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Colin's Keys to a Champions League showdown

colin's keys 2023

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Here are Colin’s keys to a huge match against the defending MLS Cup champions, LAFC.

Clean sheet

Finally, we kept our first clean sheet of the season against CF Montreal on Saturday.

It was well deserved, regardless of their red card.

We need to build on the pressure that we put on Montreal on Saturday from front to back.

The crowd

There is a reason that year over year we have been a tough team to beat at BC Place.

The role of the crowd is huge for this team.

We need them to help keep the intensity up against a very good LAFC team.

Speed of play

The pace of our attacking on Saturday was terrific.

Led by the young legs of Ali Ahmed and Simon Becher, we caused them havoc for 90 minutes.

Keep the speed of play and simplicity going. Once again, the final ball is critical.