Game Thread: Dynamo v Whitecaps (2011 - Match 4)
by Zach Woosley on Apr 10, 2011 4:22 PM CDT
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Houston Dynamo (0-1-2) v Vancouver Whitecaps (1-1-2)
Robertson Stadium - Houston, TX - 6:00pm CT
Galavision (SPN National Broadcast)
KHOU (ENG Local)
FOX Sports Houston (ENG Regional)
SportsTalk 790 (ENG Radio)
La Ranchera 850 (SPN Radio)
HEAD-TO-HEAD
ALL-TIME: First meeting.
The Dynamo welcome the expansion Whitecaps to Houston for the first time today with the Dynamo still looking for their first win of the season. I hesitate to label matches as "must wins" this early in the season but this is about as close as it comes. Houston must make a habit of getting full points at Robertson this season if they want to contend for a playoff spot. Yes, I say that all the time but it's a simple truth that will define the 2011 season.
Houston faces some serious questions heading in to this match. Can the offense create chances without Brian Ching in the lineup and how effective will Brad Davis be after struggling with a hamstring injury for most of the week?
Tall Hall has been bombarded in the past two league matches and the team can't keep asking him to keep them in matches. They must improve possession and find ways to challenge Vancouver's defense to prevent another shooting gallery type situation for their defense to deal with.
Dynamo Starting XI:
Dynamo Bench: Deric, Chabala, Robinson, Sarkodie, Clark, Dixon, Garey.
Whitecaps Starting XI:
Nolly; Leathers, DeMerit, Boxall, Wagner; Chiumiento, Brovsky, Rochat, Khalfan; Camilo, Harris
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Just about time for kickoff
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What are the odds Jair Maruffo screws this match up?
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70% chance of raining red cards, with a slight chance of absolutely screwed up game
by Carl Morandi on Apr 10, 2011 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Will be interesting to see if Bruin has started to settle in that forward position with all the time he is getting. Would be nice to see him finally pick up a goal today.
Agreed, it would be good for the confidence
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by Zach Woosley on Apr 10, 2011 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Bruin is doing better in this match already. Getting himself much more involved than I have seen in the previous games
by Carl Morandi on Apr 10, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
He’s been improving with each match, he looked good against SKC on Wednesday
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by Zach Woosley on Apr 10, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
sadly I could not see that game, the stream did not work for me, or for many others I hear
by Carl Morandi on Apr 10, 2011 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Should have been a yellow card
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by Zach Woosley on Apr 10, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
i am surprised mr card happy restrained himself
by Carl Morandi on Apr 10, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
17' 0-0
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How was that not a corner?
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26' 0-0
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Danny Cruz with a missile that hits the cross bar
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Excellent Shot by Danny Cruz there, that is what the team needs more of, outside shots, so close to a goal
by Carl Morandi on Apr 10, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
WEAVER!!! 1-0
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Dynamo pick up their first home goal of the season, Weaver collects trash at the back post on that one
But let one go passed them immediately after, cant let that happen
by Carl Morandi on Apr 10, 2011 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
BOSWELL!!!
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2-1 Dynamo!!
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yep, literally pouring blood
You usually don’t see blood flow like that outside of a horror movie
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
by papabear on Apr 10, 2011 7:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
much better overall
Ball is moving much quicker, better job switching the ball into space. Another single case of sloppy defending keeping it from being a dominant half.
Oh, and Maruffo still sucks. A couple of mind boggling calls. Roxall should have a card for persistent infringement if nothing else. Had a run of 3-4 fouls in a row that took away chances. The play with Hainult in the box has to be a card for one of them. At least there hasn’t been a waterbreak yet
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by papabear on Apr 10, 2011 7:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Second half underway
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Cam Weaver will not find a better position to be in to put that ball on frame. He had miles of space with no one marking him on that.
and then bruin couldn't get the ball to an unmarked Weaver
Makes me nervous when we don’t convert wide open chances
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by papabear on Apr 10, 2011 7:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Me too…leaving the door open is never good
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by Zach Woosley on Apr 10, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
65' 2-1 Dynamo
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getting sloppy in 2nd half
Giving ball away too easily. As jacked up as Vancouver back line is we just need to be patient in attack and they will beat themselves
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by papabear on Apr 10, 2011 7:31 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
agreed, dynamo are not simply controlling the ball like they did in the first half. Maybe time for a substitution or two for some fresh legs
by Carl Morandi on Apr 10, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Feels like the Dynamo have took their foot off the gas a bit
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MUCH better from Bruin there on that run. Just needs to learn to use more placement and less power on that shot.
great job to create space for himself
Looked a little too amped up for his first goal. I would love to see him get his first to help him settle in
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by papabear on Apr 10, 2011 7:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
75' 2-1 Dynamo
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WILL BRUIN!!!! 3-1
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WILL BRUIN WITH HIS GOAL, as I noted at the beginning of this game. He finally broke through. That is what I like to see.
Now, no more defensive lapses tonight, please!
by Carl Morandi on Apr 10, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
right on cue Bruin
Nice run with some decent pace. Great first touch. Calm finish.
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by papabear on Apr 10, 2011 7:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
That was a professional goal. Well done by the rookie.
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by Zach Woosley on Apr 10, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, mr. card happy is really holding himself back today from the cards. Someone must have finally talked to him about keeping the cards in the pocket or something.
He’s been quite restrained tonight
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by Zach Woosley on Apr 10, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
10 minutes left... 3-1 Dynamo
Garey about to come in the match
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So close Cameron, so very close on that run. Would like to see the replay if he really did get caught on the offsides trap.
I think he was onsides
At first, I didn’t even question the call, but then I remembered that he got that chance from a dummy. In my mind, I was counting the dummy as a pass, which it is not, therefore I don’t see how Cameron could have been off when the intial pass was made. It only really matter for GD, but still.
by foreverorange25 on Apr 10, 2011 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Jason Garey seem a little hot blooded to you guys? He definitely has spirit, but is very physical. Does not seem to be afraid of cards or letting the refs know what he things.
Also Cruz should have done much better with that cross/pass where the goal was wide open. Luckily it looks like the Dynamo have wrapped the game up at this point.
Final Score: Dynamo 3-1
First win of 2011
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