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WEEK 3: LAvSJ
About sums it up:
Ready!! #CaliClasico #LAGalaxy #LAvSJ pic.twitter.com/gSB3vpLgBu
— Arbi Zare (@ArbiZare) March 20, 2016
So let's get this over with tootsweet:
You know it's cool beans when both LAG & Quakes fans agree:
WE ARE SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER WITHOUT gerrarditol.
— Mark Villa (@TheMarkVilla) March 20, 2016
I know this is a weird opinion but Baggio Husidic balances that formation out defensively better than Stevie G #CaliClasico #LAvSJ #Quakes74
— Colin Etnire (@ColinEtnire) March 20, 2016
Colvey one bright spot for the Quakes:
Colvey tussling with Lletget and Rogers, holds serve. Not bad. #LAvSJ #CaliClasico
— Colin Etnire (@ColinEtnire) March 20, 2016
Loving the rookie Kip Colvey at left back. Doesn't look out of place and is showing some moxie! #quakes #LAvSJ #mls
— Ernesto R. Rogers (@ChicoErn) March 20, 2016
Did everybody just see that cross from Colvey? I like that. Give me more of that. #LAvSJ #CaliClasico
— Colin Etnire (@ColinEtnire) March 20, 2016
However, Thunderdome enthusiasts were disappointed:
Nigel De Jong - always nice when no-one's leg get broken. 3-0 to the Galaxy on the yellow card front; a red before the end of the game?
— Nerdy Gales (@NerdyGales) March 20, 2016
We hear you SJ ULTRAS
@SanJoseUltras coming through loud and clear a lot on the broadcast tonight #Caliclasico #quakes74
— Pub League MVP (@m1spike) March 20, 2016
RED CAR DAWKINS!
Straight red! Lletget is tackled by SJ’s Simon Dawkins. LA fans are legally required to stop complaining about yellows now. #LAvSJ
— Andrew Schmidt (@AndrewSchmidtFC) March 20, 2016
First Half Analysis:
The first 10-15: Sexy Sexy San Jose
— Colin Etnire (@ColinEtnire) March 20, 2016
Ever since: Earthquakus Neanderthalus#LAvSJ #CaliClasico #Quakes74
This #CaliClasico is like watching a boxing match between people in straight jackets. Fascinating, sad & ultimately a waste of time #LAvSJ
— Sean Steffen (@SeanSteffen) March 20, 2016
And critics complain about Avaya being "empty":
Just in case the #CaliClasico is declared a sellout... #MLS #LAvSJ (https://t.co/7i7GS5GnM7) pic.twitter.com/tcqaq2Vqae
— Empty Seats Galore (@EmptySeatsPics) March 20, 2016
HT REFlection:
So far it's Galaxy 0, Referee 2. Horrible officiating tonight. #LAvSJ #CaliClasico
— LA Is Our House (@LAisOurHouse) March 20, 2016
At the rate we're going, @QuakesFan and I will both receive yellow cards by the end of this half. #LAGalaxy #LAvSJ #Quakes74
— Matt Pollard (@LWOSMattPollard) March 20, 2016
@LAGalaxyInsider I'm a diehard Galaxy supporter. Come on. The officiating in @MLS is embarrassing #LAvSJ
— Pat Cassa (@PatCassa) March 20, 2016
The Second Half
Halftime did nothing to quell Quakes fans. While SJ Earthquakes twitter feed, Front Office, & Dominick Kinnear tried to refrain from fine-able offensive outbursts, Quakes fans had no such filters:
You are being too reasonable @SJEarthquakes. Terrible refereeing is ruining what should've been a great #CaliClasico https://t.co/yYj64mNBjk
— Richard David Jordan (@richarddjordan) March 20, 2016
referee Ismail Elfath has obviously decided he wants to be the star of this #caliclasico what a piece of shit
— Pub League MVP (@m1spike) March 20, 2016
If there's any a time for Innocent and MPG, it's now. They're available, right? #Quakes74 #LAGvSJE
— Quakes Fans (@QuakesFan) March 20, 2016
#Quakes74 Heart says yes, but MLS bowels say always room for another injury & another yellow card.#CaliClasico https://t.co/odPkqIPhRo
— Eli Stuart (@goldenballzen) March 20, 2016
Hey! Remember MPG? That guy at Warriors' games? He's actually on a soccer pitch!
hey MPG, don't get a yellow mmmkay.
— KK (@k2therend2) March 20, 2016
Just like old Goonie Time:
Quakes finally showing some quality posession. It took being down two goals.. #Quakes74 #LAGvSJE
— Quakes Fans (@QuakesFan) March 20, 2016
Yup. It's one of those nights. See you bastards in May.
— Sterling McGarvey (@sterling_m) March 20, 2016
Bright Spots:
Consolation is that @ChrisWondo keeps his scoring streak alive.
— The Casbah (@Casbah1996) March 20, 2016
I second this. He played well when it was 11v11, great player to have on the team. https://t.co/KOTzUdILZu
— Quakes Epicenter (@QuakesEpicenter) March 20, 2016
"Final" Thoughts:
When I die I want Ismail Elfath to put me in my grave so he can let me down one last time
— Andrew (@Quakes98) March 20, 2016
If Ismail Elfath is considered a good @mls referee, the league is doomed. Total disgrace. He ruins the profession #CaliClasico #LAvSJ
— brad (@bradgilreath) March 20, 2016
Tough playing a man down in LA without Goodson too, just gotta take the L and move on.
— Quakes Epicenter (@QuakesEpicenter) March 20, 2016
For being down a man, #Quakes74 kept Galaxy on their toes. Can't win them all, hate how they gotta wait 2 weeks to forget this one
— Beto Gil (@AJGiL22) March 20, 2016
NEXT DAY DROPS
In case you missed it, most of the #LAGvSJE match discussion revolved around the reffing.
At least Rancid Reffing Builds Bridges:
You know the reffing was bad for the #CaliClasico #LAvSJ when it brings rival fans closer instead of driving them apart like normal.
— David Windmueller (@QuakesBlogger) March 20, 2016
New @thesoccerdon designation: "PRAM" (ProRef Allocation Money).
— Eli Stuart (@goldenballzen) March 20, 2016
Will buy down LA's favor/babying.@robertjonas https://t.co/kbXk71U276
YOU KNOW MLS HAS MADE IT WHEN:
#LAvSJ I wish to have fun with you at night! pic.twitter.com/SJJ9qEwHp2
— Gabrielle Gray (@Gabrielle_Grayy) March 20, 2016
We wish to have fun at night too.
Will have to wait until April 2, when San Jose takes on DC United.
At least we'll have Eric Wynalda, celerly-colored jerseys, & the legacy of the first MLS goal in the house!