Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Orlando City Stadium where Orlando City play host to Inter Miami in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Orlando City and Inter Miami are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Orlando City and Inter Miami are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Salvador Nelson.
0.00
The whistle blows and Inter Miami kick off!
3.04
Nelson Rivera sees Ronald Chancellor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Chancellor makes a probing pass to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.33
Dias De Almeida Cribari decides to run forward with the ball. Dias De Almeida Cribari knocks the ball to his team mate, Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.18
Rui Venegas knocks the ball forward to Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.40
Murilo Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Medina. Brian Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Suggs but he's offside!
16.27
Murilo Pereira knocks the ball forward to Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.16
Morris Tavernese barges into Massimo Amauri. Morris Tavernese is warned by the referee! Massimo Amauri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.16
Free kick to Orlando City just outside the area...
19.51
Steve Suggs takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
20.11
Santiago Molina advances with the ball. Santiago Molina flicks a high pass forward to Brian Medina who brings the ball under control. Brian Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Omar Cuéllar. Excellent save.
22.52
Rui Venegas sees Diego Veizaga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Santiago Molina.
27.15
Murilo Pereira catches Renato Pele on the ankles. Murilo Pereira is shown the yellow card! Renato Pele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.03
Eduardo Gutierrez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omar Cuéllar who gathers it comfortably.
30.01
Murilo Pereira runs up as Ronald Chancellor takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Murilo Pereira flicks a high pass forward. Brian Medina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Suggs. Steve Suggs makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.14
Murilo Junior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Medina. Brian Medina shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.24
Raul Jenkins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald Chancellor. Ronald Chancellor darts forward. Ronald Chancellor whips in a cross ball towards Steve Suggs. Steve Suggs powers a header at goal but Omar Cuéllar reads it well. Great keeping!
36.03
Rui Venegas threads a neat ball through to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raul Jenkins.
38.58
Dias De Almeida Cribari kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Pele. Renato Pele advances with the ball. Renato Pele finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
40.37
Rui Venegas threads a neat ball through to Diego Veizaga. Diego Veizaga whips in a cross ball towards Benício Gónzalez. Benício Gónzalez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
42.35
Eduardo Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Suggs. Steve Suggs shoots from 20 yards but Omar Cuéllar is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Orlando City appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Miami have changed their lineup with Jorge D. Abeijon replacing Renato Pele. The Inter Miami players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Orlando City kick off!
48.09
Rui Venegas flicks a high pass forward to Diego Veizaga who brings the ball under control. Diego Veizaga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.47
Nelson Rivera flicks a high pass forward. Murilo Pereira collects the pass. Murilo Pereira knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Suggs. Steve Suggs makes a probing pass between the defence to Brian Medina. Brian Medina looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
53.20
Dias De Almeida Cribari hits a low pass to Sal Balboa. Sal Balboa sees Bruno Arca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Arca shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.26
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.49
Inter Miami have made a substitution with Russell Sippola replacing Benício Gónzalez .
65.40
Dias De Almeida Cribari hacks Steve Suggs from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Suggs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.27
Ronald Chancellor surges forward with the ball. Ronald Chancellor knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Medina. With a superhuman jump, Brian Medina connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Omar Cuéllar is on top of it.
75.37
Santiago Molina sees Murilo Junior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Murilo Junior chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Amauri. Massimo Amauri knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Medina. Brian Medina finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.26
Inter Miami have made a substitution with Marco Rodriguez replacing Morris Tavernese .
81.56
Sal Balboa makes a simple pass to Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca cuts inside the box! Bruno Arca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Fernando Santos manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.54
Murilo Pereira makes a probing pass to Brian Medina. Brian Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
89.09
Rui Venegas comes in with a late challenge on Ronald Chancellor. The referee calls over Rui Venegas and shows him a yellow card! Ronald Chancellor stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Rui Venegas threads a neat ball through to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Arca. With a superhuman jump, Bruno Arca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Fernando Santos.
90.00
Rui Venegas takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Fernando Santos scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
27.2%
43.2%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Medina of Orlando City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Santos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Santiago Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Rivera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Raul Jenkins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Murilo Pereira (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 6. | Ronald Chancellor (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Murilo Junior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Suggs (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Massimo Amauri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brian Medina (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Eduardo Nieves (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isaac Franco (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Meram (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Omar Cuéllar (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Morris Tavernese (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Vasco Edmundo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dias De Almeida Cribari (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Sal Balboa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Venegas (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | David Petrone (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Renato Pele (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bruno Arca (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Diego Veizaga (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Benício Gónzalez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marco Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge D. Abeijon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Russell Sippola (ATT) | 6 | |












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