Re: [nas] US v Cuba [R]

You have some good points too.  But, considering the opponent, we should've
done better.  Anyone who did not see the game will be surprised by the
score.

I hope Cuba puts on another good show when they come to DC next month.  ; )



On 9/6/08 10:41 PM, "Bill Fetty" <fcfetty@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Touche, I agree that we were lucky in that Cuba didn't convert their chances
> but at the same time they were very lucky that we did likewise. I think our
> play in midfield and possession was far better than theirs. Whereas, they
> seemed more dangerous on the counter... that and the way the crowd roared
> every time they did anything somewhat significant gave the impression that
> they were up to much more than they really were at times.
> 
> I think Ching held the ball up well on occasion. For me the MotM would have
> been a tie between Gooch and Howard with Dempsey close. I was also pleased
> with Edu's game and DMB despite the horrendous finishing. The worst things I
> saw were the constant giveaways from Hedjuk and another LD disappearing act.
> 
> Glass half full, glass half empty, but I see what you're saying, Deb.
> 
> 
> --- On Sat, 9/6/08, d e <deckbreth@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> From: d e <deckbreth@comcast.net>
>> Subject: [nas] US v Cuba [R]
>> To: "NAS-list" <nas@americakicks.com>
>> Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:33 PM
>> Iıd have to diagree with Billıs opinion, on his blog, that
>> the US dominated.
>> 
>> I think US were lucky to get out with the full 3 points.
>> Cuba was very
>> aggressive and stayed in the match the whole game.
>> 
>> As usual, Donovan disappeared for large portions of the
>> game and Ching was
>> ineffectual as usual with the Nats. Beasley also blew
>> severalexcellent
>> second half chances on goal.  The win was preserved only by
>> late game
>> heroics from Howard.
>> 
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