Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at House Park where Austin Aztex play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. A crowd of 12,550 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Austin Aztex get the match underway!
4.50
0-0Lucas Junior kicks a strong pass forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Quiroga.
8.20
0-1Alan Rey threads the ball through to Lucas Junior. Lucas Junior threads a neat ball through to Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte lofts in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.43
Alan Rey flicks a high pass forward to Lucas Junior who brings the ball under control. Lucas Junior plays the ball forward to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zachary Peterson.
15.23
0-1Róbinson Bonilla passes the ball forward to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Jason Ferrari but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.03
0-1Zachary Peterson hits a low pass to Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari rushes past Jim Morgan! Some good footwork from Jason Ferrari provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Vincent Brown manages to gather it.
24.13
Lucas Junior flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Watson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnold Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Marshall Bell manages to keep it out.
26.03
Lucas Junior flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Duarte easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomás Duarte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.39
Zachary Peterson kicks a strong pass forward to Róbinson Bonilla. Róbinson Bonilla threads a neat ball through to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jason Ferrari. Some silky footwork from Jason Ferrari provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Vincent Brown easily gets down and covers it.
28.37
0-1Róbinson Bonilla brings the ball forward. Róbinson Bonilla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.35
Andre Augusto Almeida changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Augusto Almeida shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
34.56
Jimmy White passes the ball forward to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.01
Jose Fisher makes a probing pass to Lucas Junior. Lucas Junior passes the ball forward to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.29
Lucas Junior makes a beautiful solo run. Lucas Junior plays a quick one-two with Leroy Peterson and rushes in on goal... Lucas Junior side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Austin Aztex appear unchanged since the first half. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tampa Bay Rowdies get the second half underway!
48.03
0-2Joseph Basso clumsily knocks into Fede Rosales. The referee calls over Joseph Basso and shows him a yellow card! Fede Rosales stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.40
With some swift thinking, Juan Martín Ayala plays the ball forward to Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales puts a great ball through. Jason Ferrari runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.53
0-2Joseph Basso knocks the ball forward to Jimmy White. Jimmy White kicks a strong pass forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrès Osorio. Ian Quiroga catches Andrès Osorio on the ankles. Andrès Osorio appeals for a penalty! Given!!
53.53
0-2The referee points to the spot..
55.47
Leroy Peterson calmly steps up. It's there!! Marshall Bell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.23
0-3Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Reginald Jenkins replacing Jimmy White and Quavas Bailey replacing Tomás Duarte .
65.17
Reginald Jenkins sees Quavas Bailey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quavas Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zachary Peterson.
66.54
Andre Augusto Almeida hits a low pass to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez runs straight at the defence! Leandro Gonzalez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
77.24
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Jorge Villegas replacing Joseph Basso .
81.24
Isaac Caballero clumsily knocks into Leroy Peterson. The referee calls over Isaac Caballero and shows him a yellow card! Leroy Peterson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.42
Lucas Junior brings the ball forward. Lucas Junior finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.06
Andre Augusto Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Jason Ferrari who takes it down. Jason Ferrari plays a scrappy one-two with Leandro Gonzalez and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jason Ferrari provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
87.27
Juan Martín Ayala knocks the ball forward to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez skips past Jose Fisher! Leandro Gonzalez shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.26
Alan Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucas Junior. Lucas Junior makes a simple pass to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25%
44.1%
30.9%
Scorers
| Leroy Peterson 8, 55 (p) Lucas Junior 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lucas Junior of Tampa Bay Rowdies |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marshall Bell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Quiroga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zachary Peterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Melvin Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Isaac Caballero (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Andre Augusto Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Róbinson Bonilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan Martín Ayala (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leandro Gonzalez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Fede Rosales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jason Ferrari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juan Amaral (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Canales (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Calen Elenio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vincent Brown (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Fisher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alan Rey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joseph Basso (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Jim Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lucas Junior (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Andrès Osorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jorge Villegas (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Reginald Jenkins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Quavas Bailey (ATT) | 6 | |