Matchday 2: Toronto FC at Columbus Crew, 14 Mar 730pm

[Mark TFC]

I fail to see how what was done is any different than what any other coach would do. You want to play 3 at the back with 10 men? Push someone who isn't a defender back there?

I don't see what the alternative is.

You're telling me one of our midfielders couldn't fill the gap? And let's push that aside for now and ask, "What did we do offensively?" The answer to that = nothing.

[TFC07]

Almost score right there. Good effort.

On a side note, what happened to Crew fans? Their stadium is half empty for home opener.

[QBall]

OMG Perquis was so close!

[Mark TFC]

Almost score right there. Good effort.

On a side note, what happened to Crew fans? Their stadium is half empty for home opener.

It actually seemed a lot more filled than usual LOL!

[OgtheDim]

You're telling me one of our midfielders couldn't fill the gap? And let's push that aside for now and ask, "What did we do offensively?" The answer to that = nothing.

a) No they can't.


b) We play 4-4-1 and hope to get possession and hit on the counter. That's what every team does in those situations. Well, actually we were really playing 4-3-1-1 as Giovinco wasn't tracking back much at all and was desperate to go forward.

[Shakes McQueen]

Post-Game thread is up: http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/showth...-Columbus-Crew

[Oldtimer]

Hate to see games like this, I hope that red card gets appealed. Next game.

[Jack]

Poor Giovinco is selfish and refuses to pass the ball.

A few times, yes. But there were also several plays where he was fed the ball and then there were no supporting runs. I expect him to be a little bit selfish out there, but he has also made some pretty good passes, including the one for Altidore's first goal in Vancouver.