Goals win matches --- true, but as we all know, the man-of-the-match cannot be based on who last touched the ball before it goes into the net. It is too bad the defenders are rarely given the MVP award. When I first started looking at American-football, I couldn't understand why some players got the MVP award. But as you follow how the announcers analysis of the game, one can understand that sometimes it is the quarterback, sometimes the wide receiver, defender etc. As I started to write a reply for some reason Ray Lewis (defender) of the Baltimore ravens who was a super bowl MVP came to mind.
Anyway, Man-of-the-Match in order of merit:
1. Dwight Yorke
What a performance … ! Yorke left nothing on the field. From the first acrobatic high jump of a flying header till the so-called offside goal towards the end. One time the guy is playing a solid defensive midfield and in the next instance he is retrieving the blocked shot off the opponents goalkeeper. If someone else could play midfield, then Yorke is better upfront, but for now it appears that his place is in the midfield. I like the way beenie switched Latapy and Yorke. Hardest working man on the pitch
2. Latapy
A fantastic (expect miracles) return…. The man is still good on the ball, skifull play at the right time. There were times when he dropped out of the match, but maybe that is his way of pacing himself.
3. Stern John
4. Sancho
Eventhough he bears some of the blame for a goal, he controlled the GUA attackers and did not pick up a card in the process.
5. Birchall
A few lose passes, one of them to all the way across the field looked bad. But he made up for it by being completely involved at all times. The man can kick the ball. In the upcoming matches one of his bullets will bring victory. Second hardest working man on the field.
6. Edwards and Spann
Spann runs nicely with the ball, but his skill level is not yet up to that of Latas's for example