RSL: Eastern Conference FINAL thread [R]

SoccerPrime · 07 Nov 2009, 02:12 PM

Lets discuss the Chicago - Revs final game today and its implications for RSL next weekend.

nsps · 07 Nov 2009, 02:19 PM

So based on the poll thread, it seems like most people are hoping for an out of form Chicago to win on PKs or at least after regulation, to ensure ultimate exhaustion and a game on grass. But if Chicago are really as bad as people think, can they win this one?

SoccerPrime · 07 Nov 2009, 03:17 PM

I totally agree with this. A exhausted Fire win, thus they host on their nice green grass next week.

I think Nicol and the Revs are a deadlier team right now and I definitely don't want to play on turf against them.

But the Revs have the current upper hand with a 2-1 lead.

nsps · 07 Nov 2009, 10:39 PM

Looks like Chicago it is. The Revs' luck streat comes to an end. Too bad Chicago score the second in regulation.

I caught little of the game, as I was at an event at the library. Anyone who saw more care to comment on the teams' form?

SoccerPrime · 07 Nov 2009, 10:41 PM

Chicago came out with a plan and NE never really had a answer. They especially were strong in the 2nd half. Blanco and Thorrington had excellent goals. Nyarko, Rolfe and Pappas were on fire (pun intended) as well.

Chicago looked good.

KTown222 · 07 Nov 2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SoccerPrime

Chicago came out with a plan and NE never really had a answer. They especially were strong in the 2nd half. Blanco and Thorrington had excellent goals. Nyarko, Rolfe and Pappas were on fire (pun intended) as well.

Chicago looked good.

I only saw the last 20 minutes of the game. What an absorbing game. It is end-to-end stuff. Nyarko and Blanco were impressive. NE had their moments, too. It is probably far the best play-off game segment this year. The sell-out crowd looks and sounds fantastic.