Philadelphia Union vs. Houston Dynamo - Eastern Conference Semifinal Leg 1 - Gamethread

by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 3:00 PM EDT in Game Day

Two years ago this time, the Philadelphia Union had never stepped on a soccer field before. Today, they are in the MLS Cup Playoffs against an opponent they have never lost to in four games. Of course, the teams are different now so past results at this stage mean very little, but Union fans have every right to be excited right now. Not only are the Union in the playoffs, but we belong here. Eastern Conference Semifinal. Leg 1. Kickoff at PPL Park is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET.

If you have not already, be sure to check out the following preview from The Brotherly Game and SB Nation Philly staff: [Ben's Match Preview] [Jason B.'s Preview For SB Nation Philly] [mk_27's Statistical Comparison] [Scott's Conversation With Phil Quinn On Faryd Mondragon For SB Nation Philly] [Scott Has A Conversation With The Enemy]. Houston perspective: [Dynamo Theory]

Broadcast Information: ESPN2 and ESPN3.com (Rob Stone, Taylor Twellman), ESPN Deportes and ESPN Deportes Radio nationwide, with coverage beginning at 5:00 PM Eastern

Houston Dynamo starting XI: Hall; Hainault, Boswell, Cameron, Ashe; Cruz, Moffat, Camargo, Davis; Ching, Carr

Houston Dynamo bench: Deric, Taylor, Watson, Costly, Bruin, Freeman, Clark

Philadelphia Union starting XI: Mondragon; Williams, Califf, Valdes, G. Farfan; M. Farfan, Carroll, Miglioranzi, Mapp; Le Toux, Mwanga

Philadelphia Union bench: MacMath, Torres, Adu, Nakazawa, Okugo, McInerney, Langley

Feel free to use this as your thread for New York Red Bulls-Los Angeles Galaxy and Colorado Rapids-Sporting Kansas City as well. Our staff will give live comments and reactions throughout the game, as well. Go Union! DOOP!

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DOOP!

I expect Philly to be 2-0 against Texas teams by the end of tonight.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 3:08 PM EDT reply actions

Sloppy sloppy defense from New York Red Bulls

Also, this pitch is a disaster and as is the number of empty seats. Good grief.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

Seriously

That’s a brand new stadium and the pitch is an embarrassment.

NFL lines would be better than that.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Goal Magee

Los Angeles Galaxy take a 1-0 lead.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

Red Bull Arena, ladies and gentlemen!

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

Union starting XI

Mondragon; Williams, Califf, Valdes, G. Farfan; M. Farfan, Carroll, Miglioranzi, Mapp; Le Toux, Mwanga

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

Great save

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

I've updated the post with starting lineups and benches

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

Comically bad from Rost there

Lucky he did not pay for it with a goal.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 4:56 PM EDT reply actions

Anybody know if Robbie Keane was playing for LA? He should be back from injury some time around now…

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

Yes, he was in the starting line up today

Got subbed out in the 83rd minute.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah and failed to convert when he was more or less standing next to the goal with the ball unmarked

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s our Robbie. Ireland’s leading scorer, but he’s built up a collection of shocking misses over the years.

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

As a Liverpool fan… I know.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn’t look like a foul to me…

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa, what happened there?

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

RBNY crowd is probably more profane than even us. Very loud YSA chants as well as several really loud “F@ck LA” chants.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

Rafa Marquez clearly threw a punch. He should be banned for the next match. MLS probably doesn’t have the balls to do it, but that is blatant violent conduct.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

Agree

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely right.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

This is your play-by-play commentator for the evening.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

lets fucking do this. DOOP.

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by kyleshank on Oct 30, 2011 5:19 PM EDT reply actions

Underway in Chester!

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

Houston Creamsciles

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

That is one bright orange. And we’re Flyers fans.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah but it’s the black that makes the difference. They look like candy corn.

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

or circus peanut orange

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Still don’t get why there’s no away goals rule in MLS.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Farfan is lucky to not get sent off. HE should have been.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Oof.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Gabe Farfan is lucky that is not a red card.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Dammit, come on.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

crikey

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

Well there is Brad Davis already.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

poor defending too though

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

how are there more orange shirts in the box then blue?

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

YES! LE TOUXXXXX

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

way to come back right away!

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

LE TOUX!

DOOP!

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by Rogue Nine on Oct 30, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

POND SOCCER!

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

HOLY CRAP. This is probably the most insane game ever. It’s been less than 10 minutes.

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

Holy crap, I just flipped away for a second and it’s 1-1

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

beautiful pass by M. Farfan

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

Fantastic finish. That is some fine technique. Houston midfield non-existant so far though.

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

/Jets-Flyers’d

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

Well our field certainly looks better that NY’s. That looked horrible.

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

Nervous

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

Philly play a diamond with the 4 in midfield! Old school…..

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

“Danny strokes it!”

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

Damn, Danny.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

That one just looked disorganized on the offense.

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Had me excited though.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Me too, but it just didn’t look like anyone knew where they should be.

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

Get on these guys.

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Two goals in 15 minutes is not what I expected out of this match.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

No, but a draw is…

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Deserved yellow to Migz there.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:37 PM EDT reply actions

Embarassing

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:37 PM EDT reply actions

worst dives ever?

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

wow

That is absolutely embarrassing.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

I reject your reality and substitute my own.

by alcatraz0109 on Oct 30, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

shame apparently is not an issue.

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Jeez

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:37 PM EDT reply actions

I get very nervous every time Houston Dynamo attempt a set piece.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

FUCK

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

whenever we push forward we look great, but we just seem to not want to go get the ball.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

CLEARED OFF THE LINE!

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Jeez. How about some sustained pressure in Houston’s end.

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

I agree with TT there. Mondragon needs to slow this down a bit. No need to play that ball quick. Not a veteran move.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, but TT has said the same thing all season long. Mondragon loves the long ball.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

PPL Park is in so much better shape than Red Bull Arena was after enduring the same snow storm. The sunset in the background also makes it look real pretty.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Fuck nuggets

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Mapp. He needed to get that pass out quicker. Le Toux made a great run and Mapp had all the time and space he needed to find him. Poor.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

that was not offsides

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

looked on to me too. where’s the replay?

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

wish I could see that again.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Looked off to me.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions

This game is baaad for the defense. Bunching up, leaving way too much space on the wings, no movement off the ball, and already two horror tackles. They’d better get organized before Houston start finishing their chances.

by Shane Wensel on Oct 30, 2011 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

Nah they’re playing compact, very comfortable except for set pieces and Farfan at left back. Houston midfield looks far more suspect, and their central defenders are ropey, Mwanga and Le Toux have too much pace and size for them

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Really?

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

Ha! Sold

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 5:47 PM EDT reply actions

This game is going to be really really chippy by the end.

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 5:47 PM EDT reply actions

A card fest is not what I was looking forward to tonight,

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:48 PM EDT reply actions

Booooooooooo

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

Crap

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

what happens when you just sit back and let them come at you.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

I liked the Houston we played during the first game of the season better.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

gah c’mon

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by kyleshank on Oct 30, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

Not unexpected. The defense has been shocking.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

Houston Dynamo are absolutely dominating possession.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

well it was a matter of time

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

Jesus wept either step up and play the offside if you’re going to be flat or else cover…….

by hugekiwi on Oct 30, 2011 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

Nice shot by Carroll

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

Very nice shot by Carroll, good save by Hall.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:52 PM EDT reply actions

Rafa Marquez and Juninho were both red carded BTW.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

Good.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

If I’m NY, I might just take that trade.

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, they won that one.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Sweet.

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:57 PM EDT reply actions

flarg

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

That was just an awful set piece. WHy do they continue to have Le Toux take them?

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

wish Adu was in the game right there.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

much better possesion by union now

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 5:59 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, this game is getting way too dirty.

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 5:59 PM EDT reply actions

I get a feeling someone will be seeing red by the end of this one.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:00 PM EDT reply actions

And that someone will probably be wearing blue…

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

We already should have had one.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, Farfan.

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by JasonB on Oct 30, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t know, Houston seems to be getting agitated and a little more reckless.

by T.Coolguy on Oct 30, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

....

~~Muffit~~ Moffat

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 6:02 PM EDT reply actions

anyone think any subs come in after the half?

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

I do.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

who do you think comes in/out? i want to see migz come out and put another creator in the midfield. 5 in the back isn’t working

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Migs for Adu would not surprise me.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Garfan I don’t think should be long for the 2nd half either. Worried about being down a goal and a man.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions

who would you put in at LB though? hes really our only option for it

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

unless you move M Farfan back there.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Conundrum for sure. But a double switch like you suggest might be in order, if the 1st half patterns persist. Looks like they need Torres up top too.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Half Time

Houston Dynamo lead 2-1. 5 yellow cards thus far.

This is not what I expected.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

No subs. 2nd half underway from PPL Park.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

Better pressure in the 2nd half in the first 5’.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

This half has been a bit better from the Union thus far.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

someone other then le toux please

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

Hope Mondragon continues with the throws. Announcers spot-on about his lousy bootitaway habit.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

Faiiiiil

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

Also, handball?

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

Handball in the box. Uncalled.

For

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

That looked like a handball from Davis.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

So a sketchy offsides call and a handball in the box. Otherwise, everything is jiffy.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

I’m thinking it is going to be substitution time shortly.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:39 PM EDT reply actions

McInerney warming

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:40 PM EDT reply actions

migs out, McInerney in

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

Another (uncalled) handball?

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

Is there any other kind in today’s game?

Bob.

by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Two straight Union corners. Much better half from them.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Smart play to pull Cruz, given his card status and…umm…“wacky hijinks” on the pitch

Bob.

by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah but it leaves Garfan more exposed on the back left.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

horrible corner by le toux.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

ugh, James

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

Mapp off, Torres on.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

Nowak totally playing with fire now. Three players on the pitch with yellows and one sub to go.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

OH! I thought something was going to happen there.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

Great strike by Torres

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

Great save from Tally Hall.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

All subbed in for the last 15’

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 6:54 PM EDT reply actions

Jimmy!

And f*** you, (commentator’s name).

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

think that was TT talking about the cardinals.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

He is a Cardinals fan.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Another Union corner! All right, all right, all right.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

i smell goal

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

Oh my gosh

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 7:01 PM EDT reply actions

So close…

Bob.

by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 7:01 PM EDT reply actions

o so close fred

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 7:01 PM EDT reply actions

well that helps.

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions

Bruin returns the favor.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions

It was a horrible feed

Bob.

by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

so how was that not offsides on HOU?

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 30, 2011 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t believe Bruin was nearer to the goal than the ball, so it was a legal pass.

Bob.

by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

jeez

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

MONDI!

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

what a save!

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 7:05 PM EDT reply actions

oh cmon

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

jesus

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by kyleshank on Oct 30, 2011 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

geez

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

oh fuck me with randomness.

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

shoot the ball

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

Apparently you no longer need to touch the ball for a tackle to be “clean”

Bob.

by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

yeah went through his legs and never touched it, but hard to see the from ref’s angle.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

True, ref didn’t have a good view of it, and it was clear the intent was to go for the ball. It’s just a highly risky play that turned out well for Dynamo.

Bob.

by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

And to think, this is only Leg 1.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

And one last Union corner. Here we go.

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by Justin F. on Oct 30, 2011 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

wow

by j reed on Oct 30, 2011 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

So what do we have to do now to advance?

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 30, 2011 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

Win by 2 in Houston

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by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

we have to score atleast two goals next game, 2-0 we advance, 2-1 it goes ET and then penalties i think.

by Rhayes on Oct 30, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, if we win by one, it’s a 30 minute extra period (15 & 15), then penalty kicks if still tied. I don’t believe the extra period is golden goal, though.

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by The Dark on Oct 30, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions