What emerged from the twosemi-finalsof the ChampionsLeague is significant in the currentpace of football. It's notalways the teamwith the bettertechnical characteristics that wins.
David Estrada scores first MLS hat trick of the season in a 3-1 Seattle win over TFC while Sporting KC sets the pace with three straight wins and will eventually extend that run to seven before losing in April.
Although the selectors have chosen two spinners in Paul Harris and Robin Peterson, they are expected to rely heavily on pace in their attempt to continue an impressive run which has brought them wins in Pakistan and Bangladesh and a draw in India in their last three series away from home.