Saturday, September 17, 2011

GROUP STAGE 2: Galaxy and Lions Holding Top Spots

PENNSYLVANIA 6 
TORONTO      5  

The Reds have been playing some of their best ball during the Majors Cup. However, have only garnered 1 point in group stage so far. After an 8-8 tie in game 1, The Reds scored 5 more points early in this match. This time the Stoners fought back. 4 position players scored goals. Then Kasey Keller delivered the equalizer and the game winner with a clean sheet and 6 saves. It was a huge win for the Stoners keeping the club alive in Group A. BOXSCORE: Reds- Koevermans(2G), Morgan(A), Soolsma(A), Eckersley(A), DeGuzman(Y). Stoeners- LeToux(G), LaBrocca(G), Oduro(G), Angel(G), Keller(CS SP). 

LOS ANGELES       9 
CAPITAL DISTRICT  4

The best in the MLS are currently the best in the Majors Cup too. The Galaxy are 2-0-0 in Group A after dismantling the BSL Champions and have clinched a spot in the Majors Cup Semi Finals. Four Galaxy players scored braces. Meanwhile the Gunners have seen a total of 17 points scored on them in 2 Majors Cup games. Where's the defense the fans cried out! Next weeks game against the BSL's Stoners is a must win for the Gunners. BOXSCORE: Galaxy- Magee(2G), Keane(G A), Beckham(2A), Jordan(2A), Saunders(CS). Gunners- Montero(A), Mendoza(1T), Rosales(2A), Richards(Y). 

SEATTLE      9 
SECOND CITY  4

The Sounders rebounded nicely after losing last week to Alliance with an offensive outburst. Six different players contributed to the scoresheet as last years Majors Cup runner up's stayed alive in the tournament. Second City was leading in this match early with a brace from Koevermans, but simply could not keep up in this one. BOXSCORE: Sounders- Fucito(G), Rosales(2A), Evans(A), Montero(A), Fernandez(2G), Keller(CS SP), Wahl(Y). Stars- Koevermans(2G), Davis(1T Y), Nyarko(A). 

ALLIANCE   2 
COLORADO   1

For the second week in a row the Lions lived dangerously and got away with it and for the second week in a row the Rapids had no offense. Luke Rodgers goal fairly early in the match was the game winner. The Lions are now 2-0-0 in Group B, while Colorado is eliminated and will play for pride next week. BOXSCORE: Lions- Torres(A), Rodgers(G). Rapids- Nyassi(G Y)

6 comments:

  1. Defense? Defense?

    It's like I keep getting hit by the MLS Buzzsaw. It seems like any MLS side that plays me is guaranteed to just exploded offensively. Sporting KC, Toronto, and now LA.

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  2. Looks like the Galaxy are going to be the team to beat you guys.

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  3. These have been some high scoring games

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  4. Need to win my group so I can avoid the Galaxy in the Semi's.

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  5. I'll post this on my site shortly, but wanted to get it in before the first game started.

    1) Drop Pontius (DC) and Pickup Soolsma (Tor)

    2) Lineup versus Pennsylvannia (Majors Cup Match 3)

    Starters
    Montero (Sea)
    Mendoza (Clb)
    Richards (NY)
    Soolsma (Tor)
    Saborio (RSL)
    Sanvezzo (Van)
    Camargo (Hou)
    Rodrigues (SKC)

    Goal Keeper
    Hall (Hou)

    Bench
    Pappa (Chi)
    Castillo (Dal)
    Morales (RSL)

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