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Sunday, August 15, 2004

Soccer: Rundown

The European soccer scene is just starting to heat up, and with several big American names heading across the pond it stands to be the most exciting season ever (for American fans, anyway). I plan to keep abreast of all the news and force-feed it to you with a weekly-ish post.

DaMarcus Beasley scores in Dutch debut
DaMarcus Beasley scored PSV Eindhoven's final goal in the club's 5-2 win over RBC Roosendaal. It was the Dutch season opener.

Beasley's goal was a wonderful solo-effort, in which he cut-across the penalty area and beat two defenders before slotting home.

This comes after Beasley was lauded by his new manager for his mid-week performance in the Champions League. PSV lost that game, 3-2 to FK Crvena Zvezda (Serbia), though Beasley acquitted himself quite well. He went the distance and created a number of dangerous attacks.
Convey solid for Reading
Bobby Convey started for Reading in their English First Division clash with Sheffield United. He was solid, though unimpressive before being removed in the 74th minute. Reading won the game, 1-0. American Marcus Hahnemann also started in goal for Reading.
Americans get chances with United
Two Americans were in uniform for Manchester United's 2-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Bucuresti on Wednesday. Eighteen-year-old defender Jonathan Spector was on the bench, though he didn't see any action. Tim Howard started the game in goal and seems to have solidified his position as number one entering the EPL season. He made several excellent saves behind a porous Man Utd. defense.

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