Match report

New England Revolution 4-0 LD Alajuelense in CONCACAF Champions League

New England Revolution
New England Revolution
4–0
FT
LD Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense
Mar 6, 2024

New England Revolution stunned LD Alajuelense with a 4-0 victory in their CONCACAF Champions League match, with goals from N. Lima, T. Chancalay (penalty), and E. Bajraktarevic. LD Alajuelense struggled to contain the Revolution's attacking prowess, leading to an early yellow card for Ian Lawrence and a series of substitutions in an attempt to salvage the game.

Key Facts

  • • N. Lima scored in the 28th minute, assisted by D. Jones.
  • • T. Chancalay added a goal in the 41st minute, assisted by Nacho Gil.
  • • T. Chancalay scored a penalty in the 50th minute.
  • • E. Bajraktarevic scored in the 55th minute, assisted by N. Lima.
  • • Ian Lawrence and J. Moya received yellow cards for LD Alajuelense.

Lineups

New England Revolution

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Ravas (G)
  • 12 N. Lima (D)
  • 6 J. Mensah (D)
  • 2 D. Romney (D)
  • 24 D. Jones (D)
  • 14 I. Harkes (M)
  • 8 M. Polster (M)
  • 28 M. Kaye (M)
  • 21 Nacho Gil (F)
  • 5 T. Chancalay (F)
  • 47 E. Bajraktarević (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 N. Buck
  • 17 B. Wood
  • 34 R. Spaulding
  • 18 E. Boateng
  • 88 A. Farrell
  • 22 J. Panayotou
  • 26 T. McNamara
  • 36 E. Edwards
  • 10 Carles Gil
  • 4 H. Kessler
  • 98 J. Jackson

LD Alajuelense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 L. Moreira (G)
  • 2 C. Martínez (D)
  • 3 M. James (D)
  • 13 A. Gamboa (D)
  • 27 I. Lawrence (D)
  • 5 C. Borges (M)
  • 18 E. Cedeño (M)
  • 17 C. Mora (M)
  • 10 A. Suárez (M)
  • 12 J. Campbell (M)
  • 33 F. Lesme (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Moya
  • 11 D. Campos
  • 8 J. Venegas
  • 31 M. Barrantes
  • 7 A. Hernández
  • 14 A. Duarte
  • 19 J. Pérez
  • 24 S. Zúñiga
  • 4 G. Villalobos
  • 22 K. Cabezas
  • 16 Y. López
  • 1 B. Mora

Timeline

  1. LD Alajuelense
    19' LD Alajuelense Card · Yellow Card
    Ian Lawrence

    Foul

  2. New England Revolution
    28' New England Revolution Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Lima · Assist: D. Jones
  3. New England Revolution
    41' New England Revolution Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Chancalay · Assist: Nacho Gil
  4. LD Alajuelense
    46' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Lesme · On: J. Moya
  5. New England Revolution
    50' New England Revolution Goal · Penalty
    T. Chancalay
  6. LD Alajuelense
    53' LD Alajuelense Card · Yellow Card
    J. Moya

    Foul

  7. New England Revolution
    55' New England Revolution Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Bajraktarevic · Assist: N. Lima
  8. LD Alajuelense
    58' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Borges · On: D. Campos
  9. LD Alajuelense
    58' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Suárez · On: J. Venegas
  10. LD Alajuelense
    59' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joel Campbell · On: M. Barrantes
  11. New England Revolution
    60' New England Revolution subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Polster · On: N. Buck
  12. New England Revolution
    66' New England Revolution Card · Yellow Card
    D. Jones

    Foul

  13. New England Revolution
    69' New England Revolution subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Chancalay · On: B. Wood
  14. New England Revolution
    69' New England Revolution subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Jones · On: R. Spaulding
  15. New England Revolution
    81' New England Revolution subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Bajraktarevic · On: E. Boateng
  16. LD Alajuelense
    81' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Mora · On: A. Hernández

Match Stats

Stat New England Revolution LD Alajuelense
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 583 464
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 8
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 496 381
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card for Ian Lawrence in the 19th minute disrupted LD Alajuelense's defensive structure, allowing New England Revolution to capitalize with two quick goals in the 28th and 41st minutes.
  • ▸ T. Chancalay's penalty in the 50th minute effectively sealed the victory, demoralizing LD Alajuelense and leading to multiple substitutions in their lineup.