Revolution and Houston while Beckham laces his shoes
By: Sabin | July 21st, 2007In between trips to the toilet for vomiting over the “Beckham love-fest”, I figured I’d do a little run down of tomorrow’s Houston @ Revolution game.
We’ll be making the trek down to Gillette Stadium to watch the game live, and it looks to be a good match-up. Most of us will be billing it as phase 2 of the MLS Cup 2006 Re-match, but let’s look at it for what it is: a mid-season match between two teams who are heading in what look to be opposite directions.
Houston is a team running on a hell of a no-loss streak, seem to be performing well as a unit, and are looking to continue that form. On the other hand, the Revolution — who started strong — have faltered recently and seem to struggle to find a way to move the ball around the field in any kind of commanding way.
I’ve mentioned here before that the Revs tend to choke when their ahead, and shine — or at least don’t choke — when behind. That said, there may be hope for the Revs tomorrow.
The last time the two met — May 19th at Robertson Stadium — the Revs came away with a 1-0 win. Outside of the MLS Cup final last season, the two teams are fairly evenly matched, with the Revs a bit ahead in regular season play in terms of goals scored. In terms of matches, the teams are even with a record of 1-1-2 each.
They’re showing close-ups of Beckham’s shoes … I can’t believe this. Is this what you cats across the pond deal with all the time? This circus? Maybe it’s good for soccer (maybe), but it’s not good for TV … Ugh.
My thoughts on tomorrow? Houston are a great team and out of all of the games we’ve watched this season there’s are the most fun. The Revs have shown a stalwart defense once again, are matching their 2005 run in terms of points, and look to be on the upswing. Both teams have solid veterans in key positions and are well-matched. The fates have got this one, but the fates, when the Revs are home, where tri-cornered hats. I’m calling this in favor of the Revs.
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Beckham, Beckham, Beckham, that was about all you heard during the Chelsea Galxy game. Its funny how the commentaters got all excited when he touched the ball and he wasnt even playing! I hope he didnt injure his ankle any further too!
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Thougths on the Houston Game:
Smith seems to be suffering from Landon Donovan sindrome - he showed up for about 5 min and then decided to take himself out of the game. Have you noticed the revs aren’t swinging the ball to his side very often? even when it seems like the natural thing to do they’ll shy away from him…
Thompson still seems to be a real liabiltiy in my mind. He seems to be controlling himself a little more with less dribbling but he turned the ball over twice with some lame hospital passes and another one that set up the De Rosario goal (that was one hell of shot by the way - world class). Too bad Joseph couldn’t shut De Rosario down in the 2nd half like he did the first (injury hurting him?).
Props to Parkhurst and Larentowicz in the first half too. I thought they played some great D. Unfortunately, Larentowicz got sloppy and slow in the second half - I thought this really hurt us.
As for Twellman… his mates gave him the ball on a silver plater three times. Can’t ask for much more. I doubt he slept well last night.
As for my man Christman, too bad he didn’t have a game winner there at the end. And yes… he was getting pushed around again. Time to pony up and stay on the feet!
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