Comments on: Post-Game Analysis: Galaxy vs. Chivas

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By: David

David — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:07:37 +0000

As we discussed during our second half sojourn, I just can’t get behind Gordon. There was a great moment during the game where he brought the ball up from the midfield, dribbled around a defensive midfielder, and then slid it up the wing to Donovan. Truly beautiful. And then he just lollygagged there. I think I actually yelled run out loud. Had he done so, Donovan might have had someone to pass to and Gordon might have had a shot at goal. Instead, he was three paces behind Donovan and there was no pay to be made. Such a waste. Gordon has solid skills and makes some very good plays. But in the end, he appears lazy and does not show the heart of a strong player. On the bright side, one of the Galaxy front office guys told me that Buddle may be back by May. Let’s hope.

By: Dustin Edwards

Dustin Edwards — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:19:44 +0000

I’d like to point out quickly that in those games where the referees end up being “invisible” is usually those games where they don’t have to do anything. I won’t comment on the refereeing of this game specifically. The best games though are the ones where the teams choose to play fair and don’t worry about the referee calling this or that. Also the best teams adjust to what the referee is calling and if he is quick on the cards they know not to press their luck with him.

By: Werner

Werner — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:47:51 +0000

I agree with George competely.
Gordon cannot score a goal on his own

By: George

George — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:01:48 +0000

Let me rephrase that. Galaxy should always have at least two strikers on the field who can score.

By: George

George — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:59:26 +0000

I’ve only been watching Galaxy for 2 years, but I’ve never seen Gordon score any type of goal besides a header or a tap-in. If you present him with a decent opportunity to score, 99% of the time he will waste it. Galaxy needs to have 2 strikers who can score at all times.

By: Rosflor

Rosflor — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:25:53 +0000

For an explanation of the Gordon red card see the Daily Breeze article (link below) which gives Tally’s side, and Klein’s side of the incident. Tally’s ploy worked, he should have been given a red for sitting down and stopping the match without injury. Boy I hate Chivas’ tactics….

http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_12126409

Galaxy play was much improved, Ricketts was fantastic. We need a creative center midfielder, maybe drop Donovan back to that role and leave Buddle and Jordan up front. Gordon again misses a 1 on 1 with the keeper, proving again and again he is not an MLS forward.

Rosflor

By: Soto

Soto — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:43:11 +0000

Oh, yeah. Can anyone explain how Gordon got the second yellow? From the stands I didn’t see anything specific, but I did notice that the fourth referee discussed something with the referee. Next thing, Gordon is getting a second yellow almost immediately after his first.

Any insight would be appreciated.

By: Soto

Soto — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:05:42 +0000

NathanHJ, I am not familiar with Dunivant, but I’ll take anything new at this point. You are right that the problem is not just Klein. Too many people want to be where the ball is as a opposed to where the ball could go.

Jen, I feel the same about Jordan. I respect his energy and eagerness. I hope Donovan is passing on to Jordan knowledge learned in Munich, because that’s what Jordan needs right now.

By: jen

jen — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:51:31 +0000

Agreed!

I’ve got some mad love for Ricketts! He had some great saved and seemed so *present* in goal.

I’m also falling for Omar Gonzalez. He is going to be an incredible center back. I bet he gets a look from the USMNT in the next few years as well.

Gordon was awful and Kirovski was nonexistent.

I have to say I really like Jordan when he came in. He didn’t do much offensively, but he was EVERYWHERE on defense. He’d be a good right or left back actually. I know he’s got some mad offensive skills — but so far they’re only evident in practice.

LOVED Berhalter. His red was calculated and necessary. It sucks that we won’t have him next week.

On the other hand, I’m glad we won’t have Gordon next week. Maybe Buddle will finally be better — even as a sub — and someone else will step up.