Corazon 548 Posted May 5 Reality is we should cruise to the quarter finals which will be a tough game against either Panama or Costa Rica. If we can get the result against that QF team then we quality. I like our chances. 2 Blackjack15 and shamrock reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acid-Tone 284 Posted May 5 2 hours ago, xabuep2 said: If Canada finishes second ( most probably) will face Surinam or Curaçao in Round of 16. The ticket to WC will be for the winner of the QF match between Canada -Panama/Costa Rica. Then Canada can play once again in SF vs USA. The top 4 teams will qualify for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil There's every reason to believe we have a great shot at that Panama/Costa Rica winner game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shamrock 1,587 Posted May 6 15 hours ago, Kadenge said: Still don't understand the lack of quality with our defenders though....that is something that coaching or tactics can fix I have no answer for it, but it's becoming clear that this is a structural problem and I agree youth coaching should be able to fix this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Hombre 1,238 Posted May 6 Anyone else concerned that pretty much every goal has come from a great individual effort and not from any organized buildup or tactics? Definitely not sold on Olivieri. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 470 Posted May 6 For these tournies, do you think a single thread like this is good, or have individual match threads? Maybe depends how accessible the feed/tv is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shamrock 1,587 Posted May 7 Habibullah now on 5 assists and two goals! 2 Aird25 and canta15 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackjack15 1,080 Posted May 7 Canada now plays against Curacao, if they win they vs Costa Rica or Nicaragua in the QF's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kadenge 1,203 Posted May 9 (edited) 1-0 Can...own goal but a great run by Jayden box to box to force the error. Can not playing with a striker 😕 Edited May 9 by Kadenge 1 Strait Red reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kadenge 1,203 Posted May 9 Brilliant free kick by Jayden but a massive save by the keeper still 1-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kadenge 1,203 Posted May 9 Very poor half by the boys. Colyn more active in the game but our defence and mids are shaky. Giving the ball away cheaply. Lucky on that own goal as Canada have not generated much other than through the Jayden free kick. Goulbourne and Demian on the left of our defence have been especially weak and our other mids not much better. Kamron looks like he is the withdrawn #9. Jayden only player up to par. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan 437 Posted May 9 Thanks for the updates and commentary Kadenge. did they win? No one is showing the final score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Diego 387 Posted May 9 8 minutes ago, Ivan said: Thanks for the updates and commentary Kadenge. did they win? No one is showing the final score. Still 1-0 Canada in the 67'. There was a lightning delay in the second half. 1 Ivan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Diego 387 Posted May 9 2-0, Habibullah from a PK 1 Strait Red reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Diego 387 Posted May 9 3-0, Colyn on a rebound from a Nelson shot. 10 minutes to go 2 Bison44 and Strait Red reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bison44 3,298 Posted May 9 4-0?? Nelsen again?? 1 Strait Red reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kadenge 1,203 Posted May 9 In the 2nd half with Curacao going for the equalizer the game got stretched and Canada got space. Jayden Nelsen is on a different level and was involved in 3 of the 4 goals. He could have scored another hat trick. MOTM performance. Our big 3 came through. We don't seem to have a sub for Rowe at striker?. When Omeonga came on he made a huge difference on the right side, but we need to start the QF with either Rowe or Omeonga upfront. Don't want to be negative after a 4-0 performance but it is clear that some players are much weaker than others on this squad but we have enough quality for a starting 11 and 3 subs to win the QF. Last I heard CR were tied 1-1. GO CANADA 2 El Hombre and Northvansteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kadenge 1,203 Posted May 9 If Nelsen keeps developing the sky is the limit for this kid. Incredible skill, poise and speed. He is a game breaker.... 1 Northvansteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xabuep2 154 Posted May 10 Nicaragua 1-2 Costa Rica 2 . Canada plays vs The Ticos next sunday at 10:00 am ET 1 canta15 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corazon 548 Posted May 10 1 hour ago, xabuep2 said: Nicaragua 1-2 Costa Rica 2 . Canada plays vs The Ticos next sunday at 10:00 am ET I didn't watch the game but if Nicaragua can narrowly lose 2 to 1 then I hope we can get the result we need. Again, I didn't watch the game so I don't know if the game was close or one-sided but the result has me hopeful. Our defense has been better as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norrin Radd 226 Posted May 10 Highlights: https://www.concacaf.com/en/under-17s-men/video/cu17-canada-v-curacao-highlights 2 Bertuzzi44 and canta15 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northvansteve 437 Posted May 10 5 hours ago, Bison44 said: 4-0?? Nelsen again?? I loved the extra effort to finish that last goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shamrock 1,587 Posted May 10 At least they're now in a position to win it (qualification I mean). Don't know if it's going to be enough, but they have a fighting chance. About the roster being unevenly talented, this probably goes for (almost) all of the teams. I'm still not sold on the D, but hey as long as they keep scoring goals like this, it might not matter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeoH037 449 Posted May 10 That last goal by Nelson... damn.... the kid has tons of skill and pace. TFC better give him a chance sooner than later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
