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I didn't realize you know more than the announcers, who said it was a coaching adjustment.
2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Trip to the CONFED CUP
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I didn't realize you know more than the announcers, who said it was a coaching adjustment.
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I was basing it on what I saw going on throughout the match, Dempsey & Donovan were fluid and moving and changing based on what play dictated...thats pretty common with them in USMNT games.
Stout
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I'll refer back to my original statement. Movement can happen in any given situation, sure, but the announcers kept specifically pointing out that they were purposefully switching back and forth. Not through movement, but through base formation, and that is dictated by the coach.
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I remember one of the commentators saying that he wasn't sure if it was directed from the bench or by Donovan/Dempsey themselves, but I think they switched positions enough times during that game to say they were doing it themselves.
Stout
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I recall them saying that they would switch at times during the flow of play, but would fall back on definite formations. So, while at times Dempsey pushed forward of Donovan, he was mainly back in support.
More of those players coming up, Mexico U17 WC Champion. It'd be easy to point the finger towards favoritism due to hosting the tournament, but getting through the entire cup, undefeated (all victories) after facing rivals such as Netherlands, France, Germany, and Uruguay, you can't help but be somewhat impressed.
Especially with Barcelona target, Julio Gomez' performance vs Germany.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6748887
Stout
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Shzm, I've only watched the very end of the Germany game, but I have to ask...how was that tying goal ever, ever allowed? The Mexican player never touched the ball and gave a flying head-butt to the defender. They said the defender may have gotten his head to the ball otherwise. Taking nothing at all away from that team, of course, because they were tough as nails. Hell, the guy who made the foul had a bloody bandage on his head and still scored one of the best goals I've ever seen for the winner. I just don't know what the refs were thinking allowing that other goal.
Well, it was allowed because Espericueta nailed the goal straight from the corner. Whether Gomez would be flagged for a foul or not crossed my mind as well, but I don't think it was an intention to take out the defender with a headbutt. I'm sure the official felt the same way. I definitely wouldn't try to take anyone out with the side of my head:
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Oh, I'm absolutely certain it was unintentional. He was clearly trying to head the ball. Regardless of whether or not it went in off the corner, and regardless of the fact that it was unintentional, he fouled the defender and impeded him from making the play. It is puzzling that the goal was allowed, that's all.
