Match Report


Montreal ImpactMontreal Impact     Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Juan Carlos SalazarJ. Salazar59
G
captain1
G
58Vicente MelendezV. Melendez
Luís VelazquezL. Velazquez57
D
2
D
63Shane FerrariS. Ferrari
Daniel AmadorD. Amador56
D
3
D
61Dwayne GutierrezD. Gutierrez
Duarte SalgadoD. Salgado56
D
4
D
58De Jesus S. GarrinchaD. Garrincha
Fabian VillalobosF. Villalobos56
D
5
D
57Hector HeinemannH. Heinemann
Nathan CallahanN. Callahan65
M
6captain
M
61Kelly BassoK. Basso
Ron DuftyR. Dufty61
M
7
M
57Elmer MoralesE. Morales
Johnathan MoralesJ. Morales63
A
8
A
71Jesus GonzalezJ. Gonzalez
Daniel LassiterD. Lassiter62
A
9
A
68Rafael BonillaR. Bonilla
Benjamin RamosB. Ramos61
A
10
A
66Howard MartinezH. Martinez
Jamie LowryJ. Lowry57
A
11
A
61Francis TaylorF. Taylor
 
Tino TaverneseT. Tavernese59
M
12
D
55Nathan SuggsN. Suggs
Gene AduG. Adu59
M
13
G
53Ramon YatesR. Yates
Daniel SantiagoD. Santiago55
A
14
M
52Ray WalkerR. Walker

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Saputo Stadium where Montreal Impact play host to Colorado Rapids. A crowd of 12,643 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montreal Impact and Colorado Rapids are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Petrone.


0.00
Montreal Impact kick off!
2.40
Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward to Howard Martinez who brings the ball under control. Howard Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.55
Kelly Basso chips the ball to his team mate, Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
12.43
Kelly Basso flicks a high pass forward. Howard Martinez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Howard Martinez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
15.44
Shane Ferrari advances with the ball. With some swift thinking, Shane Ferrari plays the ball forward to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.18
Ron Dufty advances with the ball. Ron Dufty knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.23
Elmer Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Fabian Villalobos's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.53
It's a corner kick. Kelly Basso kicks a low ball out wide. Francis Taylor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.09
Elmer Morales catches Nathan Callahan in the face with his elbow. Elmer Morales is shown the red card!! Nathan Callahan rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
24.05
Fabian Villalobos takes it forward alone. Fabian Villalobos threads a neat ball through to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.37
Ron Dufty flicks a high pass forward. Johnathan Morales controls it well on his chest. Johnathan Morales threads the ball through into the box. Dwayne Gutierrez barges into Benjamin Ramos. Penalty not given!!
28.27
Francis Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Bonilla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Bonilla controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Howard Martinez through on goal. Howard Martinez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Howard Martinez scores for Colorado Rapids!!
32.27
Ron Dufty advances with the ball. Ron Dufty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.36
Ron Dufty flicks a high pass forward. Johnathan Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johnathan Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.16
Dwayne Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Benjamin Ramos. The referee calls over Dwayne Gutierrez and shows him a yellow card! Benjamin Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.05
Kelly Basso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kelly Basso shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Nathan Callahan decides to run forward with the ball. Nathan Callahan knocks in a cross ball towards Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montreal Impact appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Rapids also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Colorado Rapids kick off and get the second half underway!
48.15
Daniel Amador makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nathan Callahan. Nathan Callahan flicks a high ball forward to Johnathan Morales who takes it down. Johnathan Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.55
Nathan Callahan threads a neat ball through to Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry runs straight at the defence! Hector Heinemann hacks Jamie Lowry from behind! Jamie Lowry appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.30
Kelly Basso knocks the ball forward to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Bonilla. Some silky footwork from Rafael Bonilla provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.12
Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Ray Walker replacing De Jesus S. Garrincha .
61.16
Francis Taylor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francis Taylor shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.08
Ron Dufty decides to run forward with the ball. Ron Dufty knocks in a cross ball towards Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That's his third!
66.07
Kelly Basso comes in with a late challenge on Ron Dufty. The referee warns Kelly Basso to calm down! Ron Dufty stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.00
Dwayne Gutierrez breaks forward. Dwayne Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Bonilla but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.07
Daniel Amador makes a simple pass to Ron Dufty. Ron Dufty sees Jamie Lowry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Lowry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Melendez who gathers it comfortably.
77.08
Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Gene Adu replacing Benjamin Ramos .Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Ramon Yates replacing Kelly Basso and Nathan Suggs replacing Jesus Gonzalez .
81.40
Nathan Callahan passes the ball forward to Gene Adu. Gene Adu makes a great pass forward. Daniel Lassiter runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.54
Ron Dufty hacks Francis Taylor from behind! Ron Dufty is given a warning by the referee! Francis Taylor gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.42
Ron Dufty comes in with a late challenge on Francis Taylor. The referee calls over Ron Dufty again and warns him to calm down! Francis Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.08
Francis Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nathan Suggs. Nathan Suggs chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Nathan Callahan chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter shoots from long range. Vicente Melendez gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Montreal Impact

Colorado Rapids
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%

Scorers
Johnathan Morales 33, 48, 63
Francis Taylor 15
Howard Martinez 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Johnathan Morales of Montreal Impact

Match Ratings
1.Juan Carlos Salazar (GK)
6
2.Luís Velazquez (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Amador (DEF)
6
4.Duarte Salgado (DEF)
6
5.Fabian Villalobos (DEF)
6
6.Nathan Callahan (MID)
7
7.Ron Dufty (MID)
8
8.Johnathan Morales (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Daniel Lassiter (ATT)
6
10.Benjamin Ramos (ATT)
6
11.Jamie Lowry (ATT)
6
 
12.Tino Tavernese (MID)
0
13.Gene Adu (MID)
6
14.Daniel Santiago (ATT)
0

1.Vicente Melendez (GK)
6
2.Shane Ferrari (DEF)
6
3.Dwayne Gutierrez (DEF)yellow card
6
4.De Jesus S. Garrincha (DEF)
6
5.Hector Heinemann (DEF)
6
6.Kelly Basso (MID)
6
7.Elmer Morales (MID)red card
4
8.Jesus Gonzalez (ATT)
6
9.Rafael Bonilla (ATT)
6
10.Howard Martinez (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Francis Taylor (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Nathan Suggs (DEF)
6
13.Ramon Yates (GK)
6
14.Ray Walker (MID)
6