Match Report


Arizona UnitedArizona United     Colorado Springs SwitchbacksColorado Springs Switchbacks
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Quincy MeramQ. Meram57
G
1
G
70Harold ClarkH. Clark
Eric AckleyE. Ackley62
D
2
D
66Chester RobinsonC. Robinson
João Paulo CorreaJ. Correa61
D
3
D
64Marcos SosaM. Sosa
Sergio NavarroS. Navarro61
D
4
D
60Juan Cruz FloresJ. Flores
Ian CollinsI. Collins60
D
captain5
D
57Elmer WillisE. Willis
Clifford BeslerC. Besler72
M
6
D
54Gonzalo HurtadoG. Hurtado
Zachary BakerZ. Baker64
M
7captain
M
72Blake JonesB. Jones
Jesse BeckermanJ. Beckerman57
M
8
M
61Dale RiveraD. Rivera
Walter TorresW. Torres73
A
9
A
74Angel KorbA. Korb
Lawrence FucitoL. Fucito63
A
10
A
70Nelson BeslerN. Besler
Tom AllenT. Allen57
A
11
A
63Dave HughesD. Hughes
 
Chad LongC. Long56
M
12
G
67Thomas PhillipsT. Phillips
Alberto DelassA. Delass56
A
13
A
57Maurice DavisM. Davis
Ian OrtizI. Ortiz54
A
14
M
56Bryan MyersB. Myers

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Scottsdale Stadium where Arizona United play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arizona United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colorado Springs Switchbacks appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Travis Ferrari.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arizona United get the match underway!
2.54
Dale Rivera sees Nelson Besler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Besler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quincy Meram who gathers it comfortably.
4.07
Jesse Beckerman comes in with a late challenge on Dale Rivera. The referee brings Jesse Beckerman to one side and gives him a warning! Dale Rivera runs off the knock.
6.45
Sergio Navarro threads the ball through to Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman threads a neat ball through to Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito whips in a cross ball towards Tom Allen. Marcos Sosa clumsily knocks into Tom Allen. Tom Allen appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
9.30
Eric Ackley threads the ball through to Zachary Baker. Zachary Baker threads the ball through to Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Allen. Tom Allen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
15.53
With a delightful solo run, Dale Rivera stretches the opposition's defence. Dale Rivera knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes beats his man to it with a header but somehow Ian Collins happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.02
Zachary Baker flicks a high pass forward. Tom Allen controls it well on his chest. Tom Allen shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.41
Jesse Beckerman threads the ball through to Walter Torres. Walter Torres advances inside the box! Walter Torres rockets a shot on goal. Harold Clark is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.27
Marcos Sosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Rivera. Seeing a gap ahead, Dale Rivera picks a pass forward to Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler flicks the ball with his head. Quincy Meram didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.58
Zachary Baker makes a simple pass to Walter Torres. Walter Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chester Robinson.
33.33
Ian Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman sees Lawrence Fucito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lawrence Fucito lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Walter Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head. Harold Clark didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.41
Clifford Besler threads a neat ball through to Walter Torres. Walter Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.42
Sergio Navarro plays the ball forward to Zachary Baker. Zachary Baker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Torres. Walter Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.53
João Paulo Correa knocks the ball to his team mate, Zachary Baker. Zachary Baker flicks a high pass forward to Lawrence Fucito who brings the ball under control. Lawrence Fucito rushes past Juan Cruz Flores! Some good footwork from Lawrence Fucito provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
44.05
Clifford Besler knocks the ball forward to Walter Torres. Walter Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Clifford Besler makes a probing pass to Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arizona United appear unchanged since the first half. Colorado Springs Switchbacks also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Colorado Springs Switchbacks start the second half!
49.21
Clifford Besler sees a break and surges forward. Clifford Besler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Hurtado.
57.21
Jesse Beckerman takes a quick throw-in. Clifford Besler takes it forward alone. Clifford Besler knocks in a cross ball towards Tom Allen. With a superhuman jump, Tom Allen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.34
Marcos Sosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Rivera. Dale Rivera makes a probing pass to Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Navarro.
61.50
João Paulo Correa knocks the ball forward to Clifford Besler. Clifford Besler flicks a high ball forward to Lawrence Fucito who takes it down. Lawrence Fucito knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Walter Torres heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
67.18
Clifford Besler sees space and advances. Clifford Besler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Harold Clark. Excellent save.
69.58
Zachary Baker hits a low pass to Tom Allen. Tom Allen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Harold Clark effortlessly gets down and covers it.
75.11
Clifford Besler flicks a high pass forward. Tom Allen collects the pass. Tom Allen lofts in a cross ball towards Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito makes a looping header on goal. Harold Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
84.42
Dale Rivera makes a probing pass to Dave Hughes. Dave Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Besler. Nelson Besler makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arizona United

Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.5%
30.5%
Play Area
22%
45.1%
32.9%

Scorers
Walter Torres 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clifford Besler of Arizona United

Match Ratings
1.Quincy Meram (GK)
6
2.Eric Ackley (DEF)
6
3.João Paulo Correa (DEF)
7
4.Sergio Navarro (DEF)
7
5.Ian Collins (DEF)
6
6.Clifford Besler (MID)
9
7.Zachary Baker (MID)
7
8.Jesse Beckerman (MID)
7
9.Walter Torres (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Lawrence Fucito (ATT)
8
11.Tom Allen (ATT)
6
 
12.Chad Long (MID)
0
13.Alberto Delass (ATT)
0
14.Ian Ortiz (ATT)
0

1.Harold Clark (GK)
8
2.Chester Robinson (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Sosa (DEF)
6
4.Juan Cruz Flores (DEF)
6
5.Elmer Willis (DEF)
6
6.Gonzalo Hurtado (DEF)
6
7.Blake Jones (MID)
6
8.Dale Rivera (MID)
8
9.Angel Korb (ATT)
6
10.Nelson Besler (ATT)
6
11.Dave Hughes (ATT)
6
 
12.Thomas Phillips (GK)
0
13.Maurice Davis (ATT)
0
14.Bryan Myers (MID)
0