CD Chivas USA’s slow start and sloppy midfield results in a draw against Philadelphia Union – MLS News
CD http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Philadelphia-Union-c40231 for a draw splitting one point apiece in the Major League Soccer match at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, October 2.
Despite playing at home, Chivas could not find space in the attacking third until they went behind in the 59th minute.
After a slow start to the game, the Goats conceded majority of possession to the Zolos in the first half, gifting them ample opportunities to test http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dan-Kennedy-c9849. However, the custodian came up strong against one of the strongest attacks in the Eastern Conference.
Head coach Robin Fraser made a number of changes in the second half but fresh legs took time to adjust to the pace, and the Union took advantage of the fact. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Justin-Mapp-c20150 finally opened the scoring near the hour-mark to give his side a lead.
Though the Rojiblancos did not get off to a good start, they managed to hold possession in the latter part of the game. Following a brilliant cross from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Lahoud-c25322, Angel nestled the ball into the net in the 90th minute.
The Goats could have won the game had it been a good finish from David http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lopes-c22413, seconds after the equalizer. Chances were few then onwards and the Goats had to settle for the draw.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this 32 games into the season, but we have to get things going before we get scored on,” said Kennedy. “Playing a team that just played on Thursday, it should have been how it was in the last 15 minutes, that’s how we should have
started the game.”
The 2011 term, especially at home, has been an unlucky campaign for the Rojiblancos. Slow starts and struggling second-halves sums up their season.
However, the team still has a slim chance of making the 2011 playoffs. They are a mere four points behind New York Red Bulls and Portland Timbers for the tenth and final postseason spot. But they are left with only two games to make a difference in the standings.
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