I doh often agree with Coache. In fact I probably never agree with Coache, he sound like a bitter fellah looking for a wuk.
However, I think despite the euphoria of this victory and making it to the quarters we need to take a step back, analyze and breathe.
OUr football has been in such doldrum for the lat 18 months this tournament is almost like a WC for us and a chance to see our best players assembled against class opposition is rare.
Our defensive deficiencies are well known and in an attempt to stem that we have mitigated our flair and punch up front. I have no problem with less gallery and more substance; however, we have to find a balance that will give our opponents headaches up front which in turn will take pressure off the defense.
IN our first two games we looked mediocre against mediocre opposition. No one was really surprised considering the limited international schedule we've had and the change in Coach at the last minute. Not to mention the man was given a roster and told to pick from it rather than have a time period to assess players for himself.
OUr defense is a work in progress Abu Bakr shows that he belongs. I remember him in our 2-1 loss at the Azteca he looked good there and he looked good last night. People say he slow but he seems no slower than anyone else in the CB position. Molino shows promise.
However, we need someone like Cornell or a Nixon, Marcelle etc. who can give the opposition fits. We need up front a blend of speed AND skill. It would be nice to have it left, right and centre but I go settle just for two of those right now.
I always thought CG shoudl come on in the sec. half as he has always been more potent that way. But I realized with him starting we we were putting the opposition on the back foot right away. Better to start strong than to have to come from behind and hope. Everty time CG got the ball around the box u got the impression something could happen. And he complimented KJ well.
Buoucaud had a good game. He was not out of his depth. However, we need a maestro in the centre. someone who can spread and take shots. He doh have to be a Latas he could be like a Dwarika or even a Trent Noel.
Regardless of the defense picked, I would like to see JJ on the left, CE on the right and KJ CG up front backed by KD. In the future the Coach might want to think of using Hyland as defensive midfielder in front of the back four or even CB giving a player with more flair and distribution a chance to work in the midfield.
I am confused as to how Birch eh get a game yet. I can only assume SH see something. Please tell me Bleeder eh playing against Mexico - maybe as a second half sub.
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