This is the second time the Rhinos face the Vancouver Whitecaps, who are atop the USL First Division standings as of June 13th, 2008. In the first meeting, the Rhinos lost 1-0 on a goal by former Rhino Eddy Sebrango. Vancouver has won 4 in a row, and in that span has outscored their opponents 7:1. They are led by Sebrango's 4 goals, but their midfield is where they are really lethal. They determine the pace and the speed of the game. The Rhinos are coming from one of their worst games in recent memory, a 2-1 over time victory over RWB Adria in the US Open Cup. Hamad Diallo, despite scoring the game winning goal, had a pretty bad game. I wouldn't expect to see him start. Rhinos need to be on their best game on defense and Scott Vallow can't have any lapses like the goal he allowed late on Tuesday Night. Rhinos need to protect the ball, slow the game in their favor and counter attack. Scoring early is clutch. A goal early by the Rhinos would open things up alot for the Rhinos.
Projected Lineup: Vallow - Craft, Loera, Palguta, Ball - Fitzpatrick, Earls, Kreamalmeyer, Ze Roberto, Menyongar - Salles
I think the Rhinos will play Menyongar more offensive tonight then in recent games, he's probably been the best Rhino attack this season. I think Ze Roberto will be in the middle to add more of a force against the high powered Vancouver midfield and of course Fitzpatrick play central defensive midfield. I also think Danny Earls will make his USL First Division debut, because the Rhinos desperatly need his speed.
Prediction: 2-0 Rhinos.
The Rhinos will come out firing. It's a Fox Soccer Channel game and Pae Tec Park should be filled up. Lots of promotions tonight and lot's of excitement for this game. Early goal by the Rhinos and then again late in the 2nd half to insure a victory.
See ya after the game, bloggers!
-Rhinos Paroxysm
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