Match Report


FC EdmontonFC Edmonton     Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Russell LeeR. Lee62
G
1
G
69Juan HerreraJ. Herrera
Johnathan WilliamsJ. Williams76
D
2
D
74Augusto EscobedoA. Escobedo
Felipe RomeroF. Romero75
D
3
D
72Henrique AdailtonH. Adailton
Terry GarciaT. Garcia59
D
4
D
71Samuel SaldanaS. Saldana
Kupono MillerK. Miller58
D
5captain
M
77Paolo AriasP. Arias
Marco CarmonaM. Carmona67
M
6
M
76Jordan KnightonJ. Knighton
Rui JimenezR. Jimenez60
M
7
M
74Ian NúnezI. Núnez
Michael RamosM. Ramos60
M
captain8
M
70Joaquín DiazJ. Diaz
Rubén RenteriaR. Renteria67
A
9
A
74Alejo CaniggiaA. Caniggia
Gabriel BenítezG. Benítez63
A
10
A
70Omar CastroO. Castro
Dustin AlesciD. Alesci61
A
11
A
70Sixto CarmonaS. Carmona
 
Bruno MillerB. Miller60
A
12
D
71Juan Bautista CalvoJ. Calvo
Terrence CastilloT. Castillo56
D
13
A
69Martins AmorosoM. Amoroso
Fred DiazF. Diaz56
D
14
M
69Bastián FuentesB. Fuentes

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Clarke Stadium where FC Edmonton play host to Real Salt Lake. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Edmonton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Salt Lake appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Salt Lake kick off!
6.34
Henrique Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Jordan Knighton controls it well on his chest. Jordan Knighton hits a low pass to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona makes a great pass forward. Alejo Caniggia runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.27
Joaquín Diaz hits a low pass to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.04
With a delightful solo run, Joaquín Diaz stretches the opposition's defence. Joaquín Diaz rushes past Terry Garcia! Joaquín Diaz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.49
Terry Garcia breaks forward. Terry Garcia plays the ball forward to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augusto Escobedo.
16.35
Ian Núnez hacks Rui Jimenez from behind! Ian Núnez is shown the yellow card! Rui Jimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.39
Joaquín Diaz makes an attacking run forward. Joaquín Diaz advances inside the box! Joaquín Diaz cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.38
Ian Núnez decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Núnez knocks in a cross ball towards Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Russell Lee easily picks it out of the air!
22.13
Marco Carmona kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball towards Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Juan Herrera picks it out of the air!
24.17
Terry Garcia hits a low pass to Marco Carmona. Marco Carmona makes a probing pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
26.45
Felipe Romero sees space and advances. Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Benítez comfortably collects the pass. Gabriel Benítez hits a low pass to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.07
Ian Núnez kicks a strong pass forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Russell Lee gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.12
Rui Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Dustin Alesci controls it well on his chest. Dustin Alesci knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Juan Herrera comfortably picks it out of the air!
36.28
Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Rubén Renteria who brings the ball under control. Rubén Renteria shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
44.48
Rui Jimenez hits a low pass to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Escobedo.
45.00
Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward. Marco Carmona controls it well on his chest. Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Benítez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Terrence Castillo replacing Rui Jimenez. Real Salt Lake appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Edmonton kick off the second half!
47.17
Ian Núnez plays the ball forward to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Russell Lee who gathers it comfortably.
49.23
Ian Núnez passes the ball forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.41
Joaquín Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Alejo Caniggia controls it well on his chest. Alejo Caniggia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.21
Augusto Escobedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton flicks a high ball forward to Alejo Caniggia who takes it down. Alejo Caniggia threads the ball through into the box. Omar Castro rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
60.51
FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Bruno Miller replacing Johnathan Williams .
67.22
Jordan Knighton makes a probing pass to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
69.29
Terrence Castillo sees space and advances. Terrence Castillo runs straight at the defence! Terrence Castillo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
72.26
Marco Carmona brings the ball forward. Marco Carmona cuts inside the box! Marco Carmona looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.19
Ian Núnez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia passes the ball forward but Sixto Carmona is offside!
78.00
Paolo Arias threads a neat ball through to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Omar Castro. Omar Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Russell Lee.
79.51
It's a corner kick. Joaquín Diaz kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Samuel Saldana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.05
Marco Carmona plays the ball forward to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.30
Ian Núnez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
89.21
Marco Carmona clumsily knocks into Joaquín Diaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joaquín Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Paolo Arias flicks a high pass forward. Omar Castro collects the pass. Omar Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. Russell Lee effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Edmonton

Real Salt Lake
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
30%
50%
20%

Scorers
Rubén Renteria 26
Marco Carmona 72
Joaquín Diaz 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joaquín Diaz of Real Salt Lake

Match Ratings
1.Russell Lee (GK)
8
2.Johnathan Williams (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Romero (DEF)
6
4.Terry Garcia (DEF)
6
5.Kupono Miller (DEF)
6
6.Marco Carmona (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
7.Rui Jimenez (MID)
6
8.Michael Ramos (MID)
6
9.Rubén Renteria (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gabriel Benítez (ATT)
7
11.Dustin Alesci (ATT)
6
 
12.Bruno Miller (ATT)
6
13.Terrence Castillo (DEF)
6
14.Fred Diaz (DEF)
0

1.Juan Herrera (GK)
6
2.Augusto Escobedo (DEF)
6
3.Henrique Adailton (DEF)
6
4.Samuel Saldana (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Arias (MID)
6
6.Jordan Knighton (MID)
6
7.Ian Núnez (MID)yellow card
7
8.Joaquín Diaz (MID)goal scored
9
9.Alejo Caniggia (ATT)
7
10.Omar Castro (ATT)
6
11.Sixto Carmona (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan Bautista Calvo (DEF)
0
13.Martins Amoroso (ATT)
0
14.Bastián Fuentes (MID)
0