Dragging this season out

This past Sunday, Dynamo continued to flirt with both genius and mediocrity. With Chivas in the house, and over 15 thousand in the stands, Dynamo managed to hold their own throughout the first half. The newest Dynamo, Paul Dalglish, should have scored when he collected the rebound of a Brad Davis freekick 10 minutes into the game. As it was, his miss traveled across an open goal that should have been tapped in by any of a number of enterprising Dynamo. Later, in the same half, Dalglish had an amazing run into the box, where he then unleashed a superb goal that also traveled across an open goal and should have been tapped in by any of a number of enterprising Dynamo. On the other end of the field, Onstad cleaned up any messes left by his defenders.

The second half was even more frustrating. Chivas went down to 10 men in the 60th minute. Up a man, Dynamo couldn't do what so many Dynamo opponents have shown themselves able to do: win versus a 10-man team. Dynamo had the possession, but (in the story of the season) had trouble finishing. Unable to score left Dynamo unable to create much distance between themselves and the other Western Conference foes.

Dalglish had some exciting moments in place of Mullan on the right wing. He worked well independently, but seemed to suffer from miscommunication with others -- most glaringly Dwayne DeRosario in the middle. Others think this isn't so much due to the fact that Dalglish hasn't had time to gel with his mates, but because he may be more creative than the rest of the 'Mo. I agree that the team's attack is a bit prosaic and overly reliant on set plays, but the team still has one of the better attacks in the league. And I think Dalglish might do better as a forward paired with Ching.

It's Dynamo at the Columbus this Saturday. The Crew is a bottom dweller that should provide Dynamo with 3 points on a platter -- not that this means Dynamo will get the result even if their play suggests they should. End my frustration, boys. With only 4 games left (2 away; 2 at home), you've lost your opportunity to waffle. It's time to finish your games or else allow the less talented but opportunistic bottom-dwellers to justifiably leave you behind.