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WCQ: USA vs. Mexico [P+R]
- Thread starter Run DMB
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Michael Bradley is f*cking clutch. I don't care if the first goal was from 1 yard out and the second should've been saved, I love this kid's energy and intensity on the field.
The quality of the game deteriorated in the second half, but still a good showing from the US overall. Mexico looked miserable, maybe the worst I've seen from them... ever. (Somewhat understandable given their depleted squad.) They had a couple of dangerous opportunities but those were mostly due to US defensive errors. In all honesty, the US didn't create that much itself, but looked to be firmly in control for almost the entire game.
Bradley gets MOTM, with Onyewu and Hejduk also enjoying strong performances. I felt Kljestan and Pearce were a bit underwhelming, but the rest of the team performed admirably.
The quality of the game deteriorated in the second half, but still a good showing from the US overall. Mexico looked miserable, maybe the worst I've seen from them... ever. (Somewhat understandable given their depleted squad.) They had a couple of dangerous opportunities but those were mostly due to US defensive errors. In all honesty, the US didn't create that much itself, but looked to be firmly in control for almost the entire game.
Bradley gets MOTM, with Onyewu and Hejduk also enjoying strong performances. I felt Kljestan and Pearce were a bit underwhelming, but the rest of the team performed admirably.
Brondbyfan
Senior Squad
Mexico were shocking. USA didn't play well but they got the job done and you can only beat what's in front of you.
Marquez is a scumbag, most overrated player in the world and a dirty cheat too. You'd have to look far and wide to find a cheap shot like that again.
Marquez is a scumbag, most overrated player in the world and a dirty cheat too. You'd have to look far and wide to find a cheap shot like that again.
ShiftyPowers
Make America Great Again
Bocanegra is a total bum. Can we please find someone capable to stick next to Gooch? I don't need Franz Beckenbauer here, I'll settle for Eddie Pope circa 1998.
OrgulloVikingo
Senior Squad
I predicted 3-0, I was close. Eric needs to go. Then again, imo, the Mexicans aren't that talented as of late so it might not make adifference who coach is.
We were lucky that Mexico played horribly, because we didn't look very good and still managed to get a great result. First goal was nothing more than your standard right-place-at-the-right-time cleanup and the second goal would've been easily handled by an elite keeper.
Also, I'm probably in the minority here, but I think the red card was a little harsh. Marquez had as much of a right to the ball as Howard did. A yellow for sure, but red seemed a little harsh.
BTW...I haven't been keeping up with the national team lately...what ever happened to Eddie Johnson?
Also, I'm probably in the minority here, but I think the red card was a little harsh. Marquez had as much of a right to the ball as Howard did. A yellow for sure, but red seemed a little harsh.
BTW...I haven't been keeping up with the national team lately...what ever happened to Eddie Johnson?
ShiftyPowers
Make America Great Again
Run DMB;2624571 said:
The guy can't clear the ball more than 15 yards. It's like watching a high schooler. And talk about gaffes.
MaestroZidane
YELLOW CARD: Untrustworthy
great win, althought I didn't expect anything less. Now let's see if we can duplicate this performance when we play in Mexico.
And Shifty, you got a point. He has become a bit shaky since leaving Fulham.
And Shifty, you got a point. He has become a bit shaky since leaving Fulham.
SalchichaMedian
Club Supporter
Mexico es mejor en Mexico.
Chacarita Juniors
The artist formerly known as ronnifan9
The 'no internet' part is true. It's also true about Mexico playing better in Mexico but the way that the US has had our number, a tie wouldn't be surprising. WE of course don't want those "surprises" to happen.skiptomylou;2623731 said:
I'm pretty sure you'll beat us in the return leg. Estadio Azteca gives you guys perhaps the strongest home field advantage out of any national team in the world. I'm certain Bob Bradley & co. will try their best to prepare for it, though... Last time around they prepared for the game by practicing in Colorado, at an indoor facility with several cars running inside, releasing their exhaust fumes. This was meant to simulate the altitude and smog of Mexico City. I think this year they should go all out and practice at a coal-burning plant in Peru.ronnifan9;2633092 said:
ShiftyPowers
Make America Great Again
Run DMB;2633986 said:
!!!!!!!!!!!!I'm honestly not sure if you are serious about him smogging up the indoor facility, which really testifies to how horrifically dirty Mexico City is.