Champions League 2010/2011

#	Player	Goals	Disciplinary
18	K. Keller (GK)
5	T. Wahl
14	T. Marshall
26	T. Graham
20	Z. Scott
8	P. Vagenas
15	Á. Fernández		48'
22	M. Seamon
21	N. Jaqua	17'	80'
24	R. Levesque
2	M. Fucito
Coach: S. Schmid

#	Player	Goals	Disciplinary
22	M. Álvarez (GK)
16	G. Badilla		52'
	A. Robinson		63' 89'
29	J. Loaiza
4	J. Mena		33'
8	W. Centeno
	D. Guzman
24	R. Blanco		90'
27	M. Castillo
19	J. Arrieta	26'
9	A. Sequeira
Coach: R. Myers

#	Player	Disciplinary
32	M. Montaño for P. Vagenas 63'	70'
16	D. Estrada for R. Levesque 76'
23	S. Nyassi for N. Jaqua 84'

#	Player	Goals
28	J. Martínez for A. Sequeira 56'	89'
10	A. Solis for M. Castillo 69'
33	L. Cordero for J. Loaiza 72'

Minute		Description
90' +5		There's the final whistle, and Saprissa are dramatically through to the quarterfinals with a comeback win in Seattle. They advance as Group C runners-up.
90' +4		R. Blanco gets yellow.
90' +4		Saprissa wasting time in the corner as they can sense a quarterfinal berth. For his trouble, Blanco is booked for timewasting.
90' +3		Late corner for Seattle as they try to salvage a draw.
90' +1		Four minutes added on.
89'		J. Martínez has scored a goal for Saprissa!
		A. Robinson gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
		Late drama as Robinson is dismissed for a second bookable offense. Saprissa will have to hang on with 10 men.
87'		Goal Saprissa! That could well be the goal that puts Saprissa into the quarterfinals. It's a tremendous gaffe from Keller as he allows a shot from Martínez to go through him into the net.
84'		S. Nyassi enters the game and replaces N. Jaqua.
84'		Last sub for Seattle as Jaqua comes off in place of Sanna Nyassi.
83'		The offside flag goes up on Saprissa for the second time in as many minutes. They are pressing for that winning goal, but are just a step ahead of the play at the moment.
80'		N. Jaqua gets yellow.
80'		Close-range shot by Estrada is saved nicely by Álvarez. Meanwhile, Jaqua picks up a booking for a tug on the right side.
78'		Fernández tries a long pass forward for Estrada, but the ball has just too much pace. Goal kick for Saprissa.

Minute		Description
76'		D. Estrada enters the game and replaces R. Levesque.
76'		So close for Saprissa as Alonso sends a shot just wide from the top of the area. Meanwhile, Seattle make their second change as David Estrada replaces Levesque.
75'		Alonso's free kick is low and into the wall. A foul by Cordero gives the ball over to Seattle.
74'		Now a free kick to Saprissa on the left as Fernández clashes with Robinson. Both players have words for each other afterwards, but both are already carrying a booking and need to be careful.
72'		L. Cordero enters the game and replaces J. Loaiza.
72'		Montaño lobs it in, but the ball sails out of play. Saprissa also make their final change as Luis Cordero replaces Loaiza.
71'		Montaño goes down again about 25 yards out on the left, but this time he wins the decision. Free kick to Seattle.
70'		M. Montaño gets yellow.
70'		Montaño thinks he has won a free kick on the edge of the Saprissa area, but instead he is booked for diving under the challenge of Blanco.
69'		A. Solis enters the game and replaces M. Castillo.
69'		Alonso Solis replaces Mauricio Castillo for the visitors to provide a spark to the attack.
68'		Fucito races into the area from the left, but Robinson and Mena combine to take the ball off of him at the end line.
65'		Big scramble in the Saprissa six-yard box, but a foul by Jaqua on Álvarez spares a near disaster for the visitors.
64'		Fucito sends it in low, and the ball is easily cleared.
63'		A. Robinson gets yellow.
		M. Montaño enters the game and replaces P. Vagenas.
		First change for Seattle as Miguel Montaño replaces Peter Vagenas. Also, Robinson is booked for conceding a free kick Seattle 30 yards out.
60'		The match hits the hour mark, and it is still level. Saprissa, remember, must win to guarantee their progress to the Champions League quarterfinals. Anything less, and the result of tomorrow's Marathón-Monterrey game could affect the Costa Ricans.
59'		The second half has been a back-and-forth affair, but Seattle have had the slightly better chances so far.
56'		J. Martínez enters the game and replaces A. Sequeira.
56'		Loaiza breaks into the Seattle area on the left, but he's quickly closed down by three yellow-shirted defenders. Meanwhile, the visitors make their first substitution as Josué Martínez replaces Sequeira.
54'		Corner to Seattle despite the protests of Robinson, who feels Saprissa should have a goal kick.
53'		Again it's Fucito with the inswinging effort, but again Álvarez is there to make a sure-handed catch.
52'		G. Badilla gets yellow.
52'		Badilla is booked for coming through the back of Fernández in the right channel. Free kick to Seattle.
51'		Jaqua tumbles over Robinson, and Saprissa are able to clear with a free kick.
50'		Levesque tries to lay the ball off for the overlapping run of Wahl, but the ball trickles out of play.
48'		Á. Fernández gets yellow.
48'		Fucito swings in the free kick with his left foot, but Álvarez flies out to capture.
47'		Free kick to Seattle in the right corner as Fucito is hauled down.
45' +2		There goes the half-time whistle on an entertaining first half. Seattle started stronger and opened through Nate Jaqua, but Jairo Arrieta answered for Saprissa on the other end. It should be quite the interesting second half.
45'		One minute added on according to fourth official Jair Marrufo.
42'		Javier Loaiza flings in a shot from the left, but the ball bounces harmlessly into the hands of Keller.
41'		Dangerous low cross from the left causes problems in the Saprissa area, but Mena is there to clear the danger.
39'		Levesque crosses from the left for Jaqua at the near post, but his deflected ball flies into the arms of Álvarez.
37'		The pace of the game has now slowed significantly after both sides traded blows in the opening half-hour.
34'		Fucito takes the free kick, but sends his effort flying over the top.
33'		J. Mena gets yellow.
33'		Mena picks up the first booking of the game as he comes from behind on Fernández.
32'		Seattle on their heels a bit now after a strong start, but they are holding well as Saprissa gain more confidence.
29'		Walter Centeno takes it, but the ball is cleared. Saprissa eventually win another corner. Once again, nothing comes of the set piece for the visitors.
28'		Corner for Saprissa as the Costa Ricans are picking up some steam after the equalizer.
26'		J. Arrieta has scored a goal for Saprissa! Assist by A. Sequeira.
26'		Goal Saprissa! A pass through the middle by Alejandro Sequeira finds the run of Jairo Arrieta, and the striker eludes Kasey Keller before slotting into the empty net. Big equalizer for Saprissa right there, and the game is level.
25'		Gabriel Badilla is limping around, and he appears to have picked up a leg injury of some kind. If it persists, Saprissa might be forced into an early change.
23'		Fucito's outswinger is low, and the ball is cleared away.
22'		Levesque slides one through for Fucito, but the ball is played out for a Seattle corner kick.
19'		Seattle was the brighter of the two sides, and the goal is not undeserved given the run of play. Saprissa need to control more in the middle of the pitch and string some passes together to get back in this. Plenty of time left, though.
17'		N. Jaqua has scored a goal for Seattle Sounders!
17'		Goal Seattle! Fucito swings in a free kick from the right, and a deflected effort by Álvaro Fernández falls to Nate Jaqua for the tap in. Opener for Seattle, and now a bit of desperation for Saprissa.
15'		A quarter of an hour gone, and Saprissa are yet to show the intensity of a team playing for its tournament life. They need a win to ensure progress to the next phase. Anything less, and their destiny will be out of their own hands.
13'		Foul by Robinson 25 yards out gives a dangerous free kick to Seattle. Nothing comes of the chance, however.
12'		Corner kick from the far side is swung in by Fucito, but Álvarez comes out to catch.
11'		Fucito heads past a charging Álvarez, but Alexander Robinson shields the ball out for a goal kick.
10'		Roger Levesque crosses in from the left, but the Saprissa defense manages to head clear.
8'		It's been a solid start for Seattle so far as they have tested Álvarez in the Saprissa goal. There is now a huge collision in the area as Fucito goes up for a header, and Saprissa defender José Mena has come up with a hurt nose.
6'		Nate Jaqua rises to head from the center of the area, but Minor Álvarez makes the stop for Saprissa.
4'		Michael Fucito gets a look from inside the area, but the Seattle man scuffs a shot wide.
3'		Tyson Wahl clashes with Ricardo Blanco on the left, and the visitors win the free kick.
2'		Saprissa, in their blue and white strip, are pressing hard early on knowing they need a great result here.
1'		There's the whistle from referee Neal Brizan, and the match is under way.
		Deportivo Saprissa need victory to advance from Group C this evening, but it will be tough as they close their CONCACAF Champions League group stage campaign away to Seattle Sounders. Seattle, already eliminated, are playing for pride. The Costa Ricans, however, can ensure a quarterfinal berth with a victory. If they fail to win, they will then have to wait on the result of tomorrow night's match between Marathón and Monterrey in Honduras.

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	Seattle Sounders	Saprissa
Shots on goal	5	5
Shots wide	7	4
Fouls	20	17
Corner Kicks	4	3
Offsides	1	10
Possession	53%	47%

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