Black Sunday

By: Andrea | October 25th, 2009

Arias buscó darle orden a su equipo después del gol Bravo Well…that didn’t go too well.

Chivas lost. Yes, lost. And against America which makes it even worse.

However, in this mediocre league that takes place in Mexico there is some good news.

Good news when Chivas lost against America, the most hated rival? How can that be?

The game took off early with a foul being given away at the edge of the area in the third minute in favor of America. The home team took advantage and Pavel Pardo swung in a great free kick. Aquivaldo Mosquera rose at the left post to send a blasting header past Luis Michel for the first goal.

In the 15th minute the referee has a tough decision to make as Salvador Cabanas fell to the ground. Edgar Solis pulled back as the Paraguayan fell to the ground, but nothing was called.

Then in the 18th minute ‘Tepa’ Solis headed a shot off the line, saving Chivas from a second early goal. Salvador Cabanas headed the ball, which seemed to go past Michel’s outstretched hand, but Solis was on the line to head the ball away.

Solis’ time on the field ended early. He was taken off in the 23rd minute and replaced by defender Mario de Luna, but he had his contribution of saving the goal off the line earlier in the game.

In the 35th minute Mejia had a clear hand ball in the area after Salvador Cabanas had another header, but nothing was given.

The second half was more or less the same. America had most of the opportunities during the game with Luis Michel keeping Chivas in the game.

Omar Bravo had an opportunity as well, but Ochoa did well enough to block it.

And…Chivas lost.

So what’s the good news that I previously mentioned?

To be honest Chivas is in a sucky group. They can play like crap(oh wait, the already are) and still qualify for the Liguilla. Everyone else in group 1 lost as well, providing a little cushion for the team.
table post America

So if the team gets even a little better, and Atlas continue to be Atlas, the Chivas can qualify to the Liguilla.

Now, the game.

Let’s see…the defense. It wasn’t completely terrible. It was caught in the early part, and from then on did an average job. Poor Solis is not having a good tournament. This isn’t the first game where he’s been pulled off for his performance. America clearly saw his weakness and consistently attacked on that side.

Luis Michel was a beast. He had incredible saves and easily was Chivas’ best player of the game.

I don’t understand why Ramon Morales is kept on the bench. Sure, it might be because Arias doesn’t need that type of player for his tactics, but then again his tactics aren’t really working out.

Poor Chicharo up front. He tried and tried, but he needed support. He couldn’t do it by himself but there was not support. Where was Omar Bravo, the captain? Being lazy it seems. It honestly seemed like he wasn’t even trying at all. Not exactly how a captain should perform. I was never too thrilled about Bravo returning…and I’m firm on my stance. I don’t think he’s added anything to the team.

The next game is against Morelia…and they lost against Puebla.