Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at BC Place where Vancouver Whitecaps play host to Virginia Cavalry. A crowd of 12,479 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vancouver Whitecaps are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Virginia Cavalry appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Wilson.


0.00
The first half starts with Vancouver Whitecaps kicking off!
2.43
Franklin Altidore threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Morales. Gonzalo Morales finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
3.11
Troy Miller flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Price collects the pass. Ronald Price kicks a strong pass forward to David Barragan but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.09
Gonzalo Morales hacks Lautaro Marino from behind! The referee warns Gonzalo Morales to calm down! Lautaro Marino runs off the knock.
10.13
Jorge Lozano sees Jeffrey Cox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeffrey Cox makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Morales. Gonzalo Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.47
Duarte Edmundo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duarte Edmundo plays a scrappy one-two with Leslie Cook and advances towards the goal... Duarte Edmundo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.45
Lautaro Marino comes in with a late challenge on Gonzalo Morales. The referee calls over Lautaro Marino and shows him a yellow card! Gonzalo Morales gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.27
Franklin Altidore makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Morales. Gonzalo Morales shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jairo Brown manages to gather it.
24.47
Duarte Edmundo knocks the ball forward to Ronald Price. Ronald Price shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.39
Favio Barron makes a probing pass to Duarte Edmundo. Duarte Edmundo knocks the ball to his team mate, Leslie Cook. Leslie Cook lofts in a cross ball towards David Barragan. David Barragan beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Luiz Gustavo Almeida.
33.53
Duane Adu plays the ball forward to Jimmy Hall. Jimmy Hall flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Morales collects the pass. Gonzalo Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Favio Barron.
36.32
Lautaro Marino kicks a strong pass forward to Perry Sanchez. Perry Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Barragan. David Barragan whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Price. Ronald Price makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.29
Favio Barron flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ramirez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Leslie Cook. Leslie Cook plays a scrappy one-two with Ronald Price and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Leslie Cook provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.10
Alex Ramirez passes the ball forward to Ronald Price. Ronald Price shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vancouver Whitecaps appear unchanged since the first half. Virginia Cavalry also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Virginia Cavalry start the second half!
47.17
Favio Barron breaks forward. With a delightful solo run, Favio Barron stretches the opposition's defence. Favio Barron plays a scrappy one-two with Ronald Price and stumbles forward towards the goal... Favio Barron takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
48.56
Lautaro Marino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Ramirez. Alex Ramirez decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Ramirez plays a one-two with David Barragan and rushes in on goal... Alex Ramirez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Luiz Gustavo Almeida easily gets down and covers it.
51.10
Duane Adu knocks the ball to his team mate, Franklin Altidore. Franklin Altidore flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Morales who takes it down. Gonzalo Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.47
With vision, Perry Sanchez laces a through ball forward to Leslie Cook. Leslie Cook shoots from 25 yards but Luiz Gustavo Almeida is on top of it.
55.03
Jorge Lozano hacks David Barragan from behind! The referee brings Jorge Lozano to one side and gives him a warning! David Barragan stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.07
Vancouver Whitecaps have made 2 substitutions with Fede Ponce replacing Jeb Sanchez and Jesse Sippola replacing Ronald Price .Virginia Cavalry have made a substitution with Vernon Davis replacing Gonzalo Morales .
66.49
Favio Barron flicks a high ball forward to Perry Sanchez who takes it down. Perry Sanchez makes an attacking run forward. Perry Sanchez shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
67.00
Duarte Edmundo plays the ball forward to David Barragan. David Barragan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesse Sippola but he's offside!
69.25
Jeffrey Cox hits a low pass to Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Favio Barron.
77.16
Virginia Cavalry have made 2 substitutions with Bautista Alonso replacing Duane Adu and Brian Collins replacing Franklin Altidore .
78.16
Brian Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
79.02
Jimmy Hall makes a beautiful solo run. Jimmy Hall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jairo Brown smothers it!
81.15
Jeffrey Cox threads a neat ball through to Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.49
Brian Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Jairo Brown. Excellent save.
90.00
Alex Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, David Barragan. David Barragan plays a quick one-two with Jesse Sippola and rushes in on goal... David Barragan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
26.2%
45.2%
28.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Edmundo of Vancouver Whitecaps

Match Ratings
1.Jairo Brown (GK)
7
2.Lautaro Marino (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Favio Barron (DEF)
7
4.Jeb Sanchez (DEF)
6
5.Perry Sanchez (MID)
7
6.Duarte Edmundo (MID)goal scored
9
7.Alex Ramirez (MID)
7
8.Troy Miller (MID)
6
9.David Barragan (ATT)
6
10.Ronald Price (ATT)
6
11.Leslie Cook (DEF)
7
 
12.Fede Ponce (MID)
6
13.Gustavo Enrique Ferrari (DEF)
0
14.Jesse Sippola (MID)
6

1.Luiz Gustavo Almeida (GK)
7
2.Randy Williams (DEF)
6
3.Kent Régis (DEF)
6
4.Duane Adu (DEF)
6
5.Jorge Lozano (DEF)
6
6.Jessie Noonan (MID)
6
7.Jeffrey Cox (MID)
6
8.Franklin Altidore (MID)
7
9.Jimmy Hall (MID)
6
10.Chance Mapp (ATT)
6
11.Gonzalo Morales (ATT)
6
 
12.Bautista Alonso (GK)
6
13.Brian Collins (DEF)
6
14.Vernon Davis (ATT)
6