MLS

Seattle Sounders FC vs New England Revolution, 2024 MLS, Regular Season

· MLS
Seattle Sounders FC
  • 15': Jordan Morris
  • 81': Albert Rusnák
FT
2 - 0
New England Revolution

    Albert Rusnak, Sounders knock off Revs, extend unbeaten run to five

    Albert Rusnak assisted on the first goal and scored the second as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting New England Revolution 2-0 on Saturday night.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 4': Foul by DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution).
    • 4': Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 5': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Dave Romney.
    • 6': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Brandon Bye.
    • 7': Foul by Noel Buck (New England Revolution).
    • 7': Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 11': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Léo Chú.
    • 15': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 1, New England Revolution 0. Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Albert Rusnák following a fast break.
    • 18': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Brandon Bye.
    • 21': Attempt saved. Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yeimar Gómez.
    • 21': Foul by Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC).
    • 21': Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 23': Foul by Xavier Arreaga (New England Revolution).
    • 23': Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 23': Xavier Arreaga (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 25': Attempt missed. João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
    • 27': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
    • 27': Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 29': Attempt blocked. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Esmir Bajraktarevic.
    • 31': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Léo Chú.
    • 33': Attempt missed. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
    • 35': Attempt blocked. Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Polster.
    • 35': Attempt saved. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
    • 35': Attempt saved. Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
    • 35': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by João Paulo.
    • 35': Attempt missed. Xavier Arreaga (New England Revolution) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Esmir Bajraktarevic with a cross following a corner.
    • 36': Foul by DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution).
    • 36': Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 37': Attempt saved. Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jordan Morris.
    • 40': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Nouhou Tolo.
    • 41': Attempt saved. Ian Harkes (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
    • 41': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Stefan Frei.
    • 42': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Obed Vargas.
    • 43': Attempt missed. Ian Harkes (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
    • 45'+1': Foul by Léo Chú (Seattle Sounders FC).
    • 45'+1': Noel Buck (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 45'+1': Foul by João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC).
    • 45'+1': Ian Harkes (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 45'+2': First Half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 1, New England Revolution 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Seattle Sounders FC 1, New England Revolution 0.
    • 45': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Reed Baker-Whiting replaces Léo Chú.
    • 50': Attempt saved. Giacomo Vrioni (New England Revolution) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by DeJuan Jones.
    • 50': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Stefan Frei.
    • 53': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Xavier Arreaga.
    • 53': Attempt missed. Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Obed Vargas following a corner.
    • 55': Attempt saved. João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
    • 59': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Dave Romney.
    • 60': Attempt blocked. Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
    • 60': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Xavier Arreaga.
    • 61': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Raúl Ruidíaz replaces Paul Rothrock.
    • 61': Substitution, New England Revolution. Ryan Spaulding replaces Brandon Bye.
    • 61': Attempt saved. Yeimar Gómez (Seattle Sounders FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Albert Rusnák with a cross.
    • 61': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
    • 64': Attempt blocked. Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
    • 64': Attempt missed. Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle Sounders FC) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Cristian Roldan with a cross.
    • 65': Delay in match because of an injury DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution).
    • 65': Delay in match because of an injury Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle Sounders FC).
    • 67': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 68': Substitution, New England Revolution. Tommy McNamara replaces Jack Panayotou.
    • 69': Delay in match because of an injury Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC).
    • 69': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 71': Attempt missed. Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Reed Baker-Whiting.
    • 77': Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Reed Baker-Whiting is caught offside.
    • 79': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Alex Roldan replaces João Paulo.
    • 81': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 2, New England Revolution 0. Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Obed Vargas with a headed pass.
    • 83': Attempt saved. Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
    • 86': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Dave Romney.
    • 86': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Josh Atencio replaces Obed Vargas.
    • 86': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Pedro de la Vega replaces Albert Rusnák.
    • 87': Substitution, New England Revolution. Henry Kessler replaces Xavier Arreaga.
    • 87': Substitution, New England Revolution. Bobby Wood replaces Giacomo Vrioni.
    • 87': Substitution, New England Revolution. Marcos Dias replaces Noel Buck.
    • 87': Attempt missed. Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jackson Ragen with a headed pass following a corner.
    • 88': Foul by Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC).
    • 88': Ian Harkes (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 89': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
    • 89': Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 89': Matt Polster (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 90'+1': Foul by Ian Harkes (New England Revolution).
    • 90'+1': Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Marcos Dias (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
    • 90'+2': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Yeimar Gómez.
    • 90'+2': Attempt missed. Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Esmir Bajraktarevic with a cross following a corner.
    • 90'+4': Foul by Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC).
    • 90'+4': Ryan Spaulding (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+4': Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 90'+7': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by DeJuan Jones.
    • 90'+7': Second Half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 2, New England Revolution 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Seattle Sounders FC 2, New England Revolution 0.

    Statistics

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    7 Fouls 5
    2 Yellow Cards 1
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 1
    8 Corner Kicks 9
    5 Saves 4
    45.5 Possession 54.5
    11 SHOTS 14
    4 ON GOAL 7
    0.4 On Target % 0.5
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    398 Accurate Passes 501
    471 Passes 566
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.9
    2 Accurate Crosses 4
    23 Crosses 20
    0.1 Cross % 0.2
    41 Long Balls 48
    21 Accurate Long Balls 32
    0.5 Long Balls % 0.7
    3 Blocked Shots 2
    11 Effective Tackles 5
    15 Tackles 9
    0.7 Tackle % 0.6
    11 Interceptions 12
    20 Effective Clearances 24
    20 Clearances 24

    Game Information

    Competition: MLS

    Venue: Lumen Field
    Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Attendance: 30,017

    MLS Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Inter Miami CF 34 +30 74
    2 Columbus Crew 34 +32 66
    3 FC Cincinnati 34 +10 59
    4 Orlando City SC 34 +9 52
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    SEA Seattle Sounders FC (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    24 Stefan Frei (GK)
    25 Jackson Ragen
    28 Yeimar Gómez
    5 Nouhou Tolo
    7 Cristian Roldan
    11 Albert Rusnák
    6 João Paulo
    18 Obed Vargas
    13 Jordan Morris
    23 Léo Chú
    14 Paul Rothrock
    Seattle Sounders FC Substitutes:
    Andy Thomas, Jon Bell, Reed Baker-Whiting, Pedro de la Vega, Joshua Atencio, Raúl Ruidíaz, Daniel Musovski, Alex Roldan, Daniel Leyva.

    NE New England Revolution (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    31 Aljaz Ivacic (GK)
    2 Dave Romney
    3 Xavier Arreaga Yellow Card
    24 DeJuan Jones
    15 Brandon Bye
    47 Esmir Bajraktarevic
    8 Matt Polster Yellow Card
    14 Ian Harkes
    9 Giacomo Vrioni
    22 Jack Panayotou
    29 Noel Buck
    New England Revolution Substitutes:
    Thomas McNamara, Henrich Ravas, Henry Kessler, Bobby Wood, Andrew Farrell, Jonathan Mensah, Marcos Dias, Ryan Spaulding.

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