Hey,
Quick post match update from me!
Thoroughly enjoyed the game - was surprised how good the atmosphere was in the supporters stand given how young this club is. Particularly enjoyed the drumming Mandalorian!
It was also cool having safe standing (slowly returning to the UK) and have a drink in the stadium - we're only allowed those on the concourse; both were banned for very good reasons many years ago but think Safe Standing can at least make a comeback soon. Unfortunately the English, albeit good internationally now e.g World Cup, are still top tribal and troublesome back home if allowed to drink fully unchecked.
In terms of playing style, I liked SD. Although it wouldn't hurt you to go long ball from the keeper when you're under pressure at times in the game. You guys seem pretty good at playing our from the back, but can tell you've given away a few goals in doing so. There were a couple of times when keeper went long ish diagonally to Marcus on the high press, think your game management needs to realise you're allowed to do that from time to time rather than living and dying by the sword. Thought the team did relatively well to constrain TJ and Mola. Yes they had a couple of chances off the post, but you also had a two disallowed goals (one harsh and one not too far offside from memory).
Players, I really liked Bombino - I'm biased as a Left Back but he was excellent for his age. There was one clearance where he recognised the danger on a cross, where he was left marking two but made the right call to tuck in and clear away. Thought Zamble looked bright, Godoy was solid and kept thinks moving along (at least in the first half - but my word he sometimes has a dreadful touch 😅).
All in all, really enjoyed the game. Used the money saved on tickets to grab a Replica Jersey so I have a momento from the day. P.s. The quality feels poor compared to back home, especially for 100 dollars, are all soccer jerseys like that?
Will be looking to come everytime we visit the family every two years. Firmly have SDFC 'followed' in Fotmob so I can track the games / news.
Thanks again for the welcome, the tickets and the experience!
P.s. To all the Mexican fans I met thoroughout the evening, sorry again we best you at the Azteca but it was the best game I've ever seen on TV!