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Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 03:47 PM
Watch it online here:

http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,12907,00.html

(free, registration required)

C.F. Monterrey v. RSL

It will be interesting to see if an MLS team can make it all the way through to the Club World Cup. That, if nothing else, will be an indication on how far the league has come in the last few years.

More on C.F. Monterrey:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C.F._Monterrey

Salaries in Mexico are much higher than the MLS salary cap.

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
04-20-2011, 04:02 PM
Pulling for RSL...

can only dream of the day ...when we will be heading to BMO for a LEG in the FINAL!.....:)

Pachuco
04-20-2011, 04:06 PM
Hard not to love the way RSL plays. Would love to see them make a statement and get a result in Mexico.

DangerRed
04-20-2011, 04:06 PM
Go RSL!!

They're the class of the league, and if they win, they'll be the class of the region.

Best of luck!

__wowza
04-20-2011, 04:13 PM
agreed. nothing but love for a team that can boost the MLS profile. same reason i pulled for the states to get the WC. if it's good for the MLS its good for TFC!!

TorCanSoc
04-20-2011, 04:33 PM
I've actually watched every late stage CCL game that RSL has played. What a turning point for the league. It seems like this will be a huge let down for the league if RSL blows this opportunity. Not sure which team has the more pressure? Monteray as Mexican league champs should handily beat any MLS team. But RSL has the weight hopes of the entire league on their shoulders, not just their fans. Should be a great game.

History, in the making. I hope Will Johnson puts one in the net. Saw he was injured in the MLS/RSL wish them well / marketing video.

Its all about those away goals. Even if they lose, they must put one in the back of the net.

NBS
04-20-2011, 04:37 PM
Love watching RSL play. There can be no better representative of MLS than they are right now; if any team can do this, they can.

I'm actually quite excited and looking forward to this match, it would be huge for MLS not just as a measuring stick, but it seems that others around the league including fans are taking notice of just how important this tournament is.

rocker
04-20-2011, 05:48 PM
i'll watch this game as a neutral. Just want to see a good, well played two games in this final. But I ain't rooting for RSL. Just can't root on a league competitor. They'll have to do it without my support. LOL!

Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 06:32 PM
^LOL. How will they manage? :) I'm neutral too, but I usually find myself rooting for the underdog in those situations. I just find it amazing that an MLS side could potentially make it to the WCC.

RedsYNWA
04-20-2011, 06:35 PM
Go Rsl!!!!!

wzhxvy
04-20-2011, 06:36 PM
so its confirmed this game is not on GolTV ?

ElvistheEvilScotsman
04-20-2011, 06:55 PM
so its confirmed this game is not on GolTV ?

Another epic fail on Gol TV. No HD for TFC matches. NO CCL final. Clearly a bunch of numpties run that channel. If they didnt already have contracts for Bundesliga and La Liga before MLSE bought the channel they'd be showing replays of Dichios goal in the 22nd minute on repeat.

werewolf
04-20-2011, 07:02 PM
http://www.goltv.ca/assets/1/AssetManager/cclcallout1stleg_apr20.jpg

As amateur as GolTV is, this match is on tonight.

LittleOzzy
04-20-2011, 07:02 PM
Another epic fail on Gol TV. No HD for TFC matches. NO CCL final. Clearly a bunch of numpties run that channel. If they didnt already have contracts for Bundesliga and La Liga before MLSE bought the channel they'd be showing replays of Dichios goal in the 22nd minute on repeat.

http://www.torontofc.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/dl-trans/image_nodes/2011/04/GarganDL.jpg TFC website has been advertising the game all day.

Joe Kool
04-20-2011, 07:06 PM
Excellent...got to love a good game with something on the line. I know RSL is our rival in the league but I would rather see them win then a Mexican team.....again. Rootin' for the underdog!

TorCanSoc
04-20-2011, 07:14 PM
If our style is going to be Total Football. What is RSL's style? Besides a constantly winning style.

rocker
04-20-2011, 08:35 PM
Clearly a bunch of numpties run that channel. .

another message board rush to judgement. :(

flatpicker
04-20-2011, 08:43 PM
Now I wish I had GolTV.
hmmm... any chance GOL is having a free preview on right now???

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 08:49 PM
Flatpicker, go to the CONCACAF website. It's free there but you have to register with CONCACAF (also free).

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 08:50 PM
And LMAO, Monterrey suffers from shit football pitch syndrome. They have a gridiron on their pitch! Hahahaha.

werewolf
04-20-2011, 08:50 PM
another message board rush to judgement. :(

just because the match actually is on GolTV doesn't mean the channel isn't run by numpties...:rolleyes:

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 08:52 PM
If our style is going to be Total Football. What is RSL's style? Besides a constantly winning style.

It's called Total Sheen.

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 08:56 PM
Monterrey crowd /VERY/ Loud.

Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 08:56 PM
preview video:

http://www.concacafchampions.com/page/CL/Video/FeaturesDetail2/0,,12856~2341705,00.html (http://www.concacafchampions.com/page/CL/Video/FeaturesDetail2/0,,12856%7E2341705,00.html)

Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 08:58 PM
That stadium is packed.

ForestGlade
04-20-2011, 09:01 PM
Why the hell are their American football lines on a Mexican pitch?

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:02 PM
I'm totally pulling for RSL!!!

Had no clue it was on tonight, much less on GolTV.

Thanks for the heads up boys!! Enjoy the match

Hold on, "Natural sound from source"? WTF? Well I guess that could be a good thing.

mastermixer
04-20-2011, 09:07 PM
I'm totally pulling for RSL!!!

Had no clue it was on tonight, much less on GolTV.

Thanks for the heads up boys!! Enjoy the match

Hold on, "Natural sound from source"? WTF? Well I guess that could be a good thing.

Guess GolTV doesn't have the rights to air the Fox Soccer Channel feed.

Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 09:10 PM
both sides a little sloppy at first.

Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 09:14 PM
great save! Rimando comes through.

RSL are playing a nice sort-passing game.

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:16 PM
Nice save by Rimando!

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:17 PM
10 mins in and RSL have had more of the ball but Monterrey has had the better chances..

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:19 PM
Will Johnson see the keeper off his line and has an effort from 45 yards out that just misses

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:22 PM
Gotta go for a 4/20 break!

Happy b-day Bob!

flamehawk
04-20-2011, 09:22 PM
* scratches head *

why are there american football lines? I'd expect that for a US pitch.. but on a Mexicna pitch?

ForestGlade
04-20-2011, 09:23 PM
Fuck

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:24 PM
Goal Monterrey....

Now I'm going for that break

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:29 PM
How much time in are we? The CONCACAF stream doesn't have the time displayed

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:29 PM
btw, only 0-1?

LittleOzzy
04-20-2011, 09:30 PM
Huge chance, huge save.

Yohan
04-20-2011, 09:30 PM
that sequence of play, is pure team chemistry. a thing of beauty of a chance

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:31 PM
22nd min...RSL just missd a great chance...only 1-0

Vince Whirlwind
04-20-2011, 09:31 PM
Man, it'd be great if your run of the mill MLS matches were even half as quality as this game!

Pachuco
04-20-2011, 09:32 PM
Joining late. What's the score? please and thanks.

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:33 PM
1-0 Monterrey 25th min

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:34 PM
Joining late. What's the score? please and thanks.


22nd min...RSL just missd a great chance...only 1-0

^ that was posted 3 minutes ago.

Pachuco
04-20-2011, 09:35 PM
^ that was posted 3 minutes ago.

I was confused by that post.

Thanks Dreadlock

redcard
04-20-2011, 09:36 PM
this is great concacaf tv audio with goltv picture..if only it was high def!!!!

so with the MLS not really in tune with champions league will RSL have a packed house like monterrey?

Pachuco
04-20-2011, 09:37 PM
I had no idea Chupete played for this team. Yikes.

ForestGlade
04-20-2011, 09:38 PM
this is great concacaf tv audio with goltv picture..if only it was high def!!!!

so with the MLS not really in tune with champions league will RSL have a packed house like monterrey?

Cheapest ticket on StubHub was $85 to sit in the boonies. I think they're taking it seriously

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:39 PM
this is great concacaf tv audio with goltv picture..if only it was high def!!!!

so with the MLS not really in tune with champions league will RSL have a packed house like monterrey?

the concacaf web streams are constantly good. the picture quality is pretty good and the commentary is better than most MLS stations.

Not sure if RSL will be packed, but I know a few fans from other teams are going to Utah for the match.

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:40 PM
]this is great concacaf tv audio with goltv picture..if only it was high def!!!![/B]

so with the MLS not really in tune with champions league will RSL have a packed house like monterrey?

No lag between sources either!

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:41 PM
GOALLLLLLLLL!!! brilliant cross!!

QSIM
04-20-2011, 09:41 PM
GOAL!
great ball in from Johnson
away goal
great header.

Yohan
04-20-2011, 09:41 PM
Goal RSL! Johnson with the assist

Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 09:41 PM
RSL equalizer! This is an exciting match.

Takes advantage of his hight.

A critical away goal.

LittleOzzy
04-20-2011, 09:41 PM
1-1 34th minute.

flamehawk
04-20-2011, 09:42 PM
1 - 1

Cross into the box, headed in

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 09:42 PM
GOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL 1-1

Time approx 32:10

Flint
04-20-2011, 09:42 PM
Beauty!!

s2cazz
04-20-2011, 09:43 PM
Tuned in just in time to see the goal. Fucking football pitch though. Finals look amateur.

redcard
04-20-2011, 09:43 PM
No lag between sources either!

i know its great!

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:43 PM
RSL equalizer! This is an exciting match.

Takes advantage of his hight.

A critical away goal.

Today's been full of great contests. Arsenal-Tottenham, RM-Barca and now this.

s2cazz
04-20-2011, 09:44 PM
Where is the game being played?

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:45 PM
^ Monterrey

Yohan
04-20-2011, 09:45 PM
Where is the game being played?
some university stadium in Monterrey

s2cazz
04-20-2011, 09:46 PM
Really!?! You think they would have a real pitch in a Mexican stadium.

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 09:47 PM
GOALLLLLLLLL!!! brilliant cross!!

Canadian crossed it eh. Maybe you should support the Canadian team. We have winners. :)

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:48 PM
Canadian crossed it eh. Maybe you should support the Canadian team. We have winners. :)

Scored by an American ;)

Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 09:49 PM
shirts off!

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:50 PM
If this is Mexico's best team, RSL truly deserve to be called the best team in North America. They play the game with confidence and precision. I'm really glad that the quality of football in the MLS is improving, this is great for the sport and the league.

QSIM
04-20-2011, 09:52 PM
shirts off!

:D do one Monterrey

NBS
04-20-2011, 09:53 PM
RSL playing composed, even after going down a goal. No hint that the moment is too big for them; not that I expected any different.

Yohan
04-20-2011, 09:54 PM
just loved how RSL seems so calm even going down a goal early, in Mexico

Oldtimer
04-20-2011, 09:54 PM
Impressive first half. RSL look like they could possibly win this thing.

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 09:54 PM
Great '45 for RSL. Another '45 of quality defending and RSL will be on easy street.

redcard
04-20-2011, 09:54 PM
well the refereeing isn't bad...quite an improvement from their regular concacrap

s2cazz
04-20-2011, 09:56 PM
I can't watch this shit. Stupid pitch. why do they do that... use a real pitch. If concacaf wants fans around the world to take them seriously maybe they should take the game a little more serious.

rocker
04-20-2011, 09:56 PM
RSl were shaky at the start.. first 10-15 minutes but got comfortable as the half went along. They were like that at the start of the road Saprissa game too.

Monterey made a lot of dumb passing mistakes -- I was surprised by that. Unforced errors.

I didn't know they played American football in Mexico. LOL!

ag futbol
04-20-2011, 09:57 PM
Nice half of soccer.

RSL has the goods to adapt to playing down there. You don't see their players leaving a leg in or getting caught out of position and taking stupid fouls. Incorporated a good mix of direct play and possession to slow the onslaught.

Great cross by will Johnson on the goal.

LittleOzzy
04-20-2011, 09:58 PM
I can't watch this shit. Stupid pitch. why do they do that... use a real pitch. If concacaf wants fans around the world to take them seriously maybe they should take the game a little more serious.

So you are going to stop watching a great game simply because a few extra lines are on the pitch? Seems pretty stupid to me.

MarkoftheDrink
04-20-2011, 09:58 PM
Good half, both sides looked dangerous. Hopefully this is what we have to look forward to in MLS.

Anyone have an idea of what Monterrey's total salary is?

BTW Are they calling Rimando a 'puta' when he kicks his goal kicks? lol.

s2cazz
04-20-2011, 10:01 PM
So you are going to stop watching a great game simply because a few extra lines on the pitch? Seems pretty stupid to me.

Good for you. You can watch it without bothering you.

Actually I'm going to stop watching because the masters is on and it is being played at Comerica park.

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:02 PM
Good half, both sides looked dangerous. Hopefully this is what we have to look forward to in MLS.

Anyone have an idea of what Monterrey's total salary is?

BTW Are they calling Rimando a 'puta' when he kicks his goal kicks? lol.

Total value 42.500.000 €
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/cf-monterrey/startseite/verein_2407.html

MarkoftheDrink
04-20-2011, 10:02 PM
If this is Mexico's best team, RSL truly deserve to be called the best team in North America. They play the game with confidence and precision. I'm really glad that the quality of football in the MLS is improving, this is great for the sport and the league.

They're in 7th, 8 points back.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/results-standings/177/mexico-clausura/table

MarkoftheDrink
04-20-2011, 10:03 PM
Total value 42.500.000 €
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/cf-monterrey/startseite/verein_2407.html

TYVM.

That makes what RSL is doing that much more impressive.

Dreadlocks
04-20-2011, 10:05 PM
1-1 at the half. game looks pretty balanced

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:09 PM
Anyone got an idea of when the second leg will be played (Date / time)?

los sonadores
04-20-2011, 10:10 PM
Total value 42.500.000 €
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/cf-monterrey/startseite/verein_2407.html

Supposedly they paid $5 million for Suazo and then wanted 2 to 3 X that from Real Zaragoza as a transfer fee. So, pointy ball lines or not they live in a different world than RSL.

(NFL football is big in Mexico for some reason.)

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 10:10 PM
Scored by an American ;)

Goal doesn't happen without Will Johnson. :D

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:11 PM
lol we got a shout out.

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:15 PM
Supposedly they paid $5 million for Suazo and then wanted 2 to 3 X that from Real Zaragoza as a transfer fee. So, pointy ball lines or not they live in a different world than RSL.

(NFL football is big in Mexico for some reason.)

Just looked in to Suazo, apparently Monterrey want $25M for him now unless a preferred team pick him up lol.


As of the 20th of May, 2010, Suazo's card still belongs to Monterrey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C.F._Monterrey) and its worth has been raised to $25 million, provided that Real Zaragoza (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Zaragoza) does not make valid their option to buy his card at $14 million.

pekduck
04-20-2011, 10:15 PM
return leg 27th in RSL

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:20 PM
^ Thanks.

RSL look like they're falling apart a bit.

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:25 PM
oh no. Handball call on RSL.

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 10:25 PM
return leg 27th in RSL

Won't be watching. FCE!

Ratven
04-20-2011, 10:26 PM
Bleh, 2-1 Monterrey

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:26 PM
2-1. Spot kick by Suazo.

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:29 PM
Beckerman with yellow. Out for second leg.

Ouch.

Ratven
04-20-2011, 10:29 PM
That's pretty brutal.

rocker
04-20-2011, 10:30 PM
RSL needs to tighten up here.

Ratven
04-20-2011, 10:32 PM
All the play is on the edge of the RSL box now :(

Red Rat
04-20-2011, 10:34 PM
RSL was doing well in the first half now they are defending like chickens in a turkey shoot

QSIM
04-20-2011, 10:35 PM
The yellow card shit is garbage. In every major tournament the yellow cards should be erased in the semis (or again in the finals in a case like this where its 2 legs). some of these players will never even come close to this opportunity again... why spoil it because of accumulating cards over 3-5 matches.

boban
04-20-2011, 10:36 PM
That choke got a yellow. Should be a red.

ag futbol
04-20-2011, 10:36 PM
that has to be a red ... he pushed him in the face right in front of the ref.

Don't think he's doing a bad job but by the letter of the law that's a red card.

NBS
04-20-2011, 10:37 PM
Diving all over the place there. Good on the ref for not getting caught up.

yanggoh
04-20-2011, 10:37 PM
are you fucking kidding me? no red for that CHOKE?

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 10:38 PM
Hooray for lulz!

rocker
04-20-2011, 10:39 PM
if that happened in MLS, the player would EASILY be sent off (shit, Toledo woulda give him 2 red cards.. hahah). I couldn't believe he didn't get a red for tossing down Saborio. Violent conduct.

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 10:40 PM
Monterrey has been sending a message folks. Eh Eh Canada. Get your tickets to Canada-Ecuador June 1st!

NBS
04-20-2011, 10:40 PM
if that happened in MLS, the player would EASILY be sent off (shit, Toledo woulda give him 2 red cards.. hahah). I couldn't believe he didn't get a red for tossing down Saborio. Violent conduct.

He didn't toss him down, Saborio felt the contact and sent himself flying.

rocker
04-20-2011, 10:41 PM
He didn't toss him down, Saborio felt the contact and sent himself flying.

he put two hands on him and shoved him down. is that better?

you don't think that's a red card in just about any league?

not to mention then standing over the guy and yelling at him.

NBS
04-20-2011, 10:42 PM
he put two hands on him and shoved him down. is that better?

Players on both sides were exaggerating there. Two yellows I think is fine.

rocker
04-20-2011, 10:45 PM
Players on both sides were exaggerating there. Two yellows I think is fine.

I woulda given a yellow on Saborio for the challenge and a red on the other guy. He was going mental.

NBS
04-20-2011, 10:49 PM
I woulda given a yellow on Saborio for the challenge and a red on the other guy. He was going mental.

I admit I initially thought it was a red card live, but on the replay, at no point was there any real dangerous act there. He put his hands on the neck, which is rightfully a yellow, but didn't actually choke him, Saborio then went down trying to draw a red.

Anyhow, it's done and over with, I think RSL would gladly take this result going home.

rocker
04-20-2011, 10:52 PM
goal RSL. wow.

despite the pressure and run of play.

pekduck
04-20-2011, 10:52 PM
wow great goal RSL
2-2..

2 away goals... Monterrey is done

NBS
04-20-2011, 10:52 PM
Yeessssss!!!

TFCRegina
04-20-2011, 10:52 PM
I admit I initially thought it was a red card live, but on the replay, at no point was there any real dangerous act there. He put his hands on the neck, which is rightfully a yellow, but didn't actually choke him, Saborio then went down trying to draw a red.

Anyhow, it's done and over with, I think RSL would gladly take this result going home.

I disagree. It was a clear red. I long for the days of Toledo. He would have gotten it right.

QSIM
04-20-2011, 10:52 PM
Theyve Done It!

Ratven
04-20-2011, 10:53 PM
Crazy. Nice play. It's so weird watching without commentary, lol.

Pachuco
04-20-2011, 10:54 PM
Gotta love Morales man. This dude is so freeking good. And not even a DP.

boban
04-20-2011, 10:54 PM
Are you kidding me .. out of nothing they tie it up.
Good on them to take a tie back home.

rocker
04-20-2011, 10:55 PM
Gotta love Morales man. This dude is so freeking good. And not even a DP.

and no cheque signing gestures after either. wow!

C.Barrett19
04-20-2011, 10:56 PM
What was the final score?

ManUtd4ever
04-20-2011, 10:56 PM
Nice finish. Another huge away goal for RSL...

boban
04-20-2011, 10:56 PM
I admit I initially thought it was a red card live, but on the replay, at no point was there any real dangerous act there. He put his hands on the neck, which is rightfully a yellow, but didn't actually choke him, Saborio then went down trying to draw a red.

Anyhow, it's done and over with, I think RSL would gladly take this result going home.
No way man. Guy had his hands around the guys neck. Straight red.
The reaction of the RSL player is of no relevance to the Monterrey player choking him.

Ratven
04-20-2011, 10:57 PM
I'm really impressed with how much composure RSL have shown on the road. Very good defending all game, took their chances well, looked really dangerous in the air as well.. got on the end of most of the corners. Nice match.

boban
04-20-2011, 10:57 PM
What was the final score?
Not final yet.

NBS
04-20-2011, 10:57 PM
Gotta favour RSL now.

boban
04-20-2011, 10:58 PM
Now its final 2-2.

yanggoh
04-20-2011, 10:58 PM
2-2 at the end of the first leg. very impressive.

SuperTCP
04-20-2011, 10:58 PM
Great Job RSL

Whoop
04-20-2011, 10:59 PM
Can Monterrey handle the altitude?

I mean Monterrey is slightly elevated by not like Salt Lake City.

NBS
04-20-2011, 10:59 PM
No way man. Guy had his hands around the guys neck. Straight red.
The reaction of the RSL player is of no relevance to the Monterrey player choking him.

Hands around neck does not equal choke. He never choked him.

Cristiano14
04-20-2011, 10:59 PM
there away goal rule in concacaf?

SuperTCP
04-20-2011, 11:00 PM
^yes

DichioTFC
04-20-2011, 11:00 PM
Great result for RSL. The away goals will be huge but it'll be interesting how they respond without Beckerman.

Should be a classic next week. Here's hoping for history.

boban
04-20-2011, 11:00 PM
Hands around neck does not equal choke. He never choked him.
W/e. His hands were somewhere where they shouldn't be. He gripped his hand like a choke on his neck.

C.Barrett19
04-20-2011, 11:01 PM
rsl still didn't win anything they can still lose next game so don't think they automatically won just yet.

Red Rat
04-20-2011, 11:01 PM
Can Monterrey handle the altitude?

I mean Monterrey is slightly elevated by not like Salt Lake City.

Monterrey is at Sea level almost, they may choke

and shit Morales made it even

werewolf
04-20-2011, 11:01 PM
http://totalfootblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/abidal-chokes-van-persie-footballanarchy.jpg

If thats not even a card, Soborio acting like he just got hit by a sniper is certainly not a sending off.

Red Rat
04-20-2011, 11:03 PM
werewolf
did you have to post a Barça example?

boban
04-20-2011, 11:04 PM
ok .. who screwed around with this wiki ..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADctor_Manuel_Vucetich

"He is most famous for using two substitutions in the 22nd minute against Real Salt Lake in the first leg of the 2011 CONCACAF Champions League final, allowing Real Salt Lake to earn the 2-2 draw with two precious away goals. Real Salt Lake would go on to take the championship. The substitutions were regarded by several association football outlets as one of the worst moves in managerial history. Sports Illustrated, in their April 25, 2011 issue, rated the substitutions as the 6th worst managerial error in association football history, and the 10th worst in sports history."

LOL

Auzzy
04-20-2011, 11:10 PM
Just to note, it was 31 degrees in Monterrey towards the end of the game, felt like 37 with the humidex. No wonder RSL looked pretty gassed & confused for part of the 2nd half. Amazing getting the 2nd goal to tie it, with so few chances.

Altitude of Monterrey is around 540 m; Sandy, Utah is 1,356 m. I think RSL will be VERY happy to be coming back home with the score level, plus two away goals.

Red Rat
04-20-2011, 11:12 PM
then again these guys are used to play in altitude

rocker
04-20-2011, 11:14 PM
i wonder what the weather will be like in Utah. Seems like every game up there lately is really bad (like here). cold, rain etc.

werewolf
04-20-2011, 11:33 PM
I got a soft spot in my heart for Will Johnson, and Morales.

Can't say I want to see williams winning anything though.


werewolf
did you have to post a Barça example?

If you can provide another example, I will edit the picture for you :lol: That was just the first that came to mind.

Roogsy
04-21-2011, 12:12 AM
Wow...my respect level just went up a couple of notches for RSL. Real character to fight their way to a draw.

Fort York Redcoat
04-21-2011, 07:16 AM
No way man. Guy had his hands around the guys neck. Straight red.
The reaction of the RSL player is of no relevance to the Monterrey player choking him.

Absolutely agree. Regardless of the pressure placed on his throat that action warrants an exit. The ridiculous look of the flop is excused because it was the most innocuous action to take in response and get the attention of the official in a crowd.

But the fact there's a precedent to this is a "WTF?" Who would mimic such a harsh action and not expect recourse? Uberstupid.

DangerRed
04-21-2011, 08:39 AM
Great play, great character and great scoreline for RSL last night.

I'd dare say they've got it pretty close to bagged.

Yohan
04-21-2011, 10:24 AM
Javier Morales. What a stud

Dv23
04-21-2011, 10:37 AM
Oh man, can't believed I missed this but I was studying. Watched the replay just now, it looked like an amazing game. I am behind RSL 100%

Mark TFC
04-21-2011, 12:40 PM
I watched the last 35 minutes of the match. Passing was great from both sides. At that point it was Monterrey with most of the posession but RSL picked it up the last little bit. And I missed the goal that tied the game up... because I was texting.

Good result for RSL. It'll be hard for Monterrey to go into Rio Tinto and get a result in their favour. Of course anything can happen, but I have a pretty good feeling RSL have this one.

QSIM
04-21-2011, 02:02 PM
The things I would do for a 2nd leg CL final at BMO...

Huyton
04-21-2011, 11:50 PM
Should RSL win it, then when they come to play here in August, may I suggest a large banner congratulating them?

Alonso
05-03-2011, 01:52 AM
Should RSL win it, then when they come to play here in August, may I suggest a large banner congratulating them?


Well they didn't win unfortunately, but it would still be class to still make one congratulating them on how far they did get.

Brooker
05-03-2011, 04:27 AM
you can't be serious.....