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SOCHI, Russia -- Swedish centre Nicklas Backstrom watched
from the athletes village as his teammates lost 3-0 to
Canada in the Olympic mens hockey final because he failed
a doping test for a substance found in an allergy
medication. "I was ready to play the biggest game of my
career," Backstrom said Sunday following the game. "And
two-and-a-half hours before the game, I got pulled
aside." Backstrom paused, choked with emotion and
appeared to be on the verge of tears. "Its sad," he said.
The Swedish hockey team, meanwhile, was simply mad at the
International Olympic Committee. "We are all very upset,"
said Tommy Boustedt, the teams general manager. "Our
opinion is that IOC has destroyed one of the greatest
hockey days in Swedish history." Boustedt lashed out at
the IOC about the timing of its decision, saying it was
"political" because it would make news. The governing
body refused to fire back. "We will not comment on any
potential process until it has concluded," IOC spokesman
Mark Adams said. The International Ice Hockey Federation
is taking the silver medal that would have been given to
Backstrom in the post-game ceremony to its offices in
Zurich while it waits for the IOC to decide whether it
can be sent to Backstrom, according to IIHF spokesman
Adam Steiss. Backstrom was punished more than another
player was in the same situation four years ago. While
playing for Slovakia at the 2010 Olympics, defenceman
Lubomir Visnovsky tested positive for the same banned
substance -- pseudoephedrine -- and was only reprimanded
by the IOC because it said he declared on his doping
control form that he was taking the medication.
Backstrom, likewise, said he hasnt hid the fact that he
takes the substance that is banned by the IOC during
competition and was told by his Olympic team doctor he
could take one pill a day without possible penalty. He
was tested Wednesday after helping the Swedes beat
Slovenia in the quarter-finals. He was pulled out of
Swedens locker room four days later, just two-plus hours
before the Sochi Games finale, and was informed he
couldnt play. The Washington Capitals standout was
supported by his Olympic team, NHL franchise, NHL Players
Association and the IIHF. "I am convinced that Nicklas
and the NHLPA will take this further," Boustedt said in
Swedish during a news conference that lasted about 40
minutes. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Day issued a
statement saying the substance Backstrom tested positive
for is not on the leagues list of banned substances. "We
do not anticipate there being any consequences relative
to Nicklas eligibility," Daly said. The Capitals sent out
a statement saying Backstrom has been taking the allergy
medication intermittently for seven years, including this
season, to cope with severe allergies. "The test was done
on Wednesday and he was pulled out two hours before a
game on Sunday, I think thats certainly flawed," NHLPA
special assistant Mathieu Schneider said. Dr. Mark Aubry,
chief medical officer of the IIHF, said Backstrom
provided information correctly to the IOC about the
medication he was taking. "He is the innocent victim of
circumstances," Aubry said. Backstroms suspension from
the gold-medal game may be a point of contention when the
NHL and NHLPA negotiate with IOC about whether to let
their players participate in the 2018 Olympics. He was
listed in the team lineups distributed before the game,
and his teammates later found out he wouldnt be with them
on the ice. "Its too bad he couldnt play," Sweden winger
Carl Hagelin said. "We lost a really good player."
Backstrom is the sixth athlete to fail a doping test at
the games. Five of the six, including Backstrom, tested
positive for minor stimulants that are often found in
food supplements. "They need examples to scare cheaters
with, Nick is not one of them," Boustedt said. "And,
thats why its awful."
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THE FORMATIONS: Seattle made one change to their first
game of the season and it was a predictable one with
Clint Dempsey replacing Kenny Cooper in a 4231. Toronto
FC were, as expected, in a 442 and all 11 of their
starters were different from the opening game of last
season. THE GAME: It turned out to be a dream start for
the new-look Toronto FC. Two first half goals from
Jermain Defoe gave them a deserved lead at half-time and
it was that lead that enabled them to sit deeper and
weather the Seattle storm in the second half to win the
match 2-1. Defoe will rightfully get the headlines and we
will touch on his goals and how they came about shortly,
but the single biggest reason for Torontos dominance came
in midfield where Michael Bradley gave a clinic on how a
central midfielder can take over a game. It is important
that we remember the first half for more than just the
goals. It truly was a perfect away performance in the
first 45 minutes, led by Bradley and his partner,
Jonathan Osorio. Heading into the game, head coach Ryan
Nelsen admitted he was unsure how the team would play
together and whether or not the combinations on the field
would gel immediately. Bradley and Osorio in central
midfield certainly did that. Bradley told me before the
game how impressed he was with Osorios intelligence and
willingness to learn and work with him as they begin this
journey together and, on paper, with Clint Dempsey
dropping in, it looked like the pair could easily get
outmatched and leave space in behind them, but it didnt
work out that way. In the second half, Seattle found an
extra gear (or three) and, particularly, after they
scored, were a real handful with Osvaldo Alonso dropping
deeper and dictating the play. Nelsen recognized this
and asked substitute Andrew Wiederman to sit on Alonso
when Seattle had possession. Tactically it was a good day
for Nelsen, who also switched Rey and Jackson after just
11 minutes and left them on those flanks for the rest of
their time on the field. Seconds earlier, Jackson was
poor when Dylan Remick got forward and Nelsen was visibly
disappointed with his defensive workrate on the play.
Remick, unlike Yedlin, showed little more appetite to get
forward, allowing Rey to run at him more. Jackson
improved as the game wore on and did very well against
Yedlin. For Seattle, it was a disappointing day. They
lost Brad Evans early through injury and none of their
front six impressed until Alonso took over the game in
the last 30 minutes. THE TURNING POINT: Toronto FC fans
have their 24th minute with Danny Dichio, after he scored
the clubs first ever goal, but Defoe went one better than
that, scoring both his goals before 24 minutes had been
completed. THE POSITIVES: There were many on this day
for Toronto FC but getting multiple players involved in
the buildup to the goals was excellent. The two were both
outstanding finishes in a pivotal 1-on-1 situation with
the goalkeeper but it was the buildup to both that once
again leaves even more encouragement for Toronto FC.
Exactly a minute beforee Defoe stroked the ball into the
net for the first time, Bradley was deep in between the
two centre-backs starting another attack.dddddddddddd He
played a 1-2 twice with Osorio, then gets Steven
Caldwell, Mark Bloom and Rey into the attack before the
visitors win a crucial free kick. After that is sent in,
TFC take the lead…. Nelsen has gone out of his way to
stick to a 442 shape and said he wanted Dwayne De Rosario
to play up top with Defoe, rather than deeper, but the
game is about in-game opportunities and the first thing
you see on the Defoe opening goal is De Rosario coming
deeper and occupying Chad Marshall, creating the space in
behind. The next thing needed is a bit of magic and
Osorio creates it with a dribble into space and a ball
perfectly set up for Defoe to run into… The second goal
was also a lot more than just a finish. Bradley began an
intelligent press, followed by De Rosario and Jackson to
stop Seattle from comfortably playing through the
midfield. Then Marco Pappa received the ball and Bradley
pressed him again, this time into a mistake… Pappas poor
backpass put Defoe into space and he did the rest but it
is important to note another reason Defoe is on a
different level than other strikers to have played for
this team. At this moment, before the ball even comes to
him, he takes a quick look to see the scenario drawn up
around him before he goes into the box to make it 2-0.
THE NEGATIVES: There were very few. For a starting XI who
had never played together before this was a very
impressive performance. One thing to monitor is the De
Rosario position. Bradley and Osorio were excellent but
are far from the finished article as a partnership and
will need help with someone dropping in defensively,
particularly when the game gets stretched. THE STAR MAN:
Defoe was the difference maker and that is exactly what
he is. Good teams need goal scorers to ensure the
dominance reflected in the performance is the same in the
scoreline, but aside from the goals the star man in
Seattle was Bradley. One of the biggest tactical
discussions at all levels is around how many players a
coach should play in central midfield. At the very
highest level it is hard to see teams win championships
regularly with just two in that area of the field,
although teams like Manchester City and PSG are certainly
threating that trend. In MLS it is definitely possible to
play 442 if you have players like Bradley who can do it
all. He is not a defensive midfielder. He is a complete
central midfielder at this level, who can ignite counter
attacks, read the game to be in the right areas to be an
outlet or get the ball to find outlets, and press
opponents into mistakes. On Saturday he won seven tackles
and made an impressive eight recoveries that helped
Toronto in the crucial transition game. (see below for
Bradley player map) Toronto FC have waited seven years
for a proven goal scorer and on the same day one shows up
alongside a midfield maestro who looks like he can
dictate MLS games for the next five years.
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