Match Report


FC EdmontonFC Edmonton     Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Russell LeeR. Lee62
G
1
G
68Jairo BrownJ. Brown
Johnathan WilliamsJ. Williams76
D
2
D
71Gustavo Enrique FerrariG. Ferrari
Felipe RomeroF. Romero75
D
3
D
66Lautaro MarinoL. Marino
Terry GarciaT. Garcia59
D
4
D
65Jeb SanchezJ. Sanchez
Kupono MillerK. Miller58
D
5captain
M
76Fede PonceF. Ponce
Marco CarmonaM. Carmona67
M
6
M
70Jesse SippolaJ. Sippola
Rui JimenezR. Jimenez60
M
7
M
69Duarte EdmundoD. Edmundo
Michael RamosM. Ramos60
M
captain8
M
67Troy MillerT. Miller
Rubén RenteriaR. Renteria67
A
9
A
68David BarraganD. Barragan
Gabriel BenítezG. Benítez63
A
10
A
65Óscar GruezoÓ. Gruezo
Dustin AlesciD. Alesci61
A
11
A
50Marvin AndersonM. Anderson
 
Bruno MillerB. Miller60
A
12
M
67Alex RamirezA. Ramirez
Terrence CastilloT. Castillo56
D
13
D
65Allan NovielloA. Noviello
Fred DiazF. Diaz56
D
14
M
61Servando TorresS. Torres

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Clarke Stadium where FC Edmonton play host to Vancouver Whitecaps. 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 Vancouver Whitecaps appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.


0.00
Vancouver Whitecaps kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
Jesse Sippola barges into Michael Ramos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.36
Fede Ponce makes a probing pass to David Barragan. David Barragan flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Anderson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Marvin Anderson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Russell Lee. Excellent save.
8.11
Jeb Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesse Sippola. Jesse Sippola threads a neat ball through to Óscar Gruezo. Óscar Gruezo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.24
Duarte Edmundo brings the ball forward. Duarte Edmundo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Romero.
12.57
Marco Carmona darts forward. Marco Carmona edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Marco Carmona provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.25
David Barragan barges into Johnathan Williams. David Barragan is given a warning by the referee! Johnathan Williams runs off the knock.
20.56
Lautaro Marino hacks Dustin Alesci from behind! The referee calls over Lautaro Marino and warns him to calm down! Dustin Alesci stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.35
Felipe Romero sweeps the ball long. Rubén Renteria finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Jairo Brown!
24.27
Duarte Edmundo takes it forward alone. Duarte Edmundo shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duarte Edmundo!
27.54
Kupono Miller flicks a high pass forward. Rui Jimenez collects the pass. Rui Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gabriel Benítez is offside!
28.44
Jesse Sippola knocks the ball forward to Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.30
Marco Carmona makes a simple pass to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria makes a defence splitting pass to Dustin Alesci. Jeb Sanchez hacks Dustin Alesci from behind! Dustin Alesci appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
33.12
Duarte Edmundo brings the ball forward. Duarte Edmundo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marvin Anderson is offside!
34.12
Jesse Sippola comes in with a late challenge on Rui Jimenez. The referee warns Jesse Sippola to calm down! Rui Jimenez runs off the knock.
39.07
Terry Garcia hacks David Barragan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Barragan runs off the knock.
40.19
Terry Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Ramos. Michael Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci advances inside the box! Dustin Alesci tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Vancouver Whitecaps appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Edmonton kick off!
48.13
Duarte Edmundo flicks a high pass forward. David Barragan controls it well on his chest. David Barragan knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.21
Michael Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Benítez controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Benítez whips in a cross ball towards Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jairo Brown easily picks it out of the air!
55.56
Gustavo Enrique Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Duarte Edmundo. Duarte Edmundo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to David Barragan but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.15
Duarte Edmundo flicks a high pass forward to Óscar Gruezo who brings the ball under control. Óscar Gruezo knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Russell Lee.
60.44
FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Bruno Miller replacing Johnathan Williams .Vancouver Whitecaps have made 2 substitutions with Alex Ramirez replacing Jeb Sanchez and Servando Torres replacing Óscar Gruezo .
65.52
Michael Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Rubén Renteria who takes it down. Rubén Renteria skips past Lautaro Marino! Rubén Renteria rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.57
Fede Ponce flicks a high ball forward to Servando Torres who takes it down. Servando Torres whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
67.58
Bruno Miller advances with the ball. Bruno Miller passes the ball forward to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez runs straight at the defence! Gabriel Benítez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.51
Jesse Sippola hits a low pass to David Barragan. David Barragan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.20
Jesse Sippola flicks a high pass forward. Servando Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Servando Torres whips in a cross ball towards David Barragan. David Barragan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
78.31
Michael Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Dustin Alesci who brings the ball under control. Dustin Alesci threads the ball through to Gabriel Benítez but he's offside!
79.46
Troy Miller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Marvin Anderson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Vancouver Whitecaps are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.53
Jesse Sippola chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.01
Alex Ramirez hits a low pass to Duarte Edmundo. Duarte Edmundo makes a simple pass to Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson threads a neat, attacking ball through to David Barragan. Some good footwork from David Barragan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Edmonton

Vancouver Whitecaps
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
32.2%
44.8%
23%

Scorers
Dustin Alesci 40
Gabriel Benítez 68
Duarte Edmundo 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Edmundo of Vancouver Whitecaps

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

1.Jairo Brown (GK)
6
2.Gustavo Enrique Ferrari (DEF)
6
3.Lautaro Marino (DEF)
5
4.Jeb Sanchez (DEF)
6
5.Fede Ponce (MID)
6
6.Jesse Sippola (MID)yellow card
6
7.Duarte Edmundo (MID)goal scored
10
8.Troy Miller (MID)
6
9.David Barragan (ATT)
6
10.Óscar Gruezo (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Anderson (ATT)
7
 
12.Alex Ramirez (MID)
6
13.Allan Noviello (DEF)
0
14.Servando Torres (MID)
6