beachesl Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Final 23, announced today by Maradona! Equipo: Arqueros: Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar, Holanda), Mariano Andújar (Catania, Italia), Diego Pozzo (Colón) Defensas: Nicolás Otamendi (Vélez Sarsfield, Argentina), Martín Demichelis (Bayern Munich, Alemania), Walter Samuel (Inter, Italia), Gabriel Heinze (Marsella, Francia), Nicolás Burdisso (Roma, Italia), Ariel Garce (Colón), Clemente Rodríguez (Estudiantes) Volantes: Jonás Gutiérrez (Newcastle, Inglaterra), Juan Sebastián Verón, Javier Mascherano (Liverpool, Inglaterra), Angel Di María (Benfica, Portugal), Javier Pastore (Palermo, Italia), Maxi Rodríguez (Liverpool, Inglaterra), Mario Bolatti (Fiorentina) Delanteros: Lionel Messi (Barcelona, España), Gonzalo Higuaín (Real Madrid, España), Carlos Tevez (Manchester City, Inglaterra), Diego Milito (Inter, Italia), Sergio Agüero (Atlético Madrid, España) y Martín Palermo (Boca Juniors, Argentina). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Been reading some Argentine blogs and press. Since Messi got hurt in practice, nothing serious, he is likely not to start, 2nd half sub in they say. Maradona has been practicing with a 3-man attack. I think the idea for the strong sides is to try out their attacks in the group stage, play more defensively after it. With their strong attackers the idea is to have as many on the field as possible. Many commentators say we are like their last friendly vs. Haiti, no better. Most commentators are wondering what Argentina will get out of the experience. Will have to prove them we were worth it. I think we are going to score--say Simpson. The rest we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 This article says that Maradona has decided to start 3 strikers against Canada, Higuain in the centre-forward, Tevez on the left, and Messi free to roam. http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2010/5/23/deportes-491560.asp It does not say much more, mainly describing the intrateam squads during the practices yeasterday. Messi is apparently okay now, and Aguero and Veron are being examined for minor complaints, but should be ready for Monday. Weather forecast for match time: 18 C , cloudy, probability of rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Canada will probably play the 4-1-4-1/4-5-1 which hopefully doesn't dissolve into ten men behind the ball... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 10 men behind the ball is preferable to ten behind their strikers, have to take things as they are. Argentina does not have a highly creative midfield, their keepers are not world class. The defense is good but the best of it won't play on Monday. You can take them on in the middle, and you have to shoot, even from far out, and try to get some free kicks or corners to try their keepers out in the air. Meaning the only real danger is their attack, that is where we are clearly inferior. You have to make sure they don't get the ball, by pressuring the few creative mids (esp Di Maria behind the strikers), and if they do get the ball forward, double team. Any of their attackers playing from the wing will turn in before the end line, almost always. So you can almost give them the wings and stay tight and compact in the middle and they'll have some problems, as proven by more defensive teams in qualifying. I doubt Messi will play as a starter, I think he'll start Palermo just because he won't start in the World Cup. Higuain: seen him play, know him well, and all I can say is that he has a deadly accurate shot, you have to shut it down. Regret that we don't have our best for this match, there is a limit as to how far you can go with lesser talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Canada-Argentina Preview looking at Diego Maradona up against Stephen Hart http://canadianstretty.com/2010/05/23/deigo-maradonna-vs-stephen-hart/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssk Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Is there any chance that JdG will play? -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Is there any chance that JdG will play? -- Nope. He's not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 It does not say much more, mainly describing the intrateam squads during the practices yeasterday. Thanks for the link beachesl. One of those intrateam 11s looks like a pretty likely starting 11 to me: Sergio Romero; Jonás Gutiérrez, Nicolás Burdisso, Nicolás Otamendi y Gabriel Heinze, Maximiliano Rodríguez, Javier Mascherano y Angel Di María; Higuaín, Messi y Tevez. If Veron isn't fit and they're starting three up top then this makes a lot of sense, especially with Walter Samuel and Dimechelis out. Enjoy the day. cheers, matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Here's my starting 11: FRIEND DERO SIMPSON JOHNSON PETERS IMHOF KLUKOWSKI HAINAULT STRAITH STALTERI ONSTAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_for_2014 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 If there's a canada goal, who will do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyr Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 For fellow Voyageurs in the UK... ESPN (formerly Setanta) is showing the Argentina v Canada match at 10:00pm GMT. So presumably the telecast is starting just after the game ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlimus Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 It's on GolTelevision (not GolTV) here in Spain. Can't wait!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 If there's a canada goal, who will do it? I'll say DeRo. Why not? Form's good for Toronto and I can't see him getting intimidated. I on the other hand am scared to watch this game. Whatever magic spells got cast before the Brazil friendly need to be cast again and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_for_2014 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I'll say DeRo. Why not? Form's good for Toronto and I can't see him getting intimidated. I on the other hand am scared to watch this game. Whatever magic spells got cast before the Brazil friendly need to be cast again and fast. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intim0dating Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Come on canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 we are gathered in a restaurantcalled Solimia prior to the game.. eating steak driniking beer.... having fun. You guys are missing a good good time. Beaches is painted up in red and white and claims he will be the most visible fan in the stadia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiankick97 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Enjoy yourselves boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_for_2014 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Good for you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectorj Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 http://www.justin.tv/futbolpunxfutbol#r=OU5hyeM~ Very clear picture. Working as of 12:31 pm PST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.D.I.D.A.S. Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 what the heck, sportsnet didn't put the anthems!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSwede Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hello to all! Watching this in a hotel lobby in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. No internet at my place! GOOOOOO CANADA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklefan Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I'n listening this on an Argentinean channel. For now, the commentators are interested in Friend's height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstackho Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Oi! What happened to Onstad's grey sideburns??! He dyed them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 **** atdhe.net says it's showing it but is showing colour bars and justin.tv is blocked here, anyone know another stream for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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