Back in the same Admirals Club in Philadelphia where I pondered Panos’ signing so seems like a good time to think aloud a little about last night (and bigger picture) 🧵
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I'm sorry but Danny Trejo is not going to win very many headers in the box at only 5-foot-9. Get him out wide, he needs space to create and use his pace/burst.
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FT: Pittsburgh 1-0 Phoenix
Much better from Rising in the 2nd half, but Riverhounds manager Bob Lilley won the tactical battle tonight.
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90+2' - Zwetsloot with a big block off the side of his head, but the referee this time allows play to continue?
No chance develops, as Phoenix puts the ball too long over the end line.
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89' - Etou wins a foul in the center circle, as the Hounds "forward" group now consists of three midfielders by trade.
One minute and stoppage time remain between the Hounds and a sixth straight win...
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86' - Final Hounds substitution of the night.
Robbie Mertz comes in to replace Edward Kizza. Midfielder for a forward on the change with a 1-0 lead.
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85' - Ybarra makes a run forward and gets clipped from behind, setting up a free kick about 27 yards from goal.
Also alleviates a fair bit of pressure on the back line.
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80' - Phoenix makes a change, and after a midweek transfer, the Hounds will face the same player for a second straight match. Little novelty there.
IN: Panos Armenakas
OUT: Manuel Arteaga
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