MLS Knockout Round 7-11-2012

[RubberKettle]

Three games tonight, all 2nd leg knockout out affairs.

New York v DC (1-1)
Kansas City v Houston (0-2)
San Jose v Los Angeles (0-0)

Away goals do not count.

Discuss...

[Nova99]

SJ v LA is 1-0 not 0-0.

NY v DC - Najar is out for DC, but its a Wed game in NJ so may not be a huge crowd, DC have won away in the past two years (I think it was a 1-0 dc win). Pretty hard to guess this one but I think it will be cagey.

If KC gets a first half goal i think they take the tie, they will just attack like mad tonight.

[RubberKettle]

Yes sorry about that it is 1-0 SJ

I think DC United will continue to play their defensive style and frustrate NY Red Bull. And yeah Najar is a big miss for the attacking part of DC's game. Maybe under 2.5 if I can get even $.

KC -.5 is looking good. they are very good at home.

SJ and LA is a pass for me. I can never judge the Galaxy and their big players suck in the playoffs.

[JumpoffJoeBeezy]

... Galaxy 3-1, game goes into OT. Red Bulls win at home, and pass on the Houston/KC game.

[i97g]

If Galaxy win 3-1 they dont have to go into over time.

Plays:
Redbulls
Redbulls Under
Houston Over
Galaxy Over

Houston ML if you have the marbles

[swordsandtequila]

Hate this aggregate goal format. Be a little better if away goals counted. First LA/SJ game was boring, uninspired dreck. Hopefully tonight teams push.

[camelbreath$]

Snowing pretty hard in NJ/NY.....Snow coming down at Red Bulls arena. Under looks good

[JumpoffJoeBeezy]

If Galaxy win 3-1 they dont have to go into over time.

Plays:
Redbulls
Redbulls Under
Houston Over
Galaxy Over

Houston ML if you have the marbles

... Meaning that the Galaxy will win 2-1 in 90 minutes, but the aggregate score will be 2-2. Galaxy score in OT, winning the game 3-1, but 3-2 on aggregate.

[swordsandtequila]

Best bets might be "both teams to score", LA and KC have no choice, need goals. Good luck in your plays.

[teeder]

. . .First LA/SJ game was boring, uninspired dreck. Hopefully tonight teams push.

It was horrible. But it won't be like that tonight. Tonight I expect a wide open affair with plenty of goals. I'm playing San Jose and the over. There is ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE for a Galaxy win tonight.

[Nova99]

ny v dc pushed back to around 830, even the commissioner is plowing snow haha

u know, the first leg had a lot of scoring chances, with snow it usually goes over or under? do ppl just kick it forward and hope for the best??

[camelbreath$]

ny v dc pushed back to around 830, even the commissioner is plowing snow haha

u know, the first leg had a lot of scoring chances, with snow it usually goes over or under? do ppl just kick it forward and hope for the best??

Usually bad weather means less goals, but who knows with this group, usually red bulls over was a great bet this year at home.

[Nova99]

Hans Backe, who many feel will prob get the sack if he doesnt deliver the cup, has expressed this game will just be luck if it goes on and doesnt want to play haha so I dunno, if this game is played maybe DC United is favored since their coach wants to get it on.

[RubberKettle]

Wow I doubt they play this game

Kansas City hope they win got them at -115

[JumpoffJoeBeezy]

It was horrible. But it won't be like that tonight. Tonight I expect a wide open affair with plenty of goals. I'm playing San Jose and the over. There is ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE for a Galaxy win tonight.

... I don't really understand that, but I respect the opinion. Beckham, Keane, Donovan, and Buddle give the Galaxy a chance every night.

[onacloud]

Sj -.5 +152

[Semper Fidelis]

San Jose advances with a draw, no? Does that mean that they will settle for the draw? Is it reasonable to assume that Galaxy will just attack and SJ will only be concerned with not losing? I know they have pretty much dominated LA this year, but would LA pk or even +.5 be safe?

[shocka1212]

San Jose advances with a draw, no? Does that mean that they will settle for the draw? Is it reasonable to assume that Galaxy will just attack and SJ will only be concerned with not losing? I know they have pretty much dominated LA this year, but would LA pk or even +.5 be safe?

might take them +.5

[onacloud]

What a shot by Keane

[cmh329]

Wando should have had that sitter. Ugh