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    <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 4-1 demolition job over New York Red Bulls? Aaron Campbell makes his selections. Do you agree?</i>

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    <b>11 - Steven Beitashour:</b>

    Was very flat footed in the first 30 minutes. DeMerit laid into him a few times about him being out of position. Picked up his play in the final 60 minutes.

    <b>10 - David Ousted:</b>

    Made plays when he had to. Gave up a weak goal in the 91st minute to give away a clean sheet.

    <b>9 - Jordan Harvey:</b>

    Didn't have to do much this game. Was in the right spots when he had to be.

    <b>8 - Nigel Reo-Coker:</b>

    Paired up well with Laba. Didn't have to carry all the pressure like he had to do at times last season. Great vision setting up Morales goal.

    <b>7 - Russell Teibert:</b>

    Had some great controlling attacks. Needs to attack a little more in this fast paced offense.

    <b>6 - Andy O'Brien:</b>

    Helped control in front of Ousted with DeMerit. Was talking a lot to Beitashour trying to get him into the right spots on the pitch.

    <b>5 - Darren Mattocks:</b>

    Showed a great pace all game long. Made the right decision leading to the Fernandez goal but had two soft attempts right at the keeper.

    <b>4 - Jay DeMerit:</b>

    Was very vocal in the box. Stepped up and disrupted crosses into danger areas.

    <b>3 - Matias Laba:</b>

    Controlled the midfield like no other Whitecap has in the MLS. Quiet but very effective. His positioning defending the attack stifled the Red Bulls offence.

    <b>2 - Kenny Miller:</b>

    Could of had 3 or 4 goals in the game. Very clinical on the finish of his 2nd goal.

    <b>1 - Sebastian Fernandez:</b>

    Very good debut. Controlled the wing and wasn't afraid to shot from any spot on the pitch.

    <b>Super Subs?:</b>

    <b>3 - Kekuta Manneh:</b>

    Helped stretch the field after it got a little smaller when Mattocks was subbed off.

    <b>2 - Nicolas Mezquida:</b>

    Looked very controlled after coming into the game. Adds some great skill to this team.

    <b>1 - Pedro Morales:</b>

    What a 25 minute debut. Looked great on the pitch and his touch was amazing. Can see his potential moving forward.

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