The Good:
Laba & Koffie Shutdown Pairing
They shutdown the Sporting Kansas City attack perfectly. The SKC players were not able to generate any runs into the Whitecaps’ box. Matias Laba stepped up nicely and challenged all balls that came into the middle of the pitch. Gershon Koffie was strong all game long with the ball at his feet. Very good pairing just getting better and better with every game.
The Average:
Darren Mattocks Finishing
1 out of 4 ain't bad in baseball. But game after game in soccer it gets old really fast. Had two great chances in the six yard box and failed to deliver. Made a good run on his goal by going from the wing to the middle of the pitch. Looked over confident on the penalty kick and the keeper was able to make the stop.
He continues to complain to the ref when no calls are made when he is challenged. The more he complains the less legit calls will go his way.
The Bad:
Erik Hurtado
Had a horrible start to the game. All his passes were going to the opposing team. The SKC players didn't even have to try and steal the passes they went straight to them. His first touch has been letting him down the past few games. He is better when he takes his first touch off his chest.
Took a nasty shoulder to the head. He should have been subbed off as soon as that happened. There is no way anyone should be given the chance to stay in the game after taking a hit like that.