Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at House Park where Austin Aztex play host to Fort Lauderdale Strikers. A crowd of 12,300 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Travis Ferrari.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Austin Aztex are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Fort Lauderdale Strikers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Travis Ferrari.
0.00
The whistle blows and Fort Lauderdale Strikers get the match underway!
6.19
Andre Augusto Almeida knocks the ball forward to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
8.24
Martin Flores knocks the ball forward to Frederick Videira. Frederick Videira finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.42
Enrique Trujillo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enrique Trujillo knocks the ball forward, putting Frederick Videira through on goal. Some silky footwork from Frederick Videira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
14.44
Zachary Peterson surges forward with the ball. Zachary Peterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales whips in a cross ball towards Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Mariano Díaz. Excellent block.
15.39
Martin Flores comes in with a late challenge on Róbinson Bonilla. The referee calls over Martin Flores and shows him a yellow card! Róbinson Bonilla runs off the knock.
16.06
Zachary Peterson comes in with a late challenge on Frederick Videira. The referee calls over Zachary Peterson and warns him to calm down! Frederick Videira runs off the knock.
18.35
Martin Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederick Videira. Frederick Videira knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Lewis. Alberto Lewis heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
21.06
Juan Martín Ayala sees a break and surges forward. Juan Martín Ayala finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
32.53
Fort Lauderdale Strikers have made 2 substitutions with Shane Taylor replacing Mariano Díaz and Louis Amaya replacing Alberto Lewis .
36.06
Martin Flores receives the ball from a throw-in from Brett Basso. Martin Flores sees a break and surges forward. Martin Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.50
Enrique Trujillo flicks a high pass forward. Wesley Palacio collects the pass. Wesley Palacio shoots from 20 yards. Marshall Bell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Enrique Trujillo makes a probing pass to Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Austin Aztex appear unchanged since the first half. Fort Lauderdale Strikers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Austin Aztex kick off!
47.07
Juan Martín Ayala kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
51.27
Andre Augusto Almeida catches Enrique Trujillo on the ankles. The referee calls over Andre Augusto Almeida and warns him to calm down! Enrique Trujillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.04
Harvey Perkins threads a neat ball through to Martin Flores. Martin Flores threads the ball through to Louis Amaya. Louis Amaya lofts in a cross ball towards Wesley Palacio. Wesley Palacio makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.35
Harvey Perkins makes a probing pass to Brett Basso. Brett Basso flicks a high pass forward. Louis Amaya collects the pass. Louis Amaya tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
63.39
Wesley Palacio catches Ian Quiroga on the ankles. Wesley Palacio is warned by the referee! Ian Quiroga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.33
Shane Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Trujillo. Enrique Trujillo flicks a high pass forward. Louis Amaya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Louis Amaya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.04
Andre Augusto Almeida sees Fede Rosales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fede Rosales shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.58
Shane Taylor flicks a high ball forward to Brett Basso who takes it down. Brett Basso kicks a strong pass forward to Frederick Videira. Frederick Videira tries a spectacular long range effort but Marshall Bell is on top of it.
75.58
Ian Quiroga flicks a high pass forward. Róbinson Bonilla collects the pass. Showing composure, Róbinson Bonilla laces a through ball forward to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez sees Fede Rosales just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Fede Rosales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Paolo Andrade manages to gather it comfortably.
78.24
Juan Martín Ayala clumsily knocks into Brett Basso. Juan Martín Ayala is warned by the referee! Brett Basso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.05
Andre Augusto Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.52
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
33.8%
44.2%
22.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Trujillo of Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marshall Bell (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ian Quiroga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zachary Peterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Melvin Martin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Isaac Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Augusto Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Róbinson Bonilla (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Martín Ayala (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leandro Gonzalez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Fede Rosales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jason Ferrari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juan Amaral (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Canales (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Calen Elenio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paolo Andrade (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marvin Turner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mariano Díaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Blake Dufty (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harvey Perkins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brett Basso (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Flores (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Enrique Trujillo (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Alberto Lewis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wesley Palacio (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Frederick Videira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Shane Taylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Karl Kissinger (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Louis Amaya (ATT) | 6 | |











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