LIVE! Match discussion 2014/15

[Alan]

Got the diving sorted I see. ex-Stokey Shea takes a dive in the area and gets a deserved booking

If it wasn't for that prank he pulled on Kenwyne Jones I don't think anyone would believe he was ever at Stoke at all.

 

[Alan]

I assume the home audience prefers the traditional league followed by the knockout play-offs.

Most of the soccer-literate here would probably prefer more of a traditional setup but the average American would probably find it a bit odd to not have a true postseason.

 

[Kenny]

BIG name watch

David Villa - Running around a bit but getting no balls into him really. I think he might be crying on the inside
Kaka - Seems to want to shoot from wherever he is on the pitch. Should join us really, as he will keep the "shoooooooooooooot" fans happy each week.

Game has gone a bit scrappy now. More Bolton v Birmingham than Wolves v Watford

 

[Alan]

Really caught hold of that one did Kaka.

But yeah, quality has gone out of this one a bit.

 

[Kenny]

Mr Shoot from anywhere Kaka with the best chance of the game. 25 yards out but straight at the keeper.

 

[Kenny]

Orlando are a bit divey.

2 bookings for it so far

 

[Alan]

Two diving yellows for Orlando already. Seems they really want to endear themselves to the neutrals.

 

[Alan]

Not a bad first half but clearly both teams lacking chemistry right now.

Not sure if they're showing highlights from other MLS matches on Sky but Sebastien Giovinco's assist for Altidore's first goal yesterday is sublime.

 

[Kenny]

Not a bad first half but clearly both teams lacking chemistry right now.

Not sure if they're showing highlights from other MLS matches on Sky but Sebastien Giovinco's assist for Altidore's first goal yesterday is sublime.

Its actually poor coverage from Sky really, which is a surprise as they usually do a decent job.

No studio with "experts", no proper build it. 15 mins before kick off it was a quick look at results so far this weekend, what fixtures are left and then the teams. Half time is just the comms team talking through the highlights. Its as if they have purchased the rights to show it and then became taken on Deutsch's attitude toward the league.

 

[Kenny]

Lovely save from Saunders. Looked like Orlando were taking the lead. Then off the line from the corner. Decent start to the 2nd half

 

[Local Wolf]

Good save that.

 

[andyc225]

Rivas has great pace but has dreadful offside awareness.

 

[Kenny]

Saunders very lucky there. Takes out the Orlando forward in a one on one but is saved by the offside flag.Also manages to reopen his wound from smacking the post in the 1st half.

 

[Alan]

Rivas has great pace but has dreadful offside awareness.

He's one of those who's come up from USL with the club, IIRC.

Nemec not doing the quality of the league any favors with his two horror chances.

 

[Alan]

There's some quality!

 

[Kenny]

GOOOOAAAALL New York City.

Nice goal but lazy defending

 

[Alan]

Yep, too slow to close him down. Naive as it's no secret that Mix has that sort of shot in him.

 

[Kenny]

Another booking for a dive for Orlando, probably a harsh one that one though and should have been a penalty to Orlando.

 

[Alan]

Now three yellows for diving for Orlando!

Obviously not scientific but seems like even the ref being hard on it doesn't stop it happening.

 

[Alan]

Kaka's been pretty poor tonight for my money.