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Football / Triniwings match report (U-23 T&T vs U-23 Cuba).
« on: October 09, 2007, 10:44:03 PM »
Triniwings match report (U-23 T&T vs U-23 Cuba).
Firstly, let me say that the 3-0 performance (with the exception of a few moments of ineffective brilliance) was as correctly stated in Nigel Simon's Guardian report, a 'spineless' exibition on the part of T&T to say the least.
These young Warriors performed well below the standard expected of a World Cup nation playing at home to Caribbean opposition. Don't be confused, Cuba has and will continue to exibit quality football on the field of play. They clearly have injected some degree of structure and success into their development programs in the last decade, but T&T was merely outclassed from a technical and tactical standpoint for the most part of 90 minutes.
Sadly, to the dismay of avid warrior fans like myself, this disgrace had to take place in front a larger than usual attendance for a match of relatively less significance to the general T&T public. That being said, the first half was difficult to watch as Cuba (made to look like Costa Rica or even better opposition) played total football around 10 hapless outfield warriors. If T&T put together 5 constructive (offensive-minded) passes in that half, it may well have been unnoticed. A lot of players had weak first touches and most are void of ideas and just hurriedly passed the ball to the nearest man. There were hardly any attacking runs, through balls and they just had to be contented to watching Cuba play some beautiful football all over them. They lack physical presence and what I noticed is that they lacked confidence in 50/50 situations as well as going foward in numbers and creating opportunites off the ball. Our style of football is much too lethargic at all levels, and we seem to be so low in ball possession confidence, making us a predictable side to neutralize.
I will be extremely blunt here, I saw no evidence of a T&T Olympic side being coached in a technical and tactical manner. As always, we go a goal down in the early stages, and it took 3 goals for the U-23 team to wake up and attack Cuba confidently.
There are a few positives though. This biggest one is that it is plain to see from the performace of the U-23 (and even U-17) teams, that T&T has done a substandard job of developing their youth. All I see is players with flashes of talent, but loaded with bad habits and technical and tactical inefficiencies. The only reason we perform so well with our Senior Team is because seasonsed professionals are coached and drilled (for YEARS) to play a higher standard of football abroad, hence the reason why most develop to their best international potential at such a mature age (28+). Secondly there were a few players who stood out in my opinion. The centre back (#12) was excellent in the air as well as in his awareness and decision making. #5 who played poorly as right back in the first half was the best central midfielder in the second. The #16 substitute (striker) was a fighter and showed decent attacking instincts, the game changed with his inclusion. The central midfielder (#6) was not up to scratch for the entire game for me. #13 on the right wing tried but was not good enough and he did blow an excellent opportunity miles over the bar and into the stands when two players were wide open for a pass in the box. #11 who came on in the second half at left wing back was a good player, overlapped well and was far better than his predecessor the #2 player who he replaced.
The best player on the night was Hayden Tinto (#7). He played on the right then the left then on the right again, but his first touch, positional play and confidence in attack was a level above most of the players around him. I would like to see him play in central midfield or an attacking midfield role because he is exceptionally skillfull, has some creativity and is a decent passer of the ball. Even his opportunities on goal were threatening for the most part, and I think he is a player we need to keep our eyes on for 2010. Additionally, although the margin of defeat was substantial, the goalkeeper performed creditably in my opinion. He kept T&T in the game for much of the first half and he anticipated coming off his lines well to close down 1v1 situations.
I do hope these guys develop their game and improve in upcoming matches in this campaign. McComie as a coach should be embarrased by his team's performance. The game did swing T&T's way but only after 65 minutes or so when Cuba put 11 men behind the ball (mind you T&T had 10 men for most of the game) and pressed on the counter attack with great effect. I saw some delightful and skilful football by the Cubans (especially by #19 and #7).
Player Ratings:
GK (#21) - Creditable performance
CB (#15) - Average
CB (#12) - Excellent performance all round
LB 1st half (#2) - Poor performance...Cuba strolled down our left side consistently in the 1st half
LWB 2nd half (#11) - A worthy replacement in both attack and defense. Needs to be a little more consistent.
#5- RB (1st half) and CM (2nd half) - weak performance in defense, but gave a spirited and encouraging display at centre midfield. A player with skill and potential if developed.
#13 RW - Inconsistent and needs to be more composed in the box
#6 CM - Poor game all round...for a central midfielder he was too predictable and too slow to react to certain situations. Needs a lot of work.
#7 LW and RW - Tinto...best player on the night. Skillful, creative and confident..showuld be used in attacking midfield or central midfield....was to core of all our threatening attacks outside the box.
#16 - Brought life to our attack up front. Fighting spirit and skillful attacking instincts.
#10 - Easily pushed of ball, not good in the air, decent but inconsistent
#19 substitue Neaves (LW)- brought nothing to the game for the time he was given
Would someone please match these squad numbers with some names.
All ah alya dat went to dee game......tell me wa alya tink na.
triniwings
Firstly, let me say that the 3-0 performance (with the exception of a few moments of ineffective brilliance) was as correctly stated in Nigel Simon's Guardian report, a 'spineless' exibition on the part of T&T to say the least.
These young Warriors performed well below the standard expected of a World Cup nation playing at home to Caribbean opposition. Don't be confused, Cuba has and will continue to exibit quality football on the field of play. They clearly have injected some degree of structure and success into their development programs in the last decade, but T&T was merely outclassed from a technical and tactical standpoint for the most part of 90 minutes.
Sadly, to the dismay of avid warrior fans like myself, this disgrace had to take place in front a larger than usual attendance for a match of relatively less significance to the general T&T public. That being said, the first half was difficult to watch as Cuba (made to look like Costa Rica or even better opposition) played total football around 10 hapless outfield warriors. If T&T put together 5 constructive (offensive-minded) passes in that half, it may well have been unnoticed. A lot of players had weak first touches and most are void of ideas and just hurriedly passed the ball to the nearest man. There were hardly any attacking runs, through balls and they just had to be contented to watching Cuba play some beautiful football all over them. They lack physical presence and what I noticed is that they lacked confidence in 50/50 situations as well as going foward in numbers and creating opportunites off the ball. Our style of football is much too lethargic at all levels, and we seem to be so low in ball possession confidence, making us a predictable side to neutralize.
I will be extremely blunt here, I saw no evidence of a T&T Olympic side being coached in a technical and tactical manner. As always, we go a goal down in the early stages, and it took 3 goals for the U-23 team to wake up and attack Cuba confidently.
There are a few positives though. This biggest one is that it is plain to see from the performace of the U-23 (and even U-17) teams, that T&T has done a substandard job of developing their youth. All I see is players with flashes of talent, but loaded with bad habits and technical and tactical inefficiencies. The only reason we perform so well with our Senior Team is because seasonsed professionals are coached and drilled (for YEARS) to play a higher standard of football abroad, hence the reason why most develop to their best international potential at such a mature age (28+). Secondly there were a few players who stood out in my opinion. The centre back (#12) was excellent in the air as well as in his awareness and decision making. #5 who played poorly as right back in the first half was the best central midfielder in the second. The #16 substitute (striker) was a fighter and showed decent attacking instincts, the game changed with his inclusion. The central midfielder (#6) was not up to scratch for the entire game for me. #13 on the right wing tried but was not good enough and he did blow an excellent opportunity miles over the bar and into the stands when two players were wide open for a pass in the box. #11 who came on in the second half at left wing back was a good player, overlapped well and was far better than his predecessor the #2 player who he replaced.
The best player on the night was Hayden Tinto (#7). He played on the right then the left then on the right again, but his first touch, positional play and confidence in attack was a level above most of the players around him. I would like to see him play in central midfield or an attacking midfield role because he is exceptionally skillfull, has some creativity and is a decent passer of the ball. Even his opportunities on goal were threatening for the most part, and I think he is a player we need to keep our eyes on for 2010. Additionally, although the margin of defeat was substantial, the goalkeeper performed creditably in my opinion. He kept T&T in the game for much of the first half and he anticipated coming off his lines well to close down 1v1 situations.
I do hope these guys develop their game and improve in upcoming matches in this campaign. McComie as a coach should be embarrased by his team's performance. The game did swing T&T's way but only after 65 minutes or so when Cuba put 11 men behind the ball (mind you T&T had 10 men for most of the game) and pressed on the counter attack with great effect. I saw some delightful and skilful football by the Cubans (especially by #19 and #7).
Player Ratings:
GK (#21) - Creditable performance
CB (#15) - Average
CB (#12) - Excellent performance all round
LB 1st half (#2) - Poor performance...Cuba strolled down our left side consistently in the 1st half
LWB 2nd half (#11) - A worthy replacement in both attack and defense. Needs to be a little more consistent.
#5- RB (1st half) and CM (2nd half) - weak performance in defense, but gave a spirited and encouraging display at centre midfield. A player with skill and potential if developed.
#13 RW - Inconsistent and needs to be more composed in the box
#6 CM - Poor game all round...for a central midfielder he was too predictable and too slow to react to certain situations. Needs a lot of work.
#7 LW and RW - Tinto...best player on the night. Skillful, creative and confident..showuld be used in attacking midfield or central midfield....was to core of all our threatening attacks outside the box.
#16 - Brought life to our attack up front. Fighting spirit and skillful attacking instincts.
#10 - Easily pushed of ball, not good in the air, decent but inconsistent
#19 substitue Neaves (LW)- brought nothing to the game for the time he was given
Would someone please match these squad numbers with some names.
All ah alya dat went to dee game......tell me wa alya tink na.
triniwings
....ah prayin:(
