Mexico showed in their match that they can be a dangerous team despite missing some key pieces in their matchup in Columbus against the US. They created some good chances early in the match and nearly capitalized on some US mistakes. However, in the end the US led by Michael Bradley with the brace proved to be too much.
In my opinion, Bradley and Beasley were the two pivotal players in this one. Beasley kept forcing the issue and created opportunities in the Mexican end. I believe he created the set piece that led to the first Bradley goal which came off of a corner kick that Donovan headed directly to the front of the goal which Bradley eventually cleaned up and put in the net.
Mexico was obviously frustrated with this result (and previous results against the US) as the incident after the match with one of the Mexican assistant coaches slapping Frankie Hejduk suggests. Their captain, Marquez, also received a red card in the second half for recklessly plowing into Tim Howard, and on the second goal by Bradley which came at the end of the match a couple of Mexican players are seen trying to pummel US players out of frustration.
Here are some recaps of the game:
Goal.com: Bradley Credits “Team Effort” For U.S. Win
Soccer By Ives: USA vs. Mexico: The Day After
Soccer Insider: USA-Mexico Rewind
American Soccer News: Bradley brace boosts Gringos past Mexico
Thursday, February 12, 2009
USMNT - 2 : Mexico - 0
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Daily Update: Wednesday May 28, 2008
RSL again can't find mix on road -> MLSnet/Ryan Bergeman
"We are in a bit of a road slump," RSL captain Kyle Beckerman said after the game. "We just can't find answers right now. The fight is there, the right attitude is there. We will keep working at it and hopefully it will come around soon."
Crew oust RSL from U.S. Open Cup -> MLSnet/Nathan Linton
an exchange of shoves ensued along with some words, after which Kovalenko tossed the ball at Ekpo, hitting him in the face. Referee Jeff Gontarek held a conference with his line judge and dismissed Kovalenko with a straight red card, sending RSL a man down.
Crew sink Salt Lake in US Open -> American Soccer News/ Jim Baird
Real Salt Lake had several opportunities to get on the board in the second half, including three solid attempts that tested Crew keeper Andy Gruenebaum. However none could beat him.
Sandy moving forward without county funds for Real stadium -> Deseret News/Rebecca Palmer
The $10 million is the last step in a $45 million public funding package for the $110 million sports stadium.
Sandy finds money for Real Salt Lake obligations -> The Salt Lake Tribune/Rosemary Winters
Sandy Economic Development Director Randy Sant presented to the City Council his "Plan B" to fulfill the city's pledge to RSL's $110 million soccer stadium
Real Salt Lake and Coldwell Banker Team Up -> OurSports Central
As part of Real Salt Lake's continuing outreach to Utah's Hispanic community, RSL is proud to announce a partnership with Coldwell Banker and Hispanic soccer "ligas" throughout the Salt Lake area to present the Coldwell Banker Summer Soccer Series.
Real Salt Lake Sees Run Towards U.S. Open Cup Ended with 2-0 Loss at Columbus -> OurSports Central
Real Salt Lake's run towards qualification for the 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup came to a disappointing end tonight in central Ohio, as the Columbus Crew used a goal in each half to down the Utah squad 2-0
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Daily Update: Friday May 2, 2008
Sandy on board with booze at RSL stadium -> Salt Lake Tribune/Rosemary Winters
Real Salt Lake has Sandy's OK to sell booze at its soccer stadium. But the team and its concessionaire Levy Restaurants will have to garner state approval to secure the four liquor licenses needed. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission meets once per month.
Your thoughts about Open Cup win -> DesNews Blog/James Edward
In the postgame press conference, Jason Kreis admitted that several players were essentially on trial for a spot in this Saturday’s line-up. He wouldn’t reveal who those players were, but what are your thoughts?
RSL defeats Quakes in Open Cup play-in, prepares to face Galaxy -> American Soccer News/Kali
However, RSL is also preparing for its first match of the season with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday, something which Kreis also addressed. “We had a very set idea of how we were going to handle this game and Saturday night’s game compared to each other and, yes, it was a bit of a trial for some of the guys,” he said.
High-scoring clubs meet in Utah -> MLSnet
Real Salt Lake: Seitz shows his stuff in goal for RSL -> Deseret News/James Edward
"I thought we got really pretty sloppy there (in the second half) but it was a good thing for Chris Seitz because he made quite a few very nice saves, clutch saves and showed he's a big goalkeeper," said RSL coach Jason Kreis
Thursday, April 24, 2008
GAME PREVIEW
DC United: 1-3-0 (3 pts); GF-5; GA-9
QUESTIONABLE: DF Gonzalo Peralta (knee contusion); MF Devon
McTavish (mid-foot sprain); MF Domenic Mediate (hamstring strain)
MF Brennan Tennelle (L ankle sprain); QUESTIONABLE: FW Fabian
Espíndola (R hamstring strain); PROBABLE: DF Ian Joy (L ankle bone spur),
DF Matias Mantilla (R knee sprain), GK Kyle Reynish (R shin contusion)
