Cheeta Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 hours ago, SpursFlu said: There's actually a 3rd clip where they get in to a heated debate over Gareth Wheeler That's it. I'm starting a GoFundMe to get Wheeler Rosetta Stone. I HAVE to hear him in Spanish. Have. To El Hombre and hulkrogan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 So I have an opinion about Tata Martino, who I suppose can be fairly called a high level coach. I know him well enough to make a few comments about possible defects he may bring to the table. First, I don't think he's that quick on strategy, or adjusting to game situations. He can prepare a team for consistency, but is not really strong on specifics of game prep. I see him more as a club coach, when you have a year and train daily and constancy is the most important factor. At Atlanta his situation was ideal, but clearly a NT like Mexico is more prestigious. So you would not do badly to throw a surprise in there. The other thing is that he is weak in terms of mentality, or if you want psychology. He himself is a bit uninspiring and a downer, and he is not there to boost his players mentally. So I don't think he brings either of these things to the table for semis. Mexico has been very tough defensively this GC, but not at all creative or explosive in attack. The only game with goals and "easy" was against a team missing many players and further weakened by having players in Japan. That last video: they think they have to be strong the first 25 minutes and realise they may not score easily. They still think Canada has players of quality and is well coached in spite of Cavallini and Vitória being out. They are worried about one of their DMs, not sure who it was, who seems to have a muscle strain. And say they don't really have a sub for him, or he's in Japan. They also rightly comment that with US-Qatar going first, and possibly going to extra time and penalties, our game could end up starting that much later. And they seemed pleased that in the last two games the Mexican chanting was not "off" and that may help them avoid worse sanctions. Trois Reds, Gian-Luca, gator and 6 others 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtpc Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Officiating-wise, I'd love to be surprised, but my gut feeling is that we'll see a repeat of what we experienced in our group stage match against the US. Maybe that's CONCACAF cynicism coming through, but I think that's what we should expect. I haven't seen a list of who has been assigned to our match yet, but I'm going to guess a Honduran referee, just because it would fit, wouldn't it? 😂 Addona, ted, gator and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/examining-canada-s-gold-cup-semifinal-challenge-against-mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: They are worried about one of their DMs, not sure who it was, who seems to have a muscle strain. And say they don't really have a sub for him, or he's in Japan. Edson Alvarez. johnyb, Corazon and N1ckbr0wn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: They also rightly comment that with US-Qatar going first, and possibly going to extra time and penalties, our game could end up starting that much later. Were they aware that the other semi-final is being played in Austin? 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, RS said: Edson Alvarez. A bit of a knock eh?? hmmmmmmm.... MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Metro said: Were they aware that the other semi-final is being played in Austin? 😄 Yes, but they will delay for TV reasons anyway. Kent and Unnamed Trialist 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 JohnnyFranchise, ted and narduch 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 So no Guti call-up🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Trois Reds, CanadianSoccerFan, SpecialK and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 ^ LOL. Estaquio. About as physically intimidating as a Coke Zero. "I let my play do all my talking for me." "Thaaaat's probably a good idea." JohnnyFranchise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I'm not going to be able to watch this one live. Anyone know how soon after the match onesoccer puts up the replay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Jamaican ref Shway, dyslexic nam, gator and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hoilett/Herdman interview ahead of the Mexico clash. https://youtu.be/y6WIxQwZAfQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miche Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Wake up all excited cause it's gameday and find kickoff is in EIGHTEEN HOURS!! narduch, N1ckbr0wn, Cheeta and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Don't like that the 10 p.m. time means I can't really go out and get loaded, and I live down the street from 817... On the other hand I'm gonna enjoy the USA-Qatar match as the appetizer in this double header. Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 47 minutes ago, Miche said: Wake up all excited cause it's gameday and find kickoff is in EIGHTEEN HOURS!! Yup. The birds woke me up at 5:00 am local and now I can’t get back to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 5 hours ago, narduch said: Jamaican ref I am not sure but I think it is better to have the MLS officials used to VAR, on VAR. For our semis I don't think the VAR officials were experienced, but I could be wrong. Maybe they just reffed from the booth like novices. I am assuming Mexican league does not have VAR. Anyways, much prefer an English-speaking reffing team and Americans on VAR. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Lansdude said: Don't like that the 10 p.m. time means I can't really go out and get loaded, and I live down the street from 817... On the other hand I'm gonna enjoy the USA-Qatar match as the appetizer in this double header. On the contrary, I don't like the 10 PM start time as it gives me far too much time to get loaded. Edited July 29, 2021 by theaub ghostknownunknown, JohnnyFranchise, Obinna and 11 others 3 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: I am not sure but I think it is better to have the MLS officials used to VAR, on VAR. For our semis I don't think the VAR officials were experienced, but I could be wrong. Maybe they just reffed from the booth like novices. I am assuming Mexican league does not have VAR. Anyways, much prefer an English-speaking reffing team and Americans on VAR. My general recollection is that Canada games officiated by a Jamaican ref have generally been called pretty fairly. Liga MX does have VAR, beginning in the 2020-21 season I believe. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Markus said: I'm not going to be able to watch this one live. Anyone know how soon after the match onesoccer puts up the replay? In my experience it's been about 6 hours, so you might have to avoid results until the subsequent morning. Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 11 hours ago, beachesl said: Yes, but they will delay for TV reasons anyway. The kick-offs are scheduled 2 1/2 hours apart. It won't be much, if anything. We won't have the half-hour break because the matches are in the same stadium, at least hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 This is a big opportunity for Doneil to prove he can play a clean game and not be a liability for us out there. Hoping to see Piette start. --------Hoilett - - - Akindele ---Osorio---Eustaquio - - - Piette Laryea —-------------------Buchanan --------Miller Henry Johnston --------------Crepeau Obinna and Ivan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 35 minutes ago, BrennanFan said: This is a big opportunity for Doneil to prove he can play a clean game and not be a liability for us out there. Hoping to see Piette start. --------Hoilett - - - Akindele ---Osorio---Eustaquio - - - Piette Laryea —-------------------Buchanan --------Miller Henry Johnston --------------Crepeau I'm a Piette fan but if you look at the Mexico goals vs. Honduras, all crosses and headers by attackers getting between defenders. So I think you may have to think about a DM that can fall back in with the CBs and defend in the air. So MAK. Also looking at those, have to close down their right side mids and wings to take away those easy centres. The game time is terrible for me, 4am, and I tend to go to bed late. Not the type to sleep early then wake up at that hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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