Let us not forget that SKC have scored only THIRTY ONE GOALS THIS SEASON, which is easily the lowest of all playoff teams, and they have a +11 GD which is kinda mind-boggling. Toronto is at 55 right now, we sit at 49.
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If not for some brilliant goal keeping by Melia, we should have had at least 3+ goals. Harrison's, the missed Tap in from Okoli/Shelton, and Harrison's rocket volley. With a bit more luck, Maxi could have put his chipped ball on frame too instead of the GK's hand. So I guess that's 4 goals we could have easily scored if the GK wasn't playing lights out.
SKC is even worse at scoring on the road. But I'm not going to poke holes in a good effort clean sheet by our backup backups.
The craziest thing is we sit second in the league at +14 GD, and Toronto is first with +29.
If you can't see how Okoli unlocked the game for us last night, I don't know what to tell you. Ask Sean Johnson and Pirlo how much they enjoyed Okoli's presence last night.
He's not at all lazy. It continually baffles me how far apart some of the expectation is in relationship to reality. Sean JUST LAST YEAR was the MVP and Golden Boot winner on the best team in USL. Nothing lazy about him. His play style is different. I don't know but I would expect that his instructions are different as well. He had a solid game last night and was really unlucky to not have a brace.
THANK YOU. The only lazy in here are comments about Ugo's performance. Had an incredibly solid game, and a few inches here or there has at least a goal. Truly thought he ate up space, commanded attention and picked his moments when they came to him. Thought he deserved a goal, and he'll get one before the end of the year.
Who ended up getting the man of the match? also does anyone know where i can check whos won MOTM in past games?
I'm just happy we won and my seats are under the overhang in 112 lol
I definitely would say its a good chance, but it is a shot that wasn't good enough in the end.Ulrich doesnt rate hitting the post as a good chance because the ball is spherical
I'm not sure why, but it always bothers me when I hear announcers talk about the goalposts bailing a keeper out or being their friend - when in reality, its just as simple as the shot not being good enough (even if it was pretty good to be that close).
Maxi was MOTM for me. Had the game ended at the half you could have made a good case for Pirlo.
Many on Twitter had it as Pirlo.
I would vote Maxi.
Might be entertaining to do a regular post match poll.
I would vote Maxi.
Might be entertaining to do a regular post match poll.
Because it's the equivalent of not swinging at a close pitch with 2 strikes. Protect your goal and anything close to it. In addition, a shot off the post can deflect out to a scoring position, there's no reason not to parry it over the bar or grab it.
I thought Pirlo dominated the match last night. I gave him my MOTM. That said, I don't think he is nearly as effective if not for Johnson's ability to distribute around the park on a dime and Okoli's ability to play as an outlet, thus reducing the press on Pirlo.
I'm glad the first analysis was brought up. That play happened directly under me, and I remember thinking Lewis' reflexes are extremely quick. It was beautiful how he not only out maneuvered the defender, but fought the sideline at the same time. Wonderful footwork.
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