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Real Salt Lake: Team expects Columbus to attack more
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re: Jason | 7:46 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
Agreed. Just go out and play ball. Win or lose like men.
If you can't win playing your game, you shouldn't be in the playoffs.
If you can't win playing your game, you shouldn't be in the playoffs.
georg | 8:13 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
Jason RSL is in a position where they should sit back and absorb pressure, up a
goal is a great place to be. RSL needs to look for counters which will be there
as Columbus is forced to press for a goal.
I do think that the common message we are hearing from the coach and players regarding RSL playing to hold this one goal lead may be a ploy to lure Columbus into believing that RSL will only sit back.
We may in fact see a more offensive minded team on Thursday.
I hope to see more than 20-30 minutes from Yura Thursday, he is playing well and needs to be on the pitch.
I do think that the common message we are hearing from the coach and players regarding RSL playing to hold this one goal lead may be a ploy to lure Columbus into believing that RSL will only sit back.
We may in fact see a more offensive minded team on Thursday.
I hope to see more than 20-30 minutes from Yura Thursday, he is playing well and needs to be on the pitch.
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astroboy | 8:21 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
agreed, going out planning to defend is a recipe for failure. How'd it
work out for Columbus in the first leg? Exactly.
RSL should come out just as aggressive as they expect the Crew to be, and try and get that insurance goal.
I think their road woes are due to a lack of confidence, and this defend mentality doesn't help that at all.
RSL should come out just as aggressive as they expect the Crew to be, and try and get that insurance goal.
I think their road woes are due to a lack of confidence, and this defend mentality doesn't help that at all.
huh | 8:30 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
I say put 10 players behind the ball, show that DC GM he was right!!!
Vince Clortho | 9:05 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
Playing from behind, the Crew will have to push up...RSL plays way better when
holding a lead...Road problems this year have often come from falling behind
early, with this buffer, RSL can hopefully take advantage of a more open final
third, if RF or Yura or Espy nick one early.....
Win like men? | 9:05 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
You need to be smart. Stacking the box has some risk but you need to play
smart. Smart play is stack the box and counter-attack. RSL can counter-attack.
I know it is hard to shift gears but I wouldn't stop defending until after
going down at least 1 goal.
J Crunch | 9:25 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
"We're going to go into Columbus and defend like crazy. Hopefully, we
don't give up a goal and they don't put pressure on us to have to
score," said midfielder Clint Mathis. "It's important that we
keep that clean sheet." Defend like crazy? What does that mean? If that
means what we did in
Houston our first game down there at the end of the game where everyone sits back trying to absorb their attack, giving up good chance after good chance, we're sunk! If it means everyone is committed to putting forth effort on defense then I'm fine with it.
I don't see us being able to sit back and defend for 90 minutes without giving up a goal. I don't think we should go into an all-out attack mode, but RSL has never been good at sitting back and holding onto a slim (in this case 1-goal) lead. I hope georg is right and this is just a ploy. We have to attack. I think if we don't get at least one goal, we don't advance.
Houston our first game down there at the end of the game where everyone sits back trying to absorb their attack, giving up good chance after good chance, we're sunk! If it means everyone is committed to putting forth effort on defense then I'm fine with it.
I don't see us being able to sit back and defend for 90 minutes without giving up a goal. I don't think we should go into an all-out attack mode, but RSL has never been good at sitting back and holding onto a slim (in this case 1-goal) lead. I hope georg is right and this is just a ploy. We have to attack. I think if we don't get at least one goal, we don't advance.
Nussdorfer AC | 9:54 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
I'm torn, georg makes a good point, but we have had trouble handling 90
minutes of pressure. It may be for a variety of reasons, but our defensive
tactics seem to work better when there is more space in the midfield and our
backline has more room to run. They seem to be better using athleticism than
pure positional tactics.
Randal | 10:30 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
I hope RSL doesn't exaggerate injuries and waste time like Columbus did.
Go out and play a solid game with energy and we'll be fine.
todd on "10 men" | 11:03 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
If this happens we will lose 2 or 3 nil. A terrible idea, this is not Blackburn
Rovers or Bolton Wanderers. You cannot hold out vs that talent for 90 minutes,
there is always a good chance eventually that you pay for defensively.
Anonymous | 11:04 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
What a load of malarkey. The best defense is a strong offense. If you bunker
in invariably one goal will slip through, and where does that leave you? RSL
come out attacking! Put the yellow boys on their heels! Score again and then
they'll really be in dire straights!
Please, please don't play bunker ball. Go out an attack!
GO RSL!
Please, please don't play bunker ball. Go out an attack!
GO RSL!
Chadders | 11:58 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009
Get one past the keeper and they are really in trouble. We need to only play
bunker ball during the first 15 minutes, 5 minutes before the half, 10 minutes
after the half and 10 minutes before time. The rest of the time we have to keep
them honest and make real attacks at the Crew to keep them honest. We might be
the worst team in the league for bunker ball. I would rather see us all out
attack and lose than bunker ball a 0-0 advance. Usually teams that play that way
get their reward, for example see Chelsea in the Champion's League last
year. I really hope georg is right, that we are saying that as a ploy to lure
the Crew into thinking that we won't be attacking. If we want to play
bunker ball why don't we just forfeit. If we can score a goal and be up 2-0
on aggragate then it ***might*** be tiem to play bunker ball but we all know 2-0
is the least safe lead in soccer. See USMNT vs Brazil, FC Dallas against us at
the RioT, etc.
RSL Utly Fan | 12:34 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
Remember last when RSL beat Chivas on the road. RLS played very smart in that
game. They played offensive minded most of the game and came out the aggregate
winner. Bunker ball is a joke. If you play bunker ball the whole time, it is
probably a 90% chance you lose the game. Go RSL.
nerves | 12:38 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
I was afraid I would hear the word bunker. The playoffs come and no one wants to
open up and make a mistake. That is not our type of soccer though. We do not do
well with the other team camping out on our side of the field. We are already
out if that is the plan. Just play like you have been playing. A swarming
defense, cut down the passing lanes, and go forward.
Playing not to lose... | 1:20 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
will not get it done tomorrow night. Come on RSL, come out and fight and go
down swingin with an attacking style of soccer. One mistake is all it takes to
seal the deal. Give SLC something to cheer for since the Jazz are laying eggs
at the moment.
McKay | 1:25 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
Sounds like Kreis went to the Bob Bradley school of coaching. Let's play
not to lose or better yet, play for the other team to make a mistake and then
try and capitalize. Instead of playing to make our own luck and create our own
opporunities.
The key is. . . | 3:50 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
Correctly seeing what the opponent is doing. If the defensive line is getting
too high or holes are opening up between it and the midfield when the Crew
attacks, then a counter strategy is not bad. Otherwise, you want to dominate
possession because RSL is not generally that kind of team. Also, you probably
want to set an offensive tone early because the Crew won't feel pressured
or overcommit unless you give them reason to panic. There's a reason why
they are Cup champions and back-to-back Shield winners.
elrey | 4:29 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
If they play bunker ball can I get a refund for the watch party. Our best chance
to advance is to play defensive and what's the best way to play defensive
is to go on offensive attack. that keeps the ball out of your side of the field.
Excited!!!! | 4:51 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
I just can't wait for a 0-0 tie!
georg | 6:22 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
Chadder's I would be very happy to see this match end 0-0.
All I can say to all my other RSL fan's is I cannot wait to see this match tommorow. I really do believe we can counter a exposed Columbus side and play agian next week.
Nussdorfer will agree, Almost all teams in any country would approach this match the same. Play a solid defencive match and hope for a strong counter.
Here's to RSL!!!!
All I can say to all my other RSL fan's is I cannot wait to see this match tommorow. I really do believe we can counter a exposed Columbus side and play agian next week.
Nussdorfer will agree, Almost all teams in any country would approach this match the same. Play a solid defencive match and hope for a strong counter.
Here's to RSL!!!!
Big Green Tractor | 7:25 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
We better see a lot of playing time from Movsisyan, Findley, and Williams. They
have been playing so well. I'm in Iraq and wont be able to watch the match,
so I am just hoping for the best! Go RSL, show em what we can do!
georg | 9:59 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009
To Big Green,
Thanks for all you do!!!!!
RSL will play again next week.
Thanks for all you do!!!!!
RSL will play again next week.
Chadders | 10:10 a.m. Nov. 5, 2009
georg I'll be happy with a 0-0 tie too if we play our normal game and just
can't put a goal away. If we just stay with all our guys on our half of the
field and play not to lose, then we will prove we are not champions even if we
win. I want to see our team realize the cup is their for the taking but we need
to take it. I would hate to have us back door a Championship especially when we
have more talent than the majority of teams in MLS. We have maybe the best
midfield in the league and took the most shots during the year. Fortune favors
the bold!
Ace | 12:50 p.m. Nov. 5, 2009
I'm not from Salt Lake but I'm so happy there is an MLS team there! I
enjoy watching Real games and wish them well.
Re: Excited! - I'd rather watch an exciting 0-0 tie in soccer than any American football game EVER. Nearly 5 billion people would agree with me!
World's Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Excited! - I'd rather watch an exciting 0-0 tie in soccer than any American football game EVER. Nearly 5 billion people would agree with me!
World's Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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that stupid. the dumbest thing i've ever heard. go out and play the game like men. not like a bunch of sissies. we need goals. go show em that we can play on the road. i'm gonna be so mad if i watch the game on thursday and rsl just defends the whole time. they'll score numerous times on us.