Guatemala-Jamaica Game Thread [R] aka Cabrera Watch plus RSA-MEX [R]

[Lucky13]

Originally Posted by Rover

And a direct red drops Jamaica to 10 men. Claude Davis slapped Ruiz on the back of the head in a less than friendly manner after they collided and hit the deck.

The ref? Brian Hall.

The man's on a mission. Must have been tramatized by a foul when he was young, suppressed the memory, and now it's finding it's way out.
I didn't see the head slap. I only saw him step in front of an opponent and play the ball.

[Rover]

OK, so now Cabrera's in the center.

It looks like he gets to play where he wants to play. He's clearly the leader of their defense.

Could play for Italy with all that hair. Totti would be jealous.

[Rover]

Should be able to spot Cabrera now. He's the one who fouled in the PA to give up a penalty.

Oops.

And who converts for the Reggae Boyz?

Andy Williams.

Interesting.

[Rover]

Wild game. Ruiz heads one in right before the half.

3-2 Jamaica at the break.

[Rover]

Any thoughts on Cabrera so far?

He seems skilled enough, and it was a bad break on the penalty.

I don't like a three back system to I'm biased going in against Guatemala's defensive organization.

He's vocal, and comfortable all over the field.

Doesn't appear to be particularly fast, but is quick on the tackle and marks well. Penalty excepted, of course.

He's tall enough to handle the air game too, and is aggressive patrolling the center.

[Rover]

Pando Ramirez has not scored.

[Rover]

Guatemala has mastered the statuary defense.

4-2 Jamaica.

[Rover]

I'm laughing as I type this but it just hit me who Cabrera reminds me of as he trots around the field.

Nat Borchers.

C'mon, stay with me.

Same loping stride, same game in the air.

I can't believe it either, but that's what I see.

[Rover]

Another goal by Ruiz.

4-3 Jamaica in the 86th minute.

[MomOf8]

Rover, I love your conversations. :D