First time watching a game on MLSDirect.tv. First impression is that the picture can be a lot clearer but overall appears to be a good service. Network speed is good although I have muted the sound as I am also watching EPL on Sky TV.
Also the first time I have watched the MLS team I have chosen to watch, Real Salt Lake. First impression - what the hell is that pitch. Lines markings everywhere !!
3 min's in and RSL appear on top in what looks like a 4-4-2 formation.
5 min's - good movement by RSL creates a chance at the near post following on from a cross from the left wing.
Just noticed that the touchlines are very close to the stands. How many players have clashed with the advert hoarding's?
Loving the Chicago shirt sponsor - Best Buy
10 min - good advantage by ref which allowed a good try at goal for Chicago. Their No 10, moaner?
Corner flags not in the correct position.
14 min - Great chance for RSL after the No 9 (?) got a lucky break of the ball which resulted in him booting it over the bar.
Correction, corner flags in correct position.
16 min - another good advantage by ref who is [so far] having a good game. I am enjoying this.
20 min's - got a problem. Match of the day has started which I am also having to watch online (BBC website). Wife wont let me watch on normal TV.
Good first goal by Bolton v Arsenal.
22 min - Chicago No 10 asking the ref to book the player from a foul. NO !!. Not acceptable behaviour by 10 who is also the captain.
25 min - game opening up and another good shot on target by RSL, whom need a goal to back up the chances they have had.
27 min - foul by RSL, nice try by ref to play advantage but called it back.
Loving the fact you can get real time stats on this game using the MLS site. UK - take note.
MLSDirect.tv froze. Buffering.
now on 3rd Guinness.
Bolton could be going down.
Re-loading MLSDirect.tv webpage
Got coverage back after missing 4 min's.
33 min - Chicago No 10 getting too much room.
Effective use of the wings by RSL but need to get the ball out there much quicker.
36 min - RSL cross in from the left in lacking support from midfield.
Man U - Villa now on MotD.
38 MIN - another foul by RSL, wont be long before a yellow appears.
CHECK OUT THE 1ST GOAL BY MAN UTD. !!!!!! CLASS
40 MIN - no foul called by ref on RSL player.
Half time
What is it with Chicago 10? As mentioned earlier he should have been yellow carded for asking a player to be booked. And now he is mouthing off.
RSL will be disappointed with not having taken the lead. Chicago have become more into the game as the half has gone on - a did finish the stronger. RSL need to cut down the amount of Chicago ball in midfield and get their own ball out to the wingers much faster. Ref is having a good game but will need to be on his toes for the first 10 - 15 min's of the 2nd half. Enjoying this game.
Precious win by Birmingham against Man City.
I predict that Chicago 10 will get booked.
Also liking these half time interviews with players and coaches.
Have a look at the save by Gordon for Sunderland v West ham.
2nd half starts.
46 - Chicago 10 crying lying on the pitch, who are also on top
48 - RSL: why didn't the forward take the ball inside after clearing the right back? Would have drawn the central defender leaving his team-mate with a better chance.
49 - again on the left wing. RSL carry the ball after beating the full back. Cause the problem.
Sorry for not knowing any names but I am finding it easier like this.
51 - wild shot by RSL over bar. no 11 (update that could be 77)
4th Guinness started
Losing interest in MotD - Derby - Fulham on
54 - RSL into it more.
No penalty - went down too easy.
57 - RSL no 9. Get up and stop rolling around.
Derby down
59 - RSL need to make a change in midfield or up front. Not enough support coming from midfield.
61 - ref missed foul on Chicago, near touch line - push
62 - RSL sub
64 - foul on Chicago player - push in chest
Close game, RSL sub appears to have made a difference. No idea if there has been a change in formation as it is hard to tell on MLSDirect.tv, but better play from RSL.
66 - v good ball down right wing by RSL
MotD - Reading - Blackburn on
CSI NY on Sky +
One goal will win this game
70 GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL RSL - looks like an own goal. It is after a right wing cross by RSL 21.
KKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNYYYYYYYYY DDDDDUUUUUCCCCCHHHHHAAAAARRRRRR IS ON
Unlucky Fire 4, a better shout from your keeper would have solved your problem.
crowd looked bored
75 - RSL are sitting too deep
Is it cold there?
77 - Is it a penalty for RSL? No, good call ref and correct booking.
I thought it was live but replay proved me wrong.
RSL are open to the through ball from midfield.
82 - better play by RSL moving the ball around. Saw a header in scrappy play. I have noticed that both teams are playing with the ball on the ground. Note to MLS website stats. A tackle from behind is a sending off offence. The correct term for the two bookings so far is 'Unsporting behaviour - tripping'.
87 - RSL are still too deep. Should be a booking against RSL 5
Deuchar is not in this game yet but be warned, he can score.
Noticed Deuchar is breaking laws. His under shirt should be the same colour as his strip. Can be a booking offence.
91 - Goal Chicago. Had to be their 10. Good strike.
Still not impressed by his altitude.
93 - RSL player should be booked for that check on Fire player.
94:34 Final whistle, good game, fair result.
2 comments:
Real Salt Lake currently plays in the American Football stadium at the University of Utah, which explains all the extraneous markings on the field and odd positioning of flags, etc. I'm sure it makes it hard to play sometimes for RSL, and it makes no sense since the Football season doesn't start until after the MLS season is over. But you can bet that the Football players hate playing on a field that has the remnants of the MLS field markings on it.
RSL is currently building their own stadium. You can check it out at http://www.rslstadium.com.
I'm a Utah resident and huge RSL fan, and it's good to see someone from outside of the state taking interest in the team. Loved your blog and your oppinions.
Thanks fo rreading and taking the time to comment on this blog. No idea if it will be a regular thing and will be impossible for mid-week matches due to the time difference. However those that I do miss live will be viewed using the catch up service.
Markings nightmare, although I had discovered that a new stadium is in progress. Must be a mare for all on that pitch.
As a side note The Good Doctor talks about the MLS on the BBC website. Knowing that the BBC has a different version for International visitors, go to BBC - Sport - Football - Scottish Premier - Grenta and you should find it there.
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