Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at WakeMed Soccer Park where Carolina Railhawks play host to New York City FC. A crowd of 18,534 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carolina Railhawks are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carolina Railhawks are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York City FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
0.00
0-0Carolina Railhawks kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
1-0Esteban Ayoví plays the ball forward to Guy Sanchez. Guy Sanchez brings the ball forward. Guy Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.26
1-0Clarence Lowry takes a quick throw-in, which Esteban Ayoví takes on the chest. Esteban Ayoví makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Araújo. Diogo Araújo sees a break and surges forward. Diogo Araújo skips past Javier Ortiz! Diogo Araújo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but Lourenço Tellez reads it well. Superb keeping!
9.12
Damián González sees space and advances. Damián González plays a quick one-two with Jefre Carabalí and rushes in on goal... Damián González cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.51
Guy Sanchez sees space and advances. Guy Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Lourenço Tellez.
15.51
2-0Francisco Parra passes the ball forward to Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.10
2-0Javier Ortiz catches Jefre Carabalí on the ankles. The referee brings Javier Ortiz to one side and gives him a warning! Jefre Carabalí runs off the knock.
18.38
2-0Esteban Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Campbell makes a simple pass to Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastián Zavagno but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.45
Duarte Acosta takes a quick throw-in. Francisco Parra sees Ernest Brooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernest Brooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Chavarri but he's offside!
22.57
Michael Heinemann flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Araújo who brings the ball under control. Diogo Araújo chips the ball to his team mate, Segundo Angulo. Segundo Angulo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jefre Carabalí but he's offside!
24.33
Esteban Ayoví makes a simple pass to Diogo Araújo. Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward to Sebastián Zavagno who brings the ball under control. Sebastián Zavagno shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
27.25
2-0Carolina Railhawks are in full control of this game.
28.02
2-0Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward to Segundo Angulo who brings the ball under control. Segundo Angulo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.47
With vision, Esteban Ayoví plays the ball forward to Wayne Campbell. Wayne Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Sebastián Zavagno who brings the ball under control. Sebastián Zavagno lofts in a cross ball towards Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.36
Diogo Araújo surges forward with the ball. Diogo Araújo lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. With a superhuman jump, Sebastián Zavagno connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Lourenço Tellez!
40.38
3-0Wayne Campbell clumsily knocks into Duarte Acosta. The referee calls over Wayne Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Acosta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.50
Charles Reyes barges into Jefre Carabalí. The referee calls over Charles Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Jefre Carabalí runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Carolina Railhawks appear unchanged since the first half. New York City FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The New York City FC players seem much more motivated whilst the Carolina Railhawks players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
New York City FC start the second half!
48.44
Francisco Parra sees Ernest Brooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernest Brooks shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
51.39
Clarence Lowry chips the ball to his team mate, Damián González. Damián González kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno advances inside the box! Sebastián Zavagno shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Lourenço Tellez. Excellent save.
54.41
Showing composure, Duarte Acosta plays the ball forward to Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.20
Charles Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Acosta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Acosta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria finds some space and shoots from distance. Isaac Cardoso gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
59.58
3-0Damián González threads a neat ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí passes the ball forward to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Chance Ramirez!
60.12
3-0Carolina Railhawks have made 3 substitutions with Matias Santos replacing Clarence Lowry, Servando Morgan replacing Diogo Araújo and Mike Myers replacing Segundo Angulo .
61.18
Mario Cabrera passes the ball forward to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Chavarri. Patrick Chavarri makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.21
Francisco Parra sees Patrick Chavarri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Chavarri shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.58
Wayne Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Myers. Mike Myers shoots from 20 yards but somehow Lourenço Tellez manages to keep it out.
77.07
Duarte Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Chavarri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Chavarri makes a probing pass between the defence to Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
78.46
Wayne Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Myers. Mike Myers threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Lourenço Tellez manages to gather it.
81.56
Damián González brings the ball forward. Damián González knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastián Zavagno. Sebastián Zavagno flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Rodrigo Franco's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
83.26
3-0Guy Sanchez takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Francisco Parra reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
85.32
Duarte Acosta chips the ball to his team mate, Ernest Brooks. Ernest Brooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.56
Francisco Parra clumsily knocks into Guy Sanchez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guy Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Chance Ramirez plays the ball forward to Francisco Parra. Francisco Parra knocks the ball forward to Ezequiel Renteria. Ezequiel Renteria shoots from long range. Isaac Cardoso easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
25.3%
43.7%
31%
Scorers
| Jefre Carabalí 2, 32 Damián González 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jefre Carabalí of Carolina Railhawks |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaac Cardoso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Esteban Ayoví (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Clarence Lowry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michael Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guy Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Diogo Araújo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Damián González (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Wayne Campbell (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Jefre Carabalí (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Sebastián Zavagno (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Segundo Angulo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matias Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Servando Morgan (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mike Myers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Lourenço Tellez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chance Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Charles Reyes (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Rodrigo Franco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Javier Ortiz (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Duarte Acosta (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mario Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francisco Parra (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Ezequiel Renteria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patrick Chavarri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ernest Brooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aldo Pedro Ferrari (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Manuel Villa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Javier Samuel (MID) | 0 | |