Halftime, 2-0 to the Scum. Johnson from 6 yards--see edit above... That was a terrible half. The pitch is awful, with the lines and everything. We are playing like crap--our often-good passing has been bad, and they have just been attacking with speed and enthusiam and we can't handle it.
I'm not even remotely surprised by this. It's obvious to me they were taking NOTHING seriously leading up to this game. They spent the first five minutes diddling around with the ball and showing how much better they were... now they're 2 down. San Jose will probably win their match, and we'll lose ours. SJ will take the shield again, because the Fire apparently doesn't realize this actually IS an important match. Thanks for the effort for the fans, Fire. From now on, if you're going to lie down and blow off a game, warn me first so I don't bother watching. That said, I still hope for a good 2nd half... but we look LAZY beyond belief.
DMB was the closest player to Johnson and he was only close enough to be in the poster. ¿Dónde estaba Boca? ¿Dónde estaba Boca por la primero tiempo?
We definitely look lazy. Johnson was offside on the pass to Curtis. He never moved after that, but the play ultimately went deeper than him, rather than he going back to check onside. Is this normally allowed? Anyway, that's partially how the defense lost him. He was left offside but ultimately ended up onside without ever moving. Still a horrible play on our part.
See, this is why playoffs suck when the top 8 teams make them. I really think they should make the Shield as big an award as the Cup, because if you finish first you deserve something. And you wouldn't get games like this...
Raises an interesting question: if you allow this to happen, then why couldn't a team leave their forward in the box all game, but just never pass to him until the play comes to him. The answer is, because that would be stupid. But why would our defenders leave him so far behind when pushing up, especially since the ball wasn't clear? That's pretty awful...
Goal of the Year! YOU HAVE TO SEE WOLYNEIC'S GOAL!!!!! WOW!!! (I'm allowed to mention other results, yeah?)
On a lighter note, Telemundo sure can broadcast a soccer game. This feed is better than ESPN's. The commentary too.
Telemundo? I couldn't find it on my TV. I just read through these posts though.... agree with theburden, WTF is going on here??? Are we trying to take it easy and just give up a game or did our guys just assume that because Dallas has a bad record they are totally incapable of playing soccer at any level? WTF?????
The question is, did Johnson or the Burn gain an unfair advantage as a result of his position? Sometimes you see that flagged, and sometimes you don't and this time it wasn't. Too bad for us.
Looks like Sarachan had a good yell in the locker room, because we're actually trying now. Other results: Metros 1-0 Crew (OT) KC 1-3 San Jose (83rd min) Almost and owngoal for us! We're definitely playing a bit better.
Andy Williams carrying the play well now. He almost caused the own goal and drew a FK that Razov served over everyone. Dallas backline is vulnerable. Two goals may not win this one. 58th minute now & the match is opening up.
57th min! Goal-line clearance by Jimmy Curtin. They have some fast forwards and we can't handle it... Down the other end, save from Cassar on Razov!
FIRE back three look confused on a couple of occasions, but the FIRE escape. On the other end, the Dallas defense misplays the ball into Razov's path, but Ante shoots over with the right foot. Rhine in for Nhelko. 62nd minute now.
When it's the Fire, always hope. And it's never too late to score three goals as far as I'm concerned.