WCQ: Canada vs Panama - Wednesday, Oct 13, 7:30pm Eastern / 4:30pm Pacific - Toronto

[The Beaver 2.0]

4 hours ago, narduch said:

This is Herdman's fault for not call in any other strikers.

I agree. 

[The Beaver 2.0]

Do we know for sure Hoillett is not available tonight?

[footballfreak]

Whoever plays in central midfield needs to be switched on from the start. For all the talk I’ve seen of Panama sitting back, I don’t expect that. They have the ability to press with numbers and create turnovers higher up the field. The centre of the park is going to be very crowded. If we don’t move the ball quickly and opt instead for Davies and Tajon playing iso-ball, it could be a very long night. As much as Kaye has been up and down, he has the ability to receive a ball with his back to the goal, turn a touch tight defender, and move forward into space. It’s usually when he gets to laying the ball off that he runs into problems, but it’s still a better problem to have than losing it on the turn. 

One thing I really want to see is players taking shots from further out once in a while when we get to the final third. Not a lot, just enough to draw defenders out and create gaps. We’re really missing Hoilett in that regard and I haven’t really seen that willingness from other players in our lineup. 

David needs to show what he’s made of tonight. As much stick as he got with Lille last year, when the big moments cropped up, he was there. All the more reason to bomb in shots from outside. If there is a spill, he will get to it.

[Lurker]

4 minutes ago, The Beaver 2.0 said:

Do we know for sure Hoillett is not available tonight?

Unless Herdman straight lied to the media yesterday… yes. 😁

[Cblake]

What a scene outside BMO for Canada’s arrival, beautiful to see !!

 

[dyslexic nam]

Beautiful.   WTG folks.  

[footballfreak]

Lineups are out for USA-CRC. Arriola again, but otherwise about as strong as they can put out there. Steffen gets the start over Turner.

Costa Rica finally rotates in some younger guys. Lots of familiar old faces on the bench. Saborio, Oviedo, Waston, Bolanos. Interesting to see if this works out for them.

Edit: On closer inspection it looks like they’re sticking with the squad that won against El Salvador. I didn’t realize how many of their old stalwarts are now bench players.

Edited October 13, 2021 by footballfreak

[N1ckbr0wn]

5 minutes ago, Cblake said:

What a scene outside BMO for Canada’s arrival, beautiful to see !!

 

Tears in my eyes 🥲 wish I was there with all you lads!!!! Allez !! 

[El Hombre]

Been around these parts awhile now and I'm having a hard time remembering a prouder moment to be part of the Voyageurs.

[El Hombre]

1 hour ago, Miche said:

It's gonna get real quiet in here with everyone heading to BMO! Getting a bit teary-eyed I can't be there. Will be something special.

This is a tough one to miss.

Don't worry though, I'll pick a couple drunken fights with @dyslexic nam to keep you entertained around here.

[EJsens1]

[El Hombre]

Lineup!

 

[canadasoccer20]

3 minutes ago, El Hombre said:

Been around these parts awhile now and I'm having a hard time remembering a prouder moment to be part of the Voyageurs.

What a beautiful scene! Way to go! Keep up this energy and help the boys buzz out there!

[MauditYvon]

Okok big lineup

[canadasoccer20]

1 minute ago, EJsens1 said:

Wotherspoon eh? Love it let's see what he brings!

[EJsens1]

Good to see all the big guns out there.  Let’s do this boys.  Not seeing many Panamanian fans.  Should be a huge Canadian crowd 

 

[Joe MacCarthy]

 

[Big_M]

should have put henry instead of miller..wotherspoon is a big call..lets see what he got

[El Hombre]

Looks like only one change for Panama from their US game: Jose Rodriguez in for Freddy Gondola.

[N1ckbr0wn]

How I’m thinking were lining up:

 

[Tyson M]

We got both David and Davies?! They gonna be running on afdrenaline!!! CHEER THEIR TIRED LEGS ON !!!!

[dyslexic nam]

2 minutes ago, N1ckbr0wn said:

How I’m thinking were lining up:

 

Maybe move Wotherspoon more advanced with Oso rather than as a joint CDM, but that is basically what I see too.   

[narduch]

Huge lines to get in

[N1ckbr0wn]

1 minute ago, dyslexic nam said:

Maybe move Wotherspoon more advanced with Oso rather than as a joint CDM, but that is basically what I see too.   

This is what I thought, always saw Wotherspoon as more of a 10 then Oso who I think does better at a box to box role. Had him there just based on history

[dyslexic nam]

According to the oft-wrong One Soccer crew.