It would be a stretch to say that either side has looked particularly strong in the early going of tonight's CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal, but there have been a surprising number of dangerous opportunities for both Real Salt Lake and the Columbus Crew. Neither goalkeeper has really been challenged, but the action has been surprisingly centered in the non-central thirds of the field.
Columbus Crew Vs. Real Salt Lake, CONCACAF Champions League: Disjointed But Surprisingly Active
The best chance of the match was off the foot of Emilio Renteria, who received a heel pass from Andres Mendoza about 12 yards out. His shot, from a tight angle, was saved by Nick Rimando and went for a corner kick.
The Crew, it is worth noting, have generally had the better of the play. Aside from a few moments of obvious miscommunication, they have looked much better than you’d expect from a side that has never played a competitive match together. RSL has not looked bad, but just have not been able to really generate much.
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