WCQ: Canada vs Bermuda - March 25th 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific - Orlando FL

[Obinna]

3-0 for the good guys.

[Weng]

5-0 Canada

[Pottsy3]

Bermuda definitely isn't fielding their strongest roster. One player who I have been pretty impressed with in past viewings, is Lejuan Simmons. He should lead their attack, and is someone who I'd love to see in the CanPL. Eve will be relied on to keep the game competitive, and Leverock is their best defender.

Nonetheless, I'm thinking a 6-1 result for the Canucks.

[CanadaFan123]

I think playing in an MLS stadium in March will favour us a lot. With them not having Nakhi Wells they're going to find it tough to relieve the pressure. I predict a 5-0 for Canada. 

[ESG Shawn]

Let's say 4-0. Really excited to see a healthy and in form Eustaquio.

[CanadaFan123]

Playing against a team that will sit back and with our plethora of wing options you really have to wonder about where Davies plays. By playing him at LW we make him easier to shutdown for Bermuda, whereas at LB he could overlap from deep and be unleashed constantly. 

Imagining a scenario where Larin can hold up the ball at LW and leave their RB helpless against an onrushing Davies. We could then overload the box with Cavallini, Larin, Hutchinson and Hoilett to get on the end of it.

[costarg]

7 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said:

Playing against a team that will sit back and with our plethora of wing options you really have to wonder about where Davies plays. By playing him at LW we make him easier to shutdown for Bermuda, whereas at LB he could overlap from deep and be unleashed constantly. 

Imagining a scenario where Larin can hold up the ball at LW and leave their RB helpless against an onrushing Davies. We could then overload the box with Cavallini, Larin, Hutchinson and Hoilett to get on the end of it.

I agree with this, I'd lean towards putting Davies at LB vs minnows, gives him more space to work with and gives us more firepower.

[dyslexic nam]

33 minutes ago, Obinna said:

3-0 for the good guys.

My thinking as well.  

Edited March 24, 2021 by dyslexic nam

[SpursFlu]

Larin with a Hattie. The entire Bermuda team will run to one side of the field to contain Phonzie leaving Cav and Larin to score 5 between them

[BearcatSA]

I think we will hammer the Tax Havens more the Triangles in the first match.  We will get more in sync for the second match.  

And please, no injuries. 

[N1ckbr0wn]

Rust and lack of preparation will deter us from demolishing the Bermudans in the first game, despite heavily out chancing them in the shooting department. 2-0 Canada goals from Larin and Hutch.

second game will be much different, the boys will look like they’re on the same page even with a bit of squad rotation, 6-0 over the Cayman Islands. 2 from Cav, 1 from Phonzie, 1 from Larin, 1 from Millar and 1 from Kaye.

[RS]

I predict 5-0 Portugal

[Ed_S]

8 minutes ago, RS said:

I predict 5-0 Portugal

Coming up on 18 years and I still chuckle over that.. Well done Mr S.

[RS]

1 minute ago, Ed_S said:

Coming up on 18 years and I still chuckle over that.. Well done Mr S.

That was one for those of us who have been around for every different iteration of this board throughout the years. 😉

[reggietfc]

will there be fans allowed at the game tomorrow?

[baulderdash77]

I think Canada will win 4-0 and we will also have no shots on goal against.

It will only be 4-0 because of the bus parking.

[Cblake]

28 minutes ago, reggietfc said:

will there be fans allowed at the game tomorrow?

No , as far as i know its closed door. Not surprising, the moment you open the doors there is a cost. Say you were able to have 5,000 in the stands, are you really going to sell that many tickets for Canada Bermuda in Orlando. I think it made sense for the CSA to go this route rather than play somewhere like IMG, especially when it comes to broadcast considerations and giving your guys a first rate experience. 

[SpursFlu]

I think this initial round is a complete check the box exercise. Concacaf just want to keep their head down and plow thru this

[canadianbacons]

We generally end up scoring less goals then we should in games that we are heavily favoured. 3-0 is my prediction.

[Alex]

Let’s break the record. 9-0.

[dyslexic nam]

I know we are excited about the team we have but I think people are forgetting how we tend to do in these games.  I think we will win, but I just don't see us banging in 7, 8, or 9 goals.

[Unnamed Trialist]

2 hours ago, dyslexic nam said:

Turns out my son is in the provincial AA bball semi-finals tomorrow evening.  Super happy for him but in terms of watching the WCQ game it sucks in a huge way.

My options are basically to:

- skip the most important game of bball he has played to date (= terrible dad)

- go to his game but tune out and stream the footy game (data limitations, and terrible dad)

- go to his game and catch the very end of the Bermuda match (depends on timing, not ideal)

- catch the full game on replay, after watching the OQ game later that night - which will mean the Bermuda result will be spoiled due to inevitable in-game comments in the Honduras OQ game. 

 

Gah.   None are perfect but will likely be #3.

Parenting...

Best. Job. Ever.

Only parent.

Easy for me to say, my kid only played football and didn't even want me to watch most of the time. 

[Strait Red]

6-0 🇨🇦

[El Hombre]

41 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

I know we are excited about the team we have but I think people are forgetting how we tend to do in these games.  I think we will win, but I just don't see us banging in 7, 8, or 9 goals.

Would be very happy with a 2-0 win.

[Alex]

44 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

I know we are excited about the team we have but I think people are forgetting how we tend to do in these games.  I think we will win, but I just don't see us banging in 7, 8, or 9 goals.

Even though I put 9-0, I agree with you lol