This one is the trap game. Given SJ's reputation and style, they will attack with a full-scale offensive assault from the first kick.
PTFC's key for success is to come out with minds right - motivated to the task of shutting that down with NO let up.
If they do that and make it stick, goal chances will come in bunches, as SJ will take more, bigger chances on offense. Daniel in goal then becomes the wild card...
Apparently no Josef Martinez, so that's good. Bruce likes to play and not play dirty, so it should be free flowing and a fun game to watch. The Timbers have been really good about starting games without the foot on the gas and just trying to establish a tempo. That's enabled them to control games, especially in the first half, and then take the opportunities when they come. I like that recipe and hope it continues tonight.
I hope you're right, Left49 - I would sure prefer that to last week's road game at LAG or earlier at ATZ, where we had to weather heavy assaults for the opening 10 minutes or so in both.
This one is the trap game. Given SJ's reputation and style, they will attack with a full-scale offensive assault from the first kick.
PTFC's key for success is to come out with minds right - motivated to the task of shutting that down with NO let up.
If they do that and make it stick, goal chances will come in bunches, as SJ will take more, bigger chances on offense. Daniel in goal then becomes the wild card...
Apparently no Josef Martinez, so that's good. Bruce likes to play and not play dirty, so it should be free flowing and a fun game to watch. The Timbers have been really good about starting games without the foot on the gas and just trying to establish a tempo. That's enabled them to control games, especially in the first half, and then take the opportunities when they come. I like that recipe and hope it continues tonight.
I hope you're right, Left49 - I would sure prefer that to last week's road game at LAG or earlier at ATZ, where we had to weather heavy assaults for the opening 10 minutes or so in both.