Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Avaya Stadium where San Jose Earthquakes play host to LA Galaxy in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
0.00
0-0LA Galaxy start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.04
0-0Earnest Peterson catches Jeff Myers on the ankles. Earnest Peterson is warned by the referee! Jeff Myers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.23
0-0Matías Ezequiel Montenegro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roy Alston. Roy Alston controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.25
0-0Ethan Mitchell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Earnest Peterson. Earnest Peterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Roy Alston. Roy Alston shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.35
0-1Herbert Rourke flicks a high ball forward to Matías Ezequiel Montenegro who takes it down. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Roy Alston. Roy Alston rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roy Alston!
14.25
0-1Showing composure, Ethan Mitchell picks a pass forward to Earnest Peterson. Earnest Peterson darts forward. Earnest Peterson hits a low pass to Francisco Avalos. Lance Wood hacks Francisco Avalos from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
15.31
Mauricio Goycochea deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Edwin Ackley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.58
Cecil Noviello threads a neat ball through to Earnest Peterson. Earnest Peterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos lofts in a cross ball towards Glen King. Glen King directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.35
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro threads a neat ball through to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos shoots from distance but is denied by Rafael Velazquez. Excellent save.
21.09
0-2Jeff Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cecil Noviello.
24.23
0-2Cheyne Thompson sees Francisco Avalos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Avalos threads the ball through to Glen King but he's offside!
26.37
Warren Murphy sees Mauricio Goycochea in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Goycochea decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Goycochea knocks in a cross ball towards Josh Korb. Josh Korb powers a header at goal. It's there!! Edwin Ackley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.18
1-2Cheyne Thompson barges into Salvador Montes. Cheyne Thompson is shown the yellow card! Salvador Montes runs off the knock.
33.14
Cecil Noviello flicks a high pass forward. Earnest Peterson controls it well on his chest. Earnest Peterson threads the ball through to Glen King. Glen King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Murphy.
38.45
Ethan Mitchell flicks a high pass forward. Cheyne Thompson controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Cheyne Thompson plays the ball forward to Glen King. Glen King makes a pass forward but Francisco Avalos is yards offside!
39.11
Lance Wood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvador Montes. Salvador Montes flicks a high ball forward to Diogo Ventura who takes it down. Diogo Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
40.23
Cecil Noviello breaks forward. Cecil Noviello kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Alston. Roy Alston shoots from distance. Rafael Velazquez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.30
Ethan Mitchell hoofs the ball up the pitch. Glen King whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. San Jose Earthquakes appear unchanged since the first half. LA Galaxy also appear unchanged since the first half. The San Jose Earthquakes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
San Jose Earthquakes kick off and get the second half underway!
49.33
1-2Diogo Ventura hacks Ethan Mitchell from behind! Diogo Ventura is given a warning by the referee! Ethan Mitchell stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.18
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro hacks Thomas Walker from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Walker runs off the knock.
57.03
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Avalos who takes it down. Francisco Avalos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Alston but he's offside!
59.27
Mauricio Goycochea flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Ventura controls it well on his chest. Diogo Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Josh Korb. Josh Korb is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Edwin Ackley manages to gather it.
60.23
1-2LA Galaxy have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Tavernese replacing Earnest Peterson, Mateo Marzolini replacing Glen King and Guy Green replacing Matías Ezequiel Montenegro .
61.25
Cecil Noviello sees space and advances. Cecil Noviello passes the ball forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos skips past Lance Wood! Francisco Avalos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Rafael Velazquez gets down and covers it.
67.04
Thomas Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
69.33
Salvador Montes makes a probing pass to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
71.19
Jorge Tavernese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Rafael Velazquez had no chance!! Goal for LA Galaxy!
75.23
Herbert Rourke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Tavernese. Jorge Tavernese hits a low pass to Roy Alston. Roy Alston rushes past Vicente Aragon! Roy Alston takes a shot at goal. Roy Alston scores for LA Galaxy!!
79.04
Ethan Mitchell barges into Josh Korb. The referee calls over Ethan Mitchell and shows him a yellow card! Josh Korb runs off the knock.
81.57
Jim Knighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Cheyne Thompson. Cheyne Thompson hits a low pass to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos whips in a cross ball towards Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini makes a convincing header but Rafael Velazquez reads it well. Good keeping!
89.58
Mauricio Goycochea takes it forward alone. Mauricio Goycochea knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Herbert Rourke flicks a high pass forward. Cheyne Thompson collects the pass. With vision, Cheyne Thompson plays the ball forward to Roy Alston. Roy Alston threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.4%
65.6%
Play Area
28.9%
41.1%
30%
Scorers
| Josh Korb 26 | Roy Alston 10, 75 Glen King 17 Mateo Marzolini 71 Francisco Avalos 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roy Alston of LA Galaxy |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Salvador Montes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Josh Korb (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Diogo Ventura (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Henry Lewis (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristian Quiroga (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lewis Moose (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Edwin Ackley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cecil Noviello (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Herbert Rourke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ethan Mitchell (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jim Knighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cheyne Thompson (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Earnest Peterson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Glen King (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Francisco Avalos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Roy Alston (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Guy Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge Tavernese (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Mateo Marzolini (ATT) | | 7 |