Match Report


Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake     Arizona UnitedArizona United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Juan HerreraJ. Herrera69
G
1
G
57Quincy MeramQ. Meram
Augusto EscobedoA. Escobedo74
D
2
D
62Eric AckleyE. Ackley
Henrique AdailtonH. Adailton72
D
3
D
61João Paulo CorreaJ. Correa
Samuel SaldanaS. Saldana71
D
4
D
61Sergio NavarroS. Navarro
Paolo AriasP. Arias77
M
captain5captain
D
60Ian CollinsI. Collins
Jordan KnightonJ. Knighton76
M
6
M
72Clifford BeslerC. Besler
Ian NúnezI. Núnez74
M
7
M
64Zachary BakerZ. Baker
Ezequiel RodriguezE. Rodriguez70
M
8
M
57Jesse BeckermanJ. Beckerman
Alejo CaniggiaA. Caniggia74
A
9
A
73Walter TorresW. Torres
Omar CastroO. Castro70
A
10
A
63Lawrence FucitoL. Fucito
Martins AmorosoM. Amoroso69
A
11
A
57Tom AllenT. Allen
 
Juan Bautista CalvoJ. Calvo71
D
12
M
56Chad LongC. Long
Joaquín DiazJ. Diaz70
M
13
A
56Alberto DelassA. Delass
Bastián FuentesB. Fuentes69
M
14
A
54Ian OrtizI. Ortiz

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Rio Tinto Stadium where Real Salt Lake play host to Arizona United. A crowd of 13,577 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Salt Lake are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arizona United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.


0.00
Arizona United kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Jesse Beckerman decides to run forward with the ball. Jesse Beckerman knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Walter Torres makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arizona United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
3.11
Augusto Escobedo flicks a high pass forward. Ian Núnez controls it well on his chest. Ian Núnez kicks a strong pass forward to Omar Castro. Omar Castro finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
16.10
Jordan Knighton surges forward with the ball. Jordan Knighton shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
21.29
Jordan Knighton brings the ball forward. Jordan Knighton chips the ball to his team mate, Omar Castro. João Paulo Correa catches Omar Castro on the ankles. Omar Castro appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.11
João Paulo Correa threads a neat ball through to Zachary Baker. Zachary Baker flicks a high ball forward to Lawrence Fucito who takes it down. Lawrence Fucito makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom Allen but he's offside!
27.13
Eric Ackley kicks a strong pass forward to Zachary Baker. Zachary Baker flicks a high pass forward to Tom Allen who brings the ball under control. Tom Allen advances inside the box! Tom Allen rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
28.07
Henrique Adailton chips the ball to his team mate, Jordan Knighton. With imagination, Jordan Knighton laces a weighted ball forward to Omar Castro. Omar Castro shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.38
Ian Núnez flicks a high pass forward. Omar Castro collects the pass. Omar Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.22
Eric Ackley hacks Alejo Caniggia from behind! Eric Ackley is given a warning by the referee! Alejo Caniggia stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.21
Jordan Knighton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
38.33
Paolo Arias receives the ball from a throw-in from Jordan Knighton. Paolo Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Omar Castro. Omar Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Quincy Meram punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Salt Lake appear unchanged since the first half. Arizona United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Salt Lake get the second half underway!
49.37
Real Salt Lake are in full control of this game.
51.30
Zachary Baker flicks a high pass forward. Lawrence Fucito controls it well on his chest. Lawrence Fucito whips in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. With a superhuman jump, Walter Torres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
54.51
João Paulo Correa hits a low pass to Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman sees space and advances. Jesse Beckerman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.06
Augusto Escobedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez flicks a high pass forward to Omar Castro who brings the ball under control. Omar Castro plays a scrappy one-two with Alejo Caniggia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Omar Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.40
João Paulo Correa comes in with a late challenge on Omar Castro. João Paulo Correa is shown the yellow card! Omar Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.17
Zachary Baker sees Lawrence Fucito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lawrence Fucito knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Escobedo.
63.40
Ian Núnez kicks a strong pass forward to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso threads the ball through to Alejo Caniggia but he's offside!
65.06
Jordan Knighton knocks the ball forward to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Quincy Meram.
66.24
It's a corner kick. Ezequiel Rodriguez loops the ball over to the far post. Clifford Besler reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.10
Zachary Baker hits a low pass to Tom Allen. Tom Allen lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Walter Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
71.29
Ezequiel Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Martins Amoroso who takes it down. Martins Amoroso lofts in a cross ball towards Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Quincy Meram had no chance!! Goal for Real Salt Lake!
75.24
With imagination, Zachary Baker picks a pass forward to Walter Torres. Walter Torres edges inside the box! Samuel Saldana barges into Walter Torres. Walter Torres appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.06
Ian Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Jesse Beckerman. With a delightful solo run, Jesse Beckerman stretches the opposition's defence. Jesse Beckerman passes the ball forward but Tom Allen is offside!
78.51
Eric Ackley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zachary Baker. With imagination, Zachary Baker laces a through ball forward to Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito knocks in a cross ball towards Tom Allen. Tom Allen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
83.53
Ezequiel Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia sees Omar Castro just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Omar Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Omar Castro scores for Real Salt Lake!!
87.47
João Paulo Correa threads the ball through to Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman makes a simple pass to Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Allen. Tom Allen makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Juan Herrera as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
89.24
Samuel Saldana clumsily knocks into Tom Allen. Samuel Saldana is given a warning by the referee! Tom Allen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Augusto Escobedo threads the ball through to Ian Núnez. Ian Núnez knocks the ball forward to Martins Amoroso. Martins Amoroso finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Salt Lake

Arizona United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
21.6%
42%
36.4%

Scorers
Omar Castro 55, 84
Alejo Caniggia 71

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

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

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