View Full Version : Scouting Chivas [R]
Thought some might be interested...
2005.06.02
Chivas vs Boca | Ida
http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3636168
re-seeded
Carmines757
11 Mar 2007, 12:24 PM
Just wanted to make it known that today is a great chance for us to scout our opponents against a fairly formidable side. Possibility for a convenient sprain or injury for their side, as well :p 2 oclock eastern time on Univision. I think I'm learning a little spanish, I've had to get my soccer fill from the MPL (and the occasional Champions League on ESPN) for months on end now!
CHICO13
11 Mar 2007, 02:34 PM
Watching the game vs Pumas.
spidergoose
11 Mar 2007, 02:39 PM
The Pumas barra sounds awesome. That's all I got. :o
CHICO13
11 Mar 2007, 02:44 PM
Not alot of flow from Chivas, their midfield looks uninterested. Their defense is pretty solid though, Pumas getting the better run of play.
CHICO13
11 Mar 2007, 02:48 PM
Santana chokes a wide open header.
Knave
11 Mar 2007, 02:49 PM
I merged a couple posts in here from the match thread. Thought it made sense to keep this all together.
spidergoose
11 Mar 2007, 02:51 PM
You're bored, aren't you? :p
JoeSoccerFan
11 Mar 2007, 02:52 PM
Right at the end, was that someone's brother in law cheering for Chivas in the Pumas supporters section?
CHICO13
11 Mar 2007, 02:56 PM
First half impressions....Most of their attack seems to come from the wings, not alot of action coming down the center of the field. They were pretty lacadaisical and then turned it up real quick just missing two headers to close the half. They're pretty good in the air and play solid D. but Pumas doesn't have the offensive firepower either. Outside of Palencia no one is making much noise from that side. I think Olsen and Gros are going to have huge games to keep us in it. They don't look like the world beaters all their fans are clamoring about. Let's see what the second half brings.
BadLlama
11 Mar 2007, 03:18 PM
The DC injury board doesn't list anybody...does this mean Perkins will be ready?
CHICO13
11 Mar 2007, 03:21 PM
The DC injury board doesn't list anybody...does this mean Perkins will be ready?
He sat out against Motagua. I sure hope he's ready, I'm not sure Nolly is up to it at this point.
spidergoose
11 Mar 2007, 03:21 PM
Don't think there's any official word, but probably.
BadLlama
11 Mar 2007, 03:25 PM
He sat out against Motagua. I sure hope he's ready, I'm not sure Nolly is up to it at this point.
I know Nolly's not up to it. Pumas is only tied with them right now by the grace of their keeper. Bofo just entered the game though...
CHICO13
11 Mar 2007, 03:27 PM
Pumas is only tied with them right now by the grace of their keeper.
And some bad finishing...
BadLlama
11 Mar 2007, 03:30 PM
And some bad finishing...
and a friendly linesman :)
CHICO13
11 Mar 2007, 03:32 PM
and a friendly linesman :)
Yeah, they kind of lull you to sleep and then strike fast. Our D better be aware of everything for the full 90
BadLlama
11 Mar 2007, 03:36 PM
Yeah, they kind of lull you to sleep and then strike fast. Our D better be aware of everything for the full 90
I was just thinking about that. All kidding aside, I'm very very worried about Namoff. He's been the weakest link by far on the defense (yes Erpen haters, worse than Erpen). He seems either unwilling or unable to close down opponents. He's content to track back with them and stay goal side rather than taking them on and shutting down their angles. As a result, anyone running on Namoff's side has, so far, had time and space to punish us with crosses.
CHICO13
11 Mar 2007, 03:43 PM
I was just thinking about that. All kidding aside, I'm very very worried about Namoff. He's been the weakest link by far on the defense (yes Erpen haters, worse than Erpen). He seems either unwilling or unable to close down opponents. He's content to track back with them and stay goal side rather than taking them on and shutting down their angles. As a result, anyone running on Namoff's side has, so far, had time and space to punish us with crosses.
I think that if Soehn is going to stick with the 3-5-2 he'll need to drop Simms back in a sweeper type roll in front of the other three. It's best to have your bases covered especially if we can get up a goal or two.
BadLlama
11 Mar 2007, 03:54 PM
I think that if Soehn is going to stick with the 3-5-2 he'll need to drop Simms back in a sweeper type roll in front of the other three. It's best to have your bases covered especially if we can get up a goal or two.
Pumas isn't fairing any better in the finishing dept. The Chivas keeper did pull out a good save though.
As for our midfield...
based on what Soehn's been doing I sort of see this happening:
-------------Perkins------------
------Erpen---Boswell---Namoff-----
--------Simms-------B. Carroll------
-Olsen---------Gomez---------Gros--
--------Moreno--------Emilio-------
I don't like Olsen on the wing. He's much better in his Roy Keane role in the middle but this seems the most likely lineup.