ASN: Dike’s Bike, CCV retains successful, Aaronson scores in loss, Reyna shines, & extra

Daryl Dike’s reputation at Barnsley continues to soar, and for good motive as his newest aim was each spectacular and it was a winner. In the meantime Cameron Carter-Vickers and Gio Reyna each had sturdy efforts in large midweek wins. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta walks you thru these video games and extra together with his ideas. 

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Brian Sciaretta

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April 22, 2021
7:05 AM

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THE EUROPEAN SEASON solely has just a few extra weeks and there have been a ton of midweek video games for Individuals overseas. Some performances have been good, some weren’t – however most all performed an element in video games that can have implications within the stretch run of the season – whether or not or not it’s for promotion, relegation, European qualification, or championships.

Right here was my pocket book on the midweek that was

Dike’s Bike

Daryl Dike, 20, is changing into a sensation with Barnsley and on Wednesday the ahead scored a dramatic overhead kick to ship a 1-0 win over Huddersfield. For the U.S. worldwide from Oklahoma, it was his ninth aim in simply 1100 minutes since becoming a member of the membership in February. He has been the catalyst for the membership’s rise from midtable and into the playoff positions.

On this sport, he got here on seconds earlier than halftime and had 24 touches within the remaining 45. He’s a participant who’s simply very troublesome to include and coming off the bench is particularly troublesome. After 45 minutes, defenders are set enjoying a technique. Dike presents a totally totally different problem for defenders and adjustment is hard.

On this sport, Huddersfield gave Dike a possibility for a excessive problem end – and he took benefit.

— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) April 22, 2021

With the win, Barnsley now’s in sixth place (the ultimate playoff spot) however has a six-point lead on Seventh-place Studying. For now, Norwich has clinched promotion and Watford is shut. The present groups within the 4 playoff positions are probably the groups that shall be within the event. However simply three factors separate third place AFC Brournemouth and Barnsley.

Dike is actually going to the playoffs and will probably be an enormous alternative for him.

Carter-Vickers sturdy in win

AFC Bournemouth is enjoying one of the best soccer within the Championship. If the playoffs have been proper now, they’d be the favorites. As an alternative, there ought to be a priority if they’re peaking too early. On Wednesday, Bournemouth defeated Millwall for his or her eleventh win in a row.

Carter-Vickers, 23, is lastly thriving whereas with the prospect to lastly play for a promotional contender in his sixth totally different mortgage inside the second tier of England.

Cameron Carter-Vickers: Uncooked # for Bournemouth in 4-1 win vs. Millwall90 mins69 touches0 shots0 key passes53/62 passing4/7 lengthy balls2/4 duels won4 clearances0 fouls0x fouled2/4 aerials won1 interception- Seventh win in a row for CCV & Bournemouth. Playoffs approaching

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) April 21, 2021

It is all about placement for Carter-Vickers and Bournemouth and if the playoff began right this moment, Bournemouth could be going through Dike and Barnsley.

Reyna continues sturdy kind

The primary few months of 2021 weren’t variety for Gio Reyna who struggled for Borussia Dortmund after Lucien Favre was fired. Over the previous month, he’s been nice and has been on the highest of his sport.

On Wednesday, the U.S. nationwide group midfielder began for Dortmund in a 2-0 win over Union Berlin. Whereas he didn’t rating or help, he was usually all the time harmful whereas on the ball. His quantity replicate his stable efficiency.

        75 minutes
        32 touches
        3 pictures
        12/14 passing
        1/1 correct crossing
        5/13 duels gained
        1 dribble
        2x fouled
        1 foul
        1/1 tackling
        1/4 aerials gained

For Dortmund, Reyna’s return to high kind is a large enhance because it makes an attempt to make one final push for a Champions League spot. It at present sits in fifth place and is 4 factors behind Eintracht Frankfurt with 4 video games remaining. Three of its remaining 4 video games are towards groups within the high six.

Aaronson scores in loss

Brenden Aaronson got here on to begin the second half for Pink Bull Salzburg on Wednesday in an in any other case disappointing 3-2 loss to Swarovski. The rating was 1-1 when he got here into the sport and Aaronson would later put Salzburg up 2-1 on a play the place Tirol’s backline was merely non-existent.

Tirol failed to select up Brenden Aaronson on this play and the #USMNT midfielder makes them pay. His aim places Salzburg up 2-1. pic.twitter.com/ZUQt8vlbVE

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) April 21, 2021

Sadly for Salzburg, Tirol rallied for each an equalizer and winner. With second-place Fast Vienna drawing on Wednesday, Salzburg’s lead is eight factors with six video games remaining. Jesse Marsch and firm nonetheless sit in nice form for an additional title.

As for Aaronson, right here have been his complete numbers within the loss.

Brenden Aaronson: uncooked # for Salzburg in a 3-2 loss to Tirol:45 mins25 touches1 shot1 goal0 key passes11/15 passing1/1 lengthy balls0 crosses1 dribble1 foul0x fouled3/8 duels won0/1 aerials 1 tackle0 clearances0 interceptions#USMNT

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) April 21, 2021

Inexperienced wanting stable for promotion

Julian Inexperienced’s potential return to the Bundesliga is now stronger than ever with Greuther Furth’s 3-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on Tuesday.

Inexperienced was first rate on this one with 53 touches and 32/34 passing over 90 minutes and Greuther Furth remained in second place. Third place Hamburg is 4 factors behind however will make up its game-in-hand on Thursday.

Brooks & Wolfsburg win

John Brooks and Wolfsburg defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-1 on Wednesday to stay in third place. It’s grip on a Champions League spot remains to be 5 factors (and it’s one level higher than fourth place Eintracht Frankfurt).

After two straight losses, Wolfsburg returned to the successful column. It was a combined efficiency from John Brooks who conceded a penalty by way of a handball (which was saved) but additionally gained 5/6, drew three fouls, and accomplished 29/37 in passing.

Elsewhere round Europe

Weston McKennie and Juventus defeated Parma 3-1 on Wednesday. The Texan went 74 minutes however wasn’t notably as sharp as he usually is on this one.

Alabama’s and Hoffenheim defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 3-2 on Wednesday with Richards enjoying the complete sport for Hoffenheim.

On Wednesday, Josh Sargent and Werder Bremen dropped a 1-0 choice at house to Mainz. The St. Louis native had a aim known as again on an offside name via VAR within the forty fourth minute. In 14th place- Werder Bremen aren’t fairly secure from relegation – sitting 4 factors away from the relegation playoff place.

In La Liga, Yunus Musah struggled for 14th-place Valencia in a 3-1 loss to eighth place Osasuna. Resulting from damage, the U.S. worldwide will probably begin most video games down the stretch of the season.

Yunus Musah: uncooked # for Valencia in a 3-1 loss to Osasuna52 minutes0 shots0 key passes24 touches13/16 passing3/8 duels won0/3 aerials1/1 dribbling2x fouled0 tackles0 clearances0 interceptions#USMNT

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) April 21, 2021

The sport was overshadowed by the demise of the European Tremendous League, however Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion performed to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday. No participant stood out for Chelsea and Christian Pulisic performed the complete 90. the membership is now clinging to a Champions League berth by way of aim differential over West Ham United.

Tyler Adams had a uncommon lackluster sport on Tuesday for RB Leipzig when he began and performed 61 minutes in a 2-1 loss to Koln. Adams was criticized on his effort within the second aim.

Reggie Cannon performed the ultimate 16 minutes for Boavista in a 2-1 loss to 3rd place Braga. The sport was 1-1 when Cannon got here into the sport however his group was right down to 10 gamers. With six video games to go, Boavista is only one level away from the relegation playoff place.