Sounds like FCD employed a 4-4-2 throughout. The 1st 40 minutes were starters, as were the second 40 minutes which featured key reserves, both finished scoreless. The final 40 minutes featured the following line-up: Third 40 minutes Lineup: Avilez(Academy), Chala(Guillen 20), Hume, Harris, Cannon, Hayes, Barnathan, trialist, Reid, Rosales, Ferreira Not surprised they were the only to concede a goal.
Nice words from Papi on Grana, Cermeno, Pomykal and Ferreira: http://www.fcdallas.com/post/2017/02/08/quote-sheet-pareja-lanus-friendly
Surprised, but excited to see Paxton listed with the starters. If we see more of this through out the season, he could be special.
Looks like Atiba at CB may be a thing, at least for depth. He played there for 2 of the 3 game periods this morning.
BDS's Jason P.'s 5 thoughts re: today's game: http://www.bigdsoccer.com/2017/2/8/...ughts-from-fc-dallas-first-preseason-friendly
Yep, 3 noticeable absences in Seitz, Morales, and Tesho. And I too thought Luna was the "Trialist", but it turns out he wasn't, nor did he (Luna) see any action.
I would hazard it will be tough to decide who the starters are since there are two campaigns going on simultaneously and OP might be balancing players to do well in both. After the week is over there might be more info on who will be playing with who and we can better guess reasons for who is where.
From what I read at BDS, Pomykal looked very good in his start at Lanus. I don't know if Pareja thinks he's ready but that report gives me some hope in this kid. Still too early to tell who the starters are but I must say I was impressed with their first go at it.
Still would feel better if there was some video. I would like to add that the Argentine clubs agreeing to 120 minute Friendlies, instead of the typical 90 minutes, is going to be huge for FCD. Thats 7-8 straight 120 minutes games. It's all hands on deck, and ideally, the cream will rise to the top.
.@FCDallas vs River Plate today. Here's ur Starting XI:Seitz, Grana, Zimm, Hedges, Figueroa, Barrios, Acosta, Gruezo, Lamah, Colman, Maxi— Gina Miller (@TheGinaMiller) February 9, 2017 Sure looks like our best XI right now and maybe the group that starts against Unido in 2 weeks' time.
UPDATE - FCD & @CARPoficial tied 1-1 in the 2nd half. First goal of 2017 scored by @King_Nijah on an assist from @jesusfcd2013! pic.twitter.com/7OMqGJsVLX— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) February 9, 2017
FINAL - @FCDallas 1, @CARPoficial 1 Goal for FCD scored by @King_Nijah. Thanks for the game @CARPoficial! pic.twitter.com/Qm7fgHGl36— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) February 9, 2017
⚽ Amistoso #River 🆚 @FCDallas: Bologna; Mayada, Montiel, M. Quarta, Casco; Fernández, Domingo, Rossi, Martínez; Mora y Auzqui.— River Plate (@RiverPlate) February 9, 2017 Rivers starting lineup for the game.
Agreed at the moment with all healthy. Still think Chala has a chance to take the LB spot but may depend on opponent and whether a more attacking or stay at home defender is prescribed. Could become a home and away change with the more attacking lineup at home and defensive on the road. So many good players to pick and choose from makes this more likely.
Game vs @CARPoficial today at their training ground. Good game and a cool facility as well! 🇦🇷⚽🇺🇸 #Preseason pic.twitter.com/f3IZV8lRrT— Matt Hedges (@Matt_Hedges) February 9, 2017
Official recap. Looks like Seitzy, Tesho and JaviMo got some minutes this morning. http://www.fcdallas.com/post/2017/0...aws-1-1-river-plate-second-argentina-friendly
Quotes from OP: http://www.fcdallas.com/post/2017/0...r-pareja-after-1-1-preseason-draw-river-plate Good things to say about the youngsters, especially Reid, Ferreira and Hayes. And looks like Atiba-at-CB is definitely a thing going forward.
Highlights of today's game! 🎥 #River 🆚 @FCDallas. Mirá, en exclusiva, lo mejor del partido de esta mañana ▶️ https://t.co/5ptrf1PI2p— River Plate (@RiverPlate) February 9, 2017
Be happy. He's getting to show he can play and getting quality minutes against a good opponent. He couldn't be in a better situation for his career and FCD has shown no hesitation to play anyone who looks ready.