Lucky Strike
06-13-2009, 09:42 PM
I got away from doing player ratings for a while, mostly because I was actually in Toronto for the New England games and the next three I was so mad it wouldn't be good to do the ratings. Anyway, a much needed win for TFC and this forum. On we go to the players:
Frei - 7: Gave a little too much space on the RNY goal but was otherwise solid making saves and snatching balls to help out the defence.
Attakora - 7: Only saw him when making the good plays and that's a good sign. He continues to develop well.
Serioux - 6.5: He sure gave it his all today and was dead tired by the end of the match leading to a few questionable plays on his part but otherwise he was a trooper today. :yellow:
Garcia - 7: His first match as a Red and it was a good one. I can't think of him making a mistake (though I felt he let Kandji come way too close in from the right late-ish in the second half) and he is another rough and tumble backliner. Our defence are thugs and that's not a critique meaning talentless - just.... well as a British guy I know would say: "they're Ard".
Robinson - 6: He didn't feel quite as effective today, some passes were wayward and he had a moment of miscommunication with the big man in the second half, which led to a RNY chance. :yellow:
Harmse - 7: What the hell? This has to be the best game Harmse has ever played in a TFC shirt. Was threatening down the wings and had the occasional dangerous looking shot. Cummins said "he's not a defender"? Well, no shit! This proves it. :yellow:
Cronin - 7: Very aware on the right side of midfield today with some intelligent play both offensively and defensively. Spent some time at RB today and looked less effective but let's say it, that's not his position. Most importantly though, he was aware enough to grab the penalty rebound. Why couldn't Cunt-ingham do this?
Guevara - 7.5: Only got 65 minutes from him because of his international duty but they were quality minutes. Tricky on the ball, clever passes, and everything else we've come to expect from him. We missed him sorely. Both he and DeRo (and in fact everyone in the history of TFC save one) have failed to score a penalty. Subbed.
Vitti - 7.5: He won't appear on the scoresheet but he had a hand in both TFC goals today. Broke Stammler's ankles with his dribbling leading to the penalty call and managed to get on the end of a long ball leading to a rebound for Dichio. Okay, maybe I'm stretching the last one but this is one game where Vitti didn't score and we can truly say we did very well. Subbed.
DeRosario - 6.5: Worked tirelessly as usual but it seemed he wasn't quite his usual dangerous self. Was that just me? Subbed.
Dichio - 7: Seriously, when he retires, we need to go find a guy exactly like him. Though too old by that time, Paul Dickov is the type of player we will need. Jan Koller is another example. Dichio knows so well where the goal is and proved it again. I'm sure that corner flag has a boot print for every goal he's scored.
Velez (on for Guevara, 63rd) - 6: Had some nervous moments there (what else is new - I still hate that guy) but did make a neat clearance in around the 75th minute, I'll give him that.
Barrett (on for Vitti, 68th) - 6.5: He's now where some people say he belongs but I thought he did reasonably well today in relief. Nifty hold up play at one point leading to a decent chance.
Ricketts (on for DeRosario, 86th) - NR: Had a good run but it fizzled. It's hard to prove yourself when you get a handful of minutes per match.
Cummins - 7: A seven, I think. I won't try and make up any bullshit, he made two or three changes in formation and it's hard to assess what he did. I'd welcome input from anyone on this one.
Referee - 5.5: I was somewhat confused by him today. During the first 25 minutes, he allowed loads of physical play, which TFC took advantage of. But then, he changed his mind and started calling the game more closely. If it wasn't for that and being bamboozled twice into believing Rojas has been fouled, he'd have had an excellent game.
MOTM - Guevara. Started the two plays that led to TFC goals.
Most impressed by opposition's: Kandji. He's big, strong and very mobile. Kind of like an up and coming Kenny Cooper. He was a handful for the backline but thankfully, Garcia was more than a match for him. Cepero gets an honourable mention for making several saves.
Frei - 7: Gave a little too much space on the RNY goal but was otherwise solid making saves and snatching balls to help out the defence.
Attakora - 7: Only saw him when making the good plays and that's a good sign. He continues to develop well.
Serioux - 6.5: He sure gave it his all today and was dead tired by the end of the match leading to a few questionable plays on his part but otherwise he was a trooper today. :yellow:
Garcia - 7: His first match as a Red and it was a good one. I can't think of him making a mistake (though I felt he let Kandji come way too close in from the right late-ish in the second half) and he is another rough and tumble backliner. Our defence are thugs and that's not a critique meaning talentless - just.... well as a British guy I know would say: "they're Ard".
Robinson - 6: He didn't feel quite as effective today, some passes were wayward and he had a moment of miscommunication with the big man in the second half, which led to a RNY chance. :yellow:
Harmse - 7: What the hell? This has to be the best game Harmse has ever played in a TFC shirt. Was threatening down the wings and had the occasional dangerous looking shot. Cummins said "he's not a defender"? Well, no shit! This proves it. :yellow:
Cronin - 7: Very aware on the right side of midfield today with some intelligent play both offensively and defensively. Spent some time at RB today and looked less effective but let's say it, that's not his position. Most importantly though, he was aware enough to grab the penalty rebound. Why couldn't Cunt-ingham do this?
Guevara - 7.5: Only got 65 minutes from him because of his international duty but they were quality minutes. Tricky on the ball, clever passes, and everything else we've come to expect from him. We missed him sorely. Both he and DeRo (and in fact everyone in the history of TFC save one) have failed to score a penalty. Subbed.
Vitti - 7.5: He won't appear on the scoresheet but he had a hand in both TFC goals today. Broke Stammler's ankles with his dribbling leading to the penalty call and managed to get on the end of a long ball leading to a rebound for Dichio. Okay, maybe I'm stretching the last one but this is one game where Vitti didn't score and we can truly say we did very well. Subbed.
DeRosario - 6.5: Worked tirelessly as usual but it seemed he wasn't quite his usual dangerous self. Was that just me? Subbed.
Dichio - 7: Seriously, when he retires, we need to go find a guy exactly like him. Though too old by that time, Paul Dickov is the type of player we will need. Jan Koller is another example. Dichio knows so well where the goal is and proved it again. I'm sure that corner flag has a boot print for every goal he's scored.
Velez (on for Guevara, 63rd) - 6: Had some nervous moments there (what else is new - I still hate that guy) but did make a neat clearance in around the 75th minute, I'll give him that.
Barrett (on for Vitti, 68th) - 6.5: He's now where some people say he belongs but I thought he did reasonably well today in relief. Nifty hold up play at one point leading to a decent chance.
Ricketts (on for DeRosario, 86th) - NR: Had a good run but it fizzled. It's hard to prove yourself when you get a handful of minutes per match.
Cummins - 7: A seven, I think. I won't try and make up any bullshit, he made two or three changes in formation and it's hard to assess what he did. I'd welcome input from anyone on this one.
Referee - 5.5: I was somewhat confused by him today. During the first 25 minutes, he allowed loads of physical play, which TFC took advantage of. But then, he changed his mind and started calling the game more closely. If it wasn't for that and being bamboozled twice into believing Rojas has been fouled, he'd have had an excellent game.
MOTM - Guevara. Started the two plays that led to TFC goals.
Most impressed by opposition's: Kandji. He's big, strong and very mobile. Kind of like an up and coming Kenny Cooper. He was a handful for the backline but thankfully, Garcia was more than a match for him. Cepero gets an honourable mention for making several saves.