Juninho is developing a reputation in MLS for an ability to strike the ball well from distance and he showed why in the 58th minute. The Brazilian unleashed a shot from 25 yards that just skipped past the post and almost had the Los Angeles Galaxy up 2-0 on Chivas USA.
Chivas USA Vs. LA Galaxy, SuperClasico: Juninho Nearly Doubles LA’s Lead
The Chivas midfield has been terrible all match. They haven’t been able to keep the ball and with the back line dropping deeper and deeper, LA has had plenty of space to work with. Juninho ran right into that space, driving towards the Chivas goal before having a go from 30 yards that just missed.
Very often, Juninho does not get the opportunity to go forward and make an impact in the attack because he is covering defensively for David Beckham. It doesn't make the most of Juninho's ability, but it appears as if Juninho and Beckham are gaining a greater understanding of how each other play. On Juninho's foray forward and shot, Beckham was deeper covering for Juninho, a positive development for a central midfield partnership that just began a month ago.
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