It was a night of firsts for the Dynamo.
Designated player Oscar Boniek Garcia debuted to fanfare and produced play that has Dynamo fans excited.
The Honduran controlled the right side of the field, went box to box, found forwards with passes and excited the crowd by taking people on off the dribble and beating them.
His pass to Mac Kandji led to the first Dynamo goal from Brad Davis.
Truth be told the Dynamo started the second half less than focused and gave up a goal one minute in from Keon Daniel. The Trinidadian was allowed to turn in a pocket of space in front of goal and lashed in a great goal past Tally Hall whom barely moved.
At this point the Union then should have scored a second goal which was bungled by Lionard Pajoy.
The Dynamo in a new 4-3-3 set up would ultimately get the game winner when Brian Ching came on in the later stages. He earned a pk and then stepped to the spot.
His penalty went in off the underside of the cross-bar and Ching had produced his first ever goal at BBVA but more importantly the goal that would win the Dynamo three points. Dynamo Brad Davis who normally takes pk’s urged Ching to take it.
The rare starting point of a 4-3-3 was used by manager Dominic Kinnear and it has now opened new possibility. It worked effectively providing support in midfield to Luiz Camargo who partnered with Brad Davis as playmakers.
The ability to cover ground by using Geoff Cameron in midfield also worked for Kinnear.
Will Bruin was less effective in this system up front but in the end it helped the Dynamo re-gain their team shape, possession of the game and a better night of collective defending.
Intriguing night all around.
PREDICTIONS PLEASE
So is it Italy or Spain today in the Euro Championship final?
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Glenn,
The Philly goal came off a deflection. The ball deflected off of Taylor andwrong footed Tally. The goal also came because Corey Ashe failed to apply pressure on the ball earlier in the build up. How many times can Corey continue to be a crap defender for this team? What was worse was the amount of negative touches he had on the ball last night. Too many times, the point of attack was changed to him, and he would take two touches, and then go back to Taylor, or square to Cameron. I want a left back that will look to carry into the attack, and that was what Corey Ashe was supposed to do. Unfortunately, it is not happen.
All I know is that I had as many saves as Tally, and more saves than MacMath last night. I have yet to give up a goal this MLS season and I have a 1000% save percentage. Those are All-Star numbers right there Glenn. Need proof of my save? Watch the first half highlights and the Cameron header off the Davis free kick in the 40th minute is easily collected by the keep behind the goal!
Rooting for Italy today. Just not a fan of all the Barcelona influence on Spain. It is a ton of possession, but has had nothing really come from it. Rooting for Balotelli to make an impact early and often.
Glenn, 18 days until Chelsea come to the states for their tour. Hopefully, ESPN will let you call the Chelsea-Sounders game, and you can join Ms. Coach H and I for some beverages in Seattle with the rest of Chelsea in America!
Coach H,
How do you feel about Spain this morning….. I call them the best National Team….ever!
Italy tried to play with them instead of bunkering/counter (credit to them for trying), and all it got them was a 0-2 scoreline at the half.