Game Thread: TFC vs. Pumas

[dantdot]

Lineups:
TFC - Kocic; Eckersley, Harden, Iro, Morgan; de Guzman, Stinson, Marosevic; Soolsma, Koevermans, Johnson
Bench: Frei; Henry, Borman, Gold, Sturgis, Martina, Omphroy

Pumas - Patiño; Verón; Palacios; Cabrera; Teja; De Buen; Vera; Quñónes; Castro; Herrera e Izazola

Streams:
http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,12907,00.html (free registration)
http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/83125/1/watch-toronto-fc-vs-pumas-unam-.html
http://www.justin.tv/beowolf516
http://www.justin.tv/clik154

[JavierMartini]

one minute :)

[Suds]

TFC 2 - Puma 1!

[JavierMartini]

so fuckin empty jesus

[LesH]

so fuckin empty jesus


Looks like there are 2000 people at this time.
Pathetic.

[boysblue]

yeah, isn't it amazing what five years of shite will do to a fan base.

[Suds]

good to hear the few fans their kicking up some noise though

[Waggy]

Tuesday night game in late Sept, threat of serious rain, no season tickets to the game, playing non mls competition, in a game we're probably underdogs at home in (i havent seen a betting line but I'd be surprised if we were favored), ya, not surprised its a small crowd. Tho I figured there'd be a few mexican footy fans who showed to inflate the numbers. Hows the game looking? I'm at work, are we really missing Frings?

[Suds]

only 2 mins in .. not much yet

[JamboAl]

Bloody Setanta not working. So this is what you get for $17 a month.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

like the announcer on the concacaff site......

[Suds]

CONCACAF stream is pretty good tonight .. free to register if you can stream to the computer you're on

[MG42]

is there a free preview of setanta or just the streams?

[ensco]

I'm going to want to shoot that Setanta flag with a rifle soon

[Suds]

is there a free preview of setanta or just the streams?

no free preview that I'm aware of

[Suds]

nice vision Stinson ... I'll take a few offsides like that

[boozilla]

CONCACAF stream is pretty good tonight .. free to register if you can stream to the computer you're on
Stream is good, but the play-by-play man suffers from narcolepsy.

[MG42]

still dumbfounded that sportsnet put some of these games on setanta

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

CONCACAF stream is pretty good tonight .. free to register if you can stream to the computer you're on

id say best ive seen for any game....clicked on HI quality..wow!

9.5/10

[JamboAl]

I actually bought Setanta after the free preview. Good: it's in HD. Bad: I've only been able to see 3 mins because of signal problems at the source plus Dick Howard and RJ Broadhead. Puhlease!

[pyppurs]

what was wrong with Iro's jersey lol?

[Suds]

^^
The fact he has one?

Oh, that's a rhetorical question :D

[Dkolish3]

After 15mins I can't tell where a TFC goal could possibly come from.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

ffs......we arfe at home here .whay are we standing still>.we should be pushing the pace....pushing forward with all we have...c'mon!!!!

[Suds]

^^
I hear ya. Always want my team to dominate at home but Pumas have speed all over the place. We need to focus on keeping our shape or we could be in for some hurt.

[Suds]

Holy Crap That Was Close!!

[ensco]

After 15mins I can't tell where a TFC goal could possibly come from.

Off a long carom off our goal post?

(I kid)

[BritSOL]

what was wrong with Iro's jersey lol?

I think his rolled up sleeves were covering the concacaf badge.

[JavierMartini]

mexican biased stream. show me that offside replay!

[swan]

I think his rolled up sleeves were covering the concacaf badge.

looked like the ref didn't like that the under shirt was showing since he had a short sleeve on..

[Suds]

not a bad effort there

[JavierMartini]

wtf dude we just lost the ball via the ref. Jhonson dribbled by a mexican and
got a foul for it.

[JavierMartini]

again, ghost foul call, lost possesion. Pumas gets a chance

[ensco]

By the 33rd minute in Mexico City we were down 3. We have a chance.

[Suds]

Goooooaaaalllll!!!!!!!

[jasper]

Yesssssssssss

[DaBandit]

Goalll

[JavierMartini]

fuck yes

[lobo]

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

[mowe]

YEAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHH!!!! Koevermans sets that one up perfectly!

[Dkolish3]

Marosevic scores yes thank god.

[Suds]

that was fucking sweet!!!

[DaBandit]

great play by danny k...

[LittleOzzy]

That was a fairly well put together set piece by TFC, I'm impressed.

[TOBOR !]

un-fucking-believable

[ensco]

Very Dichio-esque finish. Nicely passed into the back of the net, kissing the far post.

[Suds]

OK lads... let's see out the half

[v00d00daddy]

I'm at the game in my seat in 115 and we just scored...what a beautiful thing.

I expected to be on the back foot but the boys are showing heart

[ensco]

I'm at the game in my seat in 115 and we just scored...what a beautiful thing.

I expected to be on the back foot but the boys are showing heart

How loud are the Pumas fans? (not much any more I'd guess!)

[Dkolish3]

Morgan is the left back of the future, hasn't been beaten all day. Write it down boys Aston Morgan becomes the first TFC academy player to have an undisputed starting job on TFC

[Waggy]

I dunno how to express how shocking it was to scroll down this thread for a game update and see "We scored!" "Goaaall!" "Yes yes yes yes!" Im like, flabergasted. fucking awesome! whats possession been like? I pray to god we dont turtle and let them come at us the rest of the game now

[ensco]

^They've had much more of the ball and the play. We had a free kick and worked it beautifully.

[Dkolish3]

Pumas with most of the possession but by no means embarrassing TFC with their control of the game

[Suds]

I dunno how to express how shocking it was to scroll down this thread for a game update and see "We scored!" "Goaaall!" "Yes yes yes yes!" Im like, flabergasted. fucking awesome! whats possession been like? I pray to god we dont turtle and let them come at us the rest of the game now

In fairness Pumas have rung one off the post and have a couple other chances. But overall TFC is playing with much better shape in this game. Our defenders seems to be much more aware and ready for Pumas speed.

[Dkolish3]

What do they keep chanting when Kocic kicks a goal kick

[Suds]

Wow. It's like night and day compared to the last time we played Pumas.

They still look very dangerous. 2nd half is really going to test TFC's mettle.

[swan]

sounds like puta (spelling?)

[mowe]

Great result going into halftime. TFC looks tired out there, I really hope they don't decide to sit on the 1-0 lead the rest of the game. They need to keep attacking!

[gtaguy]

boys came out to play tonight.. keep this up for 45 more and this win is ours..

[ensco]

Is Koevermans gassed?

[JavierMartini]

wow, just had an interview in spanish......... lols

[TFCDP]

johnson definitely looks out of gas

[Yohan]

How loud are the Pumas fans? (not much any more I'd guess!)

Quiet except for shouting puto on goal kicks

[ArmenJBX]

johnson definitely looks out of gas

Yup. Looked completely out of it during that last run he made.

Omphroy for Johnson? Johnson doesn't really contribute in the defence and Omphroy is half a right back, half a right winger. Could be a good decision.

[TOBOR !]

I don't know that we're gonna be able to emerge from this with 3 points if Pumas turns up the dial...

[lobo]

Is Koevermans gassed?

i was thinking johnson is

[ensco]

So Martina and Sturgis for Koovs and Johnson...?

[Yohan]

Subs bench is pretty empty for quality

[Suds]

^^
Martina seems a likely choice up front then Sturgis later on if we are still winning to freshen up the legs and close down the midfield.

[TOBOR !]

I actually bought Setanta after the free preview. Good: it's in HD. Bad: I've only been able to see 3 mins because of signal problems at the source plus Dick Howard and RJ Broadhead. Puhlease!

Dick Howard and RJ Bradhead - TRUE LOL... oh, man, that's ace.

[king dave]

I'm at the game in my seat in 115 and we just scored...what a beautiful thing.

I expected to be on the back foot but the boys are showing heart
Sums up what I've seen so far sir.
Seems to be a spark in everyones play tonight.
Have to say one of the best matches I have seen TFC play all season.
And I have seen almost all of them (on TV/computer).
Supporters in 111-113 look to be having a great time doing what they do best:D
KD.

[gtaguy]

I don't know that we're gonna be able to emerge from this with 3 points if Pumas turns up the dial...


It can be done .. my worries with tfc has always been starting the half and feeling secured becuase they got a goal in the bag.. Come on boys keep dialed in to what your here to do... :flare::drum::flare:

[Yohan]

Henry for koevermans

[TOBOR !]

forgot all about Martina

[Nerepis]

what was wrong with Iro's jersey lol?

From the Laws of the Game under equipment:

The basic compulsory equipment of a player comprises the following
separate items:
• a jersey or shirt with sleeves – if undergarments are worn, the
colour of the sleeve must be the same main colour as the sleeve
of the jersey or shirt.

I always have to laugh when Refs are sticklers for the rules and then you see a ton of ghost fouls.

[boozilla]

So far, so good.
However, I find myself obsessing about the passionless Kiwi commentator on the CONCACAF TV stream.

[gtaguy]

Sums up what I've seen so far sir.
Seems to be a spark in everyones play tonight.
Have to say one of the best matches I have seen TFC play all season.
And I have seen almost all of them (on TV/computer).
Supporters in 111-113 look to be having a great time doing what they do best:D
KD.


Coming from you kd does that ever make me feel pumped.. blow a lung out there cheering for our boys!!..

[king dave]

^yeah. I felt that too.
Is TFC fired up for this game or are the Pumas tired from the travel logistics?
Who fucking cares!
Step on the Pumas throats TO!
KD.

[TFCmatty]

Johnson is increasingly irritating me. He just seems so lazy at times....

[gtaguy]

So far, so good.
However, I find myself obsessing about the passionless Kiwi commentator on the CONCACAF TV stream.


kiwi want a link for a spanish stream.. Even though you might not understand you will feel the excitement :)

[king dave]

Next TFC goal?
Shirts fucking off!!!!
KD.

[lobo]

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck

[TFCmatty]

F**K

[mowe]

Yup, of course they were going to equalize.

[Suds]

ugh!!

[Dkolish3]

Goal off of De Guzman Kocic saved but it bounced off of De Guz

[gtaguy]

Next TFC goal?
Shirts fucking off!!!!
KD.



TFC WIN THIS AND KD IS GONNA STREAK WALKING ON TOP OF THE CN TOWER

[Couchy81]

dammit Iro stay on your man

[mowe]

Iro and Harden responsible for that one. What a surprise.

[T-boy]

Johnson is increasingly irritating me. He just seems so lazy at times....

He never runs off the ball! Soccer is all about movement!

[v00d00daddy]

Well I feel better.

The same idiots that ask our defenders to shoot from midfield are those who are now calling Winter an idiot for his sub.

Now they've scored and it's on Winter? Five men in the back line...3 of which are giants and we get beat on a header in the box?

Embarrassing.

[boysblue]

andy iro's man

[lobo]

call his mommy!

here come's the mexican dive team

[rudiker]

was that Iro that left the post??

[DOMIN8R]

Pumas fans throw beer everywhere and guest services politely ask them to stop.

[gtaguy]

Iro Iro Iro.. Come One Bro..

[Waggy]

Thanks for the updates, they're greatly appreciated. And FUCK.

[JavierMartini]

oh god. did iro just loose a header?

Also I am missing plata.

I love the easy push off the ball on that goal. our boys need to be solid.

[FIAF]

It's a bunch of kids.....

[ensco]

They've had the edge in play. We don't really deserve to be level.

We can steal this game.

[Technorgasm]

I don't want to watch the TFC tubbing. Still up 1?

[Technorgasm]

Oh. Equalized? Glad i split.
Had a shwarma. On my way to watch online.
Come on boys!!

[gtaguy]

why on earth do i always have to see two different teams in one game..

[JavierMartini]

little divers. slap slap slap

[Suds]

why on earth do i always have to see two different teams in one game..

Pumas brought in 2 of their better players at the start of the second half .. it's making them more dangerous in our 3rd and causing our defense to drop really far back

[gtaguy]

note to winter.. get your midfield out there to choke the other teams midfield and forwards.. your giving them too much space from the half on.. damn

[Nerepis]

Is the concacaf announcer smoking opium? What he muttering about?

[gtaguy]

Pumas brought in 2 of their better players at the start of the second half .. it's making them more dangerous in our 3rd and causing our defense to drop really far back

exactly suds.. and to top our defence is not capable of shadowing these
guys in thier own third.. too much space for pumas forwards .
no no no no no

[MG42]

i see we have resorted to "boot it up the field" lol

[Suds]

Is the concacaf announcer smoking opium? What he muttering about?


haha ... he sure is yammering away

[MG42]

martina for soolsma

[T-boy]

No Winter...not Sooslma...Johnson! He isn't moving at all! Johnson needed to come off not Soolsma!

[mowe]

It looks like TFC has no hope of scoring. Midfield is not putting together passes. Bringing in Martina is a good idea (yup, we're at that point).

[Dkolish3]

Martina? Why? Surely we should've subbed a player on who would at least try.

[Suds]

No Winter...not Sooslma...Johnson! He isn't moving at all! Johnson needed to come off not Soolsma!

Think I would have rather seen Johnson go off than Soolsma.

Let's hope it works out.

[TOBOR !]

why is the bench so thin ? there aren't many options there... Johnson off for who ? ffs...

[Couchy81]

Lack of AM is killin our chances. D is doin pretty good.

[gtaguy]

pumas pushed the nox button.. our defence is looking lost becuase they don't know who to take on.. the reds need to open themselves up and kill pumas speed with ball control but they are taking it to us in this half..

[Dkolish3]

I think koevs has the experience to know that he might only get one more chance on goal and he will bury it
Koev was subbed off for Henry early in the second half.

[JavierMartini]

WOW. MEXICO CHANTS. this is a club game.

Don't make it into a nationality pissing contest.

Silly Mexicans.

[Hugh Jazz]

Long ball with a tired striker.

At least we're not being pushovers.

[TOBOR !]

'they've won a corner'... nice

[Juanito]

Was that not a handball there?!

[Couchy81]

ugh why didnt johnson go back to JDG there he was wide open could have had quality cross there

[Suds]

ok, that was a bit of a foul but no need to be a diving cheating cunt

[JavierMartini]

this is ridiculous. stinson get fouled and the mexican dives. they get a free kick

[Suds]

Pumas subbing for the win

[Dkolish3]

Ecks has an injury in his leg, Gold comes on? He's still with us?

[Suds]

fuck .. looks like Eks tweaked his hammy

[Hugh Jazz]

Not Gold...

[JavierMartini]

so. no frings. matt gold in fml.

[T-boy]

why is the bench so thin ? there aren't many options there... Johnson off for who ? ffs...

I would have left Soolsma on and taken Johnson off for Martina. I'm not saying to put another sub on for him...the opportunity is missed now.

[ensco]

How can a guy named Gold have red hair. Doesn't seem right.

[JavierMartini]

martina bowled over behind the ref

[Couchy81]

stinson is havin a decent game, i like it

[T-boy]

fuck .. looks like Eks tweaked his hammy

If that's a pull, we may not see him any more this season, which is a shame :(

[gtaguy]

don't know this matthew gold.. anyone got a cv on him

[JavierMartini]

thats good. he gets a deserved card for that shit.

[Suds]

stinson is havin a decent game, i like it

agreed .. I think Stinson has had a very solid game out there

[gtaguy]

How can a guy named Gold have red hair. Doesn't seem right.
:smilielol5:

[T-boy]

That was a bad challenge on Martina! :o

[JavierMartini]

martina fouled in the box. the fucking mexicans took him out in under what 3 mins?

two fucking hard fouls.... red card the fuckin coach and that douche

[gtaguy]

that was a gol right there.. wtg johnson.. were out of substitutes

[Hugh Jazz]

don't know this matthew gold.. anyone got a cv on him

He made appearances earlier in the season. Didn't play much after the half-way roster overhaul.

[JavierMartini]

wow free kick?

[Suds]

fuck sakes Iro .. either stop it or let the goalie handle that!!

[Dkolish3]

off the post. So close to disaster

[gtaguy]

He made appearances earlier in the season. Didn't play much after the half-way roster overhaul.

thank you sir.. gold is the new red lets go boys

[T-boy]

This could go either way right now. I'm seeing more likely Pumas tho....TFC NEED to score.....

[Dkolish3]

I love whenever TFC plays Mexican teams at home easily the most entertaining games of the past two years.

[Couchy81]

fuckin a morgan cleaning up up iros slop

[Hugh Jazz]

JDG's covering lots of ground

[mowe]

Should have gone right wing there.

[MG42]

what min?

[Dkolish3]

89th

[gtaguy]

sorry but Iro to me looks like a monster giraffe and his mobility is limited by his size.. not a defender to me

[ChrisFizik]

89th min..k

and what happens if it's a draw? do we need the full win?

[Strans]

I'm gonna have a heart attack

[Suds]

dig deep lads!!!

[MG42]

injury time 4 min

[T-boy]

89th min..k

and what happens if it's a draw? do we need the full win?

We have to hope that Tauro beat Dallas tomorrow....

[ensco]

We're sunk if we don't win.

[Couchy81]

omg u see that matt gold handball in the box!! on the replay... dodged one there

[Strans]

That wasn't off Iro!

[Dkolish3]

We're sunk if we don't win.
no we just have to win against Dallas by more than 1-0

[Empirical]

this is a mexican universities varsity soccer team essentially...

[ensco]

no we just have to win against Dallas by more than 1-0

No if Dallas win tomorrow and Pumas beat Tauro at home, we're out, in any scenario

[gtaguy]

what can i say milos kocic is going to be vying for a starting spot next year 4 sure..

[Strans]

Fuck Arghhhhh

[Couchy81]

1-1 good game

[ChrisFizik]

uggh. what a battle. too bad we couldn't edge it out

[T-boy]

Good effort, but sadly, season over :(

[JavierMartini]

what can i say milos kocic is going to be vying for a starting spot next year 4 sure..

No, he is not.

That was an easy header.

Clean up your marking keeper.

[Suds]

scrapped out a good result against a team that was supposed to dominate everyone in the group

[MG42]

just not good enough

[Darlofletch]

No if Dallas win tomorrow and Pumas beat Tauro at home, we're out, in any scenario

nope. If dallas win tomorrow, theyve got 10, we've got 7. we beat them, we're tied at 10. first tie breaker is head to head (pts, gd, then away goals), so if we win 1-0 it's on to the next tie breaker which is gd in the group as a whole, where we'd be screwed.

but if we beat them by anything other than 1-0 (ie 2-1 is good enough) then we'll win on either h2h gd or h2h away goals.

so it's still very much in our hands. It's unlikely but in our hands.

[ensco]

^You're right of course. Oops. It's not impossible. More likely than us going into Columbus and scoring four goals there.

[Red Rat]

so who pulled the plug last night?
it must have been all the virus from the website, wholly shit my computer wents nuts telling to get out

[Fort York Redcoat]

Post game thread open.