Match Report


San Antonio ScorpionsSan Antonio Scorpions     Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Benjamin ChavarriB. Chavarri59
G
captain1
G
69Juan HerreraJ. Herrera
Angel BarnesA. Barnes66
D
2
D
74Augusto EscobedoA. Escobedo
Carlos AlvaradoC. Alvarado58
D
3
D
72Henrique AdailtonH. Adailton
Reginald JohnsonR. Johnson57
D
4
D
71Samuel SaldanaS. Saldana
Jimmie KasselJ. Kassel70
M
5captain
M
77Paolo AriasP. Arias
Randy RichardsonR. Richardson68
M
6
M
76Jordan KnightonJ. Knighton
Jaime CampbellJ. Campbell66
M
7
M
74Ian NúnezI. Núnez
Ray AndersonR. Anderson65
M
8
M
70Joaquín DiazJ. Diaz
Joseph RiveraJ. Rivera78
A
9
A
74Alejo CaniggiaA. Caniggia
Luciano PereyraL. Pereyra69
A
10
A
71Sixto CarmonaS. Carmona
Facundo VasquezF. Vasquez67
A
11
A
70Omar CastroO. Castro
 
Pablo ToroP. Toro65
M
12
D
71Juan Bautista CalvoJ. Calvo
Nicholas NelsonN. Nelson57
D
13
A
69Martins AmorosoM. Amoroso
Theodore RichardsonT. Richardson56
G
14
M
69Bastián FuentesB. Fuentes

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Toyota Field where San Antonio Scorpions play host to Real Salt Lake. A crowd of 11,032 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both San Antonio Scorpions and Real Salt Lake are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jordan Robinson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Salt Lake get the match underway!
2.02
Reginald Johnson makes a simple pass to Jimmie Kassel. Jimmie Kassel chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.21
Ian Núnez passes the ball forward to Omar Castro. Omar Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
8.27
Jaime Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Luciano Pereyra who takes it down. Luciano Pereyra lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera makes a convincing header but somehow Juan Herrera manages to keep it out.
9.43
Angel Barnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Randy Richardson. Randy Richardson kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augusto Escobedo.
10.00
Samuel Saldana catches Luciano Pereyra on the ankles. Samuel Saldana is warned by the referee! Luciano Pereyra stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.15
Sixto Carmona hacks Carlos Alvarado from behind! Sixto Carmona is warned by the referee! Carlos Alvarado stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.10
Ray Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luciano Pereyra!
18.41
Samuel Saldana flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Diaz who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Sixto Carmona who takes it down. Sixto Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia makes a convincing header. Benjamin Chavarri comfortably picks it out of the air!
20.24
Samuel Saldana darts forward. Samuel Saldana passes the ball forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona kicks a strong pass forward to Omar Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.27
Augusto Escobedo threads a neat ball through to Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez chips the ball to his team mate, Omar Castro. Omar Castro plays a scrappy one-two with Alejo Caniggia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Omar Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
28.55
Reginald Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Randy Richardson. Randy Richardson plays the ball forward to Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for San Antonio Scorpions!
33.17
Samuel Saldana sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Saldana threads the ball through to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia advances inside the box! Alejo Caniggia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benjamin Chavarri with no chance!! Goal for Real Salt Lake!
39.13
Jaime Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.34
Joaquín Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Omar Castro controls it well on his chest. Omar Castro cuts inside the box! Omar Castro shoots from just inside the box but Benjamin Chavarri is on top of it.
42.58
Joaquín Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Alejo Caniggia collects the pass. Alejo Caniggia whips in a cross ball towards Omar Castro. Omar Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.52
Randy Richardson flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Nicholas Nelson replacing Ray Anderson. Real Salt Lake appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with San Antonio Scorpions kicking off!
48.11
Jordan Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Alejo Caniggia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejo Caniggia runs straight at the defence! Alejo Caniggia strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benjamin Chavarri with no chance!! Goal for Real Salt Lake!
51.39
Carlos Alvarado hacks Sixto Carmona from behind! The referee motions to Carlos Alvarado to come over. It's a red card!! Sixto Carmona carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.30
Augusto Escobedo flicks a high pass forward to Ian Núnez who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Ian Núnez plays the ball forward to Omar Castro. Omar Castro runs straight at the defence! Omar Castro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.37
Joaquín Diaz threads the ball through to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
72.53
Reginald Johnson catches Omar Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Reginald Johnson and shows him a yellow card! Omar Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.06
Jordan Knighton brings the ball forward. Jordan Knighton shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
78.57
Jaime Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Luciano Pereyra who takes it down. Luciano Pereyra lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Juan Herrera manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.24
Angel Barnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Randy Richardson. Randy Richardson makes a probing pass to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.02
Randy Richardson chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph Rivera. Joseph Rivera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Alejo Caniggia clumsily knocks into Angel Barnes. The referee calls over Alejo Caniggia and shows him a yellow card! Angel Barnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

San Antonio Scorpions

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.8%
40.5%
29.8%

Scorers
Luciano Pereyra 15
Facundo Vasquez 29
Alejo Caniggia 33, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejo Caniggia of Real Salt Lake

Match Ratings