Phoenix Rising FC vs Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, 2021 USL Championship, Western Conference Quarterfinals

· Rio Grande Valley FC Toros advance 4-3 on penalties
Phoenix Rising FC
  • 23': Solomon Asanté
  • 54': Arturo Rodriguez
  • 101': Solomon Asanté
FT - Penalties
3 - 3
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros advance 4-3 on penalties
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
  • 19': Baboucarr Njie
  • 71': Rodrigo Lopez
  • 109': Elvis Amoh (P)

About

Phoenix Rising FC are hosting Rio Grande Valley FC Toros at Phoenix Rising Stadium at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, Arizona, USA, starting on . The match is a part of the USL Championship.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Corner, Phoenix Rising. Conceded by Carter Manley.
  • 2': Attempt blocked. Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Solomon Asante.
  • 2': Foul by Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising).
  • 2': Rodrigo López (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 4': Corner, Rio Grande Valley. Conceded by Joseph Farrell.
  • 4': Attempt blocked. Juan Cabezas (Rio Grande Valley) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 6': Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 6': Foul by Darren Mattocks (Phoenix Rising).
  • 7': Rodrigo López (Rio Grande Valley) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
  • 7': Offside, Rio Grande Valley. Rodrigo López tries a through ball, but Erik Pimentel is caught offside.
  • 10': Erik Pimentel (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 10': Foul by Darren Mattocks (Phoenix Rising).
  • 11': Hand ball by Tate Schmitt (Phoenix Rising).
  • 12': Erik Pimentel (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 12': Foul by Darnell King (Phoenix Rising).
  • 15': Attempt missed. Aodhan Quinn (Phoenix Rising) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
  • 16': Offside, Rio Grande Valley. Christian Sorto tries a through ball, but Kyle Edwards is caught offside.
  • 17': Foul by Kyle Edwards (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 17': Tate Schmitt (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 17': Attempt missed. Darren Mattocks (Phoenix Rising) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Solomon Asante with a cross.
  • 19': Goal! Phoenix Rising 0, Rio Grande Valley 1. Baboucarr Njie (Rio Grande Valley) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner.
  • 21': Darnell King (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 21': Foul by Baboucarr Njie (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 22': Baboucarr Njie (Rio Grande Valley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 23': Goal! Phoenix Rising 1, Rio Grande Valley 1. Solomon Asante (Phoenix Rising) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 26': Offside, Phoenix Rising. Santiago Moar tries a through ball, but Darren Mattocks is caught offside.
  • 27': Foul by Juan Cabezas (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 27': Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 29': Foul by Kevon Lambert (Phoenix Rising).
  • 29': Kyle Edwards (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 32': Substitution, Phoenix Rising. Luis Seijas replaces Kevon Lambert because of an injury.
  • 33': Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 33': Foul by Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 36': Attempt blocked. Darren Mattocks (Phoenix Rising) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 36': Corner, Phoenix Rising. Conceded by Juan Cabezas.
  • 37': Juan Cabezas (Rio Grande Valley) is shown the yellow card.
  • 37': Attempt saved. Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by James Musa with a headed pass.
  • 38': Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 38': Foul by Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising).
  • 39': Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) is shown the yellow card.
  • 41': Attempt missed. Carter Manley (Rio Grande Valley) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Andrés Flores with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 41': Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 41': Foul by Baboucarr Njie (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 42': Attempt missed. Darnell King (Phoenix Rising) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
  • 43': Foul by James Musa (Phoenix Rising).
  • 43': Kyle Edwards (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45': Darnell King (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 45': Foul by Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 45'+1': Attempt missed. Christian Sorto (Rio Grande Valley) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Andrés Flores.
  • 45'+2': Foul by Juan Azócar (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 45'+2': Tate Schmitt (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+4': Baboucarr Njie (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+4': Foul by Darnell King (Phoenix Rising).
  • 45'+5': First Half ends, Phoenix Rising 1, Rio Grande Valley 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Phoenix Rising 1, Rio Grande Valley 1.
  • 46': Foul by Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 46': Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 48': Foul by Andrés Flores (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 48': Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 49': Erik Pimentel (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Foul by Darren Mattocks (Phoenix Rising).
  • 54': Goal! Phoenix Rising 2, Rio Grande Valley 1. Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luis Seijas.
  • 55': Attempt missed. Kyle Edwards (Rio Grande Valley) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andrés Flores.
  • 57': Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 57': Foul by Juan Cabezas (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 59': Attempt missed. Rodrigo López (Rio Grande Valley) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Emilio Ycaza.
  • 60': Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 60': Foul by Andrés Flores (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 61': Attempt saved. Darren Mattocks (Phoenix Rising) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Santiago Moar.
  • 62': Corner, Phoenix Rising. Conceded by Colin Miller.
  • 63': Attempt blocked. Juan Cabezas (Rio Grande Valley) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrés Flores.
  • 66': Darnell King (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 66': Foul by Erik Pimentel (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 66': Erik Pimentel (Rio Grande Valley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 68': Corner, Phoenix Rising. Conceded by Juan Azócar.
  • 69': Christian Sorto (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 69': Foul by Darnell King (Phoenix Rising).
  • 71': Goal! Phoenix Rising 2, Rio Grande Valley 2. Rodrigo López (Rio Grande Valley) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top left corner.
  • 72': Substitution, Phoenix Rising. Jon Bakero replaces Darren Mattocks.
  • 72': Substitution, Phoenix Rising. Joseph Calistri replaces Darnell King.
  • 72': Rodrigo López (Rio Grande Valley) is shown the yellow card.
  • 73': Solomon Asante (Phoenix Rising) is shown the yellow card.
  • 74': Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 74': Foul by Christian Sorto (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 76': Offside, Phoenix Rising. Aodhan Quinn tries a through ball, but Jon Bakero is caught offside.
  • 78': Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 78': Foul by Andrés Flores (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 79': Attempt saved. Solomon Asante (Phoenix Rising) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
  • 80': Corner, Phoenix Rising. Conceded by Colin Miller.
  • 80': Foul by Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising).
  • 80': Kyle Edwards (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 81': Foul by Joseph Calistri (Phoenix Rising).
  • 81': Rodrigo López (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 85': Foul by Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 85': Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 85': Attempt missed. Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jon Bakero with a cross.
  • 88': Offside, Phoenix Rising. Santiago Moar tries a through ball, but Tate Schmitt is caught offside.
  • 88': Substitution, Rio Grande Valley. Elvis Amoh replaces Kyle Edwards.
  • 89': Foul by Christian Sorto (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 89': Solomon Asante (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+2': Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 90'+2': Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+3': Andrés Flores (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 90'+3': Foul by Luis Seijas (Phoenix Rising).
  • 90'+3': Offside, Rio Grande Valley. Carter Manley tries a through ball, but Christian Sorto is caught offside.
  • 90'+4': Andrés Flores (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+4': Foul by Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising).
  • 90'+5': Second Half ends, Phoenix Rising 2, Rio Grande Valley 2.
  • 90': First Half Extra Time begins Phoenix Rising 2, Rio Grande Valley 2.
  • 91': Foul by Elvis Amoh (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 91': Tate Schmitt (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 94': Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 94': Foul by Luis Seijas (Phoenix Rising).
  • 95': Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 95': Foul by Elvis Amoh (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 97': Attempt saved. Christian Sorto (Rio Grande Valley) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rodrigo López.
  • 97': Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Arturo Rodriguez.
  • 99': Andrés Flores (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 99': Foul by Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising).
  • 100': Substitution, Rio Grande Valley. Vicente Sánchez replaces Andrés Flores.
  • 101': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3, Rio Grande Valley 2. Solomon Asante (Phoenix Rising) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jon Bakero.
  • 105': First Half Extra Time ends, Phoenix Rising 3, Rio Grande Valley 2.
  • 105': Second Half Extra Time begins Phoenix Rising 3, Rio Grande Valley 2.
  • 107': Penalty Rio Grande Valley. Vicente Sánchez draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 107': Penalty conceded by Andre Rawls (Phoenix Rising) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 109': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3, Rio Grande Valley 3. Elvis Amoh (Rio Grande Valley) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 110': Foul by Elvis Amoh (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 110': Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 112': Foul by Elvis Amoh (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 112': James Musa (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 112': Substitution, Rio Grande Valley. Adrian Diz Pe replaces Christian Sorto.
  • 115': Hand ball by Baboucarr Njie (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 116': Colin Miller (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 116': Foul by Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising).
  • 119': Substitution, Phoenix Rising. Prince Saydee replaces Solomon Asante.
  • 119': Substitution, Rio Grande Valley. Ronald Alexis Cerritos replaces Vicente Sánchez because of an injury.
  • 120': Attempt blocked. Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
  • 120'+1': Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 120'+1': Foul by Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising).
  • 120'+1': Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 120'+3': Attempt missed. Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Rodrigo López with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 120'+3': Dangerous play by Rodrigo López (Rio Grande Valley).
  • 120'+3': Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 120'+6': Offside, Phoenix Rising. Luis Seijas tries a through ball, but Prince Saydee is caught offside.
  • 120'+6': Second Half Extra Time ends, Phoenix Rising 3, Rio Grande Valley 3.
  • 120': Penalty Shootout begins Phoenix Rising 3, Rio Grande Valley 3.
  • 120': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3(1), Rio Grande Valley 3. Jon Bakero (Phoenix Rising) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 120': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3(1), Rio Grande Valley 3(1). Baboucarr Njie (Rio Grande Valley) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 120': Penalty saved! Arturo Rodriguez (Phoenix Rising) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 120': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3(1), Rio Grande Valley 3(2). Emilio Ycaza (Rio Grande Valley) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 120': Penalty saved! Aodhan Quinn (Phoenix Rising) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, left footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.
  • 120': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3(1), Rio Grande Valley 3(3). Erik Pimentel (Rio Grande Valley) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 120': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3(2), Rio Grande Valley 3(3). Joseph Farrell (Phoenix Rising) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 120': Penalty saved! Rodrigo López (Rio Grande Valley) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 120': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3(3), Rio Grande Valley 3(3). Santiago Moar (Phoenix Rising) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 120': Goal! Phoenix Rising 3(3), Rio Grande Valley 3(4). Elvis Amoh (Rio Grande Valley) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 120': Penalty Shootout ends, Phoenix Rising 3(3), Rio Grande Valley 3(4).
  • 0': Match ends, Phoenix Rising 3(3), Rio Grande Valley 3(4).
  • 0': Match ends, Phoenix Rising 3(3), Rio Grande Valley 3(4).

Statistics

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23 Fouls 20
4 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
3 Offsides 4
1 Corner Kicks 5
3 Saves 1
52.6 Possession 47.4
12 SHOTS 14
4 ON GOAL 6
0.3 On Target % 0.4
1 Penalty Goals 0
1 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
355 Accurate Passes 289
466 Passes 399
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.7
4 Accurate Crosses 5
16 Crosses 32
0.3 Cross % 0.2
82 Long Balls 77
38 Accurate Long Balls 39
0.5 Long Balls % 0.5
2 Blocked Shots 3
12 Effective Tackles 6
17 Tackles 12
0.7 Tackle % 0.5
12 Interceptions 12
27 Effective Clearances 7
27 Clearances 7

Game Information

Competition: USL Championship

Venue: Phoenix Rising Stadium at Wild Horse Pass
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Attendance: 8,234

Line-Ups

PHX Phoenix Rising FC (4-3-3)

No. Name
24 Andre Rawls (GK)
41 James Musa
15 Joseph Farrell
25 Tate Schmitt
2 Darnell King
12 Arturo Rodriguez Yellow Card
14 Aodhan Quinn
27 Kevon Lambert
9 Darren Mattocks
7 Santi Moar Yellow Card
20 Solomon Asanté
Phoenix Rising FC Substitutes:
Manuel Quezada, Joey Calistri, David Egbo, Edward Delgado, Prince Saydee, Jon Bakero, Luis Seijas.

RGV Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
12 Colin Miller (GK)
4 Erik Pimentel Yellow Card
2 Carter Manley
14 Baboucarr Njie
7 Juan Azócar
30 Emilio Ycaza
13 Andres Flores
5 Juan Cabezas Yellow Card
27 Kyle Edwards
20 Christian Sorto
8 Rodrigo Lopez
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Substitutes:
Roberto Alburquerque, Adrián Diz Pe, Vicente Sánchez, Elvis Amoh, Alexis Cerritos, Adrian Vera, Javier Garcia.

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