Match Report


FC DallasFC Dallas     Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Chris Wood Chris Wood
Yasmani GutiérrezY. Gutiérrez75
G
1
G
66Cory ChavarriC. Chavarri
Glenn NelsonG. Nelson70
D
2
D
70Todd JoyceT. Joyce
Sebastian NietoS. Nieto71
D
3
D
67Joe-Max RobertsJ. Roberts
Lukas FigueroaL. Figueroa70
D
4
D
67Alfredo RamirezA. Ramirez
Luís TaffarelL. Taffarel72
D
5
D
50Willard HowardW. Howard
Dean RamirezD. Ramirez77
M
6
M
70Raul MorrisR. Morris
Santiago EspinozaS. Espinoza82
M
captain7captain
M
67Ryan DiazR. Diaz
Fernando FigueraF. Figuera78
A
8
M
52Casey AlesciC. Alesci
Servando PowellS. Powell74
A
9
A
71Servando ButlerS. Butler
Jose Luis MaciasJ. Macias70
A
10
A
71Larry ThompsonL. Thompson
Jaime MenaJ. Mena74
A
11
A
70Gerson SchneiderG. Schneider
 
Rafael AvilesR. Aviles26
D
12
M
55Kurt DukaK. Duka
Daniel BlancoD. Blanco80
M
13
M
43Casey ArnouxC. Arnoux
Vicente San MartínV. San Martín31
A
14
D
52Benjamin JohnsonB. Johnson

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Toyota Stadium where FC Dallas play host to Philadelphia Union. A crowd of 17,356 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dallas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Philadelphia Union appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Milton Mitchell.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Dallas kicking off!
2.55
Santiago Espinoza flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe-Max Roberts.
4.33
Glenn Nelson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Santiago Espinoza. Santiago Espinoza surges forward with the ball. Santiago Espinoza lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Macias. Jose Luis Macias rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.18
Santiago Espinoza picks a pass forward to Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Figuera. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Figuera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Cory Chavarri. Excellent save.
12.40
Sebastian Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Espinoza controls it well on his chest. Santiago Espinoza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.49
Raul Morris threads the ball through to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glenn Nelson.
22.36
Alfredo Ramirez sees space and advances. Alfredo Ramirez decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.08
Ryan Diaz threads a neat ball through to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.34
Sebastian Nieto makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Nieto stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Nieto makes a simple pass, allowing Fernando Figuera to run into the box. Fernando Figuera muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.54
Ryan Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yasmani Gutiérrez who gathers it comfortably.
42.39
Dean Ramirez sees space and advances. Dean Ramirez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dallas have changed their lineup with Daniel Blanco replacing Santiago Espinoza. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Philadelphia Union start the second half!
54.58
Raul Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Servando Butler. Servando Butler whips in a cross ball towards Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.08
Alfredo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ryan Diaz. Ryan Diaz sees Larry Thompson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Larry Thompson tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.05
FC Dallas have made a substitution with Vicente San Martín replacing Servando Powell .
63.15
Ryan Diaz makes a probing pass to Servando Butler. Servando Butler plays a quick one-two with Gerson Schneider and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Servando Butler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Yasmani Gutiérrez keeps it out!
65.54
Dean Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Vicente San Martín. Vicente San Martín tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
71.24
Daniel Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Jose Luis Macias holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Luis Macias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Willard Howard.
73.06
Glenn Nelson sees Daniel Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Daniel Blanco laces a through ball forward to Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera makes a great pass forward. Jaime Mena runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.12
Casey Alesci surges forward with the ball. Casey Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.01
Lukas Figueroa makes a strong solo run forward. Lukas Figueroa surges forward with the ball. Lukas Figueroa lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.08
Glenn Nelson laces a through ball forward to Dean Ramirez. Dean Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Figuera. Fernando Figuera whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Mena. Jaime Mena makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
87.31
Casey Alesci takes a short throw-in bringing Ryan Diaz into play. Ryan Diaz knocks the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Dean Ramirez sees Vicente San Martín in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vicente San Martín knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Ramirez.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Dallas

Philadelphia Union
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
27.9%
45.6%
26.5%

Scorers
Fernando Figuera 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Figuera of FC Dallas

Match Ratings
1.Yasmani Gutiérrez (GK)
6
2.Glenn Nelson (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Nieto (DEF)
9
4.Lukas Figueroa (DEF)
8
5.Luís Taffarel (DEF)
6
6.Dean Ramirez (MID)
7
7.Santiago Espinoza (MID)
7
8.Fernando Figuera (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Servando Powell (ATT)
6
10.Jose Luis Macias (ATT)
6
11.Jaime Mena (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Aviles (DEF)
0
13.Daniel Blanco (MID)
6
14.Vicente San Martín (ATT)
6

1.Cory Chavarri (GK)
7
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)
6
7.Ryan Diaz (MID)
7
8.Casey Alesci (MID)
6
9.Servando Butler (ATT)
6
10.Larry Thompson (ATT)
6
11.Gerson Schneider (ATT)
6
 
12.Kurt Duka (MID)
0
13.Casey Arnoux (MID)
0
14.Benjamin Johnson (DEF)
0