02-07-2008, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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USA v Mexico
Those who don't watch soccer are missing out on one of the greater rivalries.
They played a "friendly" yesterday and it was a fun game. They always end up a little chippy. The US walked away with a 2-2 draw but it wasn't deserved. FYI: World Cup Qualifiying 2010 starts THIS YEAR!
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What amazed me watching that match was how infrequently we possessed the ball. Mexico can hold it forever, rarely making an errant pass. The USA could hardly string together 4 passes before the ball was stolen. I was amazed we were in it as much as we were and really could have won it.
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But they did compete and they actually never trailed. In fact it was on the set pieces that the US was having the most trouble.
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So why was our third goal not allowed? Also, can't stand seeing so many Mexicans at these matches.
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They called an offsides on the pass in to the goal scorer (already forgot who it was). The flag went up right away but I never heard a whistle and neither did the players. That's why it went on so much longer.
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02-07-2008, 03:44 PM | #8 |
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this has always been an issue for the US national team. 3 or 4 passes in a row is a great accomplishment for them. All the second to third tier international teams are better at it than we are.
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I even watched our U18 team do well in passing.
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It doesn't matter if we can't pass. We are good at the soccer equivalent of the wishbone offense.
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