Match Report


Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders     FC EdmontonFC Edmonton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman67
G
1
G
62Russell LeeR. Lee
Mark DukaM. Duka73
D
2
D
76Johnathan WilliamsJ. Williams
Lionard AlvaradoL. Alvarado62
D
3
D
75Felipe RomeroF. Romero
William MyersW. Myers55
D
4
D
59Terry GarciaT. Garcia
Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero59
M
5
D
58Kupono MillerK. Miller
Johnnie GrayJ. Gray58
M
6
M
67Marco CarmonaM. Carmona
Bernard CarterB. Carter57
M
captain7
M
60Rui JimenezR. Jimenez
Charles ReedC. Reed57
M
8captain
M
60Michael RamosM. Ramos
Jerry HowardJ. Howard63
A
9
A
67Rubén RenteriaR. Renteria
Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman62
A
10
A
63Gabriel BenítezG. Benítez
Sam TaverneseS. Tavernese61
A
11
A
61Dustin AlesciD. Alesci
 
Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel63
G
12
A
60Bruno MillerB. Miller
John AlstonJ. Alston58
A
13
D
56Terrence CastilloT. Castillo
António RuizA. Ruiz56
M
14
D
56Fred DiazF. Diaz

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Skyline Sports Complex where Harrisburg City Islanders play host to FC Edmonton. A crowd of 11,494 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Harrisburg City Islanders are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Edmonton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Howard Howard.


0.00
FC Edmonton get the match underway!
4.41
Michael Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Dustin Alesci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dustin Alesci edges inside the box! Dustin Alesci shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes William Myers's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.21
It's a corner kick. Michael Ramos kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Milton Beckerman drops low and scoops up the ball.
6.25
Michael Ramos threads the ball through to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Milton Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for FC Edmonton!
10.39
Terry Garcia threads the ball through to Rui Jimenez. Rui Jimenez makes a simple pass to Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria plays a one-two with Dustin Alesci and advances towards the goal... Rubén Renteria takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Lionard Alvarado!
12.13
William Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Carter. Bernard Carter threads a neat ball through to Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Russell Lee.
14.14
Kupono Miller hits a low pass to Michael Ramos. Michael Ramos makes a probing pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez shoots from distance but somehow Milton Beckerman manages to keep it out.
16.37
Lionard Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Carter controls it well on his chest. Bernard Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Russell Lee smothers it!
26.40
Gustavo Lucero flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Howard collects the pass. Jerry Howard knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.33
Mark Duka advances with the ball. Mark Duka flicks the ball to his team mate, Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Russell Lee who gathers it comfortably.
34.33
Terry Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Rui Jimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Jimenez hits a low pass to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci lofts in a cross ball towards Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.56
Gustavo Lucero threads a neat ball through to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.25
Rui Jimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rubén Renteria. Rubén Renteria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.38
Rui Jimenez sees a break and surges forward. Rui Jimenez shoots from long range but Milton Beckerman is on top of it.
45.00
Bernard Carter makes a beautiful solo run. Bernard Carter shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Harrisburg City Islanders appear unchanged since the first half. FC Edmonton have changed their lineup with Terrence Castillo replacing Rui Jimenez.

45.00
Harrisburg City Islanders start the second half!
48.05
Marco Carmona plays the ball forward to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by William Myers.
49.50
Terry Garcia sees Marco Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Carmona knocks the ball forward to Dustin Alesci. Dustin Alesci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.00
FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Bruno Miller replacing Johnathan Williams .
61.09
Johnnie Gray runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Johnnie Gray lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. With a superhuman jump, Joe Grossman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Russell Lee gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
69.59
Mark Duka knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Carter. Bernard Carter sees Jerry Howard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerry Howard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.22
Marco Carmona hits a low pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez plays a one-two with Dustin Alesci and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gabriel Benítez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.49
Marco Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Benítez collects the pass. Gabriel Benítez rushes past William Myers! Gabriel Benítez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
79.50
Gustavo Lucero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman whips in a cross ball towards Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.52
Lionard Alvarado flicks a high ball forward to Bernard Carter who takes it down. Bernard Carter sees Jerry Howard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerry Howard shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.20
Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward. Marco Carmona comfortably collects the pass. Marco Carmona threads the ball through to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dustin Alesci but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Harrisburg City Islanders

FC Edmonton
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
28.2%
47.1%
24.7%

Scorers
Joe Grossman 26
Jerry Howard 79
Gabriel Benítez 6
Dustin Alesci 50

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Grossman of Harrisburg City Islanders

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

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