From Eddie's perspective (from Top Atlantic Cup Moments article linked further down):
I didn't know what was going on. [Bob] just said, “You're going in via some strange rule and you have to put on the goalie gloves and the goalie jersey first.” Our team was going to try and hit the ball out of bounds then we were going to switch with Tim Howard.
That's exactly what we did, and we ended up getting the ball. They made it very easy for me, very clear that as soon as it goes out, go up with Tim and exchange jerseys and just go out and play.
I think they actually had the kickoff and I was nervous that they were going to shoot it right off the kickoff because they can do that. Then, who knows what would happen after that. Luckily, they didn't. They tried a pass and ended up losing it. Someone on our team hit it out of bounds and we made the change.
Did I secretly want a shot at me? No way. The game was tied and I didn't want to be the guy who ended up losing the game for the team. I was happy when we booted it into the stands. I didn't realize how hard it is to take off the gloves. I struggled there a little bit. I think I needed [defender] Chris Leitch to help me with that.
Later, I ended up scoring my first goal. It was crazy. It's something that I will never, ever forget. Scoring my first goal, it being the game-winning goal against one of our rivals and having played goalie, all in the same game, was pretty cool.
How this was acquired / made:
Ripped the full-game video in the MLS classics link below (video and sound had to be downloaded separate) with VideoDownloadHelper Firefox extension with the optional helper application installed. Used Avidemux (awkward free open source video editor that is able to do simple no-rencode keyframe to keyframe edits) to combine the video and sound and then do simple edits roughly recreate the original TV quality video in higher quality and 1080p (the overtime of that game with central seven minutes of it cut out).
MLS Classics: Relive "Cheatin' Bob" saga in old school Atlantic Cup showdown:
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Atlantic Cup moments: "Cheatin' Bob" Bradley and Eddie Gaven's confusing 10 seconds in goal:
www.mlssoccer....
Original TV quality video:
• Eddie Gaven plays goal... Outfield
Players Trying to Play Goalkeeper?!?
• Outfield Players Tryin...
Eddie Gaven: A Look Back
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21 авг 2024
