Seattle Sounders and Chivas USA Stumble To A Draw-- 0-0

Seattle Sounders squeak out a point against Chivas USA but not before getting in a few yells against the Goats. Mariano Trujillo reached back and slapped Leo Gonzalez across the face. Rather than sending off Trujillo immediately, Pruf completely lost what control he had remaining, even allowing one of the Chivas coaches to charge at Osvaldo Alonso. And in the end, while he did show a red to Trujillo, for some inconceivable reason he showed one to Gonzalez as well. While Leo may have fouled Trujillo, it wasn’t even worth a yellow, much less a red. Now Seattle are without one of their best defenders for the home match against Chicago Fire.

Not the best match for the Sounders. In fact, I’d say it’s the worst match in the past month. The side may have held out for a draw, increasing their unbeaten streak to six, but the team often looked disjointed and confused.

While Fernandez, for the most part, seems have blended well into the team, Blaise Nkufo continuesto look slightly uncomfortable. I’d envisioned Nkufo playing as a strong target forward, but he’s played deeper than that over the course of this match. Nkufo should be holding up the ball and giving Fredy Montero space to run, but instead he’s managing to slow up play in the wrong area. The Sounders need a target man in the box, particularly during crosses, and although they have one he is not being used in that manner.

It’s still a point, but it wasn’t a very well-played point.

Fredy Montero Hits The Post

Unfortunately, Osvaldo Alonso was not positioned correctly and didn’t manage to get a foot on the ball—or the rebound could’ve easily been Seattle’s first goal.

Fredy Montero Flattened Yet Chivas Goalkeeper Hurts? All Nil At Halftime.

Fredy Montero was positively flattened by Zach Thornton, the keeper of Chivas USA. Montero flew through the air and flopped around like a beached fish, which was really no surprise considering the fact that Thornton appears to be at least twice his size.

While Montero looked around dazedly and wondered why he could see seven fingers on one hand, Thornton sat on the pitch and looked confused. Turned out he managed to knock out his contacts while plowing into Fredy. Hilarious.

Although the cleanup of the injury mess took six minutes, only three minutes were added to the half. Well done on the refereeing.

The score remains 0-0 at the half. Fredy Montero seemed to be making it around the pitch alright, but we may see him pulled off early. Sigi Schmid said Fernandez was likely to go only 60 minutes.

Sounders Look Alright, Not Fantastic

Approaching the 30-minute mark and the match is still scoreless. Aside from the first five minutes or so, Seattle have dominated possession, with Chivas getting a bit scary on the counter-attack.

When the midfield links up with Fredy Montero, the Sounders look amazing. Blaise Nkufo, however, isn’t looking very good. Crossing fingers that the link-up play gets better.

There is a guy with a drum. It is really, really annoying.

Seattle Sounders Against Chivas USA

Seattle Sounders seek their fifth consecutive win tonight against Chivas USA. Seattle is down in LA, looking to avenge the demons of the Home Depot Center,where they were beaten by the LA Galaxy 3-1 just over a month ago. Fredy Montero is looking to continue being en fuego, and Alvaro Fernandez is trying to join him with his first start in Major League Soccer.

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