At the conclusion of the first half of the Mexico-Guatemala game.
1. In the early game, the player of the game for the Costa Ricans was Dennis Marshall, the defender who scored and, twenty minutes later, cleared the ball off the line twice in the same play, once with his head while lying on the ground.
2. The player of the game for the Hondurans was the crossbar, who got a little help from the superb goalie Noel Valladares, who challenges Tim Howard for the title of best in Concacaf.
3. Since I’m sure they can’t keep it up in the second half, I just want to point out that the Guatemalans are playing the best game of catenaccio I’ve ever seen in my life. I’m only entertained because it’s against Mexico.
4. Carlos Ruiz is, and always has been, “El Pescadito” because he’s slippery. At his advanced age, this slipperiness is critical in maintaining him as a professional player, and since he’s relied on it most of his career, he’s got it down to a science. He’s one of the best strikers in North America despite being small and slow. I don’t think his style would translate to Europe, but it’s perfect for the MLS and the Mexican League.
5. Mexico is bad at corner kicks.
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