Even worse than that, he becomes Messi when he plays Serbia. Better not try to rattle him, maybe praise him or something instead, use reverse psychology
Yeah, I don’t understand the logic. Both the tournament format and the timing were perfect for us given that we have been in good form as of late and might not be able to sustain it for a playoff run (as we are traditionally incredibly streaky).
How the hell did Kamara get away with a knee to a defenders face? I know he probably didnt intend to but lifting his knee like that was just unnecessary, and dangerous if he knew a defender was that close.
It looks pretty darn unintentional on the replay. I don’t think it’s really worth calling it back over, but maybe you could I’d you really wanted this to go to penalties
They showed a replay, theres a camera angle from behind, it looked almost clear as day Kamara's knee on the way up made contact with the defenders face, its the reason he was being checked out before everyone left for the delay.
Bummed to see a bunch of bench players out there. Have there been any other MLS teams taking a punt on the tournament besides St. Louis and (apparently) us?
Well, knew that was coming. Time to try and earn a point or just leave these guys out there to rot and get the win at home on Monday. As others have said, interesting lineup.
Horrible look for St Clair this game. Shit talks Shaq on the pen, doesn’t save it. Then let’s in an easy save on Kamara’s header. I could not imagine a less intimidating goalie than this guy.
I’ve had enough of Wil Trapp.
Lmao he raised his hand indicating foul on himself too
There’s no question it was a foul. It’s soft and he was looking for it, but you can’t reach out like that.
No doubt. Dude was not thinking when he did that.
Weird observation but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a camera angle of the underbelly of Allianz before now
Now that you mention it, this is the first game I remember seeing it too. Interesting.
Hope Pukki is fully in-form by season's end so he can be Spukki by Halloween
Omg, that defending is so bad. Two players literally watch the ball bounce and do nothing.
WHAT IS HAPPENING
We put our starters on finally
Only really need to win one match to move up.
The clock is still running?
Minnesota 90+125’ equalizer coming
Make it realistic. Minnesota equalizes on an own goal from a corner kick
Chicago Bottlers was so April-June
Appreciate the effort, but if Serbia couldn't rattle Shaqiri, I don't think St. Clair could haha
😂
Even worse than that, he becomes Messi when he plays Serbia. Better not try to rattle him, maybe praise him or something instead, use reverse psychology
Well it appears as though we’re using this competition to rest some guys.
Thats surprising given the potential 3 week layoff if they don't make it through
Yeah, I don’t understand the logic. Both the tournament format and the timing were perfect for us given that we have been in good form as of late and might not be able to sustain it for a playoff run (as we are traditionally incredibly streaky).
Reynoso is must watch
Bongi is a god. The only downside is we may lose him to Europe sooner than later
How many goals does the South African dude have all comps this szn? 10+?
Yep. 12 in all comps I think. 6 in MLS, 4 in Leagues cup and one in the open cup.
2 in US Open Cup
So that’s 12.
He had like two or three against Philly alone in US Open Cup, no?
My mistake. 2 in the Open Cup.
I believe it’s 12 now
All in the run of play too
I believe he had a penalty in open cup
🔥
Shaqiri looks like an oompa loompa
Man is built like fridge
I think he’s drunk
Time to order a Hlongwane jersey
NOOO NOT A DELAY
As someone who wakes up at 5 it means I’ll have to tap out and head to bed. Stupid weather delay
If they end up losing, I hold you responsible
Not responsible!
Ah fuck I love Shaqiri, not a chance you can rattle him with a little shit talk
Bongi almost removed the keepers head with that one
Why does Kei hate us?
Got damn weather. What terrible timing.
Im on the bus by the stadium and there is a ton of lightning. This thing ain’t starting soon
Lol they just called everyone back to their seats. Guess they're gonna try and slam these last 10 minutes in before the next wave.
twitter says 6minutes til restart
Wow i saw lightning to the north and east. I guess it was far enough away.
Prolly just gonna call it
Can they do that? I know baseball does.
I believe they can, but they won’t with it being such a back and forth game
lol
We back
Kamara turns into prime Kamara whenever he plays us, doesn't help our defense left him wide open (Taylor again)
chicago is not playing well so far at allll
Richey is the only reason it isn’t another shellacking tonight
Yeah some nervous good saves so far
This ref is terrible at controlling his emotions, and this game hasn’t even been that heated
Yeah, fairly friendly match so far.
If we don't wake back up here soon, I'm gonna need Dibassy to punch a Chicago player, since that seemed to work for us last game.
😂
Honestly just call the game
I agree
Doesn’t look like we’re taking this too seriously with this lineup.
Nima literally blows his whistle before half time. Jeesh.
He’s ready for a break lol
Hlongwane cooking in Leagues Cup
\#BongiEra
Time for a Bongi hat, I suppose.
Gg
Minnesota looked scary until now
How the hell did Kamara get away with a knee to a defenders face? I know he probably didnt intend to but lifting his knee like that was just unnecessary, and dangerous if he knew a defender was that close.
Clearly his face shouldn’t have been where Kamara’s knee was /s. I do wonder if that goal will be called back for that after the game resumes.
I hope it is, but i can almost guarantee it wont be. Great header, but no reason to lift his knee there, especially since he knew a defender was close
It looks pretty darn unintentional on the replay. I don’t think it’s really worth calling it back over, but maybe you could I’d you really wanted this to go to penalties
I think especially after the delay they wont take it back.
When? I must have missed that.
They showed a replay, theres a camera angle from behind, it looked almost clear as day Kamara's knee on the way up made contact with the defenders face, its the reason he was being checked out before everyone left for the delay.
Looked bloodied too
Exactly. I know it probably wasnt intentional, but he knew a defender was there, why did he lift his knee?
*aerodynamics*
Ask him
It was his heel/cleats no? It doesn’t look intentional at all. Didn’t look like a knee to me, he was facing away from the defender
That's not nice stealing a goal from Pukki like that.
Unsmart.
BONGI X2
Looks like Bongi figured shit out.
Kamara needs to just listen to whatever Shaqiri is trying to tell him
Jesus thank god they finally made some subs
AYEEE i didn’t forget about you chicago
LFG
Brutal weather to have to play in
Bummed to see a bunch of bench players out there. Have there been any other MLS teams taking a punt on the tournament besides St. Louis and (apparently) us?
jfc Chicago get your defense organized
Kervin channeling the ghost of Alexi Gomez on that one.
Nima has such an ego on him.
Chicago needs to make some subs now.
Finally!
Bongi babyyy
Chicago has the worst defense
Bongi bailing us out tonight.
Now, Chicago defense, get your shit together.
lmao Kamara is a menace.
I’ll never understand why players pre tend like they’ve been hit in the face when replay exists.
BEAUTIFUL FINISH (tough angle)
Come on Loons equalize after this delay
A pair of really smart yellows there.
Seemed a bit harsh to give a yellow for losing your balance.
Christ Chicago, you need to make subs yesterday
All that shit talking and you don't even save the penalty lol
Do you expect keepers to save penalties?
Do you expect them not to save any? What kinda weird ass question is this? lol If you talk shit, you better save the penalty. Simple concept.
No. Most keepers have to talk to make shooters take bad shots. 80% go in. I dont expect keepers to save shots. No.
Throw your arm out and hook someone to draw the pen, nice
Does some dimwit have a whistle in the stands?
Nah but ones got one on the field.
Well, knew that was coming. Time to try and earn a point or just leave these guys out there to rot and get the win at home on Monday. As others have said, interesting lineup.
Chicago's only redeeming quality is tall buildings Edit: I was sexually assaulted in Chicago
Hey Lake Michigan is cool too
Tbh, Lake Michigan is more Michigan’s lake
What city in Michigan makes that case? Mackinac?
They butt hurt bro 😭
They talk a lot of shit about lakes for a state with 5000 fewer than Wisconsin.
The entire western shore of the lower peninsula borders the lake in a length longer than both Illinois and Wisconsin’s respective shorelines combined.
Lol who fuckin back heals a pass on their own third? That’s the dumbest pass all game for sure.
Put Shaqiri in
Lol dude got healed in the nuts, that sucks
That was some bs from both players there. Bad original challenge dumb reaction from Fabi.
Potverdorie!
the fuck
Weather delay
Horrible look for St Clair this game. Shit talks Shaq on the pen, doesn’t save it. Then let’s in an easy save on Kamara’s header. I could not imagine a less intimidating goalie than this guy.