In what was probably the worst refereed game in MLS history, we beat KC last night 1-nil. I thought we did a really good job of going out there and being pretty physical early on, even though the boys have now played five times in two weeks. Big props to Wells Thompson and his improvement over last game's performance, I thought he and Riley showed their grit while Shalrie and Larentowicz held down the midfield brilliantly. Overall, it was a good performance by the boys.
Parkhurst summed it up pretty well:
“I think it was a great performance. It was really gutsy. We were disappointed with our play on Thursday versus Colorado, and we wanted to come out here and prove a point. We knew it was a big game and we needed three points. I think we did what we needed to do. We fought hard and scored a goal and got the result.”
I'm glad he saw the gutsiness of the game because when it comes down to it, the officiating was horrible. No fouls were called until later in the second half, until which point some of the tackles had me thinking that someone was going to have to commit murder in order to receive a yellow card, never mind a red. I understand as a fan that you want to keep play going and flowing, and you want to see some physicality but as a ref you have to show respect for the law of the game and you have to protect these players.
It wasn't the Revs he had to protect either, it was everyone. I thought Jimmy Conrad got utterly destroyed by Khano Smith in a play that could have easily been carded, and Wells Thompson almost got his leg taken off. Shalrie got kicked from behind and shoved to the ground and the worst that Colombano received was a yellow. That being said I was really glad that even though they are tired and they're away from home, they still went out there to play and that, I think, was the best part about the game.
Last night we lost Heaps for who knows how long, but Stevie (Ralston) will probably be fit for the next match and Noons could also be healthy. We have five days of rest before taking on Red Bull at home. Now, imagine for a second that we come out with the same kind of strength and will to win when we are all rested and ready for the next game. Of course, we may just sit down and let Juan Pablo wreak havok on us. The important thing for the guys to get is to realize that last night's mentality will win them the cup, they just have to keep at it and be good and want it for the rest of the season.
One day this week I will get into how bad Khano was, but not today. I'm too sad thinking about it.
To all three of you, thanks for reading, I'm trying to get this more popular. Hope you enjoy it at any rate.
Have a good day.
Parkhurst summed it up pretty well:
“I think it was a great performance. It was really gutsy. We were disappointed with our play on Thursday versus Colorado, and we wanted to come out here and prove a point. We knew it was a big game and we needed three points. I think we did what we needed to do. We fought hard and scored a goal and got the result.”
I'm glad he saw the gutsiness of the game because when it comes down to it, the officiating was horrible. No fouls were called until later in the second half, until which point some of the tackles had me thinking that someone was going to have to commit murder in order to receive a yellow card, never mind a red. I understand as a fan that you want to keep play going and flowing, and you want to see some physicality but as a ref you have to show respect for the law of the game and you have to protect these players.
It wasn't the Revs he had to protect either, it was everyone. I thought Jimmy Conrad got utterly destroyed by Khano Smith in a play that could have easily been carded, and Wells Thompson almost got his leg taken off. Shalrie got kicked from behind and shoved to the ground and the worst that Colombano received was a yellow. That being said I was really glad that even though they are tired and they're away from home, they still went out there to play and that, I think, was the best part about the game.
Last night we lost Heaps for who knows how long, but Stevie (Ralston) will probably be fit for the next match and Noons could also be healthy. We have five days of rest before taking on Red Bull at home. Now, imagine for a second that we come out with the same kind of strength and will to win when we are all rested and ready for the next game. Of course, we may just sit down and let Juan Pablo wreak havok on us. The important thing for the guys to get is to realize that last night's mentality will win them the cup, they just have to keep at it and be good and want it for the rest of the season.
One day this week I will get into how bad Khano was, but not today. I'm too sad thinking about it.
To all three of you, thanks for reading, I'm trying to get this more popular. Hope you enjoy it at any rate.
Have a good day.
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