Match Report


Inter MiamiInter Miami     Orange County BluesOrange County Blues
John DiffeyJohn Diffey Dave Cee Dave Cee
Carlos CuevaC. Cueva71
G
1captain
G
78José TorricoJ. Torrico
Morris TaverneseM. Tavernese79
D
2
D
77Randall MorrisR. Morris
Vasco EdmundoV. Edmundo83
D
captain3
D
76Benjamin EvansB. Evans
Dias De Almeida CribariD. Cribari75
D
4
D
78António AloisioA. Aloisio
Marco RodriguezM. Rodriguez72
D
5
D
75Clifford ChandlerC. Chandler
Rui VenegasR. Venegas80
M
6
M
78Manny JacksonM. Jackson
David PetroneD. Petrone81
M
7
M
75Santiago MirandaS. Miranda
Renato PeleR. Pele79
M
8
M
77Jamie MoralesJ. Morales
Russell SippolaR. Sippola75
A
9
A
71Jimmy RussellJ. Russell
Diego VeizagaD. Veizaga78
A
10
A
74Marvin PickensM. Pickens
Benício GónzalezB. Gónzalez76
A
11
A
77Joel ChávezJ. Chávez
 
Bastián FuentesB. Fuentes73
D
12
D
73Ernest GrossmanE. Grossman
Sal BalboaS. Balboa78
M
13
M
74Nathan SanchezN. Sanchez
Gabriel NúnezG. Núnez72
A
14
A
76Jordon RiveraJ. Rivera

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Inter Miami CF Stadium where Inter Miami play host to Orange County Blues. A crowd of 20,887 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Inter Miami and Orange County Blues are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Taylor.


0.00
The first half starts with Orange County Blues kicking off!
3.15
António Aloisio passes the ball forward to Santiago Miranda. Santiago Miranda knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Russell. Jimmy Russell shoots from 25 yards but Carlos Cueva is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
8.04
Benjamin Evans threads a neat ball through to Santiago Miranda. Santiago Miranda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Russell. Jimmy Russell connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.34
Jamie Morales sees a break and surges forward. Jamie Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.55
Dias De Almeida Cribari sweeps the ball long. Diego Veizaga shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
22.39
Benjamin Evans knocks the ball forward to Manny Jackson. With a delightful solo run, Manny Jackson stretches the opposition's defence. Manny Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Rodriguez.
36.47
Benício Gónzalez clumsily knocks into Clifford Chandler. The referee brings Benício Gónzalez to one side and gives him a warning! Clifford Chandler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.04
Renato Pele flicks a high pass forward. Diego Veizaga controls it well on his chest. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.10
Santiago Miranda threads a neat ball through to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Clifford Chandler flicks the ball to his team mate, Manny Jackson. Manny Jackson makes a probing pass to Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Inter Miami kicking off!
49.35
Santiago Miranda flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Pickens collects the pass. Marvin Pickens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.01
António Aloisio flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Miranda. Santiago Miranda makes a simple pass to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens shoots from long range but is denied by Carlos Cueva. Excellent save.
60.07
Inter Miami have made a substitution with Gabriel Núnez replacing Russell Sippola .
61.17
Santiago Miranda comes in with a late challenge on David Petrone. Santiago Miranda is shown the yellow card! David Petrone stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.52
Santiago Miranda plays the ball forward to Jimmy Russell. Jimmy Russell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Carlos Cueva.
71.12
Manny Jackson surges forward with the ball. Manny Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Carlos Cueva keeps it out!
73.58
Vasco Edmundo threads a neat ball through to Renato Pele. Renato Pele knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez knocks in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.48
Inter Miami have made a substitution with Bastián Fuentes replacing Morris Tavernese .
78.57
Renato Pele sees Diego Veizaga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
79.10
Renato Pele chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.00
Manny Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
83.12
With vision, Sal Balboa laces a through ball forward to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.32
David Petrone sees Diego Veizaga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Veizaga lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
85.47
Orange County Blues are dictating the run of play here today.
89.33
Marco Rodriguez advances with the ball. Marco Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Núnez. Gabriel Núnez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Torrico who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Manny Jackson brings the ball forward. Manny Jackson shoots from outside the area but Carlos Cueva is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Inter Miami

Orange County Blues
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
28.2%
47.4%
24.4%

Scorers
Jimmy Russell 8
Marvin Pickens 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Pickens of Orange County Blues

Match Ratings