Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to New York Red Bulls. A crowd of 16,048 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
0.00
0-0New York Red Bulls start the match!
4.37
0-09.54
0-0Harry Perez brings the ball forward. Harry Perez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Todd Joyce.
12.14
0-0Harry Perez threads the ball through to Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
18.34
Raul Morris flicks a high ball forward to Gerson Schneider who takes it down. Gerson Schneider lofts in a cross ball towards Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.19
Joe-Max Roberts breaks forward. Joe-Max Roberts passes the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ken Pickens.
21.08
1-0Ryan Diaz passes the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball towards Larry Thompson. With a superhuman jump, Larry Thompson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Philadelphia Union!
28.08
Ryan Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
30.19
Raul Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Torres.
34.03
Ken Pickens threads a neat ball through to André Palacios. André Palacios sees Troy Anderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Troy Anderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.25
Lukas Baca makes a probing pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Willard Howard.
38.20
Ryan Diaz takes it forward alone. Ryan Diaz plays a one-two with Larry Thompson and advances towards the goal... Ryan Diaz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Breno Paganin.
39.26
1-0Raul Morris takes a quick corner, playing it short to Ryan Diaz. Ryan Diaz flicks the ball across the goal. Troy Anderson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
42.07
Casey Alesci runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Casey Alesci whips in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Breno Paganin manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. New York Red Bulls also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York Red Bulls players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Philadelphia Union kick off the second half!
49.52
Emiliano Olivares flicks a high pass forward. Harry Perez controls it well on his chest. Harry Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Troy Anderson. Troy Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.25
1-1Ryan Diaz hacks André Palacios from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! André Palacios runs off the knock.
54.13
Todd Joyce hoofs the ball up the pitch. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.04
Casey Alesci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.33
With a delightful solo run, André Palacios stretches the opposition's defence. André Palacios whips in a cross ball towards Troy Anderson. Troy Anderson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.02
Ryan Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Larry Thompson controls it well on his chest. Larry Thompson rushes past Samuel Torres! Larry Thompson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.38
Harry Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.33
Ryan Diaz threads the ball through to Servando Butler. Servando Butler whips in a cross ball towards Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
66.42
Ken Pickens threads a neat ball through to Harry Perez. Harry Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.43
Alfredo Ramirez threads the ball through to Raul Morris. Raul Morris passes the ball forward to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.34
Harry Perez flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Garza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianni Garza whips in a cross ball towards Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Cory Chavarri gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.21
Raul Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider cuts inside the box! Gerson Schneider shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
79.31
Ken Pickens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Elcock. Richard Elcock makes a simple pass to Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza whips in a cross ball towards Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cory Chavarri with no chance!! Goal for New York Red Bulls!
83.35
Raul Morris makes a probing pass to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.12
Ryan Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball towards Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
23.8%
45%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gianni Garza of New York Red Bulls |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cory Chavarri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Todd Joyce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe-Max Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Ramirez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Willard Howard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Raul Morris (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ryan Diaz (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Casey Alesci (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Servando Butler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Larry Thompson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Gerson Schneider (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kurt Duka (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Casey Arnoux (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benjamin Johnson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Breno Paganin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emiliano Olivares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ken Pickens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lukas Baca (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | André Palacios (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Harry Perez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard Elcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianni Garza (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Troy Anderson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Christian Hernández (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Robbie Hayes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luiz Otávio Fernandez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Freddy Hughes (DEF) | 0 | |