If I had wanted to see a rugby match I would have stayed home and watched the Magners League on Setanta. But coming from a team coached by Bruce Arena I was not totally shocked at the way the Galaxy played.
They did what got Arena fired by the US Soccer Federation. Sit back and let teams attack and after 20 minutes plus when the Sounders rightfully took the lead it seemed that those tactics were failing.
Then a missed penalty after an equalizer that was against the run of play and everything went to "hell in a hand basket." Whoever the referee was doesn't deserve to call another game is MLS.
His refusal to send off Mike Magee for an obvious obstruction in play (holding onto the ball when a free kick for the Sounders was awarded) should have had him sent off. Then Riley, rightfully, goes and takes the ball from him and the Galaxy huddle around him and try and push him around and he defended himself and got Red.
The side judge on the side it happens deserves blame as well it was him and Landon Donavon that got the Red card brought out.
Even after that the Galaxy were second class citizens on the pitch. The Sounders had at least three clear chances they just couldn't finish. One by Stephen King who had just come on was very close why he didn't slide in all out for it I will never know. He could have and scored but he chose not to.
Also to end the Galaxy opine, I will never respect Landon Donavon ever again, over and over he acted in a manner that is not be fitting of a captain of a club. For example taking a swipe at Ljunberg on numerous occasion in the middle of the park to stop our attacks. He was never carded and should have been sent off or at least given a yellow after the 3rd swipe at Ljunberg.
Getting a point at home is disappointing when you outplay the opponent but it is better then getting zero. Now we play FC Dallas who looked like garbage against Houston on ESPN 2 Saturday.
A quick word on Manchester United, Ronaldo acted like a baby when he got taken off. What he needs to understand and I am sure Fergie told him afterward, is that he needs to stay fresh. Also City have gotten him sent off in the last two derby games at Old Trafford so once the 2-0 lead materialized it was smart to get him off the pitch.
All for now!
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