Match Report


San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes     Indy ElevenIndy Eleven
Computer Player Computer Player Adam Tweed Adam Tweed
Rafael VelazquezR. Velazquez66
G
captain1captain
G
75Walter RogersW. Rogers
Warren MurphyW. Murphy58
D
2
D
66Melvin PerryM. Perry
Vicente AragonV. Aragon55
D
3
D
66Dave CollinsD. Collins
Milton CarterM. Carter49
D
4
D
62Julián BatistutaJ. Batistuta
Thomas WalkerT. Walker73
M
5
D
61Sidney MappS. Mapp
Mauricio GoycocheaM. Goycochea63
M
6
M
68Fernando AdamsF. Adams
Jeff MyersJ. Myers55
M
7
M
68Lucio TariccoL. Taricco
Salvador MontesS. Montes55
M
8
M
67Mateus CabreraM. Cabrera
Josh KorbJ. Korb62
A
9
A
65Lawrence HarrisL. Harris
Angelo De S. AmorosoA. Amoroso58
A
10
A
54Jaime SullivanJ. Sullivan
Diogo VenturaD. Ventura57
A
11
A
46Wade BarnesW. Barnes
 
Henry LewisH. Lewis56
G
12
M
62Nelson RégisN. Régis
Cristian QuirogaC. Quiroga55
G
13
M
61Nestor SantosN. Santos
Lewis MooseL. Moose53
M
14
M
60José AldairJ. Aldair

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Avaya Stadium where San Jose Earthquakes play host to Indy Eleven. A crowd of 13,912 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Jose Earthquakes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Indy Eleven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Timothy Cruz.


0.00
The whistle blows and Indy Eleven get the match underway!
2.50
Mauricio Goycochea makes a probing pass to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Melvin Perry.
3.14
Jeff Myers flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Ventura controls it well on his chest. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.39
Julián Batistuta passes the ball forward to Fernando Adams. Fernando Adams sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Adams whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Sullivan. Jaime Sullivan makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Rafael Velazquez!
10.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Milton Carter picks a pass forward to Thomas Walker. Thomas Walker passes the ball forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.14
Jeff Myers picks a pass forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sidney Mapp.
14.15
Mauricio Goycochea threads the ball through to Josh Korb. Josh Korb shoots from outside the area but Walter Rogers is on top of his game. Excellent save!
15.50
Salvador Montes threads the ball through to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura flicks a high pass forward. Angelo De S. Amoroso controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Julián Batistuta clumsily knocks into Angelo De S. Amoroso. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
15.50
The referee points to the spot..
16.30
Josh Korb calmly steps up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
20.08
Dave Collins receives the ball from a throw-in from Sidney Mapp. Dave Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Dave Collins makes a probing pass to Jaime Sullivan. Jaime Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Wade Barnes. Wade Barnes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
22.48
Fernando Adams knocks the ball forward to Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Sullivan. With a superhuman jump, Jaime Sullivan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
24.54
Lucio Taricco passes the ball forward to Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Sullivan but he's offside!
27.52
Dave Collins hacks Angelo De S. Amoroso from behind! Dave Collins is given a warning by the referee! Angelo De S. Amoroso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.59
Julián Batistuta kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Adams. Fernando Adams passes the ball forward to Jaime Sullivan. Jaime Sullivan puts a great ball through. Lawrence Harris runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.43
Mateus Cabrera takes it forward alone. Mateus Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Wade Barnes. Wade Barnes makes a convincing header. Solid save from Rafael Velazquez.
34.10
Mateus Cabrera threads the ball through to Wade Barnes. Wade Barnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Velazquez who gathers it comfortably.
38.54
Milton Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeff Myers. Jeff Myers hits a low pass to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Melvin Perry.
39.59
Milton Carter lofts the ball long. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.57
Jeff Myers threads the ball through to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.49
Lucio Taricco threads the ball through to Jaime Sullivan. Jaime Sullivan runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jaime Sullivan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Indy Eleven!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Jose Earthquakes appear unchanged since the first half. Indy Eleven also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with San Jose Earthquakes kicking off!
47.58
Sidney Mapp flicks a high pass forward. Lucio Taricco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucio Taricco plays the ball forward to Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris finds some space and shoots from distance but Rafael Velazquez is on top of it.
49.27
Vicente Aragon makes a probing pass to Salvador Montes. Salvador Montes knocks the ball forward to Josh Korb. Josh Korb knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.19
Jeff Myers catches Fernando Adams on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Adams runs off the knock.
54.16
Jeff Myers comes in with a late challenge on Lucio Taricco. The referee brings Jeff Myers to one side and gives him a warning! Lucio Taricco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.06
Indy Eleven have made 2 substitutions with Nelson Régis replacing Julián Batistuta and Nestor Santos replacing Fernando Adams .
61.10
Jeff Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Josh Korb. Josh Korb whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura makes a convincing header. Walter Rogers manages to gather it.
66.53
Warren Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Walker controls it well on his chest. Thomas Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Josh Korb. Josh Korb sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.15
Lawrence Harris clumsily knocks into Milton Carter. Lawrence Harris is shown the yellow card! Milton Carter gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.03
Jeff Myers threads a neat ball through to Josh Korb. Josh Korb runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Josh Korb provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.51
Wade Barnes comes in with a late challenge on Milton Carter. Wade Barnes is shown the yellow card! Milton Carter gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
73.49
Thomas Walker clumsily knocks into Mateus Cabrera. Thomas Walker is shown the yellow card! Mateus Cabrera runs off the knock.
77.20
Indy Eleven have made a substitution with José Aldair replacing Wade Barnes .
78.26
Jeff Myers threads the ball through to Josh Korb. Josh Korb plays a one-two with Angelo De S. Amoroso and rushes in on goal... Josh Korb muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.56
Nestor Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Sullivan. Jaime Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Lawrence Harris. Lawrence Harris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.19
Mauricio Goycochea comes in with a late challenge on Lucio Taricco. The referee calls over Mauricio Goycochea and warns him to calm down! Lucio Taricco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.31
Vicente Aragon flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Goycochea who brings the ball neatly under control. Mauricio Goycochea makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Goycochea knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Rogers who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

San Jose Earthquakes

Indy Eleven
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
23.9%
44.3%
31.8%

Scorers
Josh Korb 16 (p), 78
Jaime Sullivan 44
Lawrence Harris 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Sullivan of Indy Eleven

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Velazquez (GK)
7
2.Warren Murphy (DEF)
6
3.Vicente Aragon (DEF)
6
4.Milton Carter (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Walker (MID)yellow card
5
6.Mauricio Goycochea (MID)
6
7.Jeff Myers (MID)yellow card
7
8.Salvador Montes (MID)
6
9.Josh Korb (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT)
6
11.Diogo Ventura (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Lewis (GK)
0
13.Cristian Quiroga (GK)
0
14.Lewis Moose (MID)
0

1.Walter Rogers (GK)
6
2.Melvin Perry (DEF)
6
3.Dave Collins (DEF)
6
4.Julián Batistuta (DEF)
6
5.Sidney Mapp (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Adams (MID)
7
7.Lucio Taricco (MID)
7
8.Mateus Cabrera (MID)
6
9.Lawrence Harris (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Jaime Sullivan (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Wade Barnes (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Nelson Régis (MID)
6
13.Nestor Santos (MID)
6
14.José Aldair (MID)
6