Football ... the matches of the week ... comments, analysis, pictures

[marshall54]

FOOTBALL ... the matches of the week ... comments, analysis, pictures

TORONTO 0-1 MONTREAL IMPACT

Boring match, without goal phases, always sprinkled with interruptions of the match, due to frequent fouls.
Despite the score, the hosts, the players from Toronto, were at the helm of the game, they dominated copiously but the value of the attackers spoke for itself.

 

[marshall54]

FOOTBALL ... the matches of the week ... comments, analysis, pictures

FLUMINENSE 2-1 VASCO DA GAMA

The most beautiful match I saw this week, had everything, dribbles, sutures on the goal, rare occasions, and in the end the general fight between the two teams ... it rained with yellow cards and a red one.
At the same time, I saw two events that I have not seen anywhere before, at a football match ... a player of the host team, Fluminense, who drinks water from a disposable glass ... then, an execution unseen, in the 23rd minute, corner executed (by the guest team, Vasco da Gama), strong, on foot, until the central edge of the square of 16 meters, takeover and shot, near the goal.
The match started under a strong domination of the hosts, then gradually the guests balanced the match, in the second half having a superior possession.
The main coordinator of the hosts was team captain Nene (number 77), who, as a matter of fact, whenever he talked to a colleague or coach, put his hand to his mouth, a sign that he was afraid that someone might read lips what he said!
Although there were no spectators, the atmosphere was excellent, thanks to the technical sound simulation system, as the stadium would be full.
The notable players from Fluminense were number 11, Paulo and number 15, Araujo, while the guests (Vasco da Gama). I noticed Magno (number 11), unfortunately, even the player eliminated.
After this result (it was stage 5), both teams have 10 points each, Vasco da Gama (2nd place) and Fluminense (4th place), being both at the top of the ranking.

 

[marshall54]

FOOTBALL ... the matches of the week ... comments, analysis, pictures

VELEZ SARSFIELD 1-1 CLUB ATLETICO HURACAN

Very nice match, played without spectators, the first stage of the new edition of the Argentine football championship ... for those passionate about South American football and especially Argentine football, it should be mentioned that the first phase of the championship is played in groups ... the match analyzed today being a match from group 6, made up, apart from the two teams mentioned above, by the Gimnasia La Plata and Patronato Parana teams.
It should be mentioned that the first two teams in each group qualify for the next stage of the championship (championship round), each team playing 6 matches (3 round matches, 3 return matches).
Returning to today's match, coaching, of good technical quality and carried out without care ... it was dominated by the hosts, the best team from all points of view, the guests being highlighted only by the large number of fouls, five yellow cards!
In the other match of the Gimnasia La Plata group, they won 3-0 in front of the modest Patronato Parana team.