Match Thread: World Cup Group F - Matchday 1 - Belgium v Canada - November 23, 2022 - 10pm local time / 2pm ET / 11am PT

[rydermike]

1 minute ago, dyslexic nam said:

So something like this? 

                  David

buchanan         Hoilett      Buchanan

                        Hutch

Davies             Staq                  Laryea   

          miller.   Vitoria.    Johnston   

                        Borjan 

Buchanan is so fast he plays both sides lol

[dyslexic nam]

Just now, rydermike said:

Buchanan is so fast he plays both sides lol

Yeah just saw that. 

[Kadenge]

We must be going with a back 3. If it was 4 Adekugbe would start. Could still be a 3 4 3 with Laryea and Hoilett/Tajon  at WBs

[trc2014]

Jules has come a long way as a broadcaster, that was powerful.

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

10 minutes ago, narduch said:

Dendoncker in the back 3? 

Not something that they have done for a bit, from my memory at least.   Doesn't trust the attempted younger guys I guess. 

[Razcal]

Somewhat surprised at Laryea over Adekugbe.

but I’ll trust Herdman 

Edited November 23, 2022 by Razcal

[narduch]

Galindo is guessing Laryea on the left

 

 

[dyslexic nam]

Richie for Canada has generally been top notch.  Club for wasn’t great but he always shows up for us - and he played quite well against Japan.  

[gwsmith63]

Just now, WestHamCanadianinOxford said:

Dendoncker in the back 3? 

Not something that they have done for a bit, from my memory at least.   Doesn't trust the attempted younger guys I guess. 

That midfield is quality. 

Not exactly breaking news but it will be crucial to keep them quiet. 

[canuckgbp]

I’m not nervous 

 

[lamptern]

Goosebumps, chills, tears in eyes……you name it, are everything I am experiencing at the moment.

 

[trc2014]

1 minute ago, narduch said:

Galindo is guessing Laryea on the left

 

 

Gearing up to criticize the decision post game.  He has been all about Adekugbe on KDB in the lead up

[Kadenge]

Just now, dyslexic nam said:

Richie for Canada has generally been top notch.  Club for wasn’t great but he always shows up for us - and he played quite well against Japan.  

JH going all out attack by picking Richie over Adekugbe unless Sam picked up a knock.

[narduch]

I didn`t think I would be nervous.

But I`m nervous.

[trc2014]

Remember when we were having similar nerves before the Suriname game?  What a wild ride.

[jonovision]

Not sure I agree with Galindo about formation. Certainly the order the players were listed in the intro video suggests otherwise.

His buddy AGR think it's a 3-4-3/3-5-2 with Davies and Laryea as LWB and RWB respectively. This is what I think it is too. We'll see.

 

Edited November 23, 2022 by jonovision

[dyslexic nam]

Making shichimi salmon in honour of Japan’s upset win. 
 

The plan for supper?  Poutine baby.  

[canuckgbp]

Least Herdman looks calm 

[dyslexic nam]

[narduch]

The line up TSN showed made more sense. Didn`t clip it fast enough.

[LittleOzzy]

Predictions on who will come off the bench?

[youllneverwalkalone]

Did the SuperCanucks banner make it over?

[gwsmith63]

3 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

Making shichimi salmon in honour of Japan’s upset win. 
 

The plan for supper?  Poutine baby.  

With Beaver Tails for dessert!!!

[jonovision]

I don't think this is as much about preferring Laryea to Adekugbe but rather a way of getting all of Herdman's attacking options, including Hoilett, on the field, and not having Buchanan have too much defensive responsibility.

[lamptern]

3 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

Who is the shadow center forward behind David?😅