PRE/IN/POST-match - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

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  1. Liverpool_SC

    Liverpool_SC Member

    Jun 28, 2002
    Upstate, SC
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Janicki is not speedy and he isn't the best at positioning himself in a match, but I don't see Moreno torching him with pace. He doesn't tend to torch anyone.

    The bigger threat is late runs into the box by Gaven and Scheletto after Moreno knocks it down and/or DC defenders don't make solid clearances.

    My keys to the game ...

    + Simms and his midfield partner must not fail to mark runners Ekpo, Gaven and Scheletto in the final third. Namoff and John/Burch/Whomever must judiciously step up to challenge these guys before they get a head of steam.

    + DC must clear second balls quickly and not let Crew get knock-downs and second-chances from the top of the 18 after Ale Moreno knock-downs and squibbed headers from DC defenders/Wicks punches.

    + DC must play wide effectively (impossible with N'Silu in the game) and make Hejduk and Zayner work a lot in defensive 1/3 and force Columbus's central mids to drift wide.

    + DC must put a few shots on goal from 20 - 25 yards, which will force O'Rourke and Iro to play higher when DC has possession, where O'Rourke is prone to foul and Iro is not nearly as effective.

    Hopefully DC has a lot more mobility and Columbus comes out a bit burned-out after a long-match on Tuesday.

    I would like to see Pontius and Gomez play from the start, probably with Khumalo as the 2nd forward. I would like to see Olsen (if ready) play wide right and Wallace and Simms in the middle. If Fred is ready, he can start on the left side ... or perhaps he has to sub-in there. In that case, slide Wallace to the left and let Jacobson start with Simms.

    I don't think the 4 man backline matches up as well with the system that Columbus runs. Would rather have the 3 with Janicki watching Moreno when he is central with Namoff and Burch stepping up to cover runners as they come past Simms/Jacobson or Moreno when he drifts wide.

    DC needs to let the ball do the work and maintain possession. Jacobson or McTavish and Burch (whichever starts) MUST not leave balls short as they dig them out of the midfield.
     
  2. Liverpool_SC

    Liverpool_SC Member

    Jun 28, 2002
    Upstate, SC
  3. TrueCrew

    TrueCrew Member+

    Dec 22, 2003
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Actually, it's just a misspelling:

    Clamour (N). To cry out, vehement expression of feeling.

    That's the anglo-french spelling.

    I believe this side of the atlantic, clammer is also also acceptable.
     
  4. MattMathai

    MattMathai BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 28, 2004
    Annapolis
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    In the context of the sentence, 'clamber' is the word he was looking for.
     
  5. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Good showing from the DC fans.
     
  6. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    How old were the kids walking out with the teams?
     
  7. La Barra Blonde

    Oct 21, 2007
    Section 135
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Like, OMG Becky!! We get to be player escorts. They are, like, soooo cuuuute!! Totally tubular!!
     
  8. La Barra Blonde

    Oct 21, 2007
    Section 135
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Holy crap!! Was that a yellow for diving? Am I watching MLS? Crazy! :eek:
     
  9. RCadieux

    RCadieux New Member

    Apr 6, 2002
    Reston, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Someone should tell Khumalo to stop trying to cross. He can't do it.
     
  10. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Benny may need more surgery?
     
  11. 20oth

    20oth Member

    Aug 18, 2005
    Severn, Md
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    great fast break. Cowlumbus had 8 players in the box and the ball went straight to wicks and he just holds it
     
  12. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    The Nationals won. Does that bode well for DC sports?

    Classy kids in Columbus.
     
  13. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Too many corners allowed.
     
  14. La Barra Blonde

    Oct 21, 2007
    Section 135
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Well crap. We're going down 4-0 then. ;)
     
  15. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Wow...

    Gomez with the goal
     
  16. 20oth

    20oth Member

    Aug 18, 2005
    Severn, Md
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    nice play from Potius
     
  17. dcuni_ted

    dcuni_ted Member

    Jul 16, 2000
    Virginia
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Christian!!!!! 1-0 DC
     
  18. La Barra Blonde

    Oct 21, 2007
    Section 135
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Yeah. That was killing me there for a minute. :cool:
     
  19. 20oth

    20oth Member

    Aug 18, 2005
    Severn, Md
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    our fans sound good
     
  20. Falc

    Falc Member+

    Jul 29, 2006
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    When you look at the play of N'Silu and Khumalo, it is amazement that Pontius is a rare find of a young player who plays with intelligence.
     
  21. RCadieux

    RCadieux New Member

    Apr 6, 2002
    Reston, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Isn't Khumalo like 28?
     
  22. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    ESPN2 is giving me a headache with this feed.
     
  23. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Yes.
     
  24. cklab

    cklab Member

    Jan 3, 2008
    Dallas
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    sorry for asking this here but I didn't see a match thread on the Columbus forums... but does anyone know why Rogers isn't playing?
     
  25. La Barra Blonde

    Oct 21, 2007
    Section 135
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: PRE-GAME - DC United vs Columbus Crew - July 4th

    Oh good, I thought it was just my TV. Boyzzz is 28. N'Silu is like 25 or so.
     

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