Pre-match: DCU @ Sporting Wiz of KC, 8/11/12

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  1. NattyBo

    NattyBo Member+

    Apr 30, 2004
    Nunya
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
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    Have at it, folks.
     
  2. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    I'm having a problem conjuring up a proper amount of hate of KC for this game. In fact I've always had a problem with not enough KC hate even in these days,
    [​IMG]

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
  3. MagpieFan

    MagpieFan Member+

    Apr 25, 2004
    Back in DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    A google search turned up this. Surely there's something in that you can find. Then again it could be one of those '100s of channels and nothing good on' deals.
     
  4. Boloni86

    Boloni86 Member+

    Jun 7, 2000
    Baltimore
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Gibraltar
    ---------------------------------HAMID
    KORB-----------MCDONALD----------DUDAR----------------JAKOVIC
    NAJAR----------KITCHEN------------SARAGOSA-------------PONTIUS
    -------------------------------BOSKOVIC
    ---------------------------------SALIHI

    This lineup seems a little nutty, but Ben has been extremely naive on the road going into the top teams in MLS. Our games in LA, Vancouver, San Jose, NY and Houston we are 0-5-1 with a -10 goal differential (2.7 goals given up).

    This is MLS. You can't play the same way on the road as you do at home. Playing Kitchen/Saragosa/Boskovic will allow us to compete with their 3 man midfield. We can't get overrun in midfield against KC because once they have you pinned in your own box, their forwards will get the ball in the net by brute force.

    Salihi should start because he will make the subtle runs that can unlock that defense. You can't get behind that defense by strength (Santos) or speed (Tan). You get behind them with intelligence.

    As far as Jakovic at LB, I would limit this as a one game experiment. I think Jakovic will lock down Kamara. Woolard or Neal would simply get dominated and that's the last player you want running free.

    And lastly ... yes I like De Ro on the bench for this one. If we can lock this game into a stalemate until about 60 minutes, I think De Ro could come in fresh and be the game changer.
     
  5. itwasi

    itwasi Member+

    May 9, 2008
    I don't know
    Club:
    DC United
    2009. Final game of the season ends in a 2-2 draw keeping DC United out of the playoffs. And after a fantastic performance by Julius James playing with his hamstring injured, unable to run and barely able to walk scored the go-ahead goal in the 82' only for the wiz to score the game tying goal in added extra time.

    Plus they're hosting the Open Cup final tonight. Here's to extra time and an emotional game that screws with them.
     
  6. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    Right now all I have is the MLS Cup of I believe 2000 where the Wiz played the Fire. That game turned me completely off from watching live MLS Cup games that DCU is not in.
     
  7. nobletea

    nobletea Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 29, 2004
    HarCo
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah but we really want KC to beat the snot out of Seattle tonight.

    And re lineup, Najar is a lock at RB, I think. My guess Korb will switch and Olsen will continue the revolving door at CB.
     
  8. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ...after playing 120 minutes & PKs!
     
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  9. Petworth Posse

    Feb 24, 2009
    Club:
    DC United
    SANTOS PONTIUS
    DE RO
    DELEON BOSKO
    KITCHEN
    KORB JAKOVIC MCDONALD NAJAR
    HAMID

    Cruz off the bench for the game winner - 2:1 in injury time.
     
  10. Boloni86

    Boloni86 Member+

    Jun 7, 2000
    Baltimore
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Gibraltar
    I think we get murdered with that lineup. There's only 4 genuine defensive players in that lineup not counting Hamid.

    KC is the wrong club to go up against thinking you're just gonna knock the ball around the park and score a bunch of goals. We need more muscle out there to settle the game.
     
  11. West Coast Futbol

    United States
    May 7, 2008
    The Beach
    Per 86: I think Jakovic will lock down Kamara.

    The key to the match IMO.

    Kamara does not go 90 all out, so early "lock down" is imperative.

    BTW: KC most fouls in league and Crew least. Talk about bite!
     
  12. MagpieFan

    MagpieFan Member+

    Apr 25, 2004
    Back in DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Winner winner!
     
  13. asitis

    asitis Member+

    Mar 30, 2005
    Charlottesville
    So, you got any numbers for the Power Ball Lotery?;)

    asitis
     
  14. dcu n bntwn

    dcu n bntwn Member

    Jun 7, 2004
    Watertown, MA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    hamid
    Najar- Dudar- McD- Korb
    Deleon- saragosa-Kitchen- Pontius
    ---------Bosko--
    ---------Salihi--

    I'd be interested in seeing this on the road againsts a physical opponent. It won't happen.

    I totally agree that it is green to think that you can approach road games against quality opponents the same way you play at home. I think DCU has proven that this is a recipe for a beat down.

    Strong defensive presence in the midfield. Hopefully, create enough offensive opportunities with addition of Najar on the Right. Like to see Boskovic and Salihi together.

    DeRo could use some rest.

    If we have a chance at getting points and need a goal, bring in DeRo ( Maybe also Tan as speed option to run against tired legs) at 60-65min.
     
  15. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5. That's the same as my luggage combination! :)
     
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  16. stangspritzring

    stangspritzring Member+

    Apr 3, 2006
    NorMD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was thinking along much the same lines, actually, but was too lazy to make the formation map. :)
     
  17. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    Is that from Caddyshack?
     
  18. nobletea

    nobletea Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 29, 2004
    HarCo
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't think so. If it was a duplicated joke, I've forgotten that.

    But it's from Spaceballs.

    Keep firing a-holes!
     
  19. scarshins

    scarshins Member

    Jun 13, 2000
    fcva
    Hamid
    Korb McDonald Dudar Jakovic
    Kitchen
    Najar Boskovic DeLeon
    DeRo
    Pontius
     
  20. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    Now I remember. On its face a stupid movie but one I'll admit I've watched many many times.
     
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  21. nobletea

    nobletea Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 29, 2004
    HarCo
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Actually funny story. Or maybe you had to be there. Either way, I'll bore you with it.

    I was on the phone with a software tech support rep at work one day and she was diligently trying to uncover the cause of and solution to my problem for quite some time. Had a couple people on the phone, remote connect, etc etc. Finally she had to restart something and log into my software with her account information and she accidentally started typing her password into the user field and I saw almost all of it on my screen before she realized it. Of course, it took the form "Abcabc12345", so there was a moment of silence and I said, "Hey, that's the same combination I have on my luggage" and she busted out laughing for about 3 minutes, and finally composed herself enough to say "What kind of idiot would have a combination like that?" and we had a good laugh.

    I'm always impressed by the pick up on a deep cut reference.

    Resume thrilling pre-game dialogue... now.

    Depite the 120 minute pk victory, I think we're still toast in this game.
     
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  22. La Barra Blonde

    Oct 21, 2007
    Section 135
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And we let Julius go. I really liked him. What an epic goal.

    I can't really get up the KC hate but I can get up a hell of a lot of mockery since they changed their name to "Sporting".
     
  23. Potowmack

    Potowmack Member+

    Apr 2, 2010
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I love how you ended a funny story with a moment of crushing pessimism. Well done, sir.
     
  24. nobletea

    nobletea Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 29, 2004
    HarCo
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm glad someone appreciated it. I like to have a balanced perspective on life.
     
  25. dcu n bntwn

    dcu n bntwn Member

    Jun 7, 2004
    Watertown, MA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In some of last weeks postgame quotes, it seemed that Olsen was pretty happy with Tan's contribution.

    I assume he liked his speed/hustle, runs off the ball, ability to create space for others, and create scoring opportunities (while not finishing).

    Do you think Tan actually starts again this week???
    What kind of striker do we need on the field against KC? I've seen a few of their games, but not many. Interested in thoughts.
     

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