Post-match: OUR HEROES ARE BACK! CCL ROUND OF 16 FIRST LEG CREW @ REAL ESTELI 4/8 8:00 PM

To quote the Dead Parrot Sketch, they wouldn't "voom" if you put 50,000 volts through them...

 

Heart was debating between win by 1 or win by 2+... then I came across this post and realized that you're pretty much right.

Still say win by 1 though.

 

Tag, tag, tag. @chr1st.

 

Of some slight interest maybe is the game is going to be at the National Stadium in Managua instead of the team’s home stadium.

 

Still turf sadly.

 

It may be turf, but it avoids a three hour bus ride...

 

And, presumably, whatever kind of a home crowd advantage they'd have had.

 

yeah curious about that. National stadium is much bigger so wondering if they are expecting a big crowd. On other side, can take some intimidation out of it playing at their home.

 

Looks like a pretty cool stadium. Wish we all could’ve traveled to see it. Tickets were only $2.87......

 

Real Esteli's stadium vs their national Stadium. I'd take their home stadium just for aesthetics alone.

 

Without a doubt.

 

The national stadium was only ever partially built. It's basically a giant concrete slab on a hill side. Each section is separated by a high chain link fence. Parking is on a dirt patch at top of stands. Can't imagine that turf is high quality.

 

Looks cool when you have the colors and word on the seats

 

That's a tarp covering the middle 3rd of the stands. That top sections is worth about $2.97/ ticket. The fencing always cracks me up. never understood why the uncivilized maniacal fanbases need to be caged?

 

Safe arrival:

El @ColumbusCrewSC de la MLS 🇺🇸 ha llegado a suelo nicaragüense para su enfrentamiento este jueves vs @realestelifc en la ida de los 8vos de final de la @TheChampions pic.twitter.com/Woqufxy7kj

— Fernando Rayo (@Rayo2Fer) April 7, 2021

 

It's a bit warmer in Managua than it is in Columbus. Forecast tomorrow:

High of 93, fairly humid.
In the low 80s with a chance of rain around kickoff.

Hoping Porter has plans to use those five subs.

 

After watching the refereeing tonight, the Crew better be ready for elbows and late tackles. This will be a chippy match. We can’t run from it. It will only get worse if we make it to Mexico. Best way to beat the referee is to put the game to bed early. 3-0 before halftime would do it. I told my wife the screaming at the TV begins in T minus 24 hours. Lol

 

Wake the fcuk up people, the Boys in Yellow are playing a real game today!

 

This offseason felt like forever and an hour all in one. LET'S GOOOOO!!!!

 

Since I've had both those COVID shots... any suggestions on where to watch the game out amongst humanity? Endeavor? I'm guessing I won't actually go out. But in the near term, that's the plan. Might as well start getting myself back in the mood for such things.

 

I'll always advocate for Land Grant's outdoor patio with the big screen though the weather may be iffy

 

Yeah, I was noticing the forecast. Then again, Ray Ray's...

 

I blocked off all things related to work, home duties, etc, and will be glued to my TV for the game. The team is back!