Match Report


Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids     LA GalaxyLA Galaxy
Computer Player Computer Player Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Vicente MelendezV. Melendez58
G
1captain
G
70Edwin AckleyE. Ackley
Shane FerrariS. Ferrari64
D
2
D
68Terrance KorbT. Korb
Dwayne GutierrezD. Gutierrez61
D
3
D
67Blake MartinB. Martin
De Jesus S. GarrinchaD. Garrincha58
D
4
D
68Ethan MitchellE. Mitchell
Hector HeinemannH. Heinemann57
D
5
D
65Guy GreenG. Green
Kelly BassoK. Basso61
M
captain6
M
73Cheyne ThompsonC. Thompson
Elmer MoralesE. Morales57
M
7
M
77Edgar BassoE. Basso
Jesus GonzalezJ. Gonzalez71
A
8
M
74Matías Ezequiel MontenegroM. Montenegro
Rafael BonillaR. Bonilla68
A
9
A
77Francisco AvalosF. Avalos
Howard MartinezH. Martinez66
A
10
A
76Mateo MarzoliniM. Marzolini
Francis TaylorF. Taylor61
A
11
A
68Andre GrayA. Gray
 
Nathan SuggsN. Suggs55
D
12
D
72Jim KnightonJ. Knighton
Ray WalkerR. Walker53
M
13
M
71Earnest PetersonE. Peterson
Ramon YatesR. Yates53
G
14
A
66Steve SuggsS. Suggs

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to LA Galaxy. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while LA Galaxy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Thomas.


0.00
Colorado Rapids kick off the first half!
2.37
De Jesus S. Garrincha runs forward with the ball. De Jesus S. Garrincha flicks a high pass forward to Francis Taylor who brings the ball under control. Francis Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Edwin Ackley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.46
Cheyne Thompson threads the ball through to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.21
Edgar Basso hits a low pass to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dwayne Gutierrez.
10.12
Edgar Basso knocks the ball forward to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos skips past De Jesus S. Garrincha! Francisco Avalos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Vicente Melendez reads it well. Fabulous stop!
12.20
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro flicks a high pass forward to Andre Gray who brings the ball under control. Andre Gray tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.13
Cheyne Thompson makes a simple pass to Mateo Marzolini. Mateo Marzolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.08
Edgar Basso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edgar Basso plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Avalos and advances towards the goal... Edgar Basso tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by De Jesus S. Garrincha.
18.39
Jesus Gonzalez hacks Guy Green from behind! The referee calls over Jesus Gonzalez and warns him to calm down! Guy Green hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.17
Blake Martin flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Basso who brings the ball under control. Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward to Mateo Marzolini who brings the ball under control. Mateo Marzolini plays a quick one-two with Francisco Avalos and rushes in on goal... Mateo Marzolini rockets a shot on goal. Mateo Marzolini scores for LA Galaxy!!
27.06
Ethan Mitchell sees Matías Ezequiel Montenegro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro hits a low pass to Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Melendez who gathers it comfortably.
28.26
Dwayne Gutierrez runs forward with the ball. Dwayne Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Bonilla who takes it down. Rafael Bonilla plays a one-two with Jesus Gonzalez and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rafael Bonilla provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
30.03
Kelly Basso flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor shoots from 25 yards but somehow Edwin Ackley manages to keep it out.
33.19
Dwayne Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kelly Basso. Kelly Basso kicks a strong pass forward to Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
34.59
Elmer Morales comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Basso. Elmer Morales is shown the yellow card! Edgar Basso runs off the knock.
45.00
Edgar Basso sees Francisco Avalos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Avalos plays a scrappy one-two with Mateo Marzolini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francisco Avalos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colorado Rapids appear unchanged since the first half. LA Galaxy also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
LA Galaxy kick off and get the second half underway!
53.21
Elmer Morales threads the ball through to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Francis Taylor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
59.32
Elmer Morales barges into Edgar Basso. The referee calls over Elmer Morales and warns him to calm down! Edgar Basso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.04
Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Ramon Yates replacing De Jesus S. Garrincha .LA Galaxy have made a substitution with Steve Suggs replacing Francisco Avalos .
61.09
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro brings the ball forward. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Suggs but he's offside!
66.09
Blake Martin threads the ball through to Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro flicks a high pass forward. Steve Suggs collects the pass. Steve Suggs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.04
Edgar Basso sees Andre Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Gray controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mateo Marzolini through on goal. Some superb footwork from Mateo Marzolini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.32
Kelly Basso flicks a high pass forward. Howard Martinez collects the pass. Howard Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.18
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Ray Walker replacing Kelly Basso and Nathan Suggs replacing Jesus Gonzalez .LA Galaxy have made 2 substitutions with Earnest Peterson replacing Edgar Basso and Jim Knighton replacing Terrance Korb .
79.34
Cheyne Thompson sees Steve Suggs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Suggs plays a scrappy one-two with Andre Gray and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steve Suggs provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Vicente Melendez had no chance!! Goal for LA Galaxy!
84.44
Ray Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez plays a quick one-two with Francis Taylor and rushes in on goal... Ethan Mitchell hacks Howard Martinez from behind! Howard Martinez appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
87.17
Hector Heinemann flicks a high ball forward to Elmer Morales who takes it down. Elmer Morales flicks a high pass forward to Nathan Suggs who brings the ball under control. Nathan Suggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Colorado Rapids

LA Galaxy
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
35.2%
43.7%
21.1%

Scorers
Mateo Marzolini 21, 69
Francisco Avalos 45
Steve Suggs 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mateo Marzolini of LA Galaxy

Match Ratings
1.Vicente Melendez (GK)
6
2.Shane Ferrari (DEF)
6
3.Dwayne Gutierrez (DEF)
6
4.De Jesus S. Garrincha (DEF)
6
5.Hector Heinemann (DEF)
6
6.Kelly Basso (MID)
6
7.Elmer Morales (MID)yellow card
5
8.Jesus Gonzalez (ATT)
5
9.Rafael Bonilla (ATT)
6
10.Howard Martinez (ATT)
6
11.Francis Taylor (ATT)
6
 
12.Nathan Suggs (DEF)
6
13.Ray Walker (MID)
6
14.Ramon Yates (GK)
6

1.Edwin Ackley (GK)
6
2.Terrance Korb (DEF)
6
3.Blake Martin (DEF)
6
4.Ethan Mitchell (DEF)
6
5.Guy Green (DEF)
6
6.Cheyne Thompson (MID)
6
7.Edgar Basso (MID)
7
8.Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID)
7
9.Francisco Avalos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mateo Marzolini (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Andre Gray (ATT)
7
 
12.Jim Knighton (DEF)
6
13.Earnest Peterson (MID)
6
14.Steve Suggs (ATT)goal scored
7