Soccer: Chivas USA at Dynamo

(08/20/2008)

7:26

BF:

Welcome to Soccer y Futbol's live game commentary of tonight's Dynamo-Chivas USA match at Robertson Stadium.

As you can see, we're trying a few new things as we look to upgrade and enhance your blogging experience.

The skies are clear for the most part out here, making for nice weather ahead of the clash between Western Conference opponents.

I'll be back in a bit with lineups.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:26 BF

7:30

BF:

Lineups

Dynamo:

-----Jaqua-Kamara
--------Holden
-Davis---------Mullan
---------Clark
-WB-Erob-BB-CW
---------Caig

Chivas USA:

-------------Nurse-Harris
---------Mendoza-Bornstein
-Nagamura--------------Paladini
-Burling-Thomas-Suarez-Talley
-----------------Thornton

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:30 BF

7:32

BF:

As a reminder, F Brian Ching (U.S.) and MF Dwayne De Rosario and GK Pat Onstad (Canada) are away on national team duty.

For Chivas USA, Sasha Klejstan is away with the U.S. national team, which takes on Guatemala later tonight (9 p.m., ESPN2, Galavision).

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:32 BF

7:33

BF:

I'll be back around 7:45 p.m. Feel free to give me your prediction.

By all means, the Dynamo should win tonight and extend their win streak to four.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:33 BF

7:47

BF:

It's raining a bit at Robertson, but it looks to be compliments of a passing cloud. Let's hope.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:47 BF

7:52

[Comment From jsjs: ]

Dynamo should win this one easy.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:52 js

7:52

[Comment From jsjs: ]

Go Dynamo. Hope for no rain.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:52 js

7:57

[Comment From chaschas: ]

We need a fast pitch. Got the big wheels up top.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:57 chas

7:57

[Comment From bigkbigk: ]

wow, this is sweet

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:57 bigk

7:57

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Dale Dynamo!!! Even with 4 starters out we still have a fine line-up. We're deep without Olympics.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:57 coop

7:57

BF:

The rain has stopped and teams are about to come onto the field. The sky is decidedly darker.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 7:57 BF

8:01

[Comment From jsjs: ]

I think it is a world cup qualifier tonight. That is where the starters are. We had a dissapointing run in the Olympics.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:01 js

8:01

BF:

Wow! Tony Caig, who starts for Onstad tonight, just got booed as he was being introduced.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:01 BF

8:02

BF:

Remember that you can scroll up for lineups and updates posted earlier.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:02 BF

8:04

[Comment From Ash-TAsh-T: ]

Bernardo! Poor Brit... Can't get the game up here in gloomy Dallas so make it a good one for a former Chronicle colleague!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:04 Ash-T

8:04

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

my bad *3 starters out...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:04 coop

8:05

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Yeah very disappointing. I meant now that we're out of the Olympics we get Stu and Pat back.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:05 coop

8:05

BF:

Ladies and gents, please welcom Ashley Templeton (Ash-T), the beauty of Plano, Texas.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:05 BF

8:05

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

That is so bad! Here nis a fine chance for The Keg to get a clean sheet and time with the first team. We should be cheering!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:05 Chas

8:06

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Try on MLSnet.com if you don't mind paying for it, Ash.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:06 coop

8:07

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

I think the goal by New England that bounced off the ground and off Caig's chest and scored will haunt him for a while

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:07 Bart-1

8:07

[Comment From Ash-TAsh-T: ]

Thanks for the shout out BF

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:07 Ash-T

8:08

BF:

1st minute: And we're off. The Dynamo try to make it four in a row in MLS play against Chivas USA.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:08 BF

8:09

BF:

2nd minute: Wow! The Dynamo come out firing. Kai Kamara from 17 yards is saved by Thornton.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:09 BF

8:10

BF:

3rd minute: Boswell tries a header on the ensuring corner kick. Close.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:10 BF

8:11

BF:

4th minute: A correction on the lineup I posted earlier. RICHARD MULROONEY starts at right back, not Craig Waibel. Apologies.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:11 BF

8:11

[Comment From jsjs: ]

espnsoccernet has a gamecast going, it is free

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:11 js

8:11

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

they want this one, I like it.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:11 coop

8:12

BF:

6th minute: Thin crowd tonight. Blame the rain. Maybe 10K when it's all said and done.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:12 BF

8:14

BF:

6th minute: Talley's free kick from 30 yards is saved by Caig, who dives to his right for the deflection.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:14 BF

8:15

BF:

7th minute: Remember U.S. takes on Guatemala at 9 p.m. on ESPN2 and Galavision. The Dynamo contribute Brian Ching to that match.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:15 BF

8:15

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

I expected a poor turnout and some sloppy play tonight. Mostly because of the rain

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:15 Bart-1

8:16

BF:

10th minute: Kamara looks hungry early on. That's good news for the Dynamo.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:16 BF

8:16

[Comment From jsjs: ]

That stinks about the crowd. I had a friend going to his first Dynamo game tonight.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:16 js

8:18

BF:

10th minute: Chivas' Paladini brings down Davis, and Davis has some words for the rookie. Dynamo-Chivas games are always fun to watch.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:18 BF

8:18

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

My brother and the whole family there too. Sister-in-laws first match

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:18 Chas

8:18

BF:

I'm sure they'll understand.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:18 BF

8:19

BF:

11th minute: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dynamo

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:19 BF

8:20

BF:

Brad Davis sends a perfect through ball to Holden, who takes off along the left flank, enters the box and fires from 10 yards past Thornton and a Chivas defender.

It's Holden's first MLS goal this season.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:20 BF

8:20

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

YYEEEAAHHH!!!!! HOLDEN!!!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:20 coop

8:20

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

unstopable orange.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:20 coop

8:21

BF:

13th minute: Chivas' Talley got hurt on the play. He is being subbed out in favor of Keith Savage.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:21 BF

8:21

BF:

13th minute: Just what Chivas needs. Another injury in the back line.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:21 BF

8:22

BF:

The team entered the match with 11 players listed with injuries.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:22 BF

8:22

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

Stu has something to prove. He'll be on his game tonight!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:22 Chas

8:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

how did DC United and the Revs do?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:22 Guest

8:23

BF:

New England leads 2-1 with about five to go.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:23 BF

8:23

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

Savage is not much of a drop off. I watched him grow up. He's from Gulf Breese FL

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:23 Chas

8:24

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Stu was a bright spot in Olympics. He's been looking great.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:24 coop

8:25

BF:

17th minute: Great work by Kamara to hustle out a foul out of a seemingly lost cause.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:25 BF

8:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Thornton looks like he's decided to play sweeper/keeper tonight LOL !

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:25 Guest

8:28

BF:

19th minute: Mayhem in the box! And the Dynamo just miss doubling the score.

Davis' FK was long, but ERob leaped to keep it in play, Boswell's kick deflected off someone, and the rebound came to Clark, who saw his header deflect off a defender at the goal line.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:28 BF

8:28

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Why wasn't that a goal?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:28 Guest

8:28

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

Kamara looks like he is really beginning to mesh better with the team. Reminds me of a Ricardo Clark/Joseph Ngwenya mix...a bit of the ball skills with some speed and moves...i like him...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:28 SeanR

8:28

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

I like the new format BF

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:28 coop

8:28

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

and Kamara's hair reminds me of Ngwenya's, too.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:28 SeanR

8:28

BF:

20th minute: Kamara will get a goal. It's only fair. He's on fire.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:28 BF

8:29

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Aren't Joseph and KEi good friends as well?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:29 coop

8:29

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Why no Waibel?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:29 coop

8:29

BF:

Yes, Kamara and Ngwenya are very good friends.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:29 BF

8:30

BF:

22nd minute: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dynamo

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:30 BF

8:31

BF:

Kamara with a sweet shot to the far post off a great pass by Mulrooney.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:31 BF

8:31

BF:

It's 2-0 Dynamo

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:31 BF

8:31

BF:

23rd minute: I guess that answers the question about Waibel. Mulrooney assists in his first game since June 12.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:31 BF

8:32

BF:

No, seriously, Waibel likely a coach's decision.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:32 BF

8:32

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

BF -- wow. talk about a psychic!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:32 SeanR

8:32

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

you were right BF!!!!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:32 coop

8:32

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

You called thAT, BEAUTIFUL SHOT

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:32 Guest

8:32

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

hAS dOM EVER MADE A REALLY BAD MIDSEASON TRADE/ACQUISITION? lol

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:32 Guest

8:32

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

Way to go BF!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:32 Chas

8:33

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

not while in Houston

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:33 coop

8:33

BF:

25th minute: Clinical buildup on the Dynamo goal as well.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:33 BF

8:33

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

Lol. Anyone else wanna co-chair the Oliver Luck 4 Pres and Dom 4 VP campaign?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:33 SeanR

8:34

BF:

26th minute: It also helps that Chivas' back line has been depleted by injuries this season. Claudio Suarez, MLS' other old man, is just now returning to action.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:34 BF

8:34

BF:

Not that 40 is old. I'm just teasing.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:34 BF

8:35

BF:

28th minute: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dynamo!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:35 BF

8:36

BF:

28th minute: Jaqua with the follow after Clark's header off a corner kick bounces off the crossbar. It's 3-0 Dynamo.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:36 BF

8:37

BF:

30th minute: Carey Talley (since subbed out) injured his left thigh, we're told.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:37 BF

8:37

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Franco but that wasn't midseason...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:37 coop

8:37

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

In Dom we trust.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:37 coop

8:37

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

two saves for the Kegger!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:37 Guest

8:37

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

BALLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:37 coop

8:37

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I think they wanted to call Nate offsides for being in the net

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:37 Guest

8:38

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I wrote earlier today about Jaqua, Kei, and stuart being opportunistic on Chivas defensive lapses tonight being the key, I think the lock has been busted wide open.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:38 Guest

8:38

BF:

I recall the post.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:38 BF

8:39

BF:

32nd minute: This is complete domination by the Orange.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:39 BF

8:40

BF:

32nd minute: Chivas captain Suarez sees yellow for a foul.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:40 BF

8:40

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

When did channel 55 begin posting adverts in the upper left corner?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:40 Guest

8:40

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

I wish I could feel bad about it.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:40 Chas

8:40

[Comment From BFBF: ]

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:40 BF

8:40

BF:

Oh, look we have another BF

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:40 BF

8:40

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Suarez seems to like getting

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:40 Guest

8:41

BF:

34th minute: MEXICO-HONDURAS UPDATE: Goal, Honduras! 1-0.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:41 BF

8:41

[Comment From BFBF: ]

are they showing this game on tv

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:41 BF

8:42

BF:

Yes, Ch. 55 and in Spanish on 43.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:42 BF

8:42

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

you're enjoying this new format also aren't you BF?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:42 coop

8:42

BF:

I like it, Coop.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:42 BF

8:42

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

early rests when playing here (frequent REDS)

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:42 Guest

8:43

BF:

35th minute: It's a final: Revolution 2, D.C. 1.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:43 BF

8:43

[Comment From BFBF: ]

thanks bf

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:43 BF

8:43

BF:

36th minute: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dynamo!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:43 BF

8:44

BF:

36th minute: Kamara again, this time off a great pass from the left by Jaqua. 4-0 Dynamo.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:44 BF

8:44

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

I want Dom in his current job!!!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:44 Chas

8:45

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

WOW

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:45 coop

8:45

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

beautiful finish by Kamara The 4 goal in a half record falls tonight!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:45 Guest

8:45

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Suarez has NO chance and thornton was hopeless. Beautiful cross by Jaqua as well!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:45 Guest

8:45

[Comment From BFBF: ]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:45 BF

8:45

[Comment From korikori: ]

honduras is beating mexico 1 0 of a perfect free kick

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:45 kori

8:46

[Comment From korikori: ]

dynamo are killing everyone what a great game from our team!!!!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:46 kori

8:46

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

We are on fire!!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:46 Chas

8:46

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

James said that if this was a boxing match the refs would have called it already LOL!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:46 Guest

8:46

BF:

39th minute: Maybe MLS will institute a mercy rule and call it a Dynamo rule.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:46 BF

8:47

BF:

39th minute: Chivas' Shavar Thomas with a yellow card for a foul.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:47 BF

8:47

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Why not we already have the Beckham rule...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:47 coop

8:47

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

You know you have injury problems on your team when you have to start a "NURSE"!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:47 Guest

8:48

BF:

41st minute: Roberto Nurse, by the way, is a Mexican player who previously played in Mexico's First Division A.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:48 BF

8:49

BF:

42nd minute: Don't tell Jaqua, but his bicycle-kick attempt made the press box explode in laughter. I didn't laugh, though. No, sir.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:49 BF

8:50

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

BF, do you know what the record is for goals by a team in the MLS?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:50 Bart-1

8:50

[Comment From korikori: ]

bad cross

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:50 kori

8:50

BF:

In a game or a season? Either way, don't know off the top of my head.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:50 BF

8:50

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

Might score tonight

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:50 Chas

8:50

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

did he learn that one in Austria>

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:50 coop

8:51

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

for a game

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:51 Bart-1

8:53

BF:

Bart: 8 in an 8-1 win by the Galaxy in 1998.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:53 BF

8:53

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Do you know where it would be recorded?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:53 Bart-1

8:53

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Caig with 3 saves now

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:53 Bart-1

8:53

[Comment From korikori: ]

usa game is about to start im going to have to watch that too

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:53 kori

8:54

BF:

Halftime: The Dynamo lead Chivas USA 4-0 at the half behind two goals by Kei Kamara.

I have to write, but will be back in time for the second half. Thanks as always for checking in.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:54 BF

8:54

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Speaking of USA no Kenny Cooper. Whats that about? He's on fire.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:54 coop

8:54

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Thanks, I think Dom may use several bench players to rest Davis, Jaqua, and kamara for Sunday's game.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:54 Bart-1

8:55

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

the MLS record is 7 goals in a game.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:55 SeanR

8:55

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

The record is held by the Galaxy for everyone's knowledge.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:55 SeanR

8:56

BF:

SeanR: I believe it's 8, in an 8-1 win in 1998. We just looked it up. Unless our info is wrong.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:56 BF

8:56

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

I believe Clint Mathis holds the MLS record for a single player in a game with 5 goals...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:56 SeanR

8:56

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

So is it 7 or 8?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:56 Bart-1

8:56

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

that might change tonight... without Dero and Chingy...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:56 coop

8:58

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

It's 8. I was reading old info. Wish I had ya'lls resources tho.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:58 SeanR

8:58

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

BF -- actually, is that a regular season game, though?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:58 SeanR

8:58

BF:

It's all good, SeanR. Thanks for helping us out.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:58 BF

8:58

BF:

Be back in 10.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 8:58 BF

9:04

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

oh damn. this baseball game is tied in the 8th. I hope no extra innings...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:04 coop

9:04

[Comment From DerekDerek: ]

what is the score

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:04 Derek

9:04

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

I like this new live blog format. Must be Bernardo's tech training was worthwhile

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:04 Bart-1

9:04

[Comment From ClipClip: ]

Quick, someone tell me what channel Galavision is on Dish Network.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:04 Clip

9:04

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

They are showing Bolt's 200 run on NBC right now!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:04 Bart-1

9:04

[Comment From DerekDerek: ]

we will be here

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:04 Derek

9:04

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

Yes, I agree. Still no Cooper for the US and he is looking good this season

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:04 Dee

9:05

BF:

Halftime: The teams are about to take to the field, with the Dynamo leading Chivas USA 4-0.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:05 BF

9:05

[Comment From mikemike: ]

ESPN Classic has the pregame

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:05 mike

9:05

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

BF -- can you have those really quick researchers find out what the dynamo record for goals in a game is? and for that matter, goals for a dynamo player in a game?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:05 SeanR

9:08

BF:

Halftime: It's 5 and 4 by Ching, I believe.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:08 BF

9:08

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

833

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:08 Chas

9:08

[Comment From ChasChas: ]

Clip it's 833

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:08 Chas

9:08

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

4 on opening day for Ching.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:08 coop

9:09

BF:

46th minute: Chivas surrenders. Kraig Chiles and former Dynamo Eric Ebert in for the Goats, out are Suarez and Nagamura.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:09 BF

9:15

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

oh snap I just saw my boy from Nachadoches 'Deuce' Dempsey taking the field...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:15 coop

9:15

[Comment From JoshJosh: ]

The first half of the US game is going to be over by the time the Angels and Rays finish the 9th...that aint right

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:15 Josh

9:16

BF:

52nd minute: While the game is a little slow, I tell you Mullan is making his 100 start with the Dynamo (all competitions).

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:16 BF

9:17

BF:

53rd minute: Also, Boswell is playing his 100th MLS game. Eddie Robinson is making his 125th league start and Rico Clark his 150th MLS appearance.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:17 BF

9:17

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Obviously Thornton's nickname of "The BEast" is because of his size and not his goalkeeping talents. I think Chivas is actually stalling the game away while losing!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:17 Guest

9:20

BF:

55th minute: Chiles with the shot from 18 yards! Just wide of the far post. Chivas almost got one in.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:20 BF

9:20

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Nice round numbers there.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:20 coop

9:20

[Comment From CesarCesar: ]

Great live blog format B! I like how this format involves the fans also

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:20 Cesar

9:20

[Comment From CesarCesar: ]

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:20 Cesar

9:20

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

ERob just did the "Toro!" on Chiles' drive

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:20 Guest

9:20

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

I hate Carlos Ruiz. He just elbowed Heath Pearce.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:20 coop

9:20

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Abybody thinking it's "SUB time"?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:20 Guest

9:20

[Comment From korikori: ]

espn 360 .com or espn classic for us game

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:20 kori

9:24

BF:

59th minute: Dynamo get close to No. 5, but Thornton with the slide and crazy move outside the box to deny them.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:24 BF

9:24

[Comment From Doug HDoug H: ]

Anybody watching the US? I think they forgot to turn all the lights on. More reasons to hate Ruiz...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:24 Doug H

9:24

[Comment From ClipClip: ]

Chas, thanks.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:24 Clip

9:24

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

ESPN Classic Glenn Davis calling play by play

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:24 Guest

9:24

[Comment From JoelJoel: ]

I just got in...where did all this offense come from the past two games? 8 goals in two halfs and without three key members to national team duty?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:24 Joel

9:24

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

WOW Guatemala has 4 fouls in the first 6 minutes!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:24 Bart-1

9:24

[Comment From JoshJosh: ]

baseball game over on ESPN2 US game on there shortly

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:24 Josh

9:24

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

That tackle should have been a card on Ramirez

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:24 Bart-1

9:25

BF:

61st minute: Did you know? This marks the first time Kamara has scored twice in a game.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:25 BF

9:25

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Davis looks tired, why doesn't Dom rest him for Sunday?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:25 Bart-1

9:25

BF:

62nd minute: All subs warmin up for the Dynamo

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:25 BF

9:26

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Is it also the first time he's been on a team with decent service as well?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:26 coop

9:26

[Comment From korikori: ]

i think ramirex should have A yelow by now ruiz is an idiot dynamo havent played this well in a while

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:26 kori

9:26

BF:

62nd minute: All subs warming up for the Dynamo.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:26 BF

9:30

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

I'd like to see Cameron, Ashe, and Brown come in

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:30 Bart-1

9:30

[Comment From mikemike: ]

why wasn't this ref @ the olympics when M Orozco threw the elbow.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:30 mike

9:30

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

4-0?! may be come on Chabala time! nice new blog look.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:30 Michael

9:30

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

5 goal record. gee. BF, did you tell them I asked about that?!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:30 SeanR

9:31

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

close...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:31 coop

9:31

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Brad is barely jogging out there Dom

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:31 Bart-1

9:31

[Comment From Doug HDoug H: ]

Physical play in Guatemala. Not exactly the beautiful game.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:31 Doug H

9:31

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Nice bouble thigh trap by Robinson after the foul LOL!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:31 Bart-1

9:31

BF:

68th minute: Barrett with the yellow card for a foul.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:31 BF

9:32

BF:

69th minute: As you may have noticed, the blog is slowing down a bit as I need to start writing (tight deadlines tonight with the late start). Thanks for your understanding.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:32 BF

9:32

BF:

70th minute: OK. Dom needs to bring on the subs now. They have a game at New York this weekend.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:32 BF

9:33

BF:

70th minute: MEXICO-HONDURAS UPDATE: Goal, Mexico! 1-1.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:33 BF

9:34

BF:

71st minute: Dynamo sub. Ashe in for Davis.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:34 BF

9:34

BF:

71st minute: U.S.-GUATEMALA update: 0-0.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:34 BF

9:34

[Comment From Doug HDoug H: ]

Definitely needs to use all 3 subs and probably should have started 5 minutes ago.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:34 Doug H

9:34

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

LOOK at Brad Davis! Hed looks like he wants to be carried off the field. I really don't see why Dom is waiting

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:34 Bart-1

9:34

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

who scored?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:34 coop

9:35

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

corey in, brad out is my prediction.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:35 Michael

9:35

[Comment From AnailevAnailev: ]

Thanks for the live blog BF... it helps since I am sitting at home watching Mexico Honduras... PARDO ROCKS!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:35 Anailev

9:35

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

I hate Ruiz more than I hate Blanco and thats something...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:35 coop

9:35

BF:

72nd minute: Pavel Pardo helps Mexico to a 1-1 tie.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:35 BF

9:36

BF:

73rd minute: MEXICO-HONDURAS UPDATE: Goal, Mexico! 2-1.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:36 BF

9:36

[Comment From AnailevAnailev: ]

second MEXICO goal!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:36 Anailev

9:36

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

71sy minute for US/Guatemala?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:36 Bart-1

9:36

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

10908 is my prediction for attendance.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:36 Michael

9:37

[Comment From Doug HDoug H: ]

BF- Following 3 games at once and writing tomorrow's chronicle story? Nice job.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:37 Doug H

9:37

BF:

73rd minute: The minutes reflect time for the Dynamo-Chivas USA game only. Sorry guys.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:37 BF

9:38

BF:

73rd minute: Ebert gets a yellow for a foul on Kamara. Kamara stays down for a minute but is back playing.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:38 BF

9:38

BF:

74th minute: Dynamo sub: Cameron in for Mullan.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:38 BF

9:38

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Kamara is SERIOUSLY HURT!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:38 Bart-1

9:38

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

makes up for the slow winter months

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:38 Bart-1

9:38

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

BF -- you are the best chronicle blogger/writer...that covers the Dynamo(though I do like you more than almost ALL the Chron writers!!!) :-)

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:38 SeanR

9:39

BF:

75th minute: Ashe with the shot! Wide to the far post from just inside the box.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:39 BF

9:39

[Comment From AnailevAnailev: ]

Go Geoff!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:39 Anailev

9:39

[Comment From Ash-TAsh-T: ]

unbelievable blogging BF… you’ve really outdone yourself with this one

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:39 Ash-T

9:39

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

wow missed op.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:39 coop

9:39

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

BF rocks!!!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:39 Dee

9:40

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Corey just missed a wide open opportunity by ten yards, beautiful play by Cameron wasted

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:40 Bart-1

9:40

BF:

76th minute: Kamara for three...! It bounces off the near post for the miss.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:40 BF

9:40

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

i WANTED that one for Kei...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:40 SeanR

9:41

BF:

78th minute: Dynamo sub. Wondo1 in for Jaqua.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:41 BF

9:42

BF:

79th minute: Guys, I have to slow it down. I will post should something of note occur. As always, thanks for checking in.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:42 BF

9:42

[Comment From AnailevAnailev: ]

Everyone who is blogging here: You need to go to http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/soc/5956368.html and write some POSITIVE comments. I see plenty of bloggers posting coments AGAINST mayor White and the proposal for the stadium.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:42 Anailev

9:47

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

NO more subs for the Goats. this could be a disaster for the cramping exhausted defenders against fresh cameron, ashe and wondo trying to earn more minutes.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:47 Bart-1

9:47

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

Thanks BF good work.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:47 coop

9:47

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

I did Anilev

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:47 Bart-1

9:47

[Comment From AnailevAnailev: ]

There's nothing like the true futbol spirit and passion... it's alive in three different places tonight: Robertson Stadium, Estadio Azteca and Beijing. My heart dances to the rythm of El Batallon, also sings cielito lindo in Estadio Azteca, and stays in suspense for what's not happening in Beijing.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:47 Anailev

9:49

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

BF -- final comment. Just wanna say I always read your blog and articles. You are very talented and your knowledge of the game and our team is second to none. Thank you for your commitment and passion. You make it fun! :-)

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:49 SeanR

9:49

[Comment From DerekDerek: ]

they are showing semifinals of diving right now on nbc

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:49 Derek

9:50

BF:

SeanR: Thanks for the kind words. Thanks to all for keeping the blog alive.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:50 BF

9:50

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

there's only 10,098 people @ robertson. there's soccer passion in Azteca, Beijing, Guatemala, and every other nation hosting a world cup qualifier.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:50 Michael

9:51

BF:

88th minute: Oh, yes. Attendance is 10,908, as Michael correctly stated.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:51 BF

9:51

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

I agree with SeanR BF, nice play by Caig

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:51 Bart-1

9:51

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

Maestroeni gets yellow cuz Ruiz flops

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:51 Mike

9:51

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

B, does tony caig get 5 stars for his efforts tonight?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:51 Michael

9:51

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

How's Canada faring?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:51 coop

9:54

[Comment From Ash-TAsh-T: ]

just wondering, who's getting booed now?

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:54 Ash-T

9:54

[Comment From DeeDee: ]

Ruiz always flops....

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:54 Dee

9:54

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

you mean my guess was correct? wow.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:54 Michael

9:54

[Comment From DerekDerek: ]

i been watching the one in guatemala bits of it

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:54 Derek

9:54

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Can't believe they gave that throw in to Chivas after they deflected Wade's clear

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:54 Bart-1

9:54

[Comment From AnailevAnailev: ]

Canada has done well... they gave us two blessings: Onstad and De Rosario. Final Mex/Hon score: 2-1. :)

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:54 Anailev

9:54

[Comment From SeanRSeanR: ]

Ok, one last comment. He deserves the gold medal for diving. That was a 9.5 from the Argentine Judge...lol...

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:54 SeanR

9:55

BF:

Final: The Dynamo beat Chivas USA 4-0. In other games, Mexico leading Honduras 2-1 and U.S. and Guatemala tying 0-0 in the 40th. If anyone has an update on Canada, please share. Be back later guys.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:55 BF

9:55

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

game. set. match.

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:55 Michael

9:55

[Comment From Bart-1Bart-1: ]

Game over nicely done

Wednesday August 20, 2008 9:55 Bart-1

9:55

[Comment From coopcoop: ]

I meant with their Qualifier against Jamaica.