Match Thread : CONCACAF League : Forge FC v Antigua GFC, August 1st 2019

[dyslexic nam]

7 hours ago, narduch said:

TSN2 is showing some random Tennis event with a bunch of no names during the Forge game. 

I may PVR the 2am showing just to make it look like there was interest. 

It isn’t the tennis that bugs me. It is the replay of Sportscentre that could be replaced. 

[narduch]

I managed to sign in and can watch it on my web browser at least. (currently showing more shitty ESPN simulcast stuff - PTI)

So I guess its at the same level as being on One Soccer. What are TSN's plan for next week's return leg?

Edited August 1, 2019 by narduch

[narduch]

Should also note that Marco Dominguez on Antigua is Canadian and a former Impact academy player.

Edited August 1, 2019 by narduch

[Daryn27]

Why can’t I find the forge game on OneSoccer?

[Kent]

OK, I got it up now. It was showing me PTI then Sportscenter. I clicked it again and now I have an empty soccer field in Hamilton

[Kent]

1 minute ago, Daryn27 said:

Why can’t I find the forge game on OneSoccer?

It's on TSN.ca. OneSoccer doesn't have the rights to it.

[narduch]

1 minute ago, Daryn27 said:

Why can’t I find the forge game on OneSoccer?

Its on TSN online streaming only. 

[Kent]

Playing national anthems now I gather, but there is no sound. Is sound working for anybody?

[Kent]

OK, now have commentary sound. Maybe not anything from the stadium yet though.

[narduch]

3 minutes ago, Kent said:

OK, now have commentary sound. Maybe not anything from the stadium yet though.

Probably being called off a monitor from CONCACAF headquarters 

[dyslexic nam]

Couple of things happening down that left side.  Let's hope one of them gets converted. 

[dyslexic nam]

Funny how the commentator thinks we can hear the stadium sounds too.  

[narduch]

Forge looking vulnerable on the counter. 

[SadOnMondays]

Goalkeeping continues to be The Forge's biggest weakness 

[dyslexic nam]

4 minutes ago, SadOnMondays said:

Goalkeeping continues to be The Forge's biggest weakness 

He just saved a goal on a great opportunity. 

[SadOnMondays]

Lol, I saw and considered editing my post.

[narduch]

1-0 Antigua

Free kick taker has ball come back to him and then makes a better shot on his second attempt

Saveable shot imo

Edit: 1-0 at the half

Edited August 1, 2019 by narduch

[Ansem]

Am I the only one with no sound except for the commentator?

[Stryker911]

This ref is crap. Antigua had a clear handball on the goal, Welshman should have had a penalty, and numerous fouls not getting called.

Bekker is also garbage.

[Kent]

Frustrating half. Antigua deserve the lead, but Forge has had some chances as well. The stream is frustrating to watch, at least for me it is stuttering constantly. I don't get that problem with OneSoccer so I'm going to blame TSN rather than my internet connection.

[dyslexic nam]

13 minutes ago, narduch said:

1-0 Antigua

Free kick taker has ball come back to him and then makes a better shot on his second attempt

Saveable shot imo

Edit: 1-0 at the half

I don't know - that had a crazy amount of dip on it.  In my books that is just a great shot. I don't blame the keeper. 

[Kent]

Just now, Ansem said:

Am I the only one with no sound except for the commentator?

Same for me.

[Kent]

Just now, dyslexic nam said:

I don't know - that had a crazy amount of dip on it.  In my books that is just a great shot. I don't blame the keeper. 

Yeah, it's only savable if the goalkeeper has the foresight to go against their training and back up to their line before the shot is taken. It was a great goal.

[Shortdutchcanuck]

2 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

I don't know - that had a crazy amount of dip on it.  In my books that is just a great shot. I don't blame the keeper. 

Not saveable in any way from my seat.  Ref has missed some calls but Antigua more dangerous on the whole.  Lots of seasoned pros on that team, Forge a much younger team.  Winning in these situations might take some experience, although Calgary seems to have found the right blend right off the bat.

This 2nd half might be painfulif it draws on at this score and Antigua just tries to kill it off.

[Cheeta]

Very well struck.  Top spin bounce towards goal,  add a little more and you just know you can make it drop like a stone.