Match Report
| Arizona United | Arizona United |  |  | FC Edmonton | FC Edmonton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Jordan Shapland | Jordan Shapland | ||||||||||||||||||
| Quincy Meram | Q. Meram |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Simão Alvarado | S. Alvarado | |||||||||
| Eric Ackley | E. Ackley | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Terry Garcia | T. Garcia | |||||||||
| João Paulo Correa | J. Correa |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Kupono Miller | K. Miller | |||||||||
| Sergio Navarro | S. Navarro |  | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Fred Diaz | F. Diaz | |||||||||
| Ian Collins | I. Collins | | 60 | D |  | | 5 | | | D | 75 |  | Felipe Romero | F. Romero | |||||||
| Clifford Besler | C. Besler | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Gene Clark | G. Clark | |||||||||
| Zachary Baker | Z. Baker | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Michael Ramos | M. Ramos | |||||||||
| Jesse Beckerman | J. Beckerman | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Randy Lowry | R. Lowry | |||||||||
| Walter Torres | W. Torres | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Nick Ortiz | N. Ortiz | |||||||||
| Lawrence Fucito | L. Fucito | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 |  | Gabriel Benítez | G. Benítez | |||||||||
| Tom Allen | T. Allen | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Alan Rodríguez | A. Rodríguez | |||||||||
| Chad Long | C. Long | | 56 | M | | 12 | | A | 61 |  | Bruno Miller | B. Miller | |||||||||
| Alberto Delass | A. Delass | | 56 | A | | 13 | | M | 67 | | Marco Carmona | M. Carmona | |||||||||
| Ian Ortiz | I. Ortiz | | 54 | A | | 14 | | D | 76 | | Johnathan Williams | J. Williams | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Scottsdale Stadium where Arizona United play host to FC Edmonton. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arizona United and FC Edmonton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arizona United and FC Edmonton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arizona United get the match underway!
4.41
0-0Zachary Baker flicks a high pass forward. Lawrence Fucito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lawrence Fucito shoots from distance but somehow Simão Alvarado manages to keep it out.
8.42
0-0Clifford Besler sees a break and surges forward. Clifford Besler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simão Alvarado who gathers it comfortably.
10.03
0-0Gene Clark receives the ball from a throw-in from Michael Ramos. Gene Clark makes an attacking run forward. Gene Clark shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
16.09
Randy Lowry knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez flicks a high pass forward. Nick Ortiz controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nick Ortiz rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
18.31
1-0Jesse Beckerman makes a beautiful solo run. Jesse Beckerman knocks in a cross ball towards Tom Allen. Tom Allen makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arizona United!
22.28
Clifford Besler makes an attacking run forward. Clifford Besler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.46
1-0Clifford Besler makes a probing pass to Walter Torres. Walter Torres makes a probing pass to Tom Allen but he's offside!
34.44
Eric Ackley threads the ball through to Clifford Besler. Clifford Besler sees Lawrence Fucito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lawrence Fucito rushes past Kupono Miller! Lawrence Fucito rockets a shot on goal. Simão Alvarado gets down and covers it.
40.47
Eric Ackley flicks a high ball forward to Jesse Beckerman who takes it down. Jesse Beckerman advances with the ball. Jesse Beckerman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.45
Clifford Besler makes a probing pass to Tom Allen. Tom Allen knocks in a cross ball towards Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito connects with a diving header. Solid save from Simão Alvarado. What a great pair of hands!
44.44
1-0Arizona United are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arizona United appear unchanged since the first half. FC Edmonton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Edmonton kick off and get the second half underway!
49.39
1-0Terry Garcia clumsily knocks into Walter Torres. Terry Garcia is shown the yellow card! Walter Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.40
Ian Collins pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ian Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Torres. Walter Torres shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.15
Randy Lowry sees Alan Rodríguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Rodríguez runs straight at the defence! Alan Rodríguez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.43
Michael Ramos threads the ball through to Nick Ortiz. Nick Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Benítez but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.47
Zachary Baker chips the ball to his team mate, Tom Allen. Tom Allen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.13
1-0FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Bruno Miller replacing Terry Garcia .
63.54
1-0Randy Lowry clumsily knocks into Clifford Besler. The referee calls over Randy Lowry and warns him to calm down! Clifford Besler stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.20
1-0João Paulo Correa flicks a high pass forward. Jesse Beckerman collects the pass. Jesse Beckerman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito whips in a cross ball towards Walter Torres. Bruno Miller catches Walter Torres on the ankles. Walter Torres appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.30
Randy Lowry makes a simple pass to Gabriel Benítez. Gabriel Benítez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Navarro.
69.57
Clifford Besler flicks a high ball forward to Lawrence Fucito who takes it down. Lawrence Fucito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simão Alvarado who gathers it comfortably.
71.30
Zachary Baker flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Allen. Tom Allen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Torres but the linesman indicates offside!
73.37
Michael Ramos takes a quick throw-in. Randy Lowry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Rodríguez. Alan Rodríguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.05
FC Edmonton have made a substitution with Johnathan Williams replacing Nick Ortiz .
84.31
Walter Torres catches Fred Diaz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fred Diaz runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
26.5%
47%
26.5%
Scorers
| Tom Allen 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tom Allen of Arizona United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Quincy Meram (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eric Ackley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | João Paulo Correa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sergio Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ian Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Clifford Besler (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Zachary Baker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jesse Beckerman (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Walter Torres (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Lawrence Fucito (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tom Allen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Chad Long (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Delass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Ortiz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simão Alvarado (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Terry Garcia (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Kupono Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fred Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gene Clark (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michael Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Randy Lowry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nick Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Benítez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alan Rodríguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bruno Miller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marco Carmona (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Johnathan Williams (DEF) | 6 | |