Match Report


Virginia CavalryVirginia Cavalry     Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luiz Gustavo AlmeidaL. Almeida59
G
1
G
58Vicente MelendezV. Melendez
Randy WilliamsR. Williams71
D
2
D
63Shane FerrariS. Ferrari
Raymond KallmanR. Kallman66
D
3
D
61Dwayne GutierrezD. Gutierrez
Duane AduD. Adu59
D
4
D
58De Jesus S. GarrinchaD. Garrincha
Kent RégisK. Régis59
D
5
D
57Hector HeinemannH. Heinemann
Jessie NoonanJ. Noonan63
M
6captain
M
61Kelly BassoK. Basso
Jeffrey CoxJ. Cox61
M
7
M
57Elmer MoralesE. Morales
Franklin AltidoreF. Altidore54
M
8
A
71Jesus GonzalezJ. Gonzalez
Jimmy HallJ. Hall54
M
9
A
68Rafael BonillaR. Bonilla
Chance MappC. Mapp70
A
captain10
A
66Howard MartinezH. Martinez
N. De Araujo AdailtonN. Adailton61
A
11
A
61Francis TaylorF. Taylor
 
Gonzalo MoralesG. Morales60
A
12
D
55Nathan SuggsN. Suggs
Bautista AlonsoB. Alonso59
G
13
G
53Ramon YatesR. Yates
Jorge LozanoJ. Lozano58
D
14
M
52Ray WalkerR. Walker

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Edelman Financial Field where Virginia Cavalry play host to Colorado Rapids. A crowd of 11,592 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Virginia Cavalry are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Colorado Rapids appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.


0.00
Colorado Rapids kick off!
2.38
Elmer Morales passes the ball forward to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor edges inside the box! Francis Taylor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Luiz Gustavo Almeida. Excellent save.
3.30
Kelly Basso threads the ball through to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez edges inside the box! Howard Martinez rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.16
Raymond Kallman knocks the ball forward to Franklin Altidore. Franklin Altidore advances with the ball. Franklin Altidore knocks in a cross ball towards N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.04
Elmer Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor threads the ball through to Howard Martinez but he's offside!
10.43
Jimmy Hall sees space and advances. Jimmy Hall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shane Ferrari.
14.08
Hector Heinemann decides to run forward with the ball. Hector Heinemann makes an attacking run forward. Hector Heinemann whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Bonilla connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Luiz Gustavo Almeida gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
15.05
Jessie Noonan knocks the ball forward to N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Melendez who gathers it comfortably.
16.37
Jeffrey Cox flicks the ball to his team mate, N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by De Jesus S. Garrincha.
18.28
Jeffrey Cox passes the ball forward to Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp lofts in a cross ball towards N. De Araujo Adailton. With a superhuman jump, N. De Araujo Adailton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
20.55
Dwayne Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Elmer Morales who takes it down. Elmer Morales knocks the ball forward to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez threads the ball through to Rafael Bonilla but he's offside!
27.17
Showing composure, Franklin Altidore plays the ball forward to N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Vicente Melendez manages to gather it comfortably.
28.03
Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward to Howard Martinez who brings the ball under control. Howard Martinez shoots from 20 yards but Luiz Gustavo Almeida is on top of it.
32.19
Elmer Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.37
Colorado Rapids are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
34.22
Dwayne Gutierrez darts forward. Dwayne Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
38.08
Francis Taylor barges into Randy Williams. The referee warns Francis Taylor to calm down! Randy Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.00
Jessie Noonan chips the ball to his team mate, Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of N. De Araujo Adailton but he's offside!
45.00
N. De Araujo Adailton clumsily knocks into Shane Ferrari. N. De Araujo Adailton is shown the yellow card! Shane Ferrari runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Virginia Cavalry appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Rapids also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Virginia Cavalry kick off the second half!
47.47
Jimmy Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.11
Franklin Altidore sees Chance Mapp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chance Mapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Vicente Melendez.
53.51
Shane Ferrari sees Elmer Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward. Jesus Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jesus Gonzalez plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Bonilla and rushes in on goal... Jesus Gonzalez rockets a shot on goal. Luiz Gustavo Almeida gets down and covers it.
54.26
Elmer Morales flicks a high ball forward to Jesus Gonzalez who takes it down. Jesus Gonzalez puts a great ball through but Howard Martinez is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.22
Virginia Cavalry have made a substitution with Jorge Lozano replacing N. De Araujo Adailton .Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Ray Walker replacing De Jesus S. Garrincha .
61.26
Jeffrey Cox flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Lozano controls it well on his chest. Jorge Lozano shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Vicente Melendez.
63.51
Shane Ferrari catches Franklin Altidore on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franklin Altidore gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.57
Kent Régis kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Cox. Jeffrey Cox sees space and advances. Jeffrey Cox knocks in a cross ball towards Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Vicente Melendez. Excellent save.
71.03
Ray Walker flicks a high pass forward. Elmer Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elmer Morales advances with the ball. Elmer Morales makes a probing pass between the defence to Jesus Gonzalez. Some silky footwork from Jesus Gonzalez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Luiz Gustavo Almeida. Excellent save.
73.59
Franklin Altidore sees Jorge Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Lozano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
75.55
Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward. Howard Martinez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Howard Martinez plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Bonilla and stumbles forward towards the goal... Howard Martinez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Raymond Kallman happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.31
Virginia Cavalry have made 2 substitutions with Gonzalo Morales replacing Duane Adu and Bautista Alonso replacing Franklin Altidore .Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Ramon Yates replacing Kelly Basso and Nathan Suggs replacing Jesus Gonzalez .
79.02
Raymond Kallman clumsily knocks into Nathan Suggs. The referee calls over Raymond Kallman and shows him a yellow card! Nathan Suggs stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.03
Chance Mapp hacks Ray Walker from behind! The referee calls over Chance Mapp and warns him to calm down! Ray Walker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Randy Williams advances with the ball. Randy Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Lozano. Jorge Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp beats his man to it with a header. The keeper, Vicente Melendez, sees it late!! Goal for Virginia Cavalry!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Virginia Cavalry

Colorado Rapids
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
28%
41.5%
30.5%

Scorers
N. De Araujo Adailton 6
Chance Mapp 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luiz Gustavo Almeida of Virginia Cavalry

Match Ratings
1.Luiz Gustavo Almeida (GK)
9
2.Randy Williams (DEF)
7
3.Raymond Kallman (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Duane Adu (DEF)
6
5.Kent Régis (DEF)
6
6.Jessie Noonan (MID)
6
7.Jeffrey Cox (MID)
8
8.Franklin Altidore (MID)
8
9.Jimmy Hall (MID)
7
10.Chance Mapp (ATT)goal scored
8
11.N. De Araujo Adailton (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Gonzalo Morales (ATT)
6
13.Bautista Alonso (GK)
6
14.Jorge Lozano (DEF)
7

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