Gian-Luca Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 The fault on that goal is Phil Neville or whoever is responsible for a defensive system that allows a player to run straight into the area unabated on a corner kick. They look like they are playing zonal defence, rather than man marking. There is a reason why you normally do something to impede progress on a corner kick GasPed, Corazon and costarg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 21 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said: The fault on that goal is Phil Neville or whoever is responsible for a defensive system that allows a player to run straight into the area unabated on a corner kick. They look like they are playing zonal defence, rather than man marking. There is a reason why you normally do something to impede progress on a corner kick AKA "pilon defending" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 (edited) 5 hours ago, nolando said: Your sentiments reminded me that I meant to post this clip from an article on Max last week: https://www.google.com/amp/s/canadiansoccerdaily.com/2024/04/02/crepeau-returns-to-vancouver/%3famp=1 Yeah, those comments were definitely making the rounds. He got one piece of silverware in LA, and he wasn't even the keeper of record by that point since they were losing when he snapped his leg/got red carded and the back up keeper won it. So to me he's only won as a passenger. That's my story and I'm sticking too it. 😉 Edited April 8 by Watchmen CanadaFan123, saladroit, Corazon and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 17 hours ago, Gian-Luca said: The fault on that goal is Phil Neville or whoever is responsible for a defensive system that allows a player to run straight into the area unabated on a corner kick. They look like they are playing zonal defence, rather than man marking. There is a reason why you normally do something to impede progress on a corner kick Agree and I’m thankful for Gary’s time with Canada because clearly it has opened doors for some Canadians in MLS through his relationships. But much like his brother, he has never seemed to be a strong manager which is why I do think it will be a long season for McGraw, Miller and Crepeau. However, what does worry me is Crepeau’s athletic ability on that play. His extended arms are below the attackers head. There is no denying his shot stopping ability but crosses have always been an issue and his lack of height will sometimes get exposed. In addition, he’s also appears heavy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 18 hours ago, Gian-Luca said: The fault on that goal is Phil Neville or whoever is responsible for a defensive system that allows a player to run straight into the area unabated on a corner kick. They look like they are playing zonal defence, rather than man marking. There is a reason why you normally do something to impede progress on a corner kick So what zone was Kamal responsible for, because he vacated the space he was occupying right before the corner was taken. He was ball watching and just backed away from the onrushing goal scorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Corazon said: There is no denying his shot stopping ability but crosses have always been an issue and his lack of height will sometimes get exposed. I thought he commanded his penalty area very well with crosses during his time with the Caps, and I watched him almost every match. Unfortunately, that area of his game seemed to take a step back with LAFC, being overly aggressive and off balance in coming well out or cutting out low stuff at the near post. As @Gian-Luca noted, you can't let an attacker just have a free run in like that. GasPed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPed Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 hours ago, BearcatSA said: I thought he commanded his penalty area very well with crosses during his time with the Caps, and I watched him almost every match. Unfortunately, that area of his game seemed to take a step back with LAFC, being overly aggressive and off balance in coming well out or cutting out low stuff at the near post. As @Gian-Luca noted, you can't let an attacker just have a free run in like that. Have to agree - Max was very good with crosses when he was with the Caps - great positional awareness and excellent hands combined with surprising athleticism meant that he was rarely caught out. But I also agree that all of that seems to be regressing a bit - not sure if his injury had anything to do with it or just a different play style, but he seems to be coming out second best on a lot of these plays. Having said that, I don't think that goal is his fault. It's possible a taller keeper is able to take that ball a foot or two earlier than Max did, but it would probably have resulted in serious injury to both the keeper and Rosero. In a way, it was lucky Max ended up slightly behind Rosero - and even then he just about took Rosero's head off. All the more reason why the defense has to impede the offensive player's run - it prevents these violent collisions in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 19 hours ago, Watchmen said: Yeah, those comments were definitely making the rounds. He got one piece of silverware in LA, and he wasn't even the keeper of record by that point since they were losing when he snapped his leg/got red carded and the back up keeper won it. So to me he's only won as a passenger. That's my story and I'm sticking too it. 😉 Watchmen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 (edited) 5 hours ago, Kadenge said: So what zone was Kamal responsible for, because he vacated the space he was occupying right before the corner was taken. He was ball watching and just backed away from the onrushing goal scorer. I have no idea what Miller or any of the Portland players other than Crepeau are doing on that goal. That's why I think the blame lies with one of the Neville brothers (and by that, I'm not referring to the R&B group that was formed out of New Orleans! ). Edited April 8 by Gian-Luca GasPed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Gian-Luca said: I have no idea what Miller or any of the Portland players other than Crepeau are doing on that goal. As a huge long time fan of Miller, his weaknesses have always been lack of quickness and aerial presence along with bad positioning/falling asleep on set pieces. Seen too much of it with CFM and CANMNT and it goes all the way back to Orlando. Really hoped it would have developed, but doesn't seem like it. In his defense he's never had a strong CB partner to help and guide him through that. Camacho certainly wasn't that guy. GasPed and PegCityCam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer21 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 12 hours ago, costarg said: As a huge long time fan of Miller, his weaknesses have always been lack of quickness and aerial presence along with bad positioning/falling asleep on set pieces. Seen too much of it with CFM and CANMNT and it goes all the way back to Orlando. Really hoped it would have developed, but doesn't seem like it. In his defense he's never had a strong CB partner to help and guide him through that. Camacho certainly wasn't that guy. Everyone needs slow, small CBs that can’t defend set pieces 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 22 hours ago, GasPed said: not sure if his injury had anything to do with it or just a different play style, "He's fat and short" my nephew's words when we watched the T&T game (his first time seeing our "new" keeper). Mind you, it was "old and bald" when he first saw Borjan a few years back. He's pretty perceptive that boy. Borjans Sweatpants, GasPed, An Observer and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Haven't seen the play yet but he has been red carded today v LAFC johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Red carded for fouling (kicking the leg of) a LA FC player in alone on a one-on-one. LA score soon after. 2-2 currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 LAFC scored on Pantemis on a free kick right after Crepeau’s sending off, not the greatest three minutes in Canadian MLS goalkeeping history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Is it just me or does Crepeau seem angry lately? He seemed like such a happy go lucky guy back in Montreal. Seemed to pick up more of an edge at every stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Looking at that call, I think it was correct. At least it's not clearly wrong. It's odd however, at the top of the box in a scramble, that he's not defending low with his hands. He made a play like a novice CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Is there reason to be concerned about Crepeau's form? Unnamed Trialist, narduch and Corazon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 59 minutes ago, Kadenge said: Is there reason to be concerned about Crepeau's form? St. Clair's too maybe Corazon and WestHamCanadianinOxford 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 35 minutes ago, narduch said: St. Clair's too maybe Owen Goodman is starting every game in League 2 😁. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 4 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Looking at that call, I think it was correct. At least it's not clearly wrong. It's odd however, at the top of the box in a scramble, that he's not defending low with his hands. He made a play like a novice CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) 6 minutes ago, nolando said: I watched on the MLS highlights, Nolan. I think you have to look at the full repeats on the full screen. Crepeau is in the box but contact is made on a leg that is clearly planted outside the box, not on the line. So foul outside the box. Then you could argue whether he's clearly last defender. There is a defender in parallel to him, on the other side of the box, but a long way away from the play. I think if you apply the last defender rule properly, where any other defender has to be reasonably close to be able defend the play if Crepeau was beaten, it's a red. The "good" thing is that Pantemis will get some more minutes, he seems to be as solid as Crepeau should be this year. Edited April 14 by Unnamed Trialist nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, Kadenge said: Is there reason to be concerned about Crepeau's form? Just at the moment we are transitioning away from Borjan, with Crepeau our reliable sub, he does indeed seem to be slipping. Which opens up the debate for Canada's starter in the precise moment when Maxime should be claiming the job. Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 No commentary on my part, UT. Just thought some might not have seen the incident. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 54 minutes ago, nolando said: No commentary on my part, UT. Just thought some might not have seen the incident. Sorry, I somehow thought folks were doubting or he had been given a bad shake. Probably most don't really care if it was the right call I suppose, it's Timbers after all This is clear https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39936057 Canuckia and nolando 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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