Lakenheath Old Boys

We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Gold Cup 2011 Semi-finals Live!

It's all on the line tonight as Bob Bradley's boys look for some revenge for last week's debacle v. Panama. Join me from 7pm onward to see if they can do it. It's immediately followed at 10pm by Mexico v. Honduras.

428 Comments:

Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Team news out of Reliant Park in Houston tonight:

USA: Howard, Boca, Goodson, Lichaj, Cherundolo, Dempsey, Jones, Bradley, Kljestan, Bedoya, Agudelo.

Panama: Penedo, Baloy, L. Henriquez, Torres, Machado, Gomez, Barahona, A. Henriquez, Cooper, Quintero, Tejada.

Looks to me that the only change for either side is that Jozy Altidore in out with a hamstring injury for 4-6 week so Juan Agudelo takes his place as he did Saturday afternoon.

6:35 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm sure that MUR will concur with me that the weather tonight in Houston is likely to be hot and swampy. Could be a factor.

6:35 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Hiya Bob. I'm aboard tonight. My crew were zigging and zagging and I finally just came home.

Can we count on better physical conditioning from our boys? Hope so.

6:37 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good evening BD and Gooner. I am joining you thanks to the weather. Melanie was supposed to play in a softball tournament, but the match was postponed thanks to our first rain since March 5th. It has been raining continuously for the past five hours. I am not sure about the weather in Houston. Reliant is an indoor stadium.

6:40 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Evening, lads. Great to have you on board for the big night.

6:48 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The U.S. U-17 team lost 1-2 to Uzbekistan after winning their opening group game against the Czechs 3-0. The England U-17 team will play the Canadians while the U.S. plays Panama at Reliant Stadium.

6:59 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Thanks for the update, mate. I may look for a link for that match while we're watching this one.

7:02 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Of course Reliant is an indoor bowl. Silly me for thinking that people would sit outdoors in Texas summer weather.

7:03 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

A rather patchy crowd in Reliant tonight. It is a huge venue and I'm wondering if the Mexican crowd may be making a fashionably late arrival for the late match.

7:04 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I will need to look at your post regarding the All Time Club Team Tournament as I was in and out all day.It sounds rather fascinating.

7:05 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It is a fascinating piece but I'm still arsed off that the Revie side didn't get a look in.

7:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They will be late. They are not interested in the first match. They will arrive around the end of this match.

7:07 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

And we're off. Agudelo took a nasty blow there but was ruled offside.

7:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The match has begun from Reliant Stadium.

7:07 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

You sound as if you speak from experience, MUR.

7:07 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

First corner for the US earned by Agudelo who's been active in the early running.

7:08 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Agudelo wins an early corner for the U.S.

7:08 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Spot on BD!!! :0)

7:09 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

We already look better balanced than in earlier Gold Cup matches. Could it be that we're better without Landycakes?

7:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

If the match were outdoors , it may not be that hot as it rained a good part of the day today.

7:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Panamanians seem a little tentative.

7:10 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'll bet that that rain was much-needed. Gorgeous day here in WNY. I'm going to pick up my new mountain bike from the shop yesterday where I've been having a tune-up done on it. Can't wait!

7:12 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I agree - this feels different from the group stage match twelve days ago.

7:12 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

I thought we didn't miss Landon before he came off the bench against Jamaica.

7:12 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I have been meaning to buy a bike for about ten years and will probably do so by the end of the summer. You should be set for some adventures as you live in a scenic area.

7:13 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I felt the same way. Could it be the situation that Sir Alf Ramsey faced in '66 when he sacrificed arguably England's best striker - Jimmy Greaves - in favor of a better balance?

7:13 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

We did desperately need the rain.We might get more tomorrow.

7:14 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Love that hustle from Agedelo. I don't rate their keeper. He needs that pressure.

7:14 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Looking forward to some adventures. One of the favorite summer activities around here is cycling out Route 20 to about half a dozen wineries, having a tasting at each stop along the way back to Fredonia. Looking forward to some of that action.

7:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree with both BD and Gooner that we did well without Landy and may not really need him as we do have better balance.I remember Greavesy being sacrificed and refusing to celebrate when his team won the World Cup.

7:16 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I've thought that Cooper was Panama's danger man in the earlier matches but Jermaine Jones has been inside his shorts all match so far.

7:16 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Jones clogging there and might be close to a yellow now. He'll need to watch himself.

7:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

We did something similar when I was in elementary school. We drove around the Napa Valley. I really do need to come to Fred Town soon as I missing out on some really good action.

7:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Jones always gets a yellow. It is inevitable.

7:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The long ball to Bedoya nearly came off, but the header went straight to Penedo.

7:18 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Correct. He's a card magnet.

7:18 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

You're welcome any time, MUR. The guest bedroom is always available.

7:19 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Nice turn of pace shown by Bedoya there.

7:20 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great possession by the U.S. as Panama seem content to play for penalties.

7:20 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Is that Jermaine's natural game or are those new tricks he's picked up at Blackburn. I have to admit that I never saw him when he was still in the Bundesliga.

7:21 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Bedoya is a lively addition. I like his energy.

7:21 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Thanks, BD. You are welcome here any time and we have a spare bedroom available too.

7:21 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It sure wreaks of Blackburn, but Fat Sam had left by the time he arrived.

7:22 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I appreciate it. I haven't explored Texas nearly enough.

7:22 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Agudelo nearly in there from the tasty Clint knock-back.

7:22 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Very nice sequence. Agedelo a little late to get into the center?

7:23 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great catch By Pinedo as Clint headed on a pass to Aguedelo.

7:23 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great catch By Pinedo as Clint headed on a pass to Aguedelo.

7:23 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bedoya and Cooper are down in a heap and a card is coming for one or both.

7:23 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Jones was from where in Germany? Schalke?

7:23 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Frankfurt, Leverkusen and then Schalke.

7:24 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I know Jones played in the Bundesliga,bit I am not sure which team he played for.

7:25 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Looks like Clint has some fresh ink.

7:25 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

OK yeah, Schalke. Didn't he play a sweeper role in support of that little nippy Turk in midfield. Ilhaz something?

7:26 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

You'd know better than I - I only watch those sides when they're in the CL.

7:26 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

According to his profile on Google, the deal with Blackburn is merely a loan deal from Schalke.

7:27 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

"I flew 7 hours on a private jet to my sister's wedding and all I got was this tattoo"

7:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Timmy has been a spectator this match. He has the best seat in the house. Will he have an easier match?

7:28 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Absolutely - Timmy could be working on his novel at this rate.

7:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Dempsey dragged an effort well wide.

7:29 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Boca and Goodson in front of him, Tim's anything but relaxed.

7:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I want an autograph!!!:0)

7:29 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

At least the Tim Ream era is over. That had to be giving Timmy nightmares.

7:30 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

OH - OFF THE BAR!!!!!!

7:31 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Accchhh! Another nice sequence that just won't go in.

7:31 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Great ball in from Cherundolo and Agudelo headed into the turf and then onto the bar. Unlucky.

7:31 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OOH!!! Nearly 1-0 as Bedoya feed Cherunduloh , who crossed for Aguedelo. Unfortunately his header came off the post with Penedo clueless.

7:32 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Not sure why Tejada is so hot under the collar at Timmy there.

7:33 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Timmy wound up Tejada, who took the bait- It was like taking candy from a baby.

7:33 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Tejada should have a yellow. Interfering with the keeper's distribution. The Panamanian that went down was play-acting

7:34 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cooper is down again after another clash with Bedoya but the ref isn't having anything to do with it. He's had a good match so far.

7:35 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree. That behavior merited a yellow, at least from a FIFA approved referee.

7:35 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Bit too much rolling around play-acting from Panama now.

7:35 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bedoya is tracking back but gives away a foul to Barahona. Quite a distance out, though.

7:36 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Now Barnhoa goes down easily after bumping into Aguedelo.

7:36 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The poor free kick is easily cleared by the U.S.

7:36 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

An absurd free kick there. "On a rope," as Christopher Sullivan would put it.

7:36 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Shame - Dempsey found Bedoya well but his ball in was poor.

7:37 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Getting chippy now - Clint's down hard.

7:37 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bradley to knock it in....

Goodson got to it but was penalized for riding. Referee was wrong there - I praised him too early.

7:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Goodson was called for pushing off from Bradley's free kick. It was not a foul, just poor officiating.

7:38 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Obstruction there by the Panama defenders on Agudelo. That's the time when I want refs to give an indirect free kick. That's one FIFA campaign I could get behind. Are you listening, Sepp?

7:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sepp doesn't listen because he's perfect. He doesn't need any advice from mere mortals like ourselves.

7:40 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Scrambly stuff in the box but Jones's shot goes off Dempsey in the end.

7:40 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It is still 0-0 between England and Canada in the U-17 tournament.

7:41 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm reasonably happy with the way that the first half has gone so far.

Yellow for Barahona for a foul on Bedoya off the ball.

7:41 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

The new WSC cover has Sepp and the headline "Has FIFA ruined football?" His voice bubble say," not yet. I need 4 more years."

7:41 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Henriquez is booked as that is one too many Panamanian antics.Enough is enough.

7:42 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Nice one, WSC!

7:42 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Well spotted, MUR. It was one of the Henriquez boys who was booked, I think Luiz.

7:42 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I hope not Gooner. He has already wreaked enough havoc.

7:43 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Again, really good buildup, but there's always a ball played behind the guy open for a shot.

7:43 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Margie Felkay has just posted on the LHS site that "Coach Whelan" has died. Either of you remember him?

7:44 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Sorry, MUR. Short of INTERPOL marching him out of HQ in cuffs, Sepp's around for at least 4 more years.

7:44 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

To be honest, I am not familiar with Coach Whelan, but I am sorry that he passes away.

7:45 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It was wishful thinking on my part, Gooner.

7:45 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Pizza's here and the Phin & Matts are cracked. Can't eat, watch, and type all at the same time. I'm not an astronaut. See you in 20 or so.

7:46 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Quintero wins the first Panamanian corner.

7:46 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm just looking at his obit on-line. Apparently he was the Athletic Director for Lakenheath schools and a wrestling coach.

7:46 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Enjoy the pizza,Gooner.

7:46 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Enjoy the pizza and beer, mate. We'll be here in the second half, I'm hoping a goal or two up by the time you return.

7:47 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great tackle by Bradley.

7:47 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Coach Whelan must have been at least 80 years old as I remember the wrestling coach being an older gentleman.

7:48 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

I'm watching but don't want to grease up the keyboard.

Coach Brown was the wrestling coach circa '77-80. Didn't meet this guy.

7:48 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Baloy should have been booked for obstruction.

7:49 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I must have been thinking of Coach Brown. I guess Whelan came after we graduated from LHS.

7:49 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

He was exactly 80 years old. It's quite possible that he was after our time. Here's the obit:

http://www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com/obituaries.php?page=0&op=view&id=1013

7:49 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Quintero picks up a dangerous free kick on the edge of the box out wide left. Goodson allowed him to get goal-side.

7:50 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That was never a foul as Quintero dove. The supposed infraction occurred inches outside the box.

7:51 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Really poor from Goodson. He'll need a slap if they get a cheap one here.

7:51 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Barahona strikes it high over the bar and that should be about it.

7:51 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The free kick from Baranhoa is over from a difficult angle.

7:51 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Half-time: Reasonably satisfied, although the US's fallow period in front of goal may threaten the Mexico warm-up. We could have a late, late evening gents.

Kyle Martino thinks the match is "screaming for Landon Donovan." Not sure about that.

Burger time!

7:52 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It is 0-0 at halftime as the U.S. dominated , but did not have enough shots on target.

7:52 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Canada and England are tied 0-0 at halftime in the U-17 tournament.

8:02 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The President is addressing the Libya crisis but I'm skipping it. The speech I want to hear consists of about three words - "we're pulling out" - and Barry's not up for that, I'm sure. I'll depend on Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow's commentary later on.

8:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree 100%. We need to get out of there.

8:09 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Hiya boys. Martino gets his wish. Off goes Sasha who while contributing less than you would want, did everything else pretty well. He's had a better tournament than I would have thought he'd have. He's still not the answer.

Here comes the Tin-man. I hope Bradley and Jones protect him so that he doesn't disappear immediately.

8:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second half is underway from Reliant.

8:10 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Really. Bring the troops home and leave Libya to the Germans and French.

8:11 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Panama's first decent attack results in Tejada being flagged offside.

8:12 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

It was clearly offside and these mopes including the coach were up in arms over it. That's nuts.

8:13 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Dempsey wins a free kick about thirty yards from goal.

8:14 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Free kick chance for Landy - I hope this one goes straight in.

8:14 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Doesn't beat the first man - bugger!

8:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The free kick from Landy is easily headed out.

8:14 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Why doesn't Landon do the Vatican rag when he takes a free? Only pens I guess.

8:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Jermaine Jones is down , holding his head.

8:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

After a scoreless first half, it is 1-1 between England and Canada in the U-17 Tournament.

8:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Panama have attacked this half, but have lacked any ideas.

8:17 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

C'mon JP, Jones was completely and wildly out of control. He bulldozed his way through without every controlling it.

8:19 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The cross from the left is deflected to Timmy.

8:19 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The cross from Lichaj was in front of Bedoya.

8:20 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

You know, if both of these matches go to extra time and penalties tonight, we could easily go beyond 1am EST. Fortunately, I don't teach until 4pm tomorrow but I'm not sure that you're here for the long haul tonight, Gooner.

8:21 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am here for the duration.

8:23 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The cross from the left was just in front of Quintero as Panama had their first dangerous attack of the match.

8:24 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

No chance. I'm on the in-bed at 11, lights out 11.30 at the latest. El Tri will murder the Hondurans so I suspect the outcome will be clear early on.

8:24 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bloody hell - it's 35 year old veteran Freddie Adu about to come on for a rare cameo.

8:25 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Çaykur Rizespor fans rejoice. Here comes Freddie Adu.

8:26 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Freddie "Useless" Adu is on for Aguedelo. I think he is only 24 or 25, but has been around for a while.

8:28 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Against a team of such little ambition, and when you need a goal, couldn't Skelator have pulled Bradley or James?

8:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Jermaine Jones volleyed wide after a cross was headed away.

8:29 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm joking about Freddie's age, of course. I've just never believed that he's as young as he claimed. I'm a "birther" when it comes to Fred - I want to see the long form birth certificate!

8:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Freddie Adu volleyed wide to the point where the ball stayed in play.

8:30 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bocanegra picks up a cheap yellow for shouldering off Quintero.

8:30 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Adu has looked exactly like he does today since he was allegedly 14. MUR, you have kids. Have they grown in the last 7 years? Yeah, thought so. Long form certificate for Freddie please.

8:31 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bocanegra is booked for a soft foul when the Panamanians have been cynical and not been booked. Where is the consistency, ref?

8:31 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I know - Eric must have grown at least half a foot between 14 and 18. Pull the other one, Fred!

8:32 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I concur, BD and Gooner. I would like a Freddie investigation. Donald Trump should investigate.

8:32 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Timmy finally makes a save as he tipped over from Cooper.

8:33 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Good save, Timmy! Cooper probably had hit it over but he couldn't take any chances.

Cooper off - just as well. Renteria on.

8:33 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Renteria is on for Cooper.

8:33 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The Donald's on the case. He's got men in Ghana who can't believe what they're hearing!

8:34 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Gomez is booked for pushing as the corner was about to be taken.The corner is a waste as a foul was called.

8:34 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

To answer Gooner's earlier statement, I would have pulled out Jones.

8:35 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Hah!

Another thing, what's with coach Dely Valdes wearing a sweater? Even Yogi Lowe found a nice fitted shirt when the mercury rose.

8:35 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Maybe the AC is cranked up a wee bit to high for Dely Valdes?

8:36 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree. I was in Reliant last August and can assure that it was not cold.

8:37 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

But oddly, ever since Adu has been on, the Panamanians are pouring forward. Not good.

8:37 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Martino was talking bollocks a moment ago about how the length of the match favored Panama, which made no sense as they'd had a three hour match against El Salvador three days ago. Now he thinks they look tired.

8:37 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Panama have another corner as Bocaneagra headed out form the long throw.

8:38 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

YESSSSSSS!!!!!

Clint with #22 - a real poacher's effort at the back post!

1-0!

8:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!! 1-0 U.S. AS CLINT TAPS IN FROM A YARD OUT AT THE FAR POST. GREAT PASS FROM ADU TO LANDY WHO PUT IN A SUPERB CROSS FOR CLINT TO FINISH.

8:40 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Great move. I'll give Freddie his "adu" for a great ball out to Landy. Lovely dangerous ball across the area and Clint was where he needed to be.

8:40 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Martino is a muppet.

DEMPSEY. What a weird goal. Donovan's ball was so close to Clint's defender I still don't know why he didn't clear it.

1-0 USA

8:40 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Coach B looks smart as the two subs combined for Clint to score. As Martino stated, Panama must be tired from the marathon match on Sunday.

8:41 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Hmmm, maybe he thought he was likely to put it in his own net. Good pressure and follow through from Clint.

8:41 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That should be just enough. I'm still not entirely happy that the US forwards have been so stingy with the goals but you can't discount success.

8:41 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I guess this match will be decided in 90 minutes, but a second U.S. goal would provide some much needed insurance.

8:42 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I think Clint should be working on his crunk dance moves for a signature celebration.

8:43 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Tejada wanted Goodson called for an elbow. He doesn't have a case.

8:44 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The US seem to be inviting Panama on to them. Unwise as Panama seem to like to score late on.

8:44 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

NACOGDOCHES Ice, Ice, Baby.

8:45 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Tejada is looking like an idiot as he gives away cheap free kicks every time Panama attacks. More of the same please.

8:45 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

England have taken the lead against Canada in the U-17 tournament as it is now 2-1.

8:46 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Jesus, that bloke went right through Dempsey.

Not liking this Panamanian resurgence.

8:46 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Timmy makes a decent save from a long range effort.

8:47 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

He does a bit of the DJ move when he scores for Fulham but I haven't seen that flair on the US national team goals. I wonder why?

8:47 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Goody on for Gomez and Torres on for Barahona. They're done with the subs now.

8:48 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Godoy is on for Gomez. and Torres is on for the useless Baranhoa as they make their final substitutions.

8:49 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - why didn't Bradley hit that one!?

8:49 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The cross to Bradley was cleared by the Panamanians as the cross from Adu was behind.

8:49 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Jones and Bradley are shagged and worrying me a lot right now.

8:50 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Dempsey tried to beat the entire Panama back four. Too much. It's corner flag time, lads.

8:50 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Clint was too fancy and was tackled in the box after a pass from Landy.

8:50 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Dempsey looked very tired with that lackluster move to get his shot off.

8:51 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That's better, lads. Much better.

8:51 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Just what the Doc ordered as Adu kept by the corner flag.

8:52 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Adu smartly dances around the corner flag. Landon, take note.

8:52 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey Guys
I came in just as the US scored... great pass by Landy!!

Adu has been really good

8:52 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's Route 1 time for Panama. US doing well with the pressure.

8:53 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Three minutes of stoppage time.

8:53 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Welcome, Mr. Snobby - how was the airport?

8:53 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Hello Davy. Been enjoying the links boyo.

8:53 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good evening UWS. How have you been? I imagine it has been a busy week.

8:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - heart in mouth time. Very close.

8:55 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The long throw is easily cleared.

8:55 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

His plane was delayed. Kathy picked him up. I was at the party

Where is the Mexico game being shown? On a link?
Not on FSC

8:55 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Into the last minute of stoppage. I'll be happy when the final whistle comes. Blow up, ref!

8:55 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Baloy shot just over that was a close call.

8:55 PM  

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