FT: 1-0 Escobar saves the day with his outstanding work rate and one clinical finish. Earlier in the match you saw him jawing with Panilla, and you knew Franco wanted to have a big game today. MOTM, for me. - Guzan was excellent with his shot-stopping, also did well marshaling the defense. - Parky was excellent. Shame if his career ends that way, especially coming in 2nd half extra time. - Josef seemed tired. I know he wasn't getting a lot of service but he wasn't inviting a lot of runs, either. Blew his biggest opportunity in the 2nd half, unfortunately. - Barco? Lot of running and decent work but that boy needs to pull the trigger. Was his 2018 version today. - Nagbe and Larentowicz were very strong today. Hopefully Jeff can go Thursday as he might be pressed into central defense. - I'm not bothered too greatly by Pity not playing but I do fear what's going on behind the scenes. It's not like Barco is playing lights out to have pushed Pity out of the lineup. . . . Survive and advance is the name of the game so that's what matters. Atlanta won and worked hard for the result. Duly earned, I feel, but they'll have to be more clinical to keep advancing.
Post match interview with FdB if you are interested: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=483238058940835
What actually happened to Parkhurst's arm/shoulder? From the stands, it didn't look like much contact. Happy to get the win, but Pogba and Mo instead of Pity? He's way in the doghouse. I hope he gets a run-out on Thursday, though. We could have used some more skill out on the wing, especially after Gressel got stepped on. Hyndman looks like the safer choice at this point, but if you want some spectacular you gotta get Pity in the game.
Glad we won... espn app ruined the game for me unfortunately. I’ve since deleted the app. Nothing sucks more than doing everything to avoid seeing the score and the ESPN app spoils it for you.
Doug Roberson is reporting that neither Miles are Parkhurst are available for Philly: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-...urst-out-philadelphia/BaFxHPrEb3v3xsGzBfMM0O/