Fulham: Gifted a goal on a horrible Jens Lehman clear, Fulham held a 1-0 lead over Arsenal until the 80th or so minute, when Carlos Bocanegra stepped in the way of a streaking Toure in the penalty box - and Arsenal were awarded a penalty kick. Robbie Van Persie, he of my fantasy EPL team, scored the PK to tie the match 1-1. Then Arsenal got down to business, and put Fulham away in the 90-somethingth minute on a goal by Andy Hleb, who has tortured new right back Chris Baird all day.
There were positive notes for Fulham, who actually showed signs of attacking football throughout the match - with a particularly strong effort by Simon Davies. #10 shirt Stephen Davis won the commentator's approval, though he didn't do much to impress me. Clint Dempsey came on late and had a few chances, playing his usual passively creative sort of roll. Brian McBride didn't accomplish much, to be honest.
Arsenal sure like to pass alot.
I also caught the Sunderland/Tottenham match - entertaining despite the 1-0 score, Liverpool - Aston Villa - new Liverpool signing Fernando Torres is going to fit in nicely, and is strong on the ball, and portions of Man U/Reading - which I fell asleep watching. Shame about Rooney. That's my guy.
My fantasy team, The Middlesbros, now sit 10th in league with 45 points. The leader has 58.
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You'll notice the banner for St. Louis Soccer United - my new MLS team. When the arrive. The banner is also a link to their website, which has all sorts of tasty info, like stadium plans and so forth.
United are actually going to play in real life Franeytown, Collinsville, IL - home of Mr. Franey and the powerhouse Kahoks soccer team (state champs in 91 and 92, runners up in 96) that always beat my Wesclin Warriors team (the one I actually played on) in high school regionals. We scored on them though. TODD HAAS, BITCHES.
2 comments:
An MLS team in your old stompin' grounds...I see more trips home in Mike's future.
Don't tell me you are giving up on Real Salt Lake? Not after they've gone on a 1 game winning streak?
I have not given up on anyone... I just choose not to put to much emotion into it.
And I got former GM approval to let go of RSL - the guys he brought in are all gone now. I think he's actually rooting for Toronto now, so why should I be stuck with RSL?
I'd buy season tickets for a St. Louis MLS team, because I could always give them to someone else if I couldn't go.
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