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Match Information
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Richmond Kickers
Jalen Crisler (#15) played a crucial role in another Richmond clean sheet. He made seven clearances, one interception, and gained possession four times. Having just slotted into the squad this very season, Crisler has adapted quite well. He also had the most touches (73) and led the team in total aerial duels (6) with a win percentage of 66.7 percent.
Nil Vinyals (#10) started his third straight game since joining the Kickers and scoring a goal against Fort Lauderdale. Vinyals had a passing accuracy of 81.4% and a 74.2% passing accuracy into the opposition’s half. He made five key passes and gained possession eight times from the middle of the pitch.
Matt Bolduc (#7) was all over City Stadium against NCFC. Registering two shots and one on target, he was a nuisance for their defense. Bolduc made three key passes, one good open cross and made four interceptions. Despite hitting the woodwork and having a shot blocked early on in the game, Bolduc was an essential piece in the Richmond attack and will look to convert his next shots into goals.
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
Josue España (#10) has scored three goals this season, leading the Red Wolves in goals scored. He had an 87.9% passing accuracy against Fort Lauderdale and an 85.2% passing accuracy into the opposition’s half. España scored a brace against New England and is a prominent attacking presence.
Jason Ramos (#17) was also on the scoresheet against Fort Lauderdale. He maintained an 89.8% passing accuracy, 85.7% passing into the opposition’s half and won 100% of his duels. Ramos stands out in the midfield as not only an attacking player but a defensive piece as well with three tackles and seven gained possessions.
Jimmie Villalobos (#34) scored a goal against North Texas and assisted España for one of his goals against Fort Lauderdale. The midfield playmaker had a passing accuracy of 89.5% against Fort Lauderdale, he also made three key passes and blocked one shot.
