1.   And their lack of midfield play has placed even more pressure on the defense.

2.   But the Fusion had more coherent midfield play, better ability to build from the back, and better finishing ability.

3.   The addition of Moore to the starting lineup contributed to cohesive midfield play and added a scoring punch that kept Colorado off balance for most of the first half.

4.   The midfield play completely disintegrated as players tired and Geoff Aunger and Galderisi departed late in the game.

5.   The second Galaxy goal, which arrived early in the second half, could again be blamed on soft midfield play.

6.   The Revolution improved their midfield play in the second half, as Edwin Gorter played his first full game of the season.

7.   Though Gorter was sparking midfield play, the Revolution seemed more comfortable without him.

8.   A bit surprisingly Finland had the better opportunities in the first half, and also had a bit of midfield play with the brilliant Jari Litmanen providing smart passes.

9.   Argentine veteran striker Abel Balbo and Italian international Enrico Chiesa wasted opportunities to make the score rounder as Argentine Juan Sebastian Veron masterminded midfield play.

10.   Both teams focused on midfield play on the snowy field at Letna stadium with very few shots on goal in the early stages.