LA Galaxy vs. Red Bulls. Watching the Game? Leave Comments

The first goal was indeed Cronin's fault. The first thing they teach you in little keepers' school is "collect" when everything is close in on goal. He parried/deflected in close and got beat on the rebound. One could argue the shot was damned hard to collect but he was on the ground already along with the ball, well, ya' smother the bastard then! Cronin's too green and he didn't.

Of course even the best don't keep up perfection... look at Cech this morning against Bolton. He did a Cronin and came way out while the tidal surge of white kits came flying in, but unlike Cronin, Cech had the speed (or leg/stride) to make it back nearly in time... and Cech had the advantage of AC and Alex to back his ass up and bail him out in the process, unlike Cronin, who has nobody but himself back there because Greg vanney is just too. damn. old. Ugh.

And yeah, Becks was off his game. He was out of sorts to be sure... not that that little van de fracker was going easy on his elders either.

Despite the loss, at least it was an exciting contest. Hopin' for a win next week.

I watched the game on MlsLive.tv

Hate to say "I told you so" but this game was on MlsLive.tv, that's how I watched it. I think anything with a local feed gets a stream on there, even though they don't let you know before hand for games that are on HDNet.

It was strange watching Beckham play last night, he was all over the pitch. He isn't passing to Klein when he overlaps him on outside runs (I have noticed this the last couple of games). Klein is usually open when he makes those runs, but Becks passes inside rather than out.
The first goal was not Cronin's fault at all. He stopped that point blank shot from Altidore. The second goal was sad. Everyone was still excited over Gordon's goal when NY scored again. After watching the replay when I got home from the game, the defense really f'd up.
At this point, I hope when Ruiz comes back they score alot and often to make up for the goals the D gives up.
On a positive note, the shirts they gave away last night were pretty nice.

well mag, i agree with you - team first over individuals..but still..Becks has gone to America to do filming for Adidas ads with Reggie Bush DURING the season AFTER he's been recalled back by Capello (remember the peroxide blond?). and i believe Capello allowed that since he didn't say anything and continued to play Becks, who played very well for them, till the end.

i don't know..but like i said, the Gs has been relying too much on their star players. and this game is just the first sign. what will happen during internationals?

i am actually very agree with this..

--The Galaxy have grown accustomed to their star players bailing them out of difficult situations, and that has come back to bite the team, especially against New York.

"Sometimes in a game, I don't know what it is, we switch off. We think we can win only on talent and that's not true," said Gullit. "We have to work hard every week. We have to stick to our game plan."--

taken from the G's website.

1. we need some serious work on our defense, just too slow. NY got two chances on goal and they put it in the back of the net both times. the 1st goal I don't put the blame on cronin so much, but the 2nd goal he came out and then hesitated and you just can't do that! I think he lacks instincts to be a really good keeper. I think Rudd needs to bring in Wicks and see what happens, unless he's playing that bad in the reserve matches.
2. Beckham was not on with his crosses tonight.
3. The passes looked sharp and quick at times, but never really turned into chances.
4. Gordo is getting some goals and confidence!
5. Franchino I thought played well and I'm glad he's on the team.
6. Donovan got covered well, never got any free space to run

hi mag..i really think that you shouldn't blame Becks' performance on his other activity which was done EARLIER in the week, not the middle of the week. if you really wanna blame him on his off-pitch activities and didn't practice enough..then what do you say of Donovan? he didn't have any activities..yet his performance was somewhat horrible too! and not to mention Gordon, Vanney etc, etc..and Becks still worked his ass off in the game.

my point here is that..DB has been doing his 'thing' both off and on the pitch for a long time now, and he still is a fantastic professional footballer..and every footballer have their downside sometime. and if you wanna rate them..rate them fair and square.
cheers! ;D

Nice goal, Gordo!

Both NY's goals were Cronin's screwup. A more experienced keeper doesn't let those things happen. Not that he had much help from Vanney, too old too slow...

Alex Bruce did a nice job referee-ing a physical match.

Dunno, ref seems fine (@32nd min)... he's lettin' 'em play and only cautioning the gnarly stuff. I'm on DVR, I had to work today. I got free tix though to home match on the 24th though... oxygen seats, but at HDC even the Oxy seats are good.

conde would be a good addition.

The galaxy defense sucks...I think they should try and trade roberts for Conde of the chicago fire...LA Galaxy have the worst defense right now.

they showed some heart in fighting to the end...

this game doesn't hurt as bad as the TFC match, but...

cronin committed and then pulled up, he could have gotten the ball I believe. his instincts are lacking at times

{long sigh} yup.

the ref was crappy.........

Well. That wasn't fun.

yes, free kick. i love it. he's sitting there pulling up his socks like "get off me".

becks is lookin' pissed.

This ref sucks.

Why are they taking Franchino out? He's in there fighting.

That one wasn't 100% Cronin, though. The defense was nowhere in the vicinity.

OMG. i feel sick.

cronin f'ed up that!

Oh my lord, I don't believe it. They just let him have that.

I really didn't think we'd score tonight.

yes, gordo!!!

Gordon!!!!

Beckham's amazingly not quite on tonight, too. It's funny, you don't realize hos much you count on those perfect crosses till they're not there.

As of minute 63, this is the best and most complete game the Galaxy has played this season. Too bad it might still end up as a defeat.

A lot of that was the Colorado game, though. It takes a long time to get over giving up four goals in the first game.

hi guys! joining you a little late, tackling some stuff around the house while the game is on. D...yeah...commentators said galaxy had the worst in the league. ouch.

We've done a surprisingly good job of shutting down Altidore tonight.

he hasn't gotten the ball much tonight.

the goal NY got was just a breakdown on our D, just have to keep pushing hard and for once have the ref lean for us a little

Landon's not playing with much spark today. That's having an effect, I think.

So it's also on Direct Kick. Just for everybody's information.

Halftime, 0-1. We're not playing horribly, but we're not playing with an edge, either. It's not lost, but Ruud is going to have to get tough in his halftime talk.

Galaxy were pushing hard before the half, looking good. The ref missed a couple calls for the Galaxy and Angel took down Gordon on one of the corners..................

MLSLive, yes

I want Alan Gordon to do well. Did I hear the Riot Squad chanting his name?

And by the way, the guys behind me are soccer newbies and so annoying.

DAMN. Goal. NY

It's on MLSLive? Then why the heck am I watching it on my computer?

I thought I had MSG here at the B&B but I didn't. Dernit!! So I'm stopping by to say hi and now I'll go away so I can watch it on DVR tomorrow.

"Nanananananana." (fingers in ears)

Goal from gordon...................offsides, damn

We're back. Crossing fingers.

sounds like Shep Messing is one of the commentators

didn't know they were gonna show it on MLSLIVE.tv, but it's on :p

Okay, I just lost the stream. :-( I may not get to see this after all.

Altidore plus a not 100% fit Angel. This should be interesting.