Whitecaps Lose 2-1 In Minnesota On Late Goal
Published on August 11, 2004 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
The Whitecaps Men, playing their third road game in five days, recorded their second loss in a row, falling 2-1 to conference rivals the Minnesota Thunder. Martin Nash scored an equalizer for Vancouver just before the break, in a first half in which the Caps outshot their hosts 8-3. However striker David Castellanos put the home side in the lead to stay at 77'. The game was the first loss for goalkeeper Alex Marques in over a month, ending his seven-game undefeated streak.
Vancouver's record falls to 12-7-4 for 40 points, as the Caps remain in second place in the West, six back of the Portland Timbers, with both teams having five games remaining. The Thunder move to 11-8-3 for 36 points, as they leapfrog Seattle to go into third place in the West, four points behind Vancouver with a game in hand.
The Whitecaps conclude their road-trip Thursday away to the Milwaukee Wave United. They return to face the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, August 15, in a special 1:00pm afternoon game at Swangard Stadium.
Match Stats Standings and Stats
Game Notes
Jason Jordan was in good form in the game. In addition to doing all the work on Nash's goal, Jordan came close to setting up an early goal at 5' as his cut-back was blasted just wide by John Sulentic from the top of the box. Then at 48' he stole the ball from Godfrey Tenoff, outpaced the Minnesota defence down the left, and forced Joe Warren into a diving save to stop his low shot. Minnesota had the better of the second half, with a 9-4 edge in shots, making the final shot count 12-12. After scoring Vancouver's goal in the final seconds of the first half, Martin Nash was taken out of the game at half-time, replaced by Davide Xausa.
Minnesota goalkeeper Joe Warren was forced to make 8 saves compared to Alex Marques' 3.
Vancouver had a 5-1 edge in corner kicks.
Scoring Summary
20' Minn Kevin Friedland (Godfrey Tenoff) A cross from Tenoff deep on the right got past everyone to find Friedland in front for the goal.
45' Vanc Martin Nash (Jason Jordan) Jordan picked off a poor pass from the Minnesota defence, broke in goal drawing the goalkeeper, before passing to Nash who had an open net for his second of the season.
77' Minn David Castellanos (Kevin Friedland) Friedland sent a through ball to Castellanos who broke in alone on goalkeeper Alex Marques and scored from 15 yards out.
Starting Lineups:
Minnesota: Warren, Branan, Jacquette, Roberts, Juarez, Tenoff, Matteo (Ferruzzi 68), Friedland (Wilson 77), Alberts, Castellanos, Menyongar
Vancouver: Marques, Dasovic, Piette, Craveiro, Kindel, Clarke, Nash, (Xausa 45), Sultenic, Morris, Corazzin, Jordan
Game Statistics:
Minnesota: Shots: 12, Fouls: 11, Offside: 4, Corners: 1
Vancouver: Shots: 12, Fouls:13, Offside: 2, Corners: 5
Goalkeeper Statistics:
Warren (Minnesota): Shots faced: 12, Saves: 8, Goals allowed: 1
Marques (Vancouver): Shots faced: 12, Saves: 3, Goals allowed: 2
Cautions:
Vancouver: Morris 23
Minnesota: Castellanos 30
Minnesota: Menyongar 44
Vancouver: Piette 80
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