Costa Rica v USMNT

I really wanted him back then too. It was some stuff Wynalda said that made me very suspicious of him, along with Bayern, and Phil Lahm. Cant criticize him much lately. Perhaps there was a method to his madness

 

What the he** happened to Bradley in warmups?

 

An odd game where Costa Rica got the deserved three points. They looked like the far better team for most of the first half until the US was able to calm down (really missed Bradley in the middle). Then got the PK (Dempsey is still not very good at them even though it went in) and the game was there to tie it up (Dempsey's shot off the post) early in the second half, but CR finished the job.

And some silly yellow cards (looking at you Jozy) to end the game.

So we will be without Cameron, Jozy, Besler and potentially Bradley for Tuesday. I wouldn't be surprised to see Kljestan or Goodson get called in for depth.

 

Wound up watching the whole sorry affair at the pub since it never looked like we were going to take anything but a loss (for the most part).

 

Meh.....
The bright side MIGHT have been that Mexico comes into Columbus with a false sense of superiority. Except their own record this run has been far from stellar.

So, I see that game as a tossup. Certainly do not see a 'Dos a Cero' ... unless it's by Mexico.

Though I dont think that will happen, either. I see a draw end of regular time.

 

Early and often.

Losing to Bryan Ruiz really irks me. He doesn't win enough for the team I do support, so seeing him play better than he does for Fulham and get results is annoying. Of course if Fulham had as much movement on offense as Costa Rica, it would probably be a different story.

 

As sacffc put it in the chat room the team came out catatonic. It did have to come as a shock that Bradley got hurt..in freaking warmups :angry-banghead: . Clint was lucky that terrible pk went in, but unlucky on his best move of the night saw his shot hit the post. Jozy has come a long way maturity wise, but to lose your cool with the game over and now out for Tues. is inexcusable.

El Tri didn't hesitate in firing Chepo after their disastrous loss to Honduras at home last night (3 draws and 1 loss at Azteca???)

 

I am just glad I never got to see this match.

On to Mexico, and let's win it there!