Watching a game from within the GA, and particularly this game, sometimes you can miss how
dominant the Seattle Sounders were when they beat San Francisco FC of Panama in the CONCACAF
Champions League on Wednesday night. Though the two-leg tie required extra time, and the score was
only 2-nil, Seattle clearly dominated.
By CALEB SONNELAND
Nate Jaqua picked a perfect time to break his scoring duck as his 98th-minute, extra-time winner
saw the Seattle Sounders top San Francisco FC and progress to the CONCACAF Champions League group
stage as 2-1 aggregate winners in the preliminary round.
Image: Clinica Menorca.
Yes, unfortunately we said "tee off" and not "ripped their t-shirts off," but one day they will.
We can feel it. Perhaps even at our own outing next year? We've already established a tournament
name (the '1st Annual Kickette Charity Golf Tournament'), ground rules for players (all male
participants must play shirtless) and which charity we'd sponsor (proceeds would be generously
donated to our booze and handbag fund).
Well, this is miles better than the last time we saw something superhero/footy-ish related. If
you're not familiar with his sidechick's stellar impersonation of someone relevant, please, we
implore you, click that link. Especially if you need a pick-me-up.
Our favourite cheese-grater Aitor Ocio is doing his best to make grey wellies, WWE championship
belt and red (padded?
A brilliant goal from Cani helped high-flying Villarreal continue their impressive home form
with a 4-2 victory over battling Osasuna. Cani scored from the halfway line to put Villarreal 2-1
ahead in the 50th minute, just moments after Osasuna forward Krisztian Vadocz had cancelled out
Marco Ruben's 22nd-minute opener for the hosts.