Match Thread: Island Games - August 22, 2020 - York 9 v Valour

[narduch]

Match is at 1pm ET on One Soccer (tape delay at 2pm on CBC).

Valour defeated a 10-man Atletico 4-0 mid-week. They sit 1 point above York.

York tied Pacific 1-1 after giving up a late goal.

[Ams1984]

This one really is a must win for York 9 now. They’ve looked solid enough, but they’ve lacked that incisive attacking play in the final third. In a way, it’s pretty similar to what they were doing last season. I’m hoping that once the new guys settle in (hopefully in time to make a dent this season) that will turn around. I haven’t seen enough of Vasconcelos to really have an opinion on him, but Rivero looks good. That finish last game was top level stuff. He’s also got a great work rate, so I have high hopes for him. 

[Mikmacdo]

2 minutes ago, Ams1984 said:

This one really is a must win for York 9 now. They’ve looked solid enough, but they’ve lacked that incisive attacking play in the final third. In a way, it’s pretty similar to what they were doing last season. I’m hoping that once the new guys settle in (hopefully in time to make a dent this season) that will turn around. I haven’t seen enough of Vasconcelos to really have an opinion on him, but Rivero looks good. That finish last game was top level stuff. He’s also got a great work rate, so I have high hopes for him. 

IT should be the first game we see Telfer, Petrasso and either Rivero or Gabby start. Hell I wouldnt mind seeing all four of them out there in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1

[Ams1984]

7 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said:

IT should be the first game we see Telfer, Petrasso and either Rivero or Gabby start. Hell I wouldnt mind seeing all four of them out there in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1

I’m on the same page with you there. I think it should be a 4-2-3-1, maybe something like this:

Ingham

Doner - Thompson - Gasparotto - Abzi

                 Murofushi - Aparicio

Vasconcelos - Ferrari - Telfer

                        Rivero

 

I’m not sure about the CAM spot, but I like what I’ve seen from Ferrari so far. 

[jonovision]

Very interested to see what lineup Rob Gale puts out there. He had five changes to his eleven between the first and second match (one forced due to the injury to Bouka-Moutou). The team looked more effective in the second match, but much of that has to be put down to the difference in opponents. In particular, I'm interested to see if Fordyce gets another look in the starting lineup. He was ineffective against Cavalry, but has more experience and pedigree than most of the other midfield options. I don't see how Gale can leave off Ohin. Fraser Aird was the only non-defender that got back to back starts in the same spot (Levis moved to a new position). I expect the back line (with Levis in the left back spot) to remain intact, and I hope to see Ricci again at one of the striker spots.

Edited August 21, 2020 by jonovision

[Cheeta]

Seems more like the teams are starting to find their rythym more so than the wear and tear of the tournie schedule taking its toll.  Should be interesting. 

Not sure how much of the attacking output against Ottawa can be taken too seriously by Valour, things being what they were, still could be a fun one today.  Everyone is rotating players through the line up and we're seeing the consiquences in real time.  Not exactly the domain of nil-nil right now.   

Don't think we've seen the best of either of these teams yet, not by a long shot.  Hopefully today.

[Mikmacdo]

14 hours ago, Ams1984 said:

I’m on the same page with you there. I think it should be a 4-2-3-1, maybe something like this:

Ingham

Doner - Thompson - Gasparotto - Abzi

                 Murofushi - Aparicio

Vasconcelos - Ferrari - Telfer

                        Rivero

 

I’m not sure about the CAM spot, but I like what I’ve seen from Ferrari so far. 

Petrasso? Joe Dichiara has to start hes been out best player. 

 

Hoping to see

Doner-Arnone-Gasparotto-Abzi

Petrasso-JDC-Fushi-Telfer

--------Gaby-Rivero

[jonovision]

8 minutes ago, Cheeta said:

Don't think we've seen the best of either of these teams yet, not by a long shot.  Hopefully today.

Frankly, if we don't see the best from York today, I'm fine with it.

[toontownman]

Intriguing game this one and the Edmonton vs Ottawa game.

If Valour pull off a win they are sitting pretty and York are under pressure with the next game against a Halifax side that looked very good against Forge, who york have to play after. Seems silly to say but this is must not lose, at least game for York. 

Likewise Edmonton. 3 losses would be a big mountain mentally, even if they have better fixtures ahead.

 

[Cheeta]

One nice (?) thing about these short tournies is those 2 points evaporating whenever there is a draw.   That string of draws at the start of the schedule really kept most of the table tight.  Both Forge and Cavalvry might not get results their next matchs.  That could really close up the table.

[Ams1984]

52 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said:

Petrasso? Joe Dichiara has to start hes been out best player. 

 

Hoping to see

Doner-Arnone-Gasparotto-Abzi

Petrasso-JDC-Fushi-Telfer

--------Gaby-Rivero

Yeah, that looks like a pretty good lineup 

[jonovision]

Lineups. 

Pretty sure the Valour setup is a repeat from the Ottawa match.

[jonovision]

The referee has been a bit whistle-happy so far, but I'll take that over the typical CPL problem of far-too-lenient officiating.

[jonovision]

WOW. That's a penalty.

[toontownman]

Was not expecting this to be so one sided. Valour getting so much space to build attacks, dribble and make easy one twos. They will be stung if they don't make it count though.

[jonovision]

2 minutes ago, toontownman said:

Was not expecting this to be so one sided. Valour getting so much space to build attacks, dribble and make easy one twos. They will be stung if they don't make it count though.

York were the better team in the first 10 minutes but Valour have grown into the game.

[Trois Reds]

Maybe it's just my traditional side, but I'm happy to see both teams wearing their first kits, like the Cavalry/Edmonton game.  Hope it generally stays this way.  

Good game so far.  

[toontownman]

7 minutes ago, jonovision said:

York were the better team in the first 10 minutes but Valour have grown into the game.

Stop correcting my fear mongering fake news. 

Edit. Ricci has been good with the extra motivation playing against the team that released him.

Edited August 22, 2020 by toontownman

[jonovision]

I take back my earlier opinion on the referee. I'm glad she's willing to be strict, but too many incorrect decisions so far.

[Ams1984]

Is Vasconcelos injured? Why wouldn’t he come in for Petrasso? 

[Trois Reds]

Ferrari in for an injured Petrasso. Sucks for Petrasso, hope it's not too bad.

[jonovision]

To no one's surprise (at least not any 2019 Valour fans) Petrasso is off injured.

[narduch]

0-0 at the half.

[toontownman]

York came back into the game in the last part of the half. Pretty even. Valour look better in transition and build up not no finishing yet. York look dangerous when they do attack but stalemate so far. 

Such a shame Petrasso is off again. Sadly not a surprise. Hope it's nothing serious. York could do with Manella back sharpish. 

[jonovision]

If Levis is seriously injured, Valour are well and truly screwed for the rest of the Island Games.