I had a professor in college that told the class that the day that he returned tests he would
not discuss the results of the test and he would not take any questions about the test for 24
hours. He said in the first 24 hours of receiving upsetting news your response will be emotional.
After that 24 hours you will be able to approach things with a clear mind.
I have to say that I was probably a little more optimistic about this game after seeing the
pounding SKC gave FC Dallas. But, I was also a little worried that Vermes was going to go back to
his beloved 4-3-3 formation that hasn't worked well. But, when I saw that Omar Bravo was going to
replace Stojcev (who was suspended) I was again excited.
Another away game, another 3 goals given up, and another red card. These are things that are
becoming way to common when talking about the Wizards games. The only difference with this game
from the previous is the fact Sporting KC played solid for most of the game. For the first time I
don't feel like SKC beat themselves in this game.
The weather might not have been the best for a game, but it would be hard to blame the poor play
from both teams solely on that. The Crew showed why they have only scored 4 goals the entire
season. And the Wizards showed why they have given up more goals than any other team.
Formation
Vermes decided after the embarrassment in Vancouver that he would go with the exact same line up
for this game.
A 10 game road trip is not an ideal way to start a season! But, the Wizards scheduled this on
their own. They knew they would have to travel to some hostile environments and need to get
points pick up points in order to avoid falling too far back in the standings. After picking up 3
points against Chivas and almost stealing a point against Chicago while playing down a man I
expected a positive result from the trip to Vancouver.
Now it is time to put that loss behind us and start looking forward to the next game. With
international duties ending and hopefully some injuries healing we should see a more cohesive side
when SKC travels to Empire Field in Vancouver.
Both teams will be playing with our their designated players as both received red cards last
week and will be forced to support from the stands.
