canadianfoot Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Panama - CANADA @ 9pm EDT Location - Ciudad de Panamá, PAN Venue - Estadio Rommel Fernández Current Standings CANADA 7 (+2) Panama 6 (+2) Honduras 4 (+1) Cuba 0 (-5) Panama - CANADA (no RESULT) 1st Half http://www.adrive.com/public/KvrvU5/11sep2012_Panama_Canada_1st_Half.mkv 2nd Half http://www.adrive.com/public/qgv4Hq/11sep2012_Panama_Canada_2nd_Half.mkv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybalt Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Head says a draw, heart says a big win. And we could well run them off the pitch with an early goal. But I think they will have more fight than they showed in the first 60 minutes in Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfoot Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Victory puts Canada in good position to move on http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/opinion/2012/09/victory-puts-canada-in-good-position-to-move-on.html The world must be on its head. The Canadian men's national soccer team was in a game where they deserved to win and then, gasp, they did. A strange occurrence, which few wandering through the wilderness of Canadian soccer has ever seen. Call it a Bigfoot moment. Call it a UFO sighting. Call it what you want. But, for a squad which managed a 1-0 win at home over Panama and then ripped top place in the group from its opponent's hands, the narrative of a Canadian team that chronically underperforms is starting to be played out. For long suffering national team followers, Friday night had been years in the making - a game where the Canadians lived up to the expectations, in a game where they had to. Too many bad memories of Canada getting a sniff at what could have been have bubbled up through the ether over the years. Watching the sweaty masses stumble around in their daze following the victory - it was clear they have been left alone in the woods too long. Failing to secure the full three points at home would have meant travelling to Panama next week to seek out a must-win. Now it's more of an it-would-be-nice if they won. Canada in comfortable position It's a comfortable position and one that now leaves Canada very much in control of where it goes from here. And much like head coach Stephen Hart's players did on this night, they can dictate how they want to play out the rest of the group. Looking at the matchups the rest of the way, and prognosticating how they will likely go for their opponents, you can see that for Canada to qualify for the next round, it will likely mean taking a measly three points over its final three games. That means seeing Panama and Honduras away and then a single remaining home game against Cuba. As measly as the points may seem, none of those games will be easy if Canada doesn't find ways to improve its weak offensive game. The Canadians simply aren't imposing themselves on the backline of their opponents as they are capable of. Canada, for as well as it played through midfield against Panama - it was the most organized the Canucks have been in recent memory - is still struggling to pull the trigger when it comes to taking shots on goal. Yes, chances glanced wide. Posts were hit. And when you look at how few shots Panama put on net it would be easy to conclude that Canada dominated in its respective offensive third. Time and again however, after a thrilling build up, Canadian strikers would go begging for the final shot - opting, instead to lay off to more wing play. It's one part refreshing to see the domestic side not rushing to force a chance. It's one part frustrating to see their strikers turn down obvious opportunities. And it's two parts concerning to think that despite not allowing a single goal over their first three games of this round, they've managed to only pot two goals in the opposing team's net. Canada playing dangerous games It might be working for them now but that's a dangerous game to play when you too often turn down viable opportunities. Of course, the irony in that statement is that their lone goal Friday night was all about opportunity. Following a foul against Simeon Jackson, Atiba Hutchinson - who if you haven't been paying attention is a major reason for Canada's return to form in the midfield - calmly strolled up to the dead ball and delivered a fantastic cross to the foot of Dwayne De Rosario. It was absolutely cut throat. The goal made DeRo Canada's all-time leading scorer with 20 goals and harkened back to memories of a similar dead ball cleverness that led to a tying goal against Ecuador last year. That's exactly what Canada needs to find in itself over the next three games - a willingness to take those unapologetic chances when they present themselves. Their road to the next round is certainly wider now, but that's no reason to ease off the pedal and nurse the corners in those Panamanian hills. Playing it safe might be the smart move, but Canada playing to win? Now that really would be turning the world on its head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfoot Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 CANADA Inches closer to the HEX Video: http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2014-world-cup/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUJO Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 If we win tommorow then we're through to the hex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 It hurts me to say it, and i will be sick with hope for our victory, but I feel a reverse of Fridays match may be what actually happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 For the first time this cycle, I feel like we are going to get a good result going into the game so I'm picking a draw. I love this new feeling I have watching this team, a very strange confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 What's the updated list of guys carrying yellow cards? Did that one in the second half officially get attributed to JDG? Does Panama lose anyone for Tuesday, I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolbertos Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I think we'll make tie Panama, if they win, well, that's more than I'm expecting. If we make it to the Hex, that's where my dream ends, cuz realistically, I can't see us beating the likes of Mexico, USA, or maybe even Jamaica at home or away consecutively. I guess I shouldn't count my chickens, before they hatch. After Tuesday, we'll get out the calculators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I still think we can get a win in Panama. A one-goal margin, park-the-bus-for-the-final-20minutes, ugly-ass game where we spend the last few minutes defending like madmen. That is what I am hoping for. I would def take a draw, but I think we can do better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I think we'll make tie Panama, if they win, well, that's more than I'm expecting. If we make it to the Hex, that's where my dream ends, cuz realistically, I can't see us beating the likes of Mexico, USA, or maybe even Jamaica at home or away consecutively. I guess I shouldn't count my chickens, before they hatch. After Tuesday, we'll get out the calculators. Jazic, McKenna, de Guzman, de Rosario and Occean are the 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfoot Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Are the caution cards RESET or a Continuation within the HEX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfoot Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 24hrs left guys before the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster01 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 A little video on Soccer Central where they interview Atiba http://www.sportsnet.ca/video/36625012001/40223743001/Soccer-Central-Atiba-Hutchinson-1on1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killgod Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Oh boy oh boy oh boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 The latest interviews on RednationOnline are up (as well as the CSA's). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfoot Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 UNDER FIRE IN PANAMA http://www.sportsnet.ca/video/36625012001/40223743001/Under-fire-in-Panama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villus Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Are there any injuries or suspensions for the Panamanians? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lattes Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I think we'll make tie Panama, if they win, well, that's more than I'm expecting. If we make it to the Hex, that's where my dream ends, cuz realistically, I can't see us beating the likes of Mexico, USA, or maybe even Jamaica at home or away consecutively. I guess I shouldn't count my chickens, before they hatch. After Tuesday, we'll get out the calculators. Looks like we may not have to play USA in the hex, if they don't make it we have a very good chance of going to Brazil! Two words: ROAD TRIP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfoot Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Less than 12hrs left till kick off. Sooo pumped. By the way I doubt Jamaica can repeat it's success from friday and beat the USA again. But hey might be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killgod Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Panama is rattled. Nervous boots shoot high and wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESG Shawn Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Had a dream last night that I was at the match (with about 1,000 other traveling V's). Like everyone's feelings on the board, Panama came out flying and scored in the first minute. We tied it deep into the 2nd half but don't remember the end as the V's were sprayed by a massive water cannon. I 'll take the 1-1 scoreline in my dream, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Had a dream last night that I was at the match (with about 1,000 other traveling V's). Like everyone's feelings on the board, Panama came out flying and scored in the first minute. We tied it deep into the 2nd half but don't remember the end as the V's were sprayed by a massive water cannon. I 'll take the 1-1 scoreline in my dream, haha. I had a dream we won 1-0 with two clear penalties denied us and 7 minutes of injury time. Then we lost at home to Cuba, and again in Honduras. I've followed this team too damn long I think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfoot Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 LEAKED Video of Panamas Last practice. Crap we need to use same tactics if we want to get anywhere in CONCACAF: http://youtu.be/IUu_BqxBeCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Victory puts Canada in good position to move on http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/opinion/2012/09/victory-puts-canada-in-good-position-to-move-on.html The world must be on its head..... Failing to secure the full three points at home would have meant travelling to Panama next week to seek out a must-win. Now it's more of an it-would-be-nice if they won. Canada in comfortable position It's a comfortable position and one that now leaves Canada very much in control of where it goes from here. It's not that comfortable really. Panama is still more comfortable while Honduras are just as "comfortable" as Canada since their deficit behind Canada in points is offset by the fact that they have Canada at home in the final game. Author totally underestimates the importance of home advantage in CONCACAF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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