Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Edelman Financial Field where Virginia Cavalry play host to Real Salt Lake. A crowd of 12,365 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Virginia Cavalry are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Salt Lake appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julio Perez.


0.00
Real Salt Lake kick off the first half!
4.17
Augusto Escobedo kicks a strong pass forward to Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton plays the ball forward to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona advances inside the box! Sixto Carmona looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.14
Henrique Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Ian Núnez collects the pass. Ian Núnez threads a neat ball through to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.34
Franklin Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Escobedo.
12.14
Jeffrey Cox passes the ball forward to Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Saldana.
24.08
Jeffrey Cox sees N. De Araujo Adailton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a cross ball towards Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Juan Herrera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.47
Jeffrey Cox barges into Joaquín Diaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joaquín Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.20
Kent Régis flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Altidore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franklin Altidore flicks the ball to his team mate, N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
38.40
Samuel Saldana threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Diaz. Joaquín Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia edges inside the box! Alejo Caniggia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
39.00
Franklin Altidore sees N. De Araujo Adailton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. N. De Araujo Adailton lofts in a cross ball towards Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
44.42
Augusto Escobedo plays the ball forward to Joaquín Diaz. Joaquín Diaz sees Alejo Caniggia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejo Caniggia shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but João Navarrete easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Virginia Cavalry kick off the second half!
49.39
Franklin Altidore threads a neat ball through to N. De Araujo Adailton. N. De Araujo Adailton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Saldana.
53.42
Samuel Saldana lofts the ball long. Alejo Caniggia shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
54.19
Jordan Knighton makes a simple pass to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.53
Virginia Cavalry have made a substitution with Bautista Alonso replacing N. De Araujo Adailton .
61.56
Kent Régis hacks Sixto Carmona from behind! The referee calls over Kent Régis and shows him a yellow card! Sixto Carmona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.35
Jordan Knighton knocks the ball forward to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Real Salt Lake are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.32
Jordan Knighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but João Navarrete reads it well. He makes it look easy!
67.14
Jessie Noonan surges forward with the ball. Jessie Noonan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Saldana.
77.29
Virginia Cavalry have made 2 substitutions with Luiz Gustavo Almeida replacing Duane Adu and Gonzalo Morales replacing Franklin Altidore .
81.31
Paolo Arias knocks the ball forward to Omar Castro. Omar Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but João Navarrete smothers it!
84.30
Kent Régis comes in with a late challenge on Sixto Carmona. The referee brings Kent Régis to one side and gives him a warning! Sixto Carmona runs off the knock.
85.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Augusto Escobedo plays the ball forward to Joaquín Diaz. Joaquín Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona rushes past Luiz Gustavo Almeida! Sixto Carmona shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
89.42
Kent Régis comes in with a late challenge on Omar Castro. The referee calls over Kent Régis again and warns him to calm down! Omar Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Kent Régis threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Hall. Jimmy Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chance Mapp. Chance Mapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sixto Carmona of Real Salt Lake

Match Ratings
1.João Navarrete (GK)
8
2.Randy Williams (DEF)
6
3.Kent Régis (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Duane Adu (DEF)
6
5.Jorge Lozano (DEF)
6
6.Jessie Noonan (MID)
6
7.Jeffrey Cox (MID)yellow card
5
8.Franklin Altidore (MID)
6
9.Jimmy Hall (MID)
6
10.Chance Mapp (ATT)goal scored
8
11.N. De Araujo Adailton (ATT)
7
 
12.Luiz Gustavo Almeida (GK)
6
13.Gonzalo Morales (ATT)
6
14.Bautista Alonso (GK)
6