gigi riva Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Ww are playing decent so far I noticed the Americans are weak in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 1 minute ago, aloyol said: Honduras almost tied the game in Vancouver on such a FK. My guess is that teams are well aware of our unique way of defending FK, it hasn't resulted in a goal lately but it doesn't mean we should revisit it because we've looked shaky on many such FK in the recent past. Sorry for questionning Floro tactics. You're not questioning tactics. You're saying that it's a foregone conclusion that it'll eventually be our downfall without acknowledging the fact that it has worked so far. I just can't wait for the armchair experts to point to this when we do eventually get scored on by a free kick (which, regardless of tactics, is pretty likely playing a team of Mexico's caliber). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Terrible reffing for us so far, 3-4 free kicks not called, a possible penalty, that foul by JOzy was a yellow. Garbage homey reffing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 US is dominating we can't get any sort of attack going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloyol Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, El Hombre said: You're not questioning tactics. You're saying that it's a foregone conclusion that it'll eventually be our downfall without acknowledging the fact that it has worked so far. Comon, it was my way of questioning it with irony. I feel like this might bite us at some point in the process base on the fact that we've looked suspect on many of these. I stand with DeVos on this 100 %. We aren't looking comfortable doing it. But I sure hope we will never get scored on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Tone Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Terrible reffing for us so far, 3-4 free kicks not called, a possible penalty, that foul by JOzy was a yellow. Garbage homey reffing. I'd like to see Max go up stronger and punch that stupid big noggin of Jozy's next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (5 minutes before kickoff, Floro and coaching staff are watching the TSN pregame) Devos: "...and what worries me most, is our deep defending. If I was Klinsmann, I'd line up 5 guys along the six-yard box and just tell Bradley to send it in around crossbar height...." (Floro looks down at his notes for the game) (looks back up at the TV) (looks back down at his notes) Floro: "Oh shit...." Floro Jr: "They aren't allowed to do that, are they Papi?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloyol Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 6 minutes ago, Acid-Tone said: I'd like to see Max go up stronger and punch that stupid big noggin of Jozy's next time! So far, Max has looked solid for someone who has little experience at the pro level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Floro thinks it's better not to risk the offside trap and face the ball the whole free kick, take a few steps into it and meet it. But this is totally archaic defending as you are all saying. You have to stand up high and keep the attackers away from the goal, make them pay attention to the offiside. Just as the ball is kicked you drop back the defence immediately to get some space and stay with them going forwards. Everyone does this now, it is risky, but it is better than defending deep. You just have to train it, but Floro does not like it as he thinks it's riskier than the other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Im in South Carolina watching on FOx Sports. The commentators are much better. Upbeat for both sides really. They were talking about how many players from the same team are on opposite countries. They are probably more complementary about the Canadian team the Canadian press is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Probably as good as we can expect. The midfield has been pretty poor. Larin has absolutely no support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 1st half Crepeau good, the two centre defenders, Ledgerwood fine. Froese as well. Julian at times. Tesho was only there on a few plays. Did not like De Jong's lax defending, and his passing out was sloppy. I find Larin lazy and nonchalant on a lot of plays, he misses chances because of lack of committment but still can look dangerous at times. Straith was it defensive mid, often on the wrong side of the ball as they ran up the middle, poor positioning. We had a bit of the play and some chances, but we do not combine with Larin and he is not a combinant player. The main diff between us and US, as they do combine well up front, we do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditty Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 End of the first half. Ledgerwood has been good on the right, especially on the ball. Great ball over the top early on into De Guzman, who's also stood out for me. De Jong predictably up against it with Zardes. Lefebvre and Vitoria a little shaky but that's predictable given their lack of experience together and the circumstances of this game. An understandably sloppy game on both sides with the US predictably more dangerous going forward. But overall, not a ton between the teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1zzurri Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I thought we looked pretty good!! Just as good as them. Had some good passing sequences. Attack is struggling. Defence good but not under much stress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolvid Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 No service for Larin at all. Can't attack if we wanted to do, hopefully we don't have to assuming USA doesn't score or it's GG. I mean Jermaine Jones is a terrible CB we should be attacking more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Is that Bekker I just saw... (runs for cover) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Henry is in! so is Bekker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Been impressed with our energy and closing down. It has paid dividends a few times. We look susceptible to conceding a goal from the pace and dribbling skills of the U.S. that subsequently cause us to leave holes. But overall defence has been good. Ledgerwood and Dejong have been ok. Better than I expected as I don't rate one and the other is too slow, carefree and past his best imo. Impressed with Lefevre and Vitoria. A couple of slips but intelligent plays and defending a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloyol Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 First play Bekker is involve in, he wins the ball. He really is the canadian Gattuso! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 OMG bekker made a positive pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada1 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Any word on Scott Arfield joining Canada in March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 nice tackle by deguz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I've missed Henry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Dejong is so poor defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Pinned in our half so far in 2nd half.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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