Confession. I only saw the last 20 minutes or so of this game due to other commitments and a need to change shoes. It's a long story. Suffice it to say I have very little intelligent to say about the game. I arrived when it was already 2-0 to Real Salt Lake, saw a bit of honest running from the likes of Omar Cummings and very little actual shots on goal. So, please do respond by sending in your observations on this latest Colorado Rapids' defeat.
I had the line-up almost right but Christian Gomez must be wondering what it takes to get into the team. The midfield is pretty much decimated and he still has to wait until the second half to get on. On the other hand, I do like the fact that all of McManus, Cummings and Herculez Gomez got gametime. I have always thought that Herc can play as an attacking midfielder rather than an out and out striker. Unfortunately, I missed the first half so please do comment on what you thought of his performance. I also liked the fact that Kosuke Kimura finally got on the field. After starting out so well this season with former coach, Fernando Clavijo, saying he had tied up the right back spot, Kimura was mysteriously subsequently left out and did not seem to be able to make it back into the team. He did put in one lovely cross for Cummings who headed well from a difficult position. Jose Luis Burciaga was another who started off the season very well but his recent performances have not been consistent and Kimura can state a case for making a start. The Rapids, sinking ever faster in playoff contention, face FC Dallas in hot and humid Texas next Thursday.
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"a need to change shoes"? Hahaha!
"... a need to change shoes"? Hahaha!
You didn't miss much Nick. A total lack of anything resembling soccer from the Rapids. Burpo and Erpen particularly stood out in thier awfulness.
unfortunately i feel like Herc is always playing like it's his last chance to impress, causing him to playing selfish and make bad decisions. on at least one occasion he chose to shoot rather than pass in the offensive third. its really too bad because i like the kid.
i can't even think of anyone who played well. we need more McManus and we need to shake up the backline, Gibbs can be really lazy sometimes, let Keel play or something
Although I missed Herc in the first half, I do agree that he is under a lot of pressure to perform given the fact he has had so few chances this year. He is a real asset, though, and I woud like him to stay at this club. Maybe McManus will get his chance this week as I assume that Omar Cummings will be away with the Jamaica team. Pretty sorry thoughts from everyone regarding overall team performance. Things are not looking good now and haven't for a while to be honest.
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