MLS Game #14
Saturday, July 10, 2010, 7:30 p.m. CT
English TV: KCWE 29
Spanish TV: KCWE 29 (SAP)
CommunityAmerica Ballpark | Kansas City, Kansas
Weather: 84 degrees clear
Attendance: 10,288
Score: 1 2 F
Kansas City Wizards (3-8-3, 12 pts) 0 0 0
Chivas USA (4-9-2, 14 pts) 0 2 2
Kansas City Wizards: Jimmy Nielsen; Michael Harrington, Shavar Thomas, Jimmy Conrad, Roger Espinoza; Jack Jewsbury (Graham Zusi 66), Stéphane Auvray, Davy Arnaud; Kei Kamara, Josh Wolff (Teal Bunbury 71), Ryan Smith
Subs not used: Eric Kronberg, Korede Aiyegbusi, Jonathan Leathers, Chance Myers, Craig Rocastle
Chivas USA: Zach Thornton (Dan Kennedy 36); Mariano Trujillo, Michael Umana, Yamith Cuesta, Ante Jazic; Michael Lahoud, Marcelo Saragosa, Ben Zemanski, Blair Gavin (Osael Romero 52); Jesus Padilla (Dario Delgado 70), Justin Braun
Subs not used: Carlos Borja, Jonathan Bornstein, Gerson Mayen, Chukwudi Chijindu
Stats: KC CHV
Shots 20 8
Shots on Goal 7 6
Saves 4 7
Fouls 10 11
Offside 1 1
Corner Kicks 14 1
Misconduct Summary:
CHV -- Osael Romero (caution; Reckless Tackle) 74
KC -- Jimmy Conrad (caution; Reckless Foul) 81
Scoring Summary:
CHV -- Justin Braun 5 (unassisted) 56
CHV -- Justin Braun 6 (unassisted) 87
(July 10, 2010) – The Kansas City Wizards lost Saturday 2-0 to Chivas USA after two second-half goals from Chivas striker Justin Braun. The match marked the 100th career game for Kansas City players Michael Harrington and Kei Kamara. It was also Kansas City defender Roger Espinosa’s first game back at home after starting two games for Honduras in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
The game got started offensively for the Wizards in the 3rd minute on a Josh Wolff corner kick. Wolff played it back for on-rushing Michael Harrington, who delivered a high cross to Ryan Smith. Smith struck the ball well, but right at Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton. Then, in the 15th minute, Kansas City’s captain Davy Arnaud dribbled around two defenders to take a shot from 18 yards out, but it sailed just over the crossbar.
Forward Josh Wolff had a run toward goal in the 30th minute, but he was fouled from behind leaving the Wizards with a free kick from 25 yards out. Arnaud lined up to take the kick and, after Ryan Smith stepped over, Arnaud played the ball behind him to Kei Kamara, who rifled a shot past the wall toward the far post. Thornton was able to make the diving stop to send the ball over the end line.
Chivas USA nearly opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when Shavar Thomas was unable to fully clear the ball, and Chivas midfielder Blair Gaven was left with the ball in space. His shot from 30 yards was sent over the bar by Wizards goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen, however.
In the 36th minute Zach Thornton came up injured after diving for the ball on a shot from Josh Wolff. Dan Kennedy was sent in to replace him between the posts.
Chivas USA showed took a 1-0 lead in the 56th minute when Justin Braun collected a ball near the top of the penalty area. Braun took three touches toward goal and beat keeper Nielsen to his right from the top of the box.
The Wizards nearly answered in the 68th minute when Ryan Smith had time to cross the ball into the middle of the box for Davy Arnaud’s head. Arnaud’s glancing header beat Chivas goalkeeper Dan Kennedy but skipped off the crossbar and over for a goal kick.
Again five minutes later the Wizards had a chance to tie the game on a corner kick taken by substitute Graham Zusi. However, Stéphane Auvray, was unable to direct a shot on frame, and the ball went out for another goal kick.
Chivas USA sealed victory in the 87th minute after Justin Braun scored his second goal of the night. Braun intercepted a pass and curled a shot home from the top of the area. The game ended 2-0 after three minutes of stoppage time. The Wizards play a pair of road games next week, first visiting the Columbus Crew Wednesday before taking on the Colorado Rapids Saturday. The following weekend, English powerhouse Manchester United comes to Kansas City for the opening event at the New Arrowhead Stadium.
Fast Facts:
• Kansas City is now 3-8-3 (12 pts) on the season.
• The Wizards have allowed the first goal 9 times this season.
• Kansas City is 0-8-1 when allowing the first goal.
• The Wizards outshot Chivas 20-8 and held a 14-1 advantage in corner kicks.
• Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton left the match in the 1st half with a left ankle injury.
• Both Michael Harrington and Kei Kamara played their 100th MLS matches Saturday.
• Defender Roger Espinoza played his 1st home game since returning from Honduras World Cup duty.
• Kansas City was without striker Zoltan (torn ACL) and defender Matt Besler (ankle sprain).
• Wizards fans can watch tomorrow’s World Cup final at the Kansas City Power & Light District in the final Summer of Soccer World Cup watch party.
Team
Press Release: Wizards lose to Chivas USA
