I watched that game the other night. A more one-sided game would be hard to find.
W Connection have some serious licks to get.
What is more of a concern, however, is the fact that W Connection is a top team that often dominates the PFL. They looked TOTALLY outclassed against Chivas.
PFL quality (or lack of it) was on show that night, regardless of the final score.
The Mexican commentators wer having an argument whether W Connection was a Professional team or an amateur set up. One commentator said that no, he spoke to Seabra the night before and Seabra told him that yes, they were professional. The other commentator replied, "the quality of the players does not show a professional team at all. I am sure that many of them drive taxis during the day as well."
W Connection have some serious licks to get.
who cares what the mexican commentators think. Mexican teams don't like to lose to CFU because they think CFU teams are inferior so what do you expect?
Any excuse will be made up to try to justify losing. I was ova on BS and I read all the post about the Chivas/Connection match. First the Chivas fans claimed they lost because they were over confident...then they blamed the player selection...then the coaching tactics and the list goes on...
You would do well to stop making these people feel that they are the best thing since slice bread. They struggle to beat CFU teams namely Trinidad and Tobago teams in the Caribbean. I wan't them ousted justr because of their arrogance and if Connection does that they will get alot more respect not only for the club but for CFU football in general
Let's begin by pointing out that yes, CFU club teams ARE inferior to the Mexican club teams. There is no doubt about that. The quality of the Mexican league is incredible.
Secondly, I believe that W Connection did surprise Chivas. They must have been surprised of how little quality W Connection had, and lulled themselves to sleep. In a home and away series, a team that knows it is way better than an opponent can get lazy in a first leg away knowing that the home leg is still to come.
Thirdly, I would like W Connection to win. Of course I would. But a 4 goal thrashing is not out of the question. Don't be surprised at all if Connection gets humbled.
As goes the commentators, I agree that there may be a bit of arrogance there, but what do you expect with a country that has literally owned CONCACAF for the past 20 years?
And to Ponnoxx whp talked about tactics in football..... boy what to say? I agree that W Connection may have set out to soak up pressure, defend with 11, and play on the counter, but come on.... the Mexican finishing was woesome and they looked like they were toying with Connection. Not just that, the Connection players (except Seabra, Goulart, Jean and the last stopper who was taking the goal kicks) looked like real amateurs. They couldn't even string 5 passes together. It was pathetic.
That being said, when last has anyone seen a defender taking goal kicks for a keeper who is not injured? That is something I have not seen for YEARS. Real Under-14 thing.
Come on fellas, face it nah. The display was piss poor, the result was great, but the away leg is real licks for Connection.
While I agree that the Mexican League is the best in Concacaf you seem to overrate them too much. Maybe you feel inferior to Mexicans but the Connection players obviously didn't!
You speak of the fact that W Connection couldn't put 5 passes together. Did you also see where Chivas' had most of the possession and couldn't break down the pesky Connection defence. With 10 players they had to defend for the most part yet they managed to score two goals against a top Concacaf club side....what does that tell you?
That in itself is afeat and the coaching tactics used by the Connection coach worked. even the tactical substitution payed dividends for the team.
You are a perfect example of someone who cannot accept a win even though the way it was achieved wasn't to your liking. If you think that making 30-40 passes in a midfield and not being able to create openings in the opposing teams defence is good football then you have a lot to learn about the beautiful game