Match Report


San Antonio ScorpionsSan Antonio Scorpions     San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Benjamin ChavarriB. Chavarri59
G
captain1captain
G
66Rafael VelazquezR. Velazquez
Angel BarnesA. Barnes66
D
2
D
58Warren MurphyW. Murphy
Carlos AlvaradoC. Alvarado58
D
3
D
55Vicente AragonV. Aragon
Reginald JohnsonR. Johnson57
D
4
D
54Lance WoodL. Wood
Jimmie KasselJ. Kassel70
M
5
M
73Thomas WalkerT. Walker
Randy RichardsonR. Richardson68
M
6
M
63Mauricio GoycocheaM. Goycochea
Jaime CampbellJ. Campbell66
M
7
M
55Jeff MyersJ. Myers
Ray AndersonR. Anderson65
M
8
M
55Salvador MontesS. Montes
Joseph RiveraJ. Rivera78
A
9
A
62Josh KorbJ. Korb
Luciano PereyraL. Pereyra69
A
10
A
58Angelo De S. AmorosoA. Amoroso
Facundo VasquezF. Vasquez67
A
11
A
57Diogo VenturaD. Ventura
 
Pablo ToroP. Toro65
M
12
G
56Henry LewisH. Lewis
Nicholas NelsonN. Nelson57
D
13
G
55Cristian QuirogaC. Quiroga
Theodore RichardsonT. Richardson56
G
14
M
53Lewis MooseL. Moose

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Toyota Field where San Antonio Scorpions play host to San Jose Earthquakes. A crowd of 10,857 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both San Antonio Scorpions and San Jose Earthquakes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Altidore.


0.00
The first half starts with San Jose Earthquakes kicking off!
2.05
Mauricio Goycochea sees space and advances. Mauricio Goycochea passes the ball forward but Josh Korb is offside!
3.33
Randy Richardson knocks the ball forward to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.56
Randy Richardson hits a low pass to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
9.11
Vicente Aragon threads a neat ball through to Salvador Montes. Salvador Montes threads a neat ball through to Josh Korb. Josh Korb knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benjamin Chavarri who gathers it comfortably.
15.32
Jeff Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.46
Jeff Myers flicks a high ball forward to Angelo De S. Amoroso who takes it down. Angelo De S. Amoroso threads the ball through into the box. Josh Korb shoots from just inside the box. Good keeping from Benjamin Chavarri as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.01
Thomas Walker takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ray Anderson gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
18.25
Vicente Aragon flicks a high ball forward to Jeff Myers who takes it down. Jeff Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
20.25
Mauricio Goycochea hits a low pass to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
22.31
Jaime Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Luciano Pereyra who takes it down. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
24.58
Thomas Walker darts forward. Thomas Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.14
Carlos Alvarado clumsily knocks into Angelo De S. Amoroso. Carlos Alvarado is shown the yellow card! Angelo De S. Amoroso runs off the knock.
28.47
Angel Barnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Randy Richardson. Randy Richardson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.04
Mauricio Goycochea threads a neat ball through to Josh Korb. Josh Korb knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Angelo De S. Amoroso scores for San Jose Earthquakes!!
39.24
Diogo Ventura catches Carlos Alvarado on the ankles. The referee brings Diogo Ventura to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Alvarado runs off the knock.
40.37
Reginald Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Jimmie Kassel who brings the ball under control. Jimmie Kassel threads a neat ball through to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Rafael Velazquez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.46
Angel Barnes passes the ball forward to Ray Anderson. Ray Anderson chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Velazquez who gathers it comfortably.
44.19
Lance Wood chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Josh Korb. Josh Korb sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Benjamin Chavarri. Excellent save.
45.00
Jimmie Kassel sees Luciano Pereyra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rafael Velazquez manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Nicholas Nelson replacing Ray Anderson. San Jose Earthquakes appear unchanged since the first half. The San Jose Earthquakes players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
San Antonio Scorpions kick off and get the second half underway!
48.30
Reginald Johnson barges into Diogo Ventura. The referee warns Reginald Johnson to calm down! Diogo Ventura carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.48
Reginald Johnson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Nelson. Nicholas Nelson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
51.00
Jeff Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Josh Korb. Josh Korb knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Benjamin Chavarri.
59.52
Mauricio Goycochea chips the ball to his team mate, Josh Korb. Josh Korb knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.09
Vicente Aragon knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso plays a quick one-two with Josh Korb and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Angelo De S. Amoroso provides some space. He shoots at goal. Benjamin Chavarri gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
67.55
Thomas Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Josh Korb. Josh Korb lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
72.40
Nicholas Nelson flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Vasquez who brings the ball under control. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lance Wood.
75.03
With imagination, Angel Barnes laces a weighted ball forward to Jaime Campbell. Jaime Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Joseph Rivera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joseph Rivera shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.11
Thomas Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards Josh Korb. Josh Korb gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Benjamin Chavarri gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
81.21
Lance Wood flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Goycochea collects the pass. Mauricio Goycochea knocks the ball forward to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.22
Warren Murphy surges forward with the ball. Warren Murphy flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Ventura who brings the ball under control. Diogo Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
89.43
Carlos Alvarado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmie Kassel. Jimmie Kassel makes a beautiful solo run. Jimmie Kassel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Rafael Velazquez. What a save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

San Antonio Scorpions

San Jose Earthquakes
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
34.5%
40.5%
25%

Scorers
Facundo Vasquez 3
Angelo De S. Amoroso 33, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Angelo De S. Amoroso of San Jose Earthquakes

Match Ratings
1.Benjamin Chavarri (GK)
8
2.Angel Barnes (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Alvarado (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Reginald Johnson (DEF)
6
5.Jimmie Kassel (MID)
6
6.Randy Richardson (MID)
7
7.Jaime Campbell (MID)
6
8.Ray Anderson (MID)
6
9.Joseph Rivera (ATT)
6
10.Luciano Pereyra (ATT)
6
11.Facundo Vasquez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Pablo Toro (MID)
0
13.Nicholas Nelson (DEF)
6
14.Theodore Richardson (GK)
0

1.Rafael Velazquez (GK)
7
2.Warren Murphy (DEF)
6
3.Vicente Aragon (DEF)
6
4.Lance Wood (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Walker (MID)
6
6.Mauricio Goycochea (MID)
7
7.Jeff Myers (MID)
7
8.Salvador Montes (MID)
6
9.Josh Korb (ATT)
7
10.Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Diogo Ventura (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Lewis (GK)
0
13.Cristian Quiroga (GK)
0
14.Lewis Moose (MID)
0