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    ccs-249177-140264022365_thumb.jpg<i>"Caps Countdown" is our Vancouver Whitecaps player rankings with a twist. The starting eleven is ranked from eleven to one, from worst to first. Who was the 'man of the match' and who, if anyone, had a game to forget in the 2-2 draw with Los Angeles Galaxy? Aaron Campbell makes his selections. Do you agree?</i>

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    <b>STARTING XI:</b>

    11 - Jordan Harvey

    Was in the proper place on the first goal but should have stepped up to keep the ball out of the net. Was caught completely out of position on the Keane goal.

    10 - Gershon Koffie

    Second game in a row where he has come out at the beginning of the game, and come out at half, slow. He settles down as the play goes on. Might be time for Reo-Coker to get a start if he is match fit.

    9 - Russell Teibert

    Showed no attacking prowess in the game. Seems like every time he was pressured he would pass the ball back to a defender. Felt like he is uncomfortable to try to make the turn up field and join the attack.

    8 - Jay DeMerit

    He should have been subbed off at the half instead of Andy O'Brien if the latter hadn't picked up the early booking. The team needs at change at the CB position. Is looking two steps slow and has struggled in the air this season.

    7 - David Ousted

    The two goals against were goals that should have been stopped. Was caught out of position on both of them. With all the games coming up in the next few weeks it may be time for Tornaghi to get a start at Real SaltLake.

    6 - Kenny Miller

    Was hidden in the first half. He opened up the play more only once he settled in the number 10 role when Morales was subbed off.

    5 - Andy O'Brien

    Played very well when in one on one situations. Was very strong in the air all half long. Was unlucky go get the yellow card 32 seconds into the game which led to him being subbed out at the half.

    4 - Pedro Morales

    Had some very nice passes early to set up Mattocks and Miller. It is worrying hearing that after the game his lower back was giving him problems. The crappy BC Place turf may be having a bigger effect on him than the team is letting on.

    3 - Steven Beitashour

    Got up in the play on the wing a lot this game. Team high 5 crosses into the box. Needs to be a little better with the placement of those crosses. Has settled down defensively the past few games.

    2 - Matias Laba

    Helped control Donovan and Keane in the middle third of the pitch. Very strong presence with or without the ball in the middle of the field.

    1 - Darren Mattocks

    Showed hustle all game long, which led to his goal when he ran hard at the goalkeeper and made him make a mistake. Showed great vision on the pass to Manneh to get the game tied.

    <b>SUPER SUBS:</b>

    3 - Johnny Leveron

    Filled in nicely for Andy O'Brien. Personally thought he should have replaced Jay DeMerit.

    2 - Erik Hurtado

    Brought speed to the offensive third of the pitch after he came on. Got lucky with a bad touch to get the assist on Mattocks goal.

    1 - Kekuta Manneh

    Brilliant strike in the 86th minute to salvage a point for the Vancouver Whitecaps.

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