Quakes/Real Post-Game (Cunliffe for Prez Edition)
By: Sean | June 1st, 2008First things first: Had Dema not scored on that penalty, my prediction would have been dead-on. Just had to get that out of the way.
There really isn’t too much to say about the game, and as The Frank said, there really isn’t too much that can (or should) be taken from this game. Real had something to prove, and wanted it more. We were lucky to get into the half 0-0, but the speed of Findley really opened up the game for the Royals.
This is the kind of game we should be getting used to for the next season or two. The fact is, the players we have are not good enough. Which is fine. Growing pains are normal for an expansion side. That doesn’t mean we should go sign someone just for the sake of it, even though he may still be injured (ahem). But alas, lets try to find some positives:
1) John Cunliffe – I really liked what I saw from the Brit. He took his goal very well (is he a natural lefty?), and really did not miss by much from his long-range effort a couple minutes later. I’d like to see him get the start against Columbo next week.
2) Shea Salinas – Any offense we created in the first 60 minutes, El Shea was in the middle of it. Linked up well with Johnson and Corrales a couple times in the first half, I was disappointed to see him go off so early. I would like to see him try his hand on the left wing next week, with O’Brien on the right, and Corrales and Grabavoy in the middle.
3) Ramiro Corrales – Okay, I know he does not have good touch on the ball. And is prone to make mistakes. BUT. He was flying around the center of the pitch, especially in the first half, not allowing Real to get into any sort of rhythm on offense. With the midfield listed above, that would allow Ramiro to stay in that holding midfield spot, and not go forward (hopefully).
All-in-all, a poor effort, but it is to be expected. We can only hope that we come out ready to play in Columbo, and perhaps grab a point (or three!) at another team who should be undefeated at home, if not for a late Shalrie Jospeh penalty last week.
Go Quakes!
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Ugliest Quakes game I watched this year, that’s for sure. San Jose looked out of their depth against a very good soccer club. I agree on Cunliffe, he seems to have a nose for the ball and an accurate shot, unlike Kamara and our other strikers. Start Cunliffe next match.
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I have been secretly wondering for a while why Salinas is not a starter already. I don’t know why he’s being “groomed” as a Ronnie O’Brien sub especially now that Johnson seems to be settling in as a striker. I agree on Corrales returning to his DM spot. I mean for f*cks sake look at Jesse “offensive threat” Marsch tearing it up over with Chivas right now.
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I think a big reason Shea does not start is due to what he brings (rather, doesn’t bring) to the defensive side. It’s not as though Hernandez (or Denton for that matter) can handle the wing all by themselves. What I think we should be looking into is some very solid outside backs. Something like Dunivant and Waibel. That way, O’Brien/Salinas/Guerrero don’t have to worry about their defensive responsibilities as much, and can be more assertive going forward.
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Thats a small sample of what Cunliffe can do. Like I said you are lucky to have him. No doubt a starter. With the team you have and the right people in place there is no reason your team should settle for next season. See you in the playoffs. I think you stumbled into something
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If you think the Quakes are making the playoffs, then you haven’t been watching much of this club this season.
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Like I said; you play the rigt people in the right places and you gotta shot.
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