May 30, 08:40 BST.
Austin FC
host
Portland Lumberjacks
.. In the end, Portland Lumberjacks beat Austin FC 1:0. Here is a detailed match report and basic information about the players involved in the match.
Contest Overview:
In a tightly contested match, the Portland Lumberjacks were able to pull out a narrow 1:0 win over Austin FC thanks to some excellent defense and a key attacking move that failed to break through despite the full force of Austin FC's offense.
Coach and team information:
Austin FC
Head Coach: Josh Wolff Formation: 4-2-3-1 Starting Average Age: 27.7 Starting Total Value: €22.70 million
Portland Lumberjacks
Head Coach: Phil Neville Formation: 4-2-3-1 Starting Average Age: 29.0 Starting Total Value: €22.90 million
Austin FC starting lineup:
Stouffer - jersey no. 1 (goalkeeper) Hector - jersey no. 16 (defender) Vasanen - jersey no. 15 (defender) Braden - jersey no. 4 (defender) Gilhelm - jersey no. 29 (defender) Daniel - jersey no. 6 (midfielder) Jon - jersey no. 5 (midfielder) Jade - jersey no. 11 (midfielder) DeLucie - jersey no. 10 (midfielder) Owen - jersey number: 33 (midfielder) Zardes - jersey number: 9 (striker)
Replacement players:
Stephen - jersey number: 30 (goalkeeper) Hedges - jersey number: 2 (defender) Julio - jersey number: 18 (defender) Lin - jersey number: 8 (midfielder) Zan - jersey number: 23 (defender) Ethan Finlay - jersey number: 13 (midfielder) Calvin - jersey number: 19 (midfielder) Rubio - jersey number: 14 (striker)
Portland Lumberjacks starting lineup:
Pantimis - jersey no. 41 (goalkeeper) Juan Mosquera - jersey no. 29 (defender) Araujo - jersey no. 2 (defender) Juparić - jersey no. 13 (defender) Miller - jersey no. 4 (defender) D. Chara - jersey no. 21 (midfielder) Davy - jersey no. 24 (midfielder) Asprilla - jersey no. 27 (midfielder) Evander - jersey number: 10 (midfielder) Antony Alves - jersey number: 11 (midfielder) Rodriguez - jersey number: 14 (striker)
Replacement players:
Klippel - jersey number: 16 (goalkeeper) Zach - jersey number: 18 (defender) Eric Miller - jersey number: 15 (defender) Miller - jersey no. 15 (defender) Bravo - jersey no. 5 (defender) Cristian - jersey no. 22 (midfielder) Moreno - jersey no. 30 (striker) Erik - jersey no. 19 (midfielder) Nathan - jersey no. 99 (striker) F. Mora - jersey no. 9 (striker)
Battle report stats:
The match began with both teams playing a solid 4-2-3-1 formation. Portland Lumberjacks showed a strong ability to switch between offense and defense in the first half. Although Austin FC had a slight advantage in possession, Portland Lumberjacks were solid on the defensive end. In the second half, Portland Lumberjacks seized the opportunity and scored the only goal of the match by Rodriguez, finally winning 1:0.
This game showcased the Portland Lumberjacks' toughness on the defensive end and efficiency on the offensive end, while FC Austin will need to find more breakthroughs on the offensive end to improve the team's scoring efficiency.
