United City vs Kawasaki Frontale, 2021 AFC Champions League, Group Stage
· AFC Champions League EliteRuthless All Blacks romp to huge win over Tonga
Winger Will Jordan scored five tries as the All Blacks opened their 2021 campaign with a record-equalling 102-0 trouncing of an inexperienced Tonga side on Saturday at Auckland's Mount Smart Stadium.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Kazuki Kozuka (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 1': Mark Hartmann (United City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 4': Foul by Kento Tachibanada (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 4': Mike Ott (United City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 7': Offside, Kawasaki Frontale. Koki Tsukagawa tries a through ball, but Kei Chinen is caught offside.
- 8': Foul by Tristan Kit Robles (United City).
- 8': Kazuki Kozuka (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Tristan Kit Robles (United City).
- 12': Kazuki Kozuka (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 12': Tristan Kit Robles (United City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 13': Attempt saved. Kazuki Kozuka (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 14': Foul by Daiya Tono (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 14': Pocholo Bugas (United City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Curt Dizon (United City).
- 16': Kyohei Noborizato (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Attempt saved. Kei Chinen (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tatsuya Hasegawa.
- 18': Attempt saved. Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kei Chinen.
- 18': Attempt saved. Ryota Oshima (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 18': Attempt saved. Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Shintaro Kurumaya.
- 18': Goal! United City 0, Kawasaki Frontale 1. Kei Chinen (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left to the bottom right corner.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Daiya Tono (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryota Oshima.
- 21': Corner, Kawasaki Frontale. Conceded by Adam Reed.
- 22': Attempt missed. Ryota Oshima (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kazuki Kozuka with a cross following a corner.
- 22': Attempt saved. Kei Chinen (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryota Oshima.
- 22': Corner, Kawasaki Frontale. Conceded by Anthony Pinthus.
- 23': Attempt missed. Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Shintaro Kurumaya following a corner.
- 23': Foul by Koki Tsukagawa (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 23': Mark Hartmann (United City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 24': Offside, United City. Mark Hartmann tries a through ball, but Mike Ott is caught offside.
- 25': Ryota Oshima (Kawasaki Frontale) hits the left post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Daiya Tono with a cross.
- 25': Foul by Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 25': Tristan Kit Robles (United City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Attempt missed. Daiya Tono (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kei Chinen following a fast break.
- 28': Daiya Tono (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Mike Ott (United City).
- 30': Foul by Kazuki Kozuka (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 30': Mark Hartmann (United City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Attempt missed. Mark Hartmann (United City) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Koki Tsukagawa (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kazuki Kozuka.
- 34': Corner, Kawasaki Frontale. Conceded by Jordan Jarvis.
- 36': Foul by Kazuki Kozuka (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 36': Jai Ingham (United City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Attempt saved. Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 37': Offside, Kawasaki Frontale. Kyohei Noborizato tries a through ball, but Ryota Oshima is caught offside.
- 39': Attempt missed. Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Koki Tsukagawa.
- 40': Foul by Kazuki Kozuka (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 40': Mark Hartmann (United City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Corner, United City. Conceded by Ryota Oshima.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Mark Hartmann (United City) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Pocholo Bugas.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, United City 0, Kawasaki Frontale 1.
- 45': Second Half begins United City 0, Kawasaki Frontale 1.
- 45': Substitution, Kawasaki Frontale. Yasuto Wakizaka replaces Ryota Oshima.
- 46': Foul by Yasuto Wakizaka (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 46': Mark Hartmann (United City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Attempt missed. Yasuto Wakizaka (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 49': Corner, Kawasaki Frontale. Conceded by William Grierson.
- 50': Anthony Pinthus (United City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Koki Tsukagawa (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 53': Attempt saved. Yasuto Wakizaka (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daiya Tono.
- 56': Daiya Tono (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 56': Foul by Jai Ingham (United City).
- 58': Substitution, Kawasaki Frontale. Shogo Taniguchi replaces Koki Tsukagawa because of an injury.
- 59': Foul by Arnie Pasinabo Jr (United City).
- 59': Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 60': Attempt saved. Kazuya Yamamura (Kawasaki Frontale) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Yasuto Wakizaka with a cross.
- 60': Foul by Pocholo Bugas (United City).
- 60': Kento Tachibanada (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 61': Attempt missed. Kazuki Kozuka (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Yasuto Wakizaka with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 62': Substitution, United City. José Noda replaces Mark Hartmann.
- 62': Substitution, United City. Kieran Hayes replaces Mike Ott.
- 64': Hand ball by Daiya Tono (Kawasaki Frontale).
- 65': Daiya Tono (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 65': Foul by Tristan Kit Robles (United City).
- 67': Attempt missed. Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Shogo Taniguchi with a through ball.
- 68': Attempt saved. Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Shogo Taniguchi.
- 70': Corner, Kawasaki Frontale. Conceded by William Grierson.
- 71': Offside, Kawasaki Frontale. Kento Tachibanada tries a through ball, but Yasuto Wakizaka is caught offside.
- 72': Foul by Curt Dizon (United City).
- 72': Kyohei Noborizato (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Substitution, Kawasaki Frontale. Miki Yamane replaces Kazuki Kozuka.
- 72': Substitution, Kawasaki Frontale. Akihiro Ienaga replaces Daiya Tono.
- 73': Substitution, United City. Angelo Marasigan replaces Jai Ingham.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Yasuto Wakizaka (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Miki Yamane.
- 78': Goal! United City 0, Kawasaki Frontale 2. Tatsuya Hasegawa (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
- 79': Attempt saved. Kieran Hayes (United City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 79': Jung Sung-ryong (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Kieran Hayes (United City).
- 80': Substitution, United City. Sean Kane replaces Curt Dizon.
- 80': Substitution, United City. Mikel Justin Baas replaces Arnie Pasinabo Jr.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Kento Tachibanada (Kawasaki Frontale) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tatsuya Hasegawa.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Tristan Kit Robles (United City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Angelo Marasigan.
- 84': Foul by Adam Reed (United City).
- 84': Yasuto Wakizaka (Kawasaki Frontale) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Adam Reed (United City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Offside, United City. Pocholo Bugas tries a through ball, but Kieran Hayes is caught offside.
- 87': Corner, Kawasaki Frontale. Conceded by William Grierson.
- 90': Attempt saved. Kieran Hayes (United City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mikel Justin Baas.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Pocholo Bugas (United City) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, United City 0, Kawasaki Frontale 2.
- 0': Match ends, United City 0, Kawasaki Frontale 2.
Statistics
 KAW |
UCFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 10 |
| 76.2 | Possession | 23.8 |
| 24 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 12 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 563 | Accurate Passes | 112 |
| 641 | Passes | 203 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 19 | Crosses | 2 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 48 | Long Balls | 70 |
| 30 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.2 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 16 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 16 |
| 6 | Effective Clearances | 24 |
| 6 | Clearances | 24 |
Game Information
Competition: AFC Champions League Elite
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Line-Ups
United City (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Pinthus (GK) |
| 22 | Jordan Jarvis |
| 88 | William Grierson |
| 4 | Adam Tull  |
| 3 | Pocholo Bugas |
| 15 | Arnie Pasinabo Jr |
| 6 | Tristan Kit Robles |
| 20 | Mark Hartmann |
| 17 | Jai Ingham |
| 19 | Curt Dizon |
| 9 | Mike Ott |
Kawasaki Frontale (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jung Sung-Ryong (GK) |
| 7 | Shintaro Kurumaya |
| 28 | Kazuya Yamamura |
| 2 | Kyohei Noborizato |
| 22 | Kento Tachibanada |
| 3 | Koki Tsukagawa |
| 10 | Ryota Oshima |
| 17 | Kazuki Kozuka |
| 20 | Kei Chinen |
| 16 | Tatsuya Hasegawa |
| 19 | Daiya Tono |
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