Crew Postmatch
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One thing that was interesting is that Lampard came on for Pirlo, not Bravo. I thought Pirlo was off yesterday, but that is an unusual sub given past lineup preferences, particularly if he is going 4-3-3. I suspect it was just attributable to him feeling like Pirlo didn't have it since, as you said, he was going for the match at that point.
Also, in addition to the two assists, Lampard played a hugely important ball on the third goal. It wasn't a beautiful pass, but it was important because he was sort of stretching and got the ball between two Columbus players in a dangerous spot to Iraola. Iraola then passed it to Harrison who played it on to Shelton.
That third goal was so NYCFC. We were inches away from getting pegged back at 2-2 and had a sort of ugly scramble in front of the goal. But then it turned into a beautiful counter-attack to ice the game. It reminded me of the Orlando match last year when we were up 4-3 and Kaka hit the post on a free kick which turned into a goal at the other end to finish 5-3.
How about the quality of Shelton's goal?
Very simply, PV didn't just play Lurch in a game with some pressure. He played him in, hands down, with no reasonably close comparison, the most crucial game of our season. I honestly think that says it all.
One thing I noticed was the after save resets. Saunders stays on the ground for a solid 3-5 seconds, Johansson is right back up and in the swing of things. If I'm not mistaken that pop right back to his feet probably saved us a goal that Saunders wouldn't have saved.
Also there is a key point we're not getting at here, Johanssen's height and arm span. When a goalie is 6'7 there are mistakes allowable, due to his body, that other players in that position simply cannot afford to make. Look at that dive to the right when the ball is coming in left, Johansson make the save with his foot, simply because his body affords him leeway that other players cannot imagine. EJ does not have to jump at all to put his hand over the top crossbar, and with a decent dive can probably save upper 90 shots.
As Johansseon continues his strength training and increases his agility in the box he will become a monster.
Also whoever put on the team sheet that Saunders is 6'4 is a dirty liar, Saunders is clearly a head or so shorter than EJ, not three inches.
That's what you get when you're 24. You're young, agile, athletic. Johansen get fall the ground quicker than Saunders and get up faster.
Beautiful goal from him, great location too to slot in the corner.
Shelton should just be a super sub though, and not start again. Whenever he comes on as a sub, he's a beast just blowing by defenders and scoring/ setting up plays. He has two good sub appearances, earns a start, and then sucks for 70 minutes until being subbed off and benched for a game or two. His speed/strength coming on in the 70/80th minute is unrivaled.
Agree on all. But you missed it. ^^^^
The field looked like a soccer field so no one even noticed lol.
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Pirlo has been off for months. I've watched far more errant passes from him than the wizardry he's known for for weeks on top of weeks now. Outside of holding the ball to break a defender or two, he has been largely ineffective.
At training, I didn't hear Eirik once, but Josh you could hear loud and clear from across the field.
NYCFC_Dan did you click "accept" on the trip itinerary at 6:30 last night?
Was Eirik with the 1st team or scrubs? And was Josh's defense listening to him? I'd be really wary of anything Josh yelled because his own positioning is horrible so I can't imagine his instructions are much better.
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Is that how you celebrate?
Short list of things (posted on this thread and/or witnessed yesterday) that wouldn't occur to me to do in moment of celebration:
- Slap Paul on the ass
- Throw perfectly good beer that is meant for drinking
- Remove my shirt
Posted elsewhere, but in case anyone wants to vie for the #1 spot and prove their creativity.
Creative Challenge - NYCFC 4 - CLB 1 - 10/23
Creative Challenge - NYCFC 4 - CLB 1 - 10/23
Prilo seems to need a midfield partner that understands off ball movement as well as he does. I agree with others that he seemed off for most of the game but I think it had a lot to do with him not having Iraola to work off. Bravo is much less of a threat with the ball and doesn't make the subtle shifts we are used to seeing when it's Iraola working with Pirlo.
On a side note I guess it is to be expected at this point but Mix was the only player noticeably absent during the end of game celebrations. Even Balloucy and Brant came out in street clothes. I wonder if he's already gone.
On a side note I guess it is to be expected at this point but Mix was the only player noticeably absent during the end of game celebrations. Even Balloucy and Brant came out in street clothes. I wonder if he's already gone.
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