Match Report


Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids     Tampa Bay RowdiesTampa Bay Rowdies
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Vicente MelendezV. Melendez58
G
1
G
57Vincent BrownV. Brown
Dwayne GutierrezD. Gutierrez61
D
2
D
73Jose FisherJ. Fisher
De Jesus S. GarrinchaD. Garrincha58
D
3
D
68Alan ReyA. Rey
Hector HeinemannH. Heinemann57
D
4
D
65Joseph BassoJ. Basso
Nathan SuggsN. Suggs55
D
5
D
57Jim MorganJ. Morgan
Kelly BassoK. Basso61
M
captain6
M
68Jimmy WhiteJ. White
Elmer MoralesE. Morales57
M
7
M
57Jorge VillegasJ. Villegas
Jesus GonzalezJ. Gonzalez71
A
8captain
A
72Andrès OsorioA. Osorio
Rafael BonillaR. Bonilla68
A
9
A
72Leroy PetersonL. Peterson
Howard MartinezH. Martinez66
A
10
A
71Arnold WatsonA. Watson
Francis TaylorF. Taylor61
A
11
A
61Tomás DuarteT. Duarte
 
Ramon YatesR. Yates53
G
12
A
56Reginald JenkinsR. Jenkins
Ray WalkerR. Walker53
M
13
A
55Quavas BaileyQ. Bailey
Amaro OrtizA. Ortiz52
D
14
M
55Vítor JulinhoV. Julinho

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Dicks Sporting Goods Park where Colorado Rapids play host to Tampa Bay Rowdies. A crowd of 13,327 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colorado Rapids are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tampa Bay Rowdies appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Timothy Cruz.


0.00
Colorado Rapids kick off!
2.29
Elmer Morales knocks the ball forward to Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.47
Showing composure, Jorge Villegas plays the ball forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Melendez who gathers it comfortably.
4.57
Alan Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Villegas. Jorge Villegas makes a simple pass to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vicente Melendez with no chance!! Goal for Tampa Bay Rowdies!
8.24
Joseph Basso barges into Jesus Gonzalez. Joseph Basso is warned by the referee! Jesus Gonzalez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.31
Alan Rey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy White. Jimmy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.32
Kelly Basso barges into Jorge Villegas. Kelly Basso is given a warning by the referee! Jorge Villegas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.35
Kelly Basso flicks a high pass forward. Howard Martinez controls it well on his chest. Howard Martinez shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
16.04
Joseph Basso knocks the ball forward to Jorge Villegas. Jorge Villegas flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Watson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnold Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Duarte but the linesman indicates offside!
20.03
Joseph Basso barges into Howard Martinez. Joseph Basso is shown the yellow card! Howard Martinez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.31
Joseph Basso laces a through ball forward to Jimmy White. Jimmy White picks a pass forward to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by De Jesus S. Garrincha. That should have been a goal!
24.19
Howard Martinez barges into Joseph Basso. Howard Martinez is given a warning by the referee! Joseph Basso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.48
Elmer Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.40
Jimmy White flicks a high pass forward to Leroy Peterson who brings the ball under control. Leroy Peterson lofts in a cross ball towards Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.14
De Jesus S. Garrincha sees Elmer Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elmer Morales knocks the ball forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.51
Elmer Morales comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Villegas. The referee calls over Elmer Morales and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Villegas stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Jim Morgan picks a pass forward to Jimmy White. Jimmy White makes a probing pass to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson whips in a cross ball towards Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
39.58
Joseph Basso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Villegas. Jorge Villegas flicks a high ball forward to Leroy Peterson who takes it down. Leroy Peterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.30
Tampa Bay Rowdies are dictating the run of play here today.
42.16
Elmer Morales picks a pass forward to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Brown who gathers it comfortably.
44.05
Joseph Basso chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Villegas. Jorge Villegas flicks a high pass forward to Leroy Peterson who brings the ball under control. Leroy Peterson sees Tomás Duarte just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Tomás Duarte shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Jim Morgan flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Villegas controls it well on his chest. Jorge Villegas sees space and advances. Jorge Villegas skips past Dwayne Gutierrez! Jorge Villegas shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Tampa Bay Rowdies also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off!
47.57
Jorge Villegas flicks a high pass forward. Leroy Peterson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leroy Peterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrès Osorio but the linesman indicates offside!
49.37
Elmer Morales hits a low pass to Jesus Gonzalez. Jesus Gonzalez rushes past Alan Rey! Jesus Gonzalez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.09
Jorge Villegas makes a probing pass to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson makes a pass forward but Andrès Osorio is yards offside!
59.53
Jose Fisher makes a simple pass to Jorge Villegas. Jorge Villegas hits a low pass to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tomás Duarte scores for Tampa Bay Rowdies!!
61.53
Colorado Rapids have made a substitution with Amaro Ortiz replacing Hector Heinemann .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Quavas Bailey replacing Jimmy White and Vítor Julinho replacing Tomás Duarte .
63.42
De Jesus S. Garrincha plays the ball forward to Elmer Morales. Elmer Morales brings the ball forward. Elmer Morales shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.22
Kelly Basso clumsily knocks into Jose Fisher. Kelly Basso is given another warning by the referee! Jose Fisher stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.42
Kelly Basso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kelly Basso knocks in a cross ball towards Howard Martinez. Howard Martinez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.23
Elmer Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Taylor. Francis Taylor deftly passes the ball to Jesus Gonzalez, releasing him through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Jesus Gonzalez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.19
Alan Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Villegas. Jorge Villegas makes a probing pass to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
77.28
Colorado Rapids have made 2 substitutions with Ray Walker replacing Kelly Basso and Ramon Yates replacing Jesus Gonzalez .Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Reginald Jenkins replacing Joseph Basso .
78.38
Quavas Bailey threads the ball through to Andrès Osorio. Andrès Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Vítor Julinho. Vítor Julinho beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
81.20
Elmer Morales knocks the ball forward to Ramon Yates. Ramon Yates sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.37
Ray Walker catches Jose Fisher on the ankles. The referee warns Ray Walker to calm down! Jose Fisher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Colorado Rapids

Tampa Bay Rowdies
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
21.7%
42.2%
36.1%

Scorers
Jesus Gonzalez 49
Leroy Peterson 5
Tomás Duarte 30, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leroy Peterson of Tampa Bay Rowdies

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

1.Vincent Brown (GK)
6
2.Jose Fisher (DEF)
6
3.Alan Rey (DEF)
6
4.Joseph Basso (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Jim Morgan (DEF)
6
6.Jimmy White (MID)
6
7.Jorge Villegas (MID)
8
8.Andrès Osorio (ATT)
6
9.Leroy Peterson (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arnold Watson (ATT)
6
11.Tomás Duarte (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Reginald Jenkins (ATT)
6
13.Quavas Bailey (ATT)
6
14.Vítor Julinho (MID)
6