New England Revolution vs Sporting Kansas City, 2023 MLS, Regular Season
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61': Andreu FontàsVrioni scores 2 goals as Revolution beat Sporting KC 2-1
— Giacomo Vrioni scored two goals a few minutes apart to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Attempt saved. Dániel Sallói (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Erik Thommy.
- 5': Attempt missed. Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Emmanuel Boateng with a cross.
- 6': Attempt blocked. Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carles Gil.
- 6': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Logan Ndenbe.
- 8': Attempt saved. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emmanuel Boateng with a cross.
- 12': Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City).
- 14': Foul by Roger Espinoza (Sporting Kansas City).
- 14': Noel Buck (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 20': Attempt missed. Rémi Walter (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 20': Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 20': Foul by Andreu Fontàs (Sporting Kansas City).
- 20': Andreu Fontàs (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 24': Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Johnny Russell tries a through ball, but Alan Pulido is caught offside.
- 25': Foul by Roger Espinoza (Sporting Kansas City).
- 25': Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Attempt missed. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Christian Makoun with a cross.
- 31': Goal! New England Revolution 1, Sporting Kansas City 0. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Emmanuel Boateng following a fast break.
- 35': Attempt saved. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Giacomo Vrioni.
- 35': Goal! New England Revolution 2, Sporting Kansas City 0. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 40': Foul by Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City).
- 40': Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Christian Makoun.
- 45': Foul by Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution).
- 45': Roger Espinoza (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, New England Revolution 2, Sporting Kansas City 0.
- 45': Second Half begins New England Revolution 2, Sporting Kansas City 0.
- 46': Foul by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City).
- 46': Noel Buck (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Attempt missed. Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Emmanuel Boateng with a cross.
- 48': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Dany Rosero.
- 49': Foul by Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution).
- 49': Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 50': Goal! New England Revolution 2, Sporting Kansas City 1. Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dániel Sallói with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 54': Foul by Dániel Sallói (Sporting Kansas City).
- 54': Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Noel Buck (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Makoun.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Roger Espinoza (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Johnny Russell.
- 57': Foul by Andreu Fontàs (Sporting Kansas City).
- 57': Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Andreu Fontàs (Sporting Kansas City).
- 61': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 61': Andreu Fontàs (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the red card.
- 61': Attempt saved. Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Carles Gil.
- 63': Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City).
- 64': Substitution, New England Revolution. Justin Rennicks replaces Esmir Bajraktarevic.
- 64': Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Khiry Shelton replaces Logan Ndenbe.
- 64': Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Robert Voloder replaces Alan Pulido.
- 66': Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Tim Melia tries a through ball, but Khiry Shelton is caught offside.
- 67': Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Felipe Hernández replaces Roger Espinoza.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Felipe Hernández (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Erik Thommy.
- 72': Attempt missed. Dániel Sallói (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Erik Thommy.
- 72': Foul by Khiry Shelton (Sporting Kansas City).
- 72': Noel Buck (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Attempt saved. Justin Rennicks (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Carles Gil.
- 74': Attempt saved. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 74': Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution).
- 74': Substitution, New England Revolution. Damián Rivera replaces Emmanuel Boateng.
- 74': Substitution, New England Revolution. Ben Sweat replaces Christian Makoun.
- 76': Offside, New England Revolution. Damián Rivera tries a through ball, but Ben Sweat is caught offside.
- 78': Delay in match (Sporting Kansas City).
- 78': Delay in match because of an injury Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
- 78': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 81': Attempt saved. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 81': Attempt missed. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 81': Attempt missed. Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Felipe Hernández.
- 82': Attempt saved. Damián Rivera (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Carles Gil.
- 82': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Tim Melia.
- 86': Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Chris Rindov replaces Erik Thommy.
- 86': Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Marinos Tzionis replaces Dániel Sallói.
- 89': Foul by Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City).
- 89': Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. Felipe Hernández (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marinos Tzionis.
- 90'+5': Brandon Bye (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+5': Foul by Marinos Tzionis (Sporting Kansas City).
- 90'+5': Substitution, New England Revolution. Jack Panayotou replaces Giacomo Vrioni.
- 90'+7': Attempt blocked. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Damián Rivera.
- 90'+7': Cam Duke (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Foul by Damián Rivera (New England Revolution).
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, New England Revolution 2, Sporting Kansas City 1.
- 0': Match ends, New England Revolution 2, Sporting Kansas City 1.
Statistics
 SKC |
NE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 4 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 7 | Saves | 2 |
| 47.3 | Possession | 52.7 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 415 | Accurate Passes | 459 |
| 491 | Passes | 541 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 10 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 67 | Long Balls | 46 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 10 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 12 | Effective Clearances | 17 |
| 12 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Attendance: 19,281
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Attendance: 19,281
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego FC | 34 | +23 | 63 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | +28 | 63 |
| 3 | LAFC | 34 | +25 | 60 |
| 4 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | +17 | 58 |
Line-Ups
New England Revolution (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 99 | Djordje Petrovic (GK) |
| 2 | Dave Romney |
| 88 | Andrew Farrell |
| 6 | Christian Makoun |
| 15 | Brandon Bye |
| 10 | Carles Gil |
| 29 | Noel Buck |
| 8 | Matt Polster |
| 9 | Giacomo Vrioni |
| 18 | Emmanuel Boateng |
| 47 | Esmir Bajraktarevic |
Sporting Kansas City (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 29 | Tim Melia (GK) |
| 3 | Andreu Fontàs  |
| 5 | Dany Rosero |
| 18 | Logan Ndenbe |
| 28 | Cameron Duke |
| 54 | Rémi Walter |
| 26 | Erik Thommy |
| 15 | Roger Espinoza |
| 9 | Alan Pulido |
| 20 | Dániel Sallói |
| 7 | Johnny Russell |
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