Ahead of a recent home game with Toronto FC I wrote the following about NYCFC........ "This
was meant to be the debut for Frank Lampard, but a minor knock has
delayed that for another 7 days +, however, the official signing of
Andrea Pirlo was announced this week and the prospect of both being
available soon is a major boost both for the club and MLS football in
general and neither are the type to ever give less that 100%. The
starting eleven today will be fighting hard to keep their places and
tickets will already have been sold with the crowd expecting to see the
former EPL star and this will still be a bit of an occasion.
These
two teams met three weeks ago in Ontario with NYC winning 2-0 , they
were tactically very solid there, pressed incredibly well and David
Villa who remains a top class striker took his two chances and to be
honest, at 3-4 years younger than the other two "superstars" , he
should still be playing at a higher level, he could score in MLS almost
in his sleep ! Anyway, I liked that performance, defensively they
allowed TFC little and dominated the match early and through the key
middle part of the second half and on the road. The defence has also
been tightened up with the signings of a pair of Spanish full backs in
the incredibly experienced Andoni Iraloa and Angelino this week ."
They
drew that 4-4 (!) and the defence is still very much a work in progress
judged by that and their next home game a 5-3 defeat of Orlando City
last weekend, but goals at the other end of the pitch are clearly not an
issue and we saw a huge impact from Andrea Pirlo who, in just over 30
minutes of action set up any number of chances and oozed class. With
another week under his belt in training and now Frank Lampard alongside
him, there is going to be huge interest in this game and I do not think
that any team in the MLS can handle Villa, Lamps and Pirlo at the same
time, especially not an Impact side conceding at the rate of two goals
per away start, even if it is only for 45-60 minutes !
New York City FC -0.5 ball 2.07 asian line/Sportmarket.
Ahead of a recent home game with Toronto FC I wrote the following about NYCFC........ "This
was meant to be the debut for Frank Lampard, but a minor knock has
delayed that for another 7 days +, however, the official signing of
Andrea Pirlo was announced this week and the prospect of both being
available soon is a major boost both for the club and MLS football in
general and neither are the type to ever give less that 100%. The
starting eleven today will be fighting hard to keep their places and
tickets will already have been sold with the crowd expecting to see the
former EPL star and this will still be a bit of an occasion.
These
two teams met three weeks ago in Ontario with NYC winning 2-0 , they
were tactically very solid there, pressed incredibly well and David
Villa who remains a top class striker took his two chances and to be
honest, at 3-4 years younger than the other two "superstars" , he
should still be playing at a higher level, he could score in MLS almost
in his sleep ! Anyway, I liked that performance, defensively they
allowed TFC little and dominated the match early and through the key
middle part of the second half and on the road. The defence has also
been tightened up with the signings of a pair of Spanish full backs in
the incredibly experienced Andoni Iraloa and Angelino this week ."
They
drew that 4-4 (!) and the defence is still very much a work in progress
judged by that and their next home game a 5-3 defeat of Orlando City
last weekend, but goals at the other end of the pitch are clearly not an
issue and we saw a huge impact from Andrea Pirlo who, in just over 30
minutes of action set up any number of chances and oozed class. With
another week under his belt in training and now Frank Lampard alongside
him, there is going to be huge interest in this game and I do not think
that any team in the MLS can handle Villa, Lamps and Pirlo at the same
time, especially not an Impact side conceding at the rate of two goals
per away start, even if it is only for 45-60 minutes !
New York City FC -0.5 ball 2.07 asian line/Sportmarket.
If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so. It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly. Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality. Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it. As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.