maxi's penalty hit the post and went in, it could of easily hit post and go out.
MLS Cup Playoffs - December 11 - Portland (Away)
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maxi's penalty hit the post and went in, it could of easily hit post and go out.
I've heard a lot of chatter that Taty's goal in regulation should've been saved and I really don't see it that way.
Clark was moving in the opposite direction which the shot was placed, and it was hard and low, and too close that diving wide (easier than diving short) wasn't an option.
Add on the fact that it was a wet surface and new ball as well.
I think the fact that Clark was even able to get a hand on it was impressive. But I also think the fact that he was able to get a hand on it, is why so many are saying he should have done better.
Clark was moving in the opposite direction which the shot was placed, and it was hard and low, and too close that diving wide (easier than diving short) wasn't an option.
Add on the fact that it was a wet surface and new ball as well.
I think the fact that Clark was even able to get a hand on it was impressive. But I also think the fact that he was able to get a hand on it, is why so many are saying he should have done better.
I've always wanted to ask a professional keeper about this sort of shot. The ball comes at clark right beside his left foot and, as you said, he dove short, which is much harder and requires much faster reaction times. I think my instinct would have been to simply kick the ball away wide (to the right in this instance) or to attempt to trap the ball with my foot like a field player and then collapse on it.
My guess is they are taught to dive on a ball and get their hands on it regardless of where the shot is to prevent rebounds as much as possible. But we also see great keepers in europe making kick saves. It benefited us for sure, but if i were clark, i think i would have kicked it away. lol.
THANKS CLARK!
Fochive certainly commits two yellow-worthy challenges early but the ref was at least consistent as Sands coming down on the top of Mora's foot at the 19:15 mark could have been yellow as well.
I think the main problem that Clark had was his feet were already so wide, so to attempt to kick save it would have been very difficult because he would likely be off balance trying to do so.
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He also should have done better on Castellanos's goal in the first half. Clark was awful in that game -- could have saved at least 2 of the penalties that were scored, and could have done much better on Taty's goal. One of the main reasons we won is that their goalie was terrible.
I have long advocated that removal of shin pads on the way off the field should get an automatic yellow.
Arguably the coolest tradition in MLS.
Now, can we get Taylor to donate that to a charity auction? And just how high will Lion bid?
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