The unbeaten streak continues! The Red Bulls came back from being 1-nil down very early in this one to pulling off a very lucky 1-1 draw against the defending MLS Champion. A fortunate deflection (off Felipe's face) into the goal and the "Invincible" streak continues. The Galaxy had one chance early and they took it. After that (and before that as well) it was all RBNY.
Bradley Wright-Phillips should have done better with a point blank shot about 5 minutes after the LA goal. Anywhere but straight at the keeper would have seen us level early in this one. Still the Jesse Marsch instituted "Energy Drink" offense/defense was on full display. The Red Bulls pressed the crap out of LA, which led to many, many balls just kicked anywhere by the team from the left coast. Such turn-over led to the Taurine Lads having much of the possession and attacking quickly and frequently. Say it with me: Dynamic, Uptempo football!
A frustrating draw, as LA had only one good chance in this one. Still, might have been the best game the Red Bulls have played so far. What's that you say? We were very lucky and it's not like we won? True, but the team passed the ball around with Arsenal-like precision and the good teams make their own luck. If only there had been just a bit more precision in front of the LA goal, it would have been 3 points to the good and not just 1.
The "Taxi" man is turning into a monster at left back. The Miazga/Perrinelle Center Back tandem might be the best in MLS right now. The Three-Headed Monster of Sacha, Dax & Felipe continues to dominate and progress. Just a bit more of a spark up front is what we need, as BWP seems a bit too isolated without a certain legendary Frenchman by his side. We sort that out and we're off to MLS Cup! But that's getting a bit ahead of ourselves. We've got Colorado mid-week at home, so we Marsch On Lads!
Please click on the video on top for all the usual drunken comments/predictions/analysis. Please click here for a great photo album, courtesy of Matt Kremkau (slide show here).
Another great drunken time with the Lads in the South Ward. The Red Bulls honored the greatest player to ever play here (yeah, sorry Thierry) and I got to take a picture with him (and my kid). Thanks Red Bull!
That's it for me! I hope to see you all this Wednesday, April 29th @The Cathedral of Football, Red Bull Arena (built by Makita). The big viper saying Au Revoir, for now!
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