Real Salt Lake and the Columbus crew do battle tonight at Rio Tinto Stadium with a place in the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals on the line. (10pm, Fox Soccer Channel)
RSL needs a win tonight at home to advance, while the Crew can progress with a win or a tie other than 0-0. Columbus held on to a 0-0 tie in the first leg at Crew Stadium, but will need to score tonight to have any chance of pulling off the upset.
I will be providing updates on SBI's Twitter page so you can follow along there. If you will be watching tonight's match, please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action.
taking a guess: Who knows (nose) el diablo (elbow)? haha im just kidding
I’m a Galaxy fan and I’m really hoping RSL can represent MLS and at least get to the Champions League Final, if not win the whole damn thing. They seem pretty serious about it.
Also, all credit to the RSL fans showing up to this game. Attendance looks pretty good tonight. Especially for a CCL game. I know it was cold and the Bluejackets and Ohio State BBall both had games that night, but the attendance in Columbus was somewhat disappointing. The RSL fan base has really grown since they won MLS Cup, I hope we see something similar for the Colorado Rapids (as well as FC Dallas).
It is a lot easier sitting in the cold when your team rewards you by kicking some a$$. As a Galaxy fan, even the bad games are nice nights out in SoCal. Lol.
haha so is Beckerman. I was quite surprised when Henry mentioned him as a player he was impressed with and then goes on in saying that he wants NYRB to play like RSL. Its quite a complement coming from an arsenal legend. You can tell Henry did his homework despite his limited playing time in MLS
Beckham probably cant even name 4 starters for RSL.
Good showing from the RSL fans. I can’t imagine it’s pleasent sitting outside for two hours in early March in Salt Lake City.
Columbus have fallen hard indeed. Interesting that they started doing so well about the time GBS showed up, and then started slipping as they began showing GBS the door. Now that he is gone they are a shadow of their former selves. I don’t feel bad for the Crew after how they treated him.
RSL looks pretty good, but I think this match is currently more about the Crew just not being up to snuff. They’ve fallen hard in the last few years.
+1. So is Will Johnson.
Crazy what an ice covered field does to slow down this game.
Loving some of the nuggets by the concacaf.tv commentator like his suggestion that “Robert Varsheecka.. throw some tea cups around the changing room” at half time.
This game is waaay better than the first leg. That was was unwatchable
Same here, I am just hoping my Red Bulls play like this, this year.
I really want RSL to represent for MLS in the CCL. Hold on for the win and make us proud RSL.
does any get Morales’s celebration?
Williams is so underrated in this league
Awesome pass from Williams, great goal. I am not an RSL fan, but I certainly enjoy watching them play. I wish all MLS teams played this way. Way better game than last week.
Great runs on both of these goals.
This one might already be over. Besides the first 10 min, the crew have looked toothless
Morales deserved that one. He’s the hub of the wheel for RSL.
Wow great goals by RSL.
Such a different game from last week.
Wow RSL look scary good… Goal 2-0
Grossman lucky to avoid a penalty on that corner Burse misplayed. Second time tonight Grossman has bearhugged a RSL player.
I think I’ve seen soccernet do a similar thing with CoverItLive, although Ives might have to pay to use it…
Not just a chat where he answers questions, but a chat where all the readers of the site can also participate. Or make a forum.
Rimando coming off his line strong for the ball tonight.
so frustrating watching Robbie Rogers get that cross in SOONER!
Yeah could Ives do a “CoverItLive” event for these?
I was noticing the exact same thing…but his finishing was clinical.
I knew if I called out Saborio he would respond.
GOAL!!!!!!!
Goalllllllllllllll RSL. That was an insane lead up. Beautiful football
BEAUTIFUL GOAL! RSL are back to playing good football.
Should be close to 14,000 fans tonight. We are slow to show up for games in Utah,
On a side note, Ives, you should get a chat. That would be awesome for games like this.
Saborio is sucking it up with his passing.
Crew look like they miss Renteria. Struggling with just one up top. I do like Ekpo though, he has some nice long passes.
Yeah he has a great understanding of the game, but he usually puts me to sleep. However tonight he is ridiculously better in his enthusiasm for the game. I actually like having him call this game, and I never thought I would ever say that.
Wouldn’t matter if he did, he was called offsides.
I liked Eric Wynalda more than Sullivan.
I was thinking the same thing, this game is soo much better. The teams can actually string passes together. I guess the ice does mess with the play of the game.
There’s a stream I’m watching, but not sure if Ives wants me to post it on his site
im a fan of Sullivan and ppl dont give him enough credit. He just lacks a commentator to complement him cuz someone cough cough Miles cough cough doesnt
I found a stream so I don’t have to listen to Sullivan. Can’t stand him.
Much better game so far. That shot by Johnson was awesome
what a hit by will johnson off the post. how did saborio miss the rebound???
Got some fans in the stadium.
concacaftv you can watch for free on CONCACAF’s website. you just have to register for an online account. No credit card or any money needed. You can watch all the CCL games i think.
Try concacaf.tv
Go to the CONCACAF website and sign up to watch for Free
Christopher Sullivan has been sooooo much better so far. Seems someone may have finally talked to him about sounding monotone and quiet. Hopefully he keeps itup because the guy knows his soccer.
any links to online viewing?
(SBI-You can watch on the CONCACAF website.)