Match Report


Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids     Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Vicente MelendezV. Melendez58
G
1
G
67Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman
Shane FerrariS. Ferrari64
D
2
D
73Mark DukaM. Duka
Dwayne GutierrezD. Gutierrez61
D
3
D
62Lionard AlvaradoL. Alvarado
De Jesus S. GarrinchaD. Garrincha58
D
4
D
55William MyersW. Myers
Hector HeinemannH. Heinemann57
D
5
M
59Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero
Kelly BassoK. Basso61
M
captain6
M
58Johnnie GrayJ. Gray
Elmer MoralesE. Morales57
M
7captain
M
57Bernard CarterB. Carter
Jesus GonzalezJ. Gonzalez71
A
8
M
57Charles ReedC. Reed
Rafael BonillaR. Bonilla68
A
9
A
63Jerry HowardJ. Howard
Howard MartinezH. Martinez66
A
10
A
62Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman
Francis TaylorF. Taylor61
A
11
A
61Sam TaverneseS. Tavernese
 
Nathan SuggsN. Suggs55
D
12
G
63Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel
Ramon YatesR. Yates53
G
13
A
58John AlstonJ. Alston
Ray WalkerR. Walker52
M
14
M
56António RuizA. Ruiz

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to Harrisburg City Islanders. A crowd of 11,167 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Harrisburg City Islanders appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.


0.00
Colorado Rapids kick off the first half!
3.14
Kelly Basso catches Bernard Carter on the ankles. The referee brings Kelly Basso to one side and gives him a warning! Bernard Carter runs off the knock.
4.58
William Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johnnie Gray. Johnnie Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.53
Johnnie Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.23
Elmer Morales makes an attacking run forward. Elmer Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
9.55
Bernard Carter makes a probing pass to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.38
Lionard Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Johnnie Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johnnie Gray knocks the ball forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman passes the ball forward but Jerry Howard is offside!
14.41
Elmer Morales hits a low pass to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by William Myers.
16.14
Gustavo Lucero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gustavo Lucero makes a probing pass to Sam Tavernese but he's offside!
21.21
Bernard Carter flicks a high pass forward to Joe Grossman who brings the ball under control. Joe Grossman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.22
Gustavo Lucero threads the ball through to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.39
Sam Tavernese catches Dwayne Gutierrez on the ankles. Sam Tavernese is shown the yellow card! Dwayne Gutierrez runs off the knock.
28.59
Mark Duka sees a break and surges forward. Mark Duka flicks a high pass forward. Joe Grossman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Grossman shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.17
Elmer Morales takes it forward alone. Elmer Morales edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Elmer Morales provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Milton Beckerman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.52
Lionard Alvarado threads a neat ball through to Charles Reed. Charles Reed threads the ball through to Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
38.54
Lionard Alvarado chips the ball to his team mate, Johnnie Gray. Johnnie Gray flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Howard controls it well on his chest. Jerry Howard tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
39.53
Johnnie Gray sees Sam Tavernese in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sam Tavernese shoots from outside the area but Vicente Melendez reads it well. Good save!
42.06
Dwayne Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso knocks the ball forward to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
44.32
William Myers flicks a high ball forward to Bernard Carter who takes it down. Bernard Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Charles Reed surges forward with the ball. Charles Reed knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Melendez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Rapids appear unchanged since the first half. Harrisburg City Islanders also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Harrisburg City Islanders start the second half!
47.36
Elmer Morales sees Howard Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Howard Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Milton Beckerman is on top of it.
57.32
Charles Reed chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman whips in a cross ball towards Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Vicente Melendez keeps it out!
59.43
Charles Reed kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.52
Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Ray Walker replacing De Jesus S. Garrincha .
61.55
Johnnie Gray sees Joe Grossman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Grossman shoots from distance but is denied by Vicente Melendez. Excellent save.
63.58
Johnnie Gray knocks the ball forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.24
Elmer Morales plays the ball forward to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Taylor but the linesman indicates offside!
71.18
Bernard Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Vicente Melendez manages to keep it out.
72.03
Elmer Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.53
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Ramon Yates replacing Kelly Basso and Nathan Suggs replacing Jesus Gonzalez .
78.57
Elmer Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez plays a one-two with Nathan Suggs and rushes in on goal... Howard Martinez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
79.32
Elmer Morales flicks a high ball forward to Francis Taylor who gracefully takes it down. Francis Taylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Duka.
81.45
Dwayne Gutierrez clumsily knocks into Sam Tavernese. Dwayne Gutierrez is given a warning by the referee! Sam Tavernese runs off the knock.
85.35
Elmer Morales flicks a high ball forward to Howard Martinez who takes it down. Howard Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Nathan Suggs. Nathan Suggs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Milton Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for Colorado Rapids!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Colorado Rapids

Harrisburg City Islanders
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.6%
67.4%
Play Area
30.2%
44.2%
25.6%

Scorers
Elmer Morales 30
Howard Martinez 72
Nathan Suggs 85
Jerry Howard 22
Joe Grossman 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elmer Morales of Colorado Rapids

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

1.Milton Beckerman (GK)
6
2.Mark Duka (DEF)
6
3.Lionard Alvarado (DEF)
6
4.William Myers (DEF)
6
5.Gustavo Lucero (MID)
6
6.Johnnie Gray (MID)
7
7.Bernard Carter (MID)
6
8.Charles Reed (MID)
6
9.Jerry Howard (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Joe Grossman (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Sam Tavernese (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Francisco G. Taffarel (GK)
0
13.John Alston (ATT)
0
14.António Ruiz (MID)
0