FC Dallas 2 - Real Salt Lake 1 - quick post match thoughts
by denz on Oct 30, 2010 9:47 PM MDT
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PrintWell you had to believe that when RSL scored early and kept up the high pressure and attack at the start of the match that maybe, just maybe the first ever result in Dallas might be in the cards for RSL. Then we hit the 25th minute and FCD made some adjustments that RSL simply were unable to respond to and the rest of the first half was more to the style and pace that FC Dallas wanted to play, and then just before half time Jeff Cunningham did what he often does found himself with the ball at this feet in a crowded box and put it past the keeper to even the score just before halftime.
Foolish choices, something we hadn't seen much of in 2010 outside of some choice silliness in CCL play, but a playful exchange of slaps between Javier Morales and Daniel Hernandez would cost one of them their chance to make and impact on the playoffs. Javi would raise his boot about 20 minutes later and catch Dax McCarty in the midsection (despite Dax grabbing his face) and out would come the second yellow card, costing the RSL midfielder a chance to make a difference in this match and now a chance to play in the 2nd leg next weekend.
Most of the second half was dominated by FC Dallas as RSL looked like they simply couldn't adjust to, they had brought on Will Johnson and Robbie Findley a minute before Javi would get his red card and so RSL was stuck now trying to change the pace and style of the match with fresh legs but a man down. Oh RSL showed moments, they had runs but overall after the 20th minute of the match until the 89th minute of the match, Dallas was the better team and in the end it was the 88th minute goal by Eric Avila, who had entered a minute earlier and caught the RSL defense napping, that was the difference maker in the match. For Real Salt Lake it actually was an improvement on their earlier performance in Dallas this year, they at least found the back of the net once and had several other good opportunities.
Now it will all come down to the match next weekend when FC Dallas returns to "El Castillo" and where they just two weeks ago lost 2-0.
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Espindola’s goal early on had me hopeful on finally breaking the curse over at dallas. It always seems to happen that any time formation gets changed a bit things go astray. Some what comforting is that things could have been worse, and we will have a great crowd come this saturday. That should get the team in good spirits and I hope bring a win without bringing it into overtime.
Overconfidence?
The first 15 minutes by RSL were energetic, but then they lost steam and aggressive play. Not sure if this was Jasons call from the sideline or fatigue.
I feel the team has been overconfident in the last few matches, and then we must come from behind or push in the bottom 15 to find a goal. Not the way we should be playing with the unified talent on the field.
I was disappointed in the play, not creative, telegraphed passes, and to many touches in coverage in the bottom third.
Not feeling it as both goals scored were from lazy marking on defense. Morales should kick his own ass for slapping, perhaps I should get him a white glove and they can challenge each other to a duel.
Overall, disappointed in the performance.
GunnersFan66
This is by far the most interesting of the first round playoff matchups
I will be following SJ-NY more closely as I have a personal stake in that (and will be traveling to NY in a couple days for game 2), but aside from that, RSL-FCD is where it’s at for me as far as the first round goes.
Win or lose, we will always be here for you.
going to agree
it was the most entertaining and action packed match. I think unless someone other than Wondo steps up for San Jose, that Thursday could be ugly. The only question is will TH14 wait until MLS Cup and then try to swoop in and steal the glory? It would be a horrible move for him, having not played in months.
Probably True
The only good thing about Thursday is that it’s going to be crap weather and rainy but NY has shiny new stadium with shiny new roof that will protect us fans from the elements. I am looking forward to checking out one of MLS’s crown jewels. I’ve already been to Toronto’s stadium and the Home Depot Center.
Win or lose, we will always be here for you.
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