Donovan defeated the Chivas USA 5-2

By: Alex | April 28th, 2008

Was that the Galaxy?

To be honest and fair, Donovan had a great game. Everyone in MLS knows if he is motivated, he could do that to any team at any time. The other two goals were not too important. Chivas USA were pushing up and took out a defender for a striker, it would happen to anyone. Great job to Preki for pushing for the win.

Some random thoughts on the game…

Obviously defensive issues. No one individually did horrible, but as a unit (4 defenders + Guzan) there are some issues. If I had to justify the result, I could blame the inconsistent line up in combination with Donovan being on fire.

Guzan needs to come up with those big saves.

Somebody put a curse on Chivas USA. Apparently Galindo and Razov cannot play at the same time? One person is always injured. I’ll try and find out if he is training tomorrow.

Not many complaints in the midfield, except for turnovers. Again, not playing as a unit.

Harris coming in off the bench as a third striker has been fairly ineffective. An extra midfielder to get the ball forward might be more rewarding.

The Good.

Did anyone notice Beckham was on the pitch? Probably not because Jonathan Bornstein kept him in check the entire night.

Offensively, the team did good and responded to Donovan’s goals. Justin Braun is going to be really good…. really really good.

Pancho Mendoza seems to be getting better each game.

This defeat could be a wake up. I think the team underestimated the Galaxy based on last years performances. The Galaxy played well. Donovan single handedly won the game.

Hopefully I will get thoughts together enough to do a post game. In the mean time, leave your thoughts. Who played well, who didn’t?

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• Melissa |  April 28th, 2008 at 9:08 am

  
  
  

  Was wondering the same thing about our dynamic duo.

  Also, I can’t believe Chivas let Gordon score. God, thats so embarassing.

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• Laurie |  April 28th, 2008 at 10:01 am

  
  
  

  No, Melissa. Chivas let Gordon score TWICE.

  heheh.

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• Alex |  April 28th, 2008 at 10:12 am

  
  
  

  Thanks for bustin chops Laurie.

  Correction. Brad Guzan let Gordon score once.
  Chivas defense let Gordon score once.

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• tower0surfer |  April 28th, 2008 at 10:43 am

  
  
  

  When LA beats RSL and Dallas tie, the Gals will be in 1st place. Nice for a team everyone says is lousy with only tow players.

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• PocketKings |  April 28th, 2008 at 11:43 am

  
  
  

  Hopefully this will be the moment that draws the team together. Nothing like an a** whipping to unite a group!

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• Alex |  April 28th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

  
  
  

  Last year we went on that big run after we lost away to KC 3-2. I hope this is a wake up call.

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• Alex |  April 28th, 2008 at 2:41 pm

  
  
  

  No word on the status of Galindo until tomorrow.

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• PocketKings |  April 30th, 2008 at 7:53 am

  
  
  

  Cautionable Offenses

  The seven offenses that are likely to precipitate a caution include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

  * Unsporting behavior
  * Dissent by word and/or action
  * Persistent infringement of the Rules of the Game
  * Delaying the restart of play
  * Failure to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick or free kick
  * Entering or re-entering the field of play without the referee’s permission
  * Deliberately leaving the field of play without the referee’s permission

  Sending-Off Offenses

  A player may be shown the red card if he is guilty of any of the following:

  * Serious foul play
  * Violent conduct
  * Spitting at an opponent or any other person
  * Denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area).
  * Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
  * Using offensive or insulting or abusive language and/or gestures
  * Receiving a second caution in the same match

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• PocketKings |  April 30th, 2008 at 7:54 am

  
  
  

  This is from Rule 12 of: Rules for Governing the Game, as posted on the MLS website.

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• PocketKings |  April 30th, 2008 at 8:01 am

  
  
  

  Attention Alex: I think this is a topic that could start a new post, under the MLS tag…..

  Should MLS investigate and sanction Landon Donovan (with a second yellow resulting in a game suspension and/or fine) for his game behavior during the LA Derby?

  Can we attach a poll also?

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• Alex |  May 1st, 2008 at 10:23 am

  
  
  

  I wanted to bring up the issue, but at the same time, I don’t want to sound like a sore loser. If it was a close match, then maybe there would be something to talk about. However, there was a three goal difference.

  We really need to look at ourselves and the defense. This team has big issues.

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• Chivas USA defense |  May 1st, 2008 at 12:13 pm

  
  
  

  Leave me alone! I am not the problem! Okay maybe I am. So what?

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• Whiner |  May 1st, 2008 at 9:06 pm

  
  
  

  So why is it ok for Sasha to taunt the fans after a brilliant goal Saturday night? Those who live in glass houses……

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• Alex |  May 2nd, 2008 at 12:25 pm

  
  
  

  Taunting fans and taunting felow professionals are two different things.

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• Whiner |  May 5th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

  
  
  

  You right, it’s worse to taunt those who pay the bills!!

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