
2.55
Rui Venegas flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Nathan Hill manages to keep it out.
4.31
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks the ball to his team mate, Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Clifford Traynor. With a superhuman jump, Clifford Traynor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.45
Raul Nguyen receives the ball from a throw-in from Fernando Sivori. Raul Nguyen makes a simple pass to Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.41
Raul Nguyen knocks the ball forward to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.13
Renato Pele sees a break and surges forward. Renato Pele lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Inter Miami are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.47
Raul Nguyen threads the ball through to Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Rodriguez.
22.42
Seeing a gap ahead, David Petrone plays the ball forward to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez connects with a diving header. Benício Gónzalez scores for Inter Miami!!
26.41
Joel Garey plays a long ball forward. Clifford Traynor skips past Vasco Edmundo! Clifford Traynor shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.40
Marco Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Venegas. Rui Venegas sees Diego Veizaga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Boggs.
28.42
Dwayne Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Lloyd Gilstrap. Lloyd Gilstrap makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Edmundo.
30.19
Vasco Edmundo passes the ball forward to David Petrone. David Petrone threads the ball through to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Korb.
33.04
David Petrone passes the ball forward to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga whips in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
34.25
Dwayne Martin flicks a high ball forward to Lloyd Gilstrap who takes it down. Lloyd Gilstrap threads a neat ball through to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski makes a pass forward but Clifford Traynor is yards offside!
39.44
Joel Garey threads a neat ball through to Fernando Sivori. Fernando Sivori chips the ball to his team mate, Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Carlos Cueva reads it well. Quality keeping!
40.03
Joel Garey comes in with a late challenge on David Petrone. Joel Garey is given a warning by the referee! David Petrone stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.36
Lloyd Gilstrap catches Renato Pele on the ankles. Lloyd Gilstrap is given a warning by the referee! Renato Pele grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.07
Raul Nguyen threads the ball through to Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Cueva smothers it!
45.00
Vasco Edmundo makes a probing pass to Rui Venegas. Rui Venegas threads the ball through to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez whips in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Nathan Hill as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Rui Venegas kicks a low ball out wide. Joel Garey reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Seattle Sounders appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Miami have changed their lineup with Sal Balboa replacing Rui Venegas. The Seattle Sounders players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Inter Miami start the second half!
47.10
Dias De Almeida Cribari catches Raul Nguyen on the ankles. Dias De Almeida Cribari is warned by the referee! Raul Nguyen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.18
Dias De Almeida Cribari makes a probing pass to Sal Balboa. Sal Balboa takes it forward alone. Sal Balboa runs straight at the defence! Sal Balboa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.44
David Petrone threads a neat ball through to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Nathan Hill!
57.59
Dwayne Martin flicks a high ball forward to Raul Nguyen who takes it down. Raul Nguyen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Raul Nguyen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Barry Schilawski is offside!
60.31
Seattle Sounders have made 3 substitutions with Cheyne Bedoya replacing Joel Garey, Tyler Sippola replacing Lloyd Gilstrap and Milton White replacing Freddie Alston .
65.55
Dwayne Martin threads a neat ball through to Fernando Sivori. Fernando Sivori deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor advances inside the box! Clifford Traynor tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Carlos Cueva.
75.23
David Petrone decides to run forward with the ball. David Petrone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cheyne Bedoya.
77.55
Inter Miami have made a substitution with Bastián Fuentes replacing Morris Tavernese .
81.46
With vision, Renato Pele plays the ball forward to Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez runs straight at the defence! Benício Gónzalez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.09
Henry Boggs flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sivori. Without breaking stride, Fernando Sivori plays the ball forward to Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
87.48
Milton White clumsily knocks into Vasco Edmundo. The referee calls over Milton White and warns him to calm down! Vasco Edmundo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.49
Diego Veizaga catches Henry Boggs on the ankles. The referee calls over Diego Veizaga and warns him to calm down! Henry Boggs gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Dias De Almeida Cribari comes in with a late challenge on Barry Schilawski. The referee calls over Dias De Almeida Cribari and shows him a yellow card! Barry Schilawski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Seattle Sounders

Inter Miami
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
30.9%
43.6%
25.5%

Scorers
Benício Gónzalez 22, 81
Sal Balboa 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Benício Gónzalez of Inter Miami

Match Ratings
1.Nathan Hill (GK)
7
2.Dwayne Martin (DEF)
7
3.Robbie Korb (DEF)
6
4.Joel Garey (DEF)
6
5.Henry Boggs (DEF)
6
6.Lloyd Gilstrap (MID)
6
7.Raul Nguyen (MID)
7
8.Fernando Sivori (MID)
6
9.Clifford Traynor (ATT)
7
10.Barry Schilawski (ATT)
6
11.Freddie Alston (ATT)
6
 
12.Cheyne Bedoya (DEF)
6
13.Tyler Sippola (MID)
6
14.Milton White (ATT)
5

1.Carlos Cueva (GK)
7
2.Morris Tavernese (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Edmundo (DEF)
6
4.Dias De Almeida Cribari (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Marco Rodriguez (DEF)
6
6.Rui Venegas (MID)
6
7.David Petrone (MID)
7
8.Renato Pele (MID)
7
9.Russell Sippola (ATT)
7
10.Diego Veizaga (ATT)
6
11.Benício Gónzalez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Bastián Fuentes (DEF)
6
13.Sal Balboa (MID)goal scored
8
14.Gabriel Núnez (ATT)
0