The Seattle Sounders’ newest signing made a quick and lasting impact. Striker Dejan Joveljic scored his first goal as a Sounder 10 minutes into the contest. The lethal strike would make it a brace with his second goal three minutes into the second half. While the Sounders were unable to secure all three points , the Rave Green left Lumen Field with hope and excitement for the first time since the Sounders’ last home win on August 9th against Querétaro FC in a Leagues Cup match
THE PLAY BEFORE THE PLAY What makes all prolific striker is their off-ball movement, patience, the ability to read the game, and, of course, finishing. The 38,000-plus fans at Lumen Field on Saturday were treated to two prolific strikers:: Joeveljic and the Fires Robert Lowendowski. Back to Joeveljic in the Sounders’ first goal, it was the Serbian striker who started the play with his thigh pass. As the ball circulated, Joveljic read the flow of the ball, waited for the precise moment to dart past the defender, receive the ball, and slot it into the back of the net.
SECOND GOAL SHOWED MORE LETHAL FINISHING
Joveljic’s second goal was similar to his first goal with one exception. The finish was from distance, and it was a lethal finish. The contrast in the two finishes shows the multiple ways Joveljic can score. The top strikers in the game can score with their feet, head, close to goal and far from goal.
IMPORTANCE OF HOLD UP
Joveljic’s ability to hold up the ball is a benefit to the Sounders on the offensive end but also just as important on the defensive end. After the Fire tied the game at 1-1 in the first, the visitors had the momentum, which saw the Sounders in retreat mode. Struggling to get the ball out of their own half, Stuart Hawkins passed the ball to the striker, who drew a foul. The stoppage in play allowed the Sounders to regroup defensively and offensively.
BIG TAKE BY THE NUMBERS
Joveljic was named player of the match for his brace in a full 90-minute shift. Statistically, he had 35 touches, five of which were in the Fire’s goal box. He connected on 21 of 28 passes, was fouled twice, and, in turn, dished out two fouls. In his post-game presser, Schmetzer repeated his assessment that Joveljic makes everyone around him better. This is due to Joveljic’s work rate, in which he is always moving, reading the a game, and creating space for his teammates.
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