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Stuart Mactaggart ,

May 1, 2015 Email

Stuart Mactaggart

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Ottawa will face the New York Cosmos this Saturday in Brooklyn as they look to get their season back on course. Following three consecutive 3-1 losses, Ottawa Fury players will need to give it their all if they are to earn a result against a very strong Cosmos squad.



With Ottawa playing in the Canadian Championship vs Edmonton the last two weeks, this match in New York will be the clubs fifth match in two weeks. Marc Dos Santos will return to his regular coaching role after missing the last two matches through a suspension and personal matters, and he will be looking for a much improved performance, both defensively and offensively, from his Fury squad.



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It’s expected that Dos Santos will put De Guzman and Alves back into the starting lineup after the two were rested midweek. De Guzman’s skill and experience, and Alves’ size and composure will both be important to controlling a skilled and fast Cosmos squad. Nicki Paterson was taken out of the match vs Edmonton fairly early, meaning the Scotsman will likely start in the midfield alongside De Guzman, with the two forming a decent partnership in the middle.



Ottawa are still without Phil Davies, who will likely miss the entire Spring Season due to a broken arm, as well as captain Richie Ryan who is sidelined for a couple more weeks with a leg injury. Brazilian Paulo Jr has been very impressive so far this season and will likely once again feature in the starting XI on the win. Ubiparipovic is fit and could start in the attacking midfield role while Tom Heinemann will likely get the start up front for Ottawa



In The End



It will be very important for Ottawa to start putting away the chances they are creating, as it will take more than one goal to defeat the Cosmos. With the likes of Raul and Restrepo creating scoring chances for New York, the Fury defense will need to be at their best if they are to avoid allowing three goals against for the fourth time in a row.



This one of match in Brooklyn is a reported sell out and will be a special day for the Cosmos club and their fans as they play on Coney Island. Cosmos are clear favourites in the NASL this season and a win away from home would give the Fury squad the confidence they need to get this season back on track.



Prediction

New York Cosmos 2-2 Ottawa Fury FC