Game 14: America home

Pumas v America
CU
8th April 2007

Video Highlights

Another two points dropped in a game we dominated. This is the sixth game in a row which we really ought to have won, but got a draw.

From the very off we were clearly the better team on the day, but continuing defensive lapses and lack of ruthlessness in front of goal has cost us dear.

Our goal came following a well saved rasping shot from Leandro. He took the corner, and Veron scored a top class header hard and low bouncing in off the post. Overall for most of the match we controlled the middle of the park, Blanco was quiet, but clearly had the best of Pikolin, who seems to be losing his hard won abilities week on week.

America have got to be pleased to get away with a win on this poor performance, but once again we have completely lost the killer instinct which Tuca had managed to instil so successfully last time.

Roro – 7 - not much to do,
Castro – 8 – thought he did well overall
Veron – 9 – MOM
Pikolin – 6 – a bit out of sorts
Velarde – 8 – impressed overall
Sancho – 8 – good presence
Leandro – 7 – want more (I always do)
Íñiguez – 6 – ultimately not good enough, but his speed caused them problems
Jehu – 7 – a fine game
Paco – 9 –thought he was outstanding today
Scocco – 7 – not in it enough, but he causes worries

Ailton – 7 – a little rusty, but signs are there
Barrera – 6 – OK
Gonzalez – 7 - lively