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Mon, Sep 10 2012 14:03:12

NESN Soccer Thoughts on Jamaica's Victory Over USA

We were able to witness Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier between Jamaica and the United States. Host Jamaica scored a historic win over its northern neighbor, causing much angst in the U.S. Soccer community. Here are some things that came to mind before, during and after the game.

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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    Stiffest test of Parkhurst's #USMNT career. Tough road venue. Must be solid defensively and provide width/balance going fwd. #JAMvUSA
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 16:55:25
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    Also important for Dempsey to be aggressive and effective early on ... Before he fades and is subbed out. #JAMvUSA #USMNT
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 16:58:28
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    Deuce. That was quick. 1-0 #JAMvUSA #USMNT
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 17:10:16
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    Can't tell if fans are filing into or out of the office after Dempsey scores in 1st min. #JAMvUSA #USMNT
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 17:12:04
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    Was that the easiest goal @clint_dempsey has ever scored for the #USMNT ? Certainly the quickest. 36S
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 17:21:24
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    Beckerman brought him down w/a cynical tackle. Bet he never thought Austin could bury it from there (I didn't either). #JAMvUSA #USMNT
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 17:33:00
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    And it's game on from Kingston. 1-1 #Lawdamercy #JAMvUSA #USMNT
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 17:34:06
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    2-1 Jamaica. Shelton scores. Didn't see what happened. Was too busy eating a pepperoni roll. #JAMvUSA #USMNT
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 18:33:06
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    Not much to say about this one. Disjointed performance in the first hour. Neither team created much. Jamaica ahead on pluck. #JAMvUSA #USMNT
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 18:34:50
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    #USMNT down 2-1 in 73rd. This is the part of the game where Landon and Bradley are needed. So much experience + quality. Difference makers.
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 18:38:28
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    #USMNT cruisin to a 2-1 loss vs jamaica. All even technically, tactically and physically. Reggae Boys wanted it more. #JAMvUSA #USMNT
    Fri, Sep 07 2012 18:55:07
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    What are your thoughts on the #USMNT's 2-1 loss @ Jamaica? Disappointing certainly. Helps put's the win at Azteca in better perspective.
    Sat, Sep 08 2012 09:52:09
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    As good as #USMNT was tactically and mentally last month in Mex, they were as bad yesterday vs. Jamaica.
    Sat, Sep 08 2012 10:14:00
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    State of the field canceled out #USMNT's edge in technique. Physically Jamaica was every bit as good.
    Sat, Sep 08 2012 10:14:54
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    Klinsman was supposed to improve #USMNT from a tactical/mental standpoint (over Bradley). Saw anything but that in Kingston. #JAMvUSA
    Sat, Sep 08 2012 10:31:34
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    NESN Soccer@NESNSoccer
    Or maybe was it too much to expect #USMNT to get a result in Jamaica sans LD, Boca, Dolo, Bradley? 3 of 4 best and most experience players.
    Sat, Sep 08 2012 10:46:26

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