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about his pending release.Toronto FC started the season with back-to-back wins
for the first time in franchise history with a 1-0 victory over DC United in
front of a sellout crowd at BMO Field. Jermain Defoe put forth another Man of
the Match performance scoring the match winner in the 60th minute. Defoe jumped
on a poor defensive clearance after a Gilberto shot on the break and slotted
into a wide open net for his third goal in two matches. It was a feel good day
for the long-suffering Toronto FC supporters. The poor weather held off, and the
sun even came out shortly before Defoes goal. The noise, the atmosphere, the
smiles were back at BMO Field and theres good reason to believe more good times
are on the horizon on the lakefront in downtown Toronto. Off-season hype has
turned into regular season production. The match lacked the speed and tempo of
the opening game win in Seattle but had similar combative elements and superior
team shape, boding well for further progression as this group of new players
continue to gel. Here are five thoughts on Toronto FCs home opening
victory. Determined Defending – The group was simply dominant, worthy of the
clean sheet. Proven MLS goal scorers Eddie Johnson and Fabian Espindola were
forced to fall deep to get involved in the play. Pushing attacking players far
away from Julio Cesars goal has been trademark through two matches. Absolutely
no space was given. The partnership of Steven Caldwell and Doneil Henry has
provided stability the team has lacked in recent seasons. They have proven an
ideal duo to lead from the back – experience paired with sheer athleticism.
Theres a lot to like. The off-season addition of Justin Morrow flew under the
radar, yet the left-back has been among the teams best, a rock down the wing.
And Mark Bloom has maintained positional integrity, solid on the night. Although
DC United held 63 per cent of possession, TFC limited their opposition to only
one legit goal scoring opportunity and two shots on goal. Last week in Seattle,
the Sounders only had two truly good scoring opportunities. Keeping the
possession to the outside is critical, with Caldwell and Henry being monsters in
the air in defending crosses. It must be said goalkeeper Cesar hasnt been caught
out of position, creating calmness at the back. Overall, the early season
returns as a team defensively have been superior to expectations. Imperfect
Pitch – The long and brutal Toronto winter made for soft, muddy and bumpy
conditions, making it difficult to play the ball on the deck. Toronto FC took
very few chances in their defensive end, choosing to clear more often than
maintaining possession. This will have to change as the season goes on.
Possession is critical to dictating the tempo and flow, while bringing Torontos
skill players into the game. There was little flow Saturday. Im not sure if TFC
will ever be a dominant possession team. Good news however, they are always
dangerous on the counter. They have pace down the wings and creative movement up
front through pacey strikers. No matter the conditions, this team will create
chances. Give kudos to the team for adapting from one extreme on turf a week ago
to succeeding on a soft, slow, chopppy surface in Toronto.
Cheap NFL China Jerseys. Defoe/Gilberto Potential – The duo is a work in progress but there is much to get excited about. Defoes resume and early
production speaks for itself. Head Coach Ryan Nelsen commented post-match, "If I
was Roy Hodgson, Id pick him in a heartbeat" when asked about his potential
World Cup inclusion. If he continues on this kind of form, Hodgson will have a
tough time keeping him out of his England side in a tournament all about timely
goal scoring. Gilberto was always the mystery heading into the season. The
24-year-old designated player is a relative unknown commodity, but did score 14
goals in Brazil last season. His pre-season prediction of scoring 25 goals may
be too ambitious, but he showed boatloads of promise in his Toronto FC debut.
His movement off the ball is intelligent. And although 510, the striker plays
much bigger, regularly getting his body in between the ball and his defender.
His set up on Defoes chance off the post in the 42 minute was a well-timed run
finished with proper service low to the front post. Gilberto doesnt speak
English: another hurdle to developing chemistry with Defoe but both players have
natural instincts. This relationship will be fun to watch as it develops.
Referee Inconsistency – The replacement officials a week earlier did a better
job than Silviu Petrescu and his crew Saturday. Regular MLS officials went back
to work this week with the same inconsistencies in their play call that has
frustrated MLS onlookers for years. Petrescu was a step slow throughout the
match (literally when bowled over by Michael Bradley), but its a lack of
consistency that will drive players crazy. In the second half, Alvaro Rey was
taken down after beating two defenders down the left wing – no card was shown,
yet moments later down the right hand side, Davy Arnaud was cautioned for taking
down Jonathan Osorio on a similar play. Players, coaches and fans alike need to
be clear on how a match is going to be called. The overall performance Saturday
was subpar. Bravo, Bradley – Toronto FCs number four covers an incredible amount
of ground. The pressure he puts on the ball sets the tone, giving little time or
space for his centre-midfield opponents. There wasnt much room in the centre of
the field Saturday, but Bradley expertly used what little he had, creating both
short and long using his wingers to near perfection. Its the edge, blue-collar
mentality that will easily win over supporters. The clash of heads with Arnaud
that sent the DC United midfielder out of the game was a late challenge. Bradley
was lucky not to be cautioned. But it was a challenge hed never back out of. Its
not in his DNA to back out of 50-50 balls. The commitment is true leadership by
example. With a gash split open on the back of the head, Bradley received some
quick treatment, had a bandage cover the wound, and was back on the field,
bossing the play and being combative as ever. The American international will
continue to be the straw that stirs the drink. Its hard to imagine Toronto FC
now without his presence. Lets wait until June to deal with that problem.
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