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San Jose advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2004 US Open Cup with a 3-0 win over the Portland Timbers. The Timbers played most of the match with 10 men, after defender Gavin Wilkinson was sent off for a rough foul on San Jose's Brian Ching. The foul was a double blow to Portland, since it occurred in the penalty area , and Ronnie Ekelund scored from the spot to give the Earthquakes the only goal they would need. After the ejection and penalty, Portland lost the momentum they had, leaving the 10,622 fans to leave Portland's PGE park disappointed. July 15, 2004 PGE Park - Portland, Oregon Portland Timbers 0-3 San Jose Earthquakes
Scoring Portland Timbers
Match Reports - San Jose Earthquakes, A-League.com, The Timber Mill (incl. photos)
Portland Timbers Josh Saunders (GK) Shawn Saunders, Gavin Wilkinson, Lee Morrison, Hugo Alcaraz; Alex Bengard (Edwin Miranda 76'), Andrew Gregor, Brian Winters (Scot Thompson 60'), Jake Sagare; Alan Gordon (Dan Antoniuk 84'), Byron Alvarez Cautions: None Ejections: 17' Gavin Wilkinson Shots 5, Saves 2, Fouls 12, Corners 4, Offside 3
San Jose Earthquakes Jon Conway (GK) Wes Hart, Ryan Cochrane (Tighe Dombrowski 70'), Craig Waibel, Todd Dunivant; Brian Mullan, Richard Mulrooney, Ronnie Ekelund, Ramiro Corrales (Jamil Walker 71'); Landon Donovan (Dwayne De Rosario 46'), Brian Ching (Chris Brown 80') Cautions: None Ejections: None Shots 9, Saves 3, Fouls 13, Corners 4, Offside 4
Attendance - 10,622
The Rochester Raging Rhinos revisited their MLS giant-killing days, knocking off the New England Revolution on penalties. Pat Noonan started the scoring for the Revs on a cross from Richie Baker in the 7th minute. The Rhinos' Kirk Wilson teamed up with Doug Miller to draw the game level 16 minutes into the second half. Rochester played at 10 men for the final 48 minutes of regulation and extra time when Bill Sedgewick was booked a second time. Once the game went to penalties, Rochester goalkeeper Theo Zagar became the star, stopping two New England shots from Jay Heaps and Clint Dempsey, allowing Carlos Mendez to send the Rhinos to the quarterfinals with his penalty.
July 20, 2004 New England Revolution 1-1 Rochester Raging Rhinos Scoring NE : 7' Pat Noonan ROC : 61' Kirk Wilson Rochester wins on penalties, 3-1 Penalty Summary NE : Jay Heaps SV, Taylor Twellman G, Clint Dempsey SV, Pat Noonan OV ROC : Doug Miller CB, Craig Dammin G, Pato Aguilera G, Carlos Mendez G G-Goal, SV-Saved, CB-Hit crossbar, OV-Shot over goal
New England Revolution Matt Reis (GK), Marshall Leonard, Avery John, Daouda Kante (Jay Heaps 46), Luke Vercollone, Felix Brillant (Brian Kamler 86), Andy Dorman, Jose Cancela (Clint Dempsey 61)', Richie Baker (Shalrie Joseph 46), Pat Noonan, Taylor Twellman Cautions: 72' Avery John Ejections: None Shots 15, Saves 13, Fouls 12, Corners 8, Offside 8
Rochester Raging Rhinos Theo Zagar (GK), Bill Sedgewick, Craig Demmin, David Wright, Carlos Mendes, Corey Woolfolk (Doug Miller 57'), Kirk Wilson, Lenin Steenkamp (Pato Aguilera 91), Ryan Trout, (Noah Delgado 46), Shaun Tsakiris (Ian Pilarski 46), Chris Carrieri Cautions: 16' Chris Carrieri, 57', 101' Bill Sedgewick Ejections: 101' Bill Sedgewick Shots 24, Saves 8, Fouls 12, Corners 8, Offside 6
Referee- Ricardo Salazar
After making a game of it in the first half, the Atlanta Silverbacks eventually fell short as the Kansas City Wizards cruised to a 4-1 victory at DeKalb Stadium. Davy Arnaud scores the first of his two goals ten minutes into the match. With five minutes left in the first half, Alex Pineda Chacon drew the 'Backs level on a free kick from 20 yards out. The Wizards broke the back of the 'Backs in the second half, as Arnaud and Francisco Gomes scored within two minutes of each other to put KC up 3-1. KC never looked back from there, adding another goal to make it 4-1. July 20, 2004 DeKalb Memorial Stadium - Clarkston, Georgia Atlanta Silverbacks 1-4 Kansas City Wizards Scoring KC : 10', 52' Davy Arnaud, 54' Francisco Gomez, 81' Diego Gutierrez ATL : 40' Alex Pineda Chacon Match Reports - Kansas City Wizards
Tnoy Meola (GK) (Bo Oshoniyi 71'(GK))Nick Garcia, Taylor Graham (Alex Zotinca 46'), Jimmy Conrad, Jose Luis Burciaga Jr.; Chris Klein, Kerry Zavagnin, Diego Gutierrez, Francisco Gomez (Khari Stephenson 75'); Davy Arnaud, Josh Wolff (Justin Detter 63') Cautions: n/a, 86' Gary Brooks Ejections: Gary Brooks (Second Yellow) 86' Shots 8 Saves 2 Fouls 14 CK 5 Offside 2
Atlanta Silverbacks Joe Barton (GK), Fred DeGand, Joe Afful, Alan Woods, Andrew Lewis; Jordy Broder (Velko Iotov 54'), Leslie Fitzpatrick (Philippe Gogoy 83'), John Ball, Alex Pineda Chacon (Gerry Quiroz 84'); Gary Brooks, Mac Cozier (Ivo Ilarionov 75') Cautions: Davy Arnaud 40', Tony Meola 43', Alex Zotica 68' Ejections: none Shots 9 Saves 1 Fouls 10 CK 5 Offside 0
Referee-
Ricardo Venezuela Attendance - 2,212
The Minnesota Thunder scored another upset for the A-League, defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 in the Metrodome. The Thunder took the game to their MLS opponents quickly, nearly scoring in the first minute of the match, and eventually netting the game-winning goal from the head of Chris Brunt, re-directing a free kick from Jeff Matteo. Minnesota held strong for the remainder of the game, denying several Galaxy chances to even the score, as well as creating a few of their own to try and widen their lead. July 20, 2004 HHH Metrodome - Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnesota Thunder 1-0 Los Angeles Galaxy Scoring MIN : 21' Chris Brunt Match Reports - Minnesota Thunder, Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy Dan Popik (GK), Ricky Lewis, Ryan Suarez (46' Marcelo Saragosa), Chris Aloisi, Arturo Torres, Ned Grabavoy (79' Guillermo Gonzalez), Sasha Victorine, Paul Broome (46' Josh Gardner), Jovan Kirovski, Joseph Ngwenya (57' Carlos Ruiz), Alejandro Moreno. Cautions: 6' Paul Broome , 68' Carlos Ruiz Ejections: none Shots 7 Saves 2 Fouls 17 CK 3 Offside 1
Minnesota Thunder Joe Warren (GK), Dustin Branan, Brent Jaquette, Chris Brunt, Freddy Juarez, Godfrey Tenoff, Jeff Matteo, Jay Alberts (89' Amos Magee), Kevin Friedland, Johnny Menyonger (76' Marco Ferruzzi), Melvin Tarley (82' David Castellanos) Cautions: 26' Johnny Menyongar, 68' Joe Warren, 89' Marco Ferruzzi 89' Ejections: none Shots 13 Saves 6 Fouls 20 CK 8 Offside 1
Referee- Hilario Grajeda
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The Dallas Burn blew by the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on the strength of three second half goals. Colorado held strong in the first half, holding the aggressive Dallas club goalless despite being out shot 9-1. Dallas finally broke through in the second half, with three goals in 15 minutes, two coming from Eddie Johnson. July 20, 2004 Cotton Bowl - Dallas, Texas Dallas Burn 3-0 Colorado Rapids Scoring DAL : 60' Ronnie O'Brien, 67' Eddie Johnson, 75' Eddie Johnson
Match Reports -
Dallas Burn Scott Vallow (GK) (Joe Cannon 70(GK)), Antonio de la Torre, Nat Borchers, Ritchie Kotschau, Joey DiGiamarino (Kyle Beckerman 46), Seth Trembly, Matt Crawford, Mark Chung, Chris Henderson, Jordan Cila (Alberto Delgado 57), John Spencer (Rey Αngel Martinez 65). Cautions: 35' Matt Crawford, 81' Nat Borchers, 81' Kyle Beckerman, 82' Rey Angel Martinez Ejections: 81' Nate Borchers
Shots 6, Saves 9, Fouls 10, Corners 1, Offside 2 Jeff Cassar (GK), Carey Talley, Cory Gibbs, Clarence Goodson, Matt Behncke, Ronnie OBrien (Bobby Rhine 80), Oscar Pareja (Ramon Nunez 74), Simo Valakari (David Wagenfuhr 84), Brad Davis, Eddie Johnson, Jason Kreis (Jordan Stone 74) Cautions: none Ejections: none
Shots 19, Saves 3, Fouls 7, Corners 3, Offside 4 On the strength of two goals from Jamaican international Damani Ralph, the Chicago Fire outlasted the Columbus Crew in extra time, 2-1. Despite Chicago controlling much of the early play, the Crew scored first, Frankie Hejduk heading home a goal past Fire 'keeper Henry Ring. The Fire answered back 19 minutes into the second half, when Andy Williams was brought down in the penalty area. Although Jon Busch was able to get a hand on the ball, he was unable to stop the powerful shot from Damani Ralph, leveling the game at one. Both teams slugged it out into extra time, where the Crew were left a man short after 97 minutes when Edson Buddle was sent off for a foul on Fire defender Logan Pause. Just as it seemed the first half of extra time would end, Chicago struck the game winner, a header from Ralph off a free kick from Chris Armas, and the Fire were through to the quarterfinals.
July 20,
2004 Columbus Crew 1-2 Chicago Fire Scoring CLB: 27' Frankie Hejduk CHI : 66'p,106' Damani Ralph
Match Reports - Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew -- Jon Busch (GK), Duncan Oughton, Robin Fraser, Chad Marshall (Brian Maisonneuve 83'), Chris Wingert (Stephen Herdsman 75') (Eric Denton 9'3+), Simon Elliott, Kyle Martino, Ross Paule, Frankie Hejduk, Edson Buddle, Jeff Cunningham. Cautions - 33' Frankie Hejduk, 34' Kyle Martino, 96' Brian Maisonneuve Ejections - 97' Edson Buddle Shots 12, Fouls 26, Offside 4, Corners 2, Saves 13
Chicago Fire -- Henry Ring (GK), C.J. Brown, Jim Curtin, Denny Clanton, Logan Pause, Chris Armas, Nate Jaqua, Orando Perez (Leonard Griffin 45'), Andy Williams (Dipsy Selolwane 65'), Damani Ralph, Justin Mapp (Kelly Gray 93'+). Cautions - 13' Andy Williams, 19' Logan Pause, 68' Denny Clanton Ejections - none Shots 27, Fouls 19, Offside 1, Corners 9, Saves 5
Referee - Ali Saheli
One of the attractive qualities of cup competitions is that is give clubs struggling in their league play a chance to salvage something in their season. Such is the case of the Charleston Battery. Mired in an uncharacteristically dismal season in the A-League, the Battery have taken advantage of their position in the US Open Cup, pulling off a 1-0 upset victory of the MetroStars from Major League Soccer. Charleston game out aggressive, and both clubs had good chances, but the 1st half ended scoreless. Just after halftime, the Battery found the magical goal. Steve Klein collected a loose ball, and sent it over a sliding Zach Wells for the go ahead goal. The Metros pressed for the tying goal, and thought they found it when Eddie Gaven was brought down in the area and awarded a penalty. Mike Magee stepped up and sent the ball off the crossbar, ending the threat and breathing new life into Charleston's lost season.
July 20, 2004 Charleston Battery 1-0 MetroStars Scoring CHR : 48' Steve Klein
Match Reports - MLSNet.com, Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery - Dusty Hudock (GK), Nigel Henry, Mark Watson (Kelvin Jones 74'), Rick Titus, Henrik Jensen, Steve Klein, Justin Evans, Gabe Valencia (Jason Kutney 82'), Ted Chronopoulus (Chris Goos 24')(Greg Simmonds 89'), Paul Conway, Jesus Martinez-Morales. Shots 11, Saves 0, Fouls 14, Corners 6, Offside 4 Cautions - 9' Henrick Jensen, 51' Justin Evans, 51' Mark Watson Ejections - None
MetroStars - Zach Wells (GK), Chris Leitch, Eddie Pope, Jeff Parke, Seth Stammler (Sergio Galvan Rey 77'), Kenny Arena (Tenywa Bonseu 57'), Joselito Vaca, Mike Magee, Eddie Gaven, John Wolyniec, Cornell Glen (Fabian Taylor 62') Shots 6, Saves 6, Fouls 8, Corners 3, Offside 3 Cautions - None Ejections - None
Referee - Okulaja Abiodun Attendance - 2,200
With one of the largest crowds in the Richmond Kickers 11-year history on hand to greet teenage phenom Freddy Adu and his DC United teammates, the Kickers sent the 8,776 fans home happy for a different reason, a 2-1 upset win over the eventual MLS champions. An unimpressive United, short stars Ben Olsen, Earnie Stewart and Bobby Convey to injury, were never quite in the game in the first half. McColm Cephas took advantage when Mike Petke misplayed a ball deep in his own half, chipping it over goalkeeper Nick Rimando to go up 1-0 after 33 minutes. DC came alive in the second half, but Cephas struck again, this time on a one-timer from Joey Worthen. United finaly got on the board late in the game, when United newcomer Nana Kuffour heading in a corner from Freddy Adu, but it was too little too late, as the Kickers chalked up a historic fourth win in the round for A-League clubs over MLS sides. July 21, 2004 University of Richmond Stadium - Richmond, Virginia Richmond Kickers 2-1 D.C. United
Scoring
Match Reports - MLSnet.com, Richmond Kickers
Richmond Ronnie Pascale; Matt O'Toole, Tim Brown, Kevin Knight, Peter Luzak, Tony Williams; Richie Williams, Clyde Simms (Matt Delicate 72), McColm Cephas (Mike Burke 83), Joey Worthington; Kevin Jeffrey (Paul Lekics 61). Cautions - 42' Richie Williams, 45'+ Kevin Jeffrey Ejections - none Shots 7, Saves 2, Fouls 14, Corners 4, Offside 2
D.C. United Nick Rimando; Brandon Prideaux (Freddy Adu 46), Mike Petke, Bryan Namoff; Ezra Hendrickson, Kevin Ara (David Stokes 46), Brian Carroll, Dema Kovalenko, Josh Gros; Alecko Eskandarian, Jaime Moreno (Nana Kuffour 77). Cautions - 42' Dema Kovalenko, 45'+ Brandon Prideaux, 45'+, Josh Gros, 90'+ Freddy Adu Ejections - none Shots 8, Saves 1, Fouls 11, Corners 6, Offside 4
Referee- Hector Tobin
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