Match Report


Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders     San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Milton BeckermanM. Beckerman67
G
1captain
G
66Rafael VelazquezR. Velazquez
Mark DukaM. Duka73
D
2
D
58Warren MurphyW. Murphy
Lionard AlvaradoL. Alvarado62
D
3
D
55Vicente AragonV. Aragon
William MyersW. Myers55
D
4
D
54Lance WoodL. Wood
Gustavo LuceroG. Lucero59
M
5
M
73Thomas WalkerT. Walker
Johnnie GrayJ. Gray58
M
6
M
63Mauricio GoycocheaM. Goycochea
Charles ReedC. Reed57
M
captain7
M
55Jeff MyersJ. Myers
António RuizA. Ruiz56
M
8
M
55Salvador MontesS. Montes
Jerry HowardJ. Howard63
A
9
A
62Josh KorbJ. Korb
Joe GrossmanJ. Grossman62
A
10
A
58Angelo De S. AmorosoA. Amoroso
Sam TaverneseS. Tavernese61
A
11
A
57Diogo VenturaD. Ventura
 
Francisco G. TaffarelF. Taffarel63
G
12
G
56Henry LewisH. Lewis
John AlstonJ. Alston58
A
13
G
55Cristian QuirogaC. Quiroga
Ruben KasselR. Kassel52
D
14
M
53Lewis MooseL. Moose

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Skyline Sports Complex where Harrisburg City Islanders play host to San Jose Earthquakes. A crowd of 11,555 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Harrisburg City Islanders and San Jose Earthquakes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.


0.00
The whistle blows and San Jose Earthquakes get the match underway!
4.11
Johnnie Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lance Wood.
6.05
Lance Wood flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Goycochea. Mauricio Goycochea passes the ball forward to Josh Korb. Josh Korb whips in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Milton Beckerman with no chance!! Goal for San Jose Earthquakes!
10.36
Gustavo Lucero flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Howard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerry Howard shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.58
Lionard Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Johnnie Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johnnie Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.07
Vicente Aragon sees Thomas Walker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Walker decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.02
Showing composure, Mauricio Goycochea plays the ball forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
30.31
Gustavo Lucero kicks a strong pass forward to Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.42
Johnnie Gray flicks a high pass forward. Joe Grossman easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Grossman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
34.08
António Ruiz takes it forward alone. António Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
39.32
Lionard Alvarado makes a run forward as Mark Duka takes the throw-in. Lionard Alvarado skillfully chests the ball down. Lionard Alvarado chips the ball to his team mate, António Ruiz. António Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
42.25
William Myers flicks a high pass forward to Johnnie Gray who brings the ball under control. Johnnie Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese lofts in a cross ball towards Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rafael Velazquez punches it away to safety.
44.31
Johnnie Gray flicks a high pass forward. Sam Tavernese collects the pass. Sam Tavernese shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
45.00
With imagination, Salvador Montes plays the ball forward to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso threads the ball through to Diogo Ventura but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Harrisburg City Islanders appear unchanged since the first half. San Jose Earthquakes also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Harrisburg City Islanders kick off the second half!
49.31
Mauricio Goycochea chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Duka.
53.57
Lionard Alvarado threads a neat ball through to Charles Reed. Charles Reed knocks the ball to his team mate, Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
54.15
Charles Reed deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerry Howard. Jerry Howard knocks in a cross ball towards Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.20
William Myers hacks Josh Korb from behind! William Myers is warned by the referee! Josh Korb hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
Charles Reed flicks a high pass forward. Joe Grossman collects the pass. Joe Grossman shoots from 25 yards but Rafael Velazquez is on top of it.
63.54
Johnnie Gray makes a beautiful solo run. Johnnie Gray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lance Wood.
67.39
Gustavo Lucero brings the ball forward. Gustavo Lucero lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.19
Johnnie Gray makes a simple pass to Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Grossman. Joe Grossman makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.44
Lionard Alvarado threads a neat ball through to Charles Reed. Charles Reed knocks the ball forward to Sam Tavernese. Sam Tavernese knocks the ball forward, putting Joe Grossman through on goal. Joe Grossman comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
87.04
Johnnie Gray flicks a high pass forward. Joe Grossman controls it well on his chest. Joe Grossman shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.03
Mauricio Goycochea barges into Johnnie Gray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Johnnie Gray runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Harrisburg City Islanders

San Jose Earthquakes
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
29.1%
41.8%
29.1%

Scorers
Jerry Howard 10
Sam Tavernese 54
Joe Grossman 67
Angelo De S. Amoroso 6, 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Angelo De S. Amoroso of San Jose Earthquakes

Match Ratings
1.Milton Beckerman (GK)
6
2.Mark Duka (DEF)
6
3.Lionard Alvarado (DEF)
6
4.William Myers (DEF)
6
5.Gustavo Lucero (MID)
8
6.Johnnie Gray (MID)
7
7.Charles Reed (MID)
6
8.António Ruiz (MID)
6
9.Jerry Howard (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Joe Grossman (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Sam Tavernese (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Francisco G. Taffarel (GK)
0
13.John Alston (ATT)
0
14.Ruben Kassel (DEF)
0

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