Match Report


Orlando CityOrlando City     Toronto FCToronto FC
Rick MottersheadRick Mottershead Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Fernando SantosF. Santos76
G
1
G
69Jorge BeckermanJ. Beckerman
Arturo IbarraA. Ibarra71
D
2
D
70Richard WatsonR. Watson
Nelson RiveraN. Rivera68
D
3
D
67Rene HeinemannR. Heinemann
Eduardo NievesE. Nieves65
D
4
D
68Perica HallP. Hall
Murilo PereiraM. Pereira68
M
5
D
72Ernest CookE. Cook
Ronald ChancellorR. Chancellor77
M
captain6
M
73Arnold OrtizA. Ortiz
Murilo JuniorM. Junior77
M
7
M
75Edder ArteagaE. Arteaga
Phillip GrayP. Gray65
M
8
M
70Clayton HayesC. Hayes
Dani AcostaD. Acosta71
A
9captain
A
75Joao Rojas LopezJ. Rojas Lopez
Massimo AmauriM. Amauri71
A
10
A
68Alexander RégisA. Régis
Brian MedinaB. Medina70
A
11
A
68Matthew MeliaM. Melia
 
Raul JenkinsR. Jenkins67
D
12
D
67Darrell ThomasD. Thomas
Sebastiano BilicaS. Bilica63
M
13
M
73Carlos WalkerC. Walker
Isaac FrancoI. Franco68
M
14
A
65Aaron MeramA. Meram

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Orlando City Stadium where Orlando City play host to Toronto FC. A crowd of 17,912 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Orlando City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Toronto FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrian Hertel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Orlando City kick off!
4.09
Edder Arteaga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks the ball forward to Alexander Régis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.40
Rene Heinemann comes in with a late challenge on Murilo Junior. The referee warns Rene Heinemann to calm down! Murilo Junior stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.21
Without breaking stride, Edder Arteaga plays the ball forward to Alexander Régis. Alexander Régis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Rivera.
16.05
Murilo Junior threads a neat ball through to Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.50
Edder Arteaga threads a neat ball through to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez skips past Eduardo Nieves! Joao Rojas Lopez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Eduardo Nieves.
24.44
Phillip Gray hits a low pass to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.30
Phillip Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri runs straight at the defence! Massimo Amauri shoots from just inside the box. Massimo Amauri scores for Orlando City!!
39.27
Murilo Pereira flicks the ball to his team mate, Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.41
Matthew Melia catches Eduardo Nieves on the ankles. Matthew Melia is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Nieves stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Orlando City 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 second half starts with Toronto FC kicking off!
47.50
Ronald Chancellor takes it forward alone. Ronald Chancellor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
48.47
Arturo Ibarra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor makes a simple pass to Brian Medina. Brian Medina plays a scrappy one-two with Massimo Amauri and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Brian Medina provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jorge Beckerman with no chance!! Goal for Orlando City!
51.20
Murilo Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Medina. Brian Medina whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Amauri. With a superhuman jump, Massimo Amauri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.13
Perica Hall threads the ball through to Edder Arteaga. Edder Arteaga makes a beautiful solo run. Edder Arteaga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.25
Arturo Ibarra passes the ball forward to Phillip Gray. Phillip Gray sees Dani Acosta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dani Acosta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
59.10
Ronald Chancellor takes it forward alone. Ronald Chancellor skips past Rene Heinemann! Some silky footwork from Ronald Chancellor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
63.42
Rene Heinemann passes the ball forward to Clayton Hayes. Clayton Hayes flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Melia who takes it down. Matthew Melia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Fernando Santos is on top of it.
69.52
Ronald Chancellor threads a neat ball through to Brian Medina. Brian Medina shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
72.06
Showing composure, Arturo Ibarra plays the ball forward to Phillip Gray. Phillip Gray flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Amauri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Medina. Brian Medina beats his man to it with a header. Jorge Beckerman picks it out of the air!
73.48
Perica Hall passes the ball forward to Arnold Ortiz. Arnold Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez who brings the ball under control. Joao Rojas Lopez plays a quick one-two with Matthew Melia and rushes in on goal... Joao Rojas Lopez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.07
Ronald Chancellor hits a low pass to Dani Acosta. Dani Acosta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Amauri but the linesman indicates offside!
81.27
Murilo Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri advances inside the box! Massimo Amauri shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.21
Ronald Chancellor hits a low pass to Brian Medina. Brian Medina controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dani Acosta through on goal. Dani Acosta shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.25
Arturo Ibarra threads the ball through to Murilo Junior. Murilo Junior sees Dani Acosta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dani Acosta knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Massimo Amauri is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Orlando City

Toronto FC
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
22%
42.7%
35.4%

Scorers
Massimo Amauri 27, 51
Brian Medina 48
Joao Rojas Lopez 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Massimo Amauri of Orlando City

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Santos (GK)
6
2.Arturo Ibarra (DEF)
6
3.Nelson Rivera (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Nieves (DEF)
6
5.Murilo Pereira (MID)
6
6.Ronald Chancellor (MID)
7
7.Murilo Junior (MID)
6
8.Phillip Gray (MID)
7
9.Dani Acosta (ATT)
6
10.Massimo Amauri (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Brian Medina (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Raul Jenkins (DEF)
0
13.Sebastiano Bilica (MID)
0
14.Isaac Franco (MID)
0

1.Jorge Beckerman (GK)
7
2.Richard Watson (DEF)
6
3.Rene Heinemann (DEF)
6
4.Perica Hall (DEF)
6
5.Ernest Cook (DEF)
6
6.Arnold Ortiz (MID)
6
7.Edder Arteaga (MID)
6
8.Clayton Hayes (MID)
6
9.Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alexander Régis (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Melia (ATT)
6
 
12.Darrell Thomas (DEF)
0
13.Carlos Walker (MID)
0
14.Aaron Meram (ATT)
0