Poor showing from the Caps in the first leg tonight. Refs were horrid but that can't be used as an excuse for their brutal play in the middle.
Lucky to get away with the draw after a wonder strike from Eric Hassli. Say what you will about the talent level in the MLS, that was world class skill on that goal.
Speaking of Hassli, the guy has been on a roll lately after a shaky start and Rennie starts Etienne ahead of him in a huge game? I don't get it. Etienne looked good in his previous games, but with a game on this magnitude and a star DP on the bench? Brutal.
Disappointing crowd at BC Place tonight. When the teams walked on the field for the opening ceremony stuff, it was embarassing. I'd be surprised if there were more than 5000 people in the seats.
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