US Open Cup Semifinal vs. Dallas 9/3 [R]

[profiled]

Well tonights the big game. One more win and we can defend our Championship in a proper manner.

Should be a good crowd I would have to expect, but then again it's a tuesday after a 3 day weekend, so that could hurt things a bit. Who knows.

Dallas is basically conceding the regular MLS season by fielding reserves last Sunday vs. Colorado, and keeping his team fresh for the game tonight; a big risk they are taking.

While not in the same overscheduled situation as Dallas, we do have another game on Saturday, and had one last Saturday, should we rest Lalas, or should we go for it?

[rokstedy]

I'd say we bring in Lalas. Let's bring in the big guns when we need it most. The Open Cup is something we should take seriously.

[profiled]

Seriously yes, but at the behest of knocking San Jose in their proper place below us?

[undergroundfc]

Hey...who here going to the galaxy/burn game today at fullerton at 8; sept. 3...

its either gonnna be a rout (thanks to our very own RUIZ) or a goal by lalas in last 10 min through OT...

SHOW UP FOR GAME...LETS HAVE A LARGE CROWD..

[profiled]

Originally posted by undergroundfc
Hey...who here going to the galaxy/burn game today at fullerton at 8; sept. 3...

its either gonnna be a rout (thanks to our very own RUIZ) or a goal by lalas in last 10 min through OT...

SHOW UP FOR GAME...LETS HAVE A LARGE CROWD..


I'll be there.

[NICDT Coach]

Starters
DAL: GK-Jordan, D-Suarez, D-Bonseu, D-Morrow, D-Broome, M-Vaca, M-Deering, M-Pareja, M- Martinez, F-Kreis, F-Cerritos

LA: GK-Reis, D-Hendrickson, D-Califf, D-Lalas, D-Marshall, M-Jones, M-Vagenas, M-Cienguegos, M-Elliott, M-Victorine, F-Ruiz

As of the 47th minute:

LA 3
Dallas Nil

No really!

LA: Ruiz (Victorine) 11
LA: Cienfuegos (Ruiz) 17
LA: Jones (Ruiz) 35

[NICDT Coach]

Albright in for Ruiz in the 68th minute. C'mon Chris show us what you've got!!!

Ronnie O'Brien enters for Joselito Vaca in the 65th minute.

Eddie Johnson for Kreis at the half.

[NICDT Coach]

81st minute Kiwi nails a PK to make it 4-Nil.

Notes:

Stone in for Pareja.
Bobby Rhine replaces Tenywa Bonseu .

Mullan for Cobi.
Frye for Marshal.
Bengard (he's still on the team?) for Cien.

[NICDT Coach]

From the matchtracker:

"89' - Refusing to quit the Burn pulls one back as Martinez swings a cross into the box for Ronald Cerritos who nods the ball home from close range. Reis can only watch as his shutout disappears."

Damn, I really wanted Mattie to get a clean sheet.

[ssanchez]

The first game was as classy as i have seen from any team in a while. The Jones goal was pure magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NICDT Coach]

4-1 final.

HOT DAMN, now that was a beatin'!!! Way to go G's! Now on to the final and fire Sigi! Oh whoops, did I say that? Not to turn this into another one of "those" threads, but damn kids, results speak for themselves, someone buy that man a beer! Yea, I'm talking to you PZ, go buy Sigi a twelver of St. Pauli Girl and send my warmest regards.

[undergroundfc]

what happend to taht guy who was kicked out stadium, what he do?


and u gotta love the chants.

[undergroundfc]

hey..two things

1) the galaxian fan who got kicked out of stadium, what did he do...

2) the CHANTS ruled...havent heard those kind of quality disses in a while, specially on Suarez...funny stuff


..........galaxy all the way...........

we winning US OPEN CUP AND MLS CUP....

u know it...

[dashiel]

dude it should have totally been 5-1, two clear penalties were waved away... the ref sucked all night. it seemed dallas got away with way more than we did.

man did they blow. i mean they had lots of possesion in the second half but barely tested reis... the goal they got was scrappy...

oh well on to the final! october 26th for the the treble!

[profiled]

Of course October 26th is the day I'm getting married, if you G's are reading this, you better win it for me!

[TommyMack]

FYI.. the fan that got kicked out was a RIOT SQUAD member who told a Cal State security guard the realities of life.

Nothing was thrown, no physical actions were taken... it was 100% a verbal censorship action.


tmack

[The Cadaver]

Welcome to life behind the Orange Curtain. Make sure your papers are in order before you venture south of Long Beach.

[Viking64]

Did one of you go into the locker rooms after the game?

I've read three game stories, not a single one had a quote from a Burn player or coach.

Did he refuse questions, or just say anything printable?

[dawgpound2]

That first half is proof-positive that MLS teams are on par with clubs in any league. We led 3-nil, and yet both teams showed a lot of good soccer.

Galaxy have not played a better half in years. That was some beautiful, beautiful soccer. Anyone griping about the level of play in MLS, find a tape of this one. Just great stuff.

[Viking64]

actually, I put it on a brand new tape, and when I get home it's going up in flames.

And not in the fireplace either.