Thanks uprising! VERY nice read. Sounds like we should be able to get pass Cuba on Wednesday. Will also be a good boost for the Guatemala game...Also sounds like an SOS for Stern, Randi Patterson and Collin Samuel.
I surely hope that we can get a result at Cuba -- it will not be easy...but last night was a BIG win for this team -- Hostile environment and the kept their composure and got a result...sometimes yuh have to do what you must..we just have to accept that it will not always be pretty.
Of concern; the retreating to the 40 yd (line) before we apply pressure on the ball. This will not work for 90 minutes. Pacho has to change up his defensive schemed DURING THE COURSE OF THE GAME. Last night he afforded ES way too much possession and did not make A SINGLE ADJUSTMENT. That is worrying...is he actually coaching?? Because these fellas need it.
Is like in basketball - sometimes yuh press full court...sometimes yuh fall back and play zone....yuh have to mix it up...alot of time las night one man would presha high ...but the other 9 men droppin back...leavin about a 30 yd gap in the middle of the field...there must be presha as these teams transition throough the 3rds....
There is not enough time to teach that to the locals...so hopefully the addition of the FB brings this level of understanding. Pacho you self man! You is a big coach...you must read the game and make adjustments....did not make the last 2 subs until 10 minutes left in the game?? Not when yuh defending most of the game...yuh know men was tired.... bring the subs on (especially in a friendly) with 20 - 25 mns left ...so they could help hustle it and preserve the win....
Coaching 101!